Tech Impact http://techimpact.org Nonprofit Technology Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:32:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Why Does Microsoft Give? http://techimpact.org/2013/06/17/why-does-microsoft-give/ http://techimpact.org/2013/06/17/why-does-microsoft-give/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:18:31 +0000 Gary Zhou http://techimpact.org/?p=4594   Software giant Microsoft has always given back. Giving has been part of the company’s culture since its beginning, and it remains an important part of its global efforts. But why does one of the largest and most successful companies in the world place so much emphasis on giving back and helping others? According to … Continued

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]]> http://techimpact.org/2013/06/14/nonprofits-putting-click-data-to-work/feed/ 0 The Importance Of Mobile Devices To Peer-To-Peer Fundraising http://techimpact.org/2013/06/12/the-importance-of-mobile-devices-to-peer-to-peer-fundraising/ http://techimpact.org/2013/06/12/the-importance-of-mobile-devices-to-peer-to-peer-fundraising/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:33:42 +0000 Gary Zhou http://techimpact.org/?p=4560   We talk a lot about the ever growing role that peer-to-peer fundraising has for many nonprofits. It’s not really a new model, but the rise of the Internet has transformed the strategy and given it even more fundraising power. According to a recent post from SocialBrite, nonprofits should not overlook the importance that mobile … Continued

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]]> http://techimpact.org/2013/06/12/the-importance-of-mobile-devices-to-peer-to-peer-fundraising/feed/ 0 Microsoft Encouraging Young People To Volunteer With YouthSpark Challenge http://techimpact.org/2013/06/11/microsoft-encouraging-young-people-to-volunteer-with-youthspark-challenge/ http://techimpact.org/2013/06/11/microsoft-encouraging-young-people-to-volunteer-with-youthspark-challenge/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:58:26 +0000 Gary Zhou http://techimpact.org/?p=4546   It can be hard to get young people to get involved in philanthropic efforts, but software giant Microsoft is making an effort to do just that. Last month they launched the YouthSpark Challenge For Change, a competition that asks people aged 18-25 to share a social cause that they think could benefit from a … Continued

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]]> http://techimpact.org/2013/06/11/microsoft-encouraging-young-people-to-volunteer-with-youthspark-challenge/feed/ 0 Mentoring The Next Generation IS A Valuable Investment http://techimpact.org/2013/06/10/mentoring-the-next-generation-is-a-valuable-investment/ http://techimpact.org/2013/06/10/mentoring-the-next-generation-is-a-valuable-investment/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:25:57 +0000 Gary Zhou http://techimpact.org/?p=4507 Many of us would like to volunteer our time to mentor young people, to offer some guidance and friendship to those who need it most. Often times many of us find life gets in the way, that we can’t fit the time into our busy schedules. But according to a recent guest post on Beth … Continued

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]]> http://techimpact.org/2013/06/10/mentoring-the-next-generation-is-a-valuable-investment/feed/ 0 Nonprofits And Data: Are You Doing Enough? http://techimpact.org/2013/06/09/nonprofits-and-data-are-you-doing-enough/ http://techimpact.org/2013/06/09/nonprofits-and-data-are-you-doing-enough/#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:27:01 +0000 Gary Zhou http://techimpact.org/?p=4456   Many organizations have already realized the value of using data effectively. Countless tech-savvy nonprofits are taking advantage of metrics and measurement to draw new insights and form new strategy. But according to a recent post from npEngage, not enough nonprofits are putting data to work. A recent report concluded that there isn’t much middle ground. … Continued

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]]> http://techimpact.org/2013/06/09/nonprofits-and-data-are-you-doing-enough/feed/ 1 Social Media At Work? Employers Changing Attitudes Toward Emerging Tools http://techimpact.org/2013/06/08/social-media-at-work-employers-changing-attitudes-toward-emerging-tools/ http://techimpact.org/2013/06/08/social-media-at-work-employers-changing-attitudes-toward-emerging-tools/#comments Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:13:36 +0000 Gary Zhou http://techimpact.org/?p=4452     For some companies, social media at work remains a taboo. Facebook, Twitter, these are networks that employers have traditionally classified as distractions. But according to a recent post from Social Media Collective, more employers are realizing that social media often plays a critical role in day to day operations.  More and more organizations are … Continued

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]]> http://techimpact.org/2013/06/08/social-media-at-work-employers-changing-attitudes-toward-emerging-tools/feed/ 0 How to Adapt To Declining Nonprofit Web Traffic http://techimpact.org/2013/06/06/how-to-adapt-to-declining-nonprofit-web-traffic/ http://techimpact.org/2013/06/06/how-to-adapt-to-declining-nonprofit-web-traffic/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:25:15 +0000 Gary Zhou http://techimpact.org/?p=4377   One of the many findings of the recent Blackbaud Benchmark Study was the decline in website traffic for nonprofits, which fell 14 percent from 2011 to 2012. According to a recent post from npEngage, there are several factors that could explain the decline in traffic. Click-through rates for nonprofit emails is likely partly responsible, … Continued

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]]> http://techimpact.org/2013/06/05/microsoft-and-ibm-researchers-working-together-on-cloud-security/feed/ 0 Video And Nonprofits: How We Gauge Success http://techimpact.org/2013/06/04/video-and-nonprofits-how-we-gauge-success/ http://techimpact.org/2013/06/04/video-and-nonprofits-how-we-gauge-success/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:06:40 +0000 Gary Zhou http://techimpact.org/?p=4368   With today’s focus on online fundraising, social media, and quality web content, many nonprofits are developing strategies to better incorporate the use of video into their online efforts. According to a recent post from Beth Kanter’s Blog, a new report was recently released that aims to explain how nonprofits are using video and how … Continued

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