Portsmouth Herald Local Business News: Companies get free advertising by helping Seacoast nonprofits

Portsmouth Herald Local Business News: Companies get free advertising by helping Seacoast nonprofits: "Companies get free advertising by helping Seacoast nonprofits

By Matthew Tetrault
mtetrault@seacoastonline.com

PORTSMOUTH - Four years ago Sexual Assault Support Services ran head first into what is called the technology barrier.

'We needed a Web site, but we had neither the budget to hire a Web designer, (nor) the knowledge to build one ourselves,' said Tammy Jordan, the organization’s community outreach coordinator.

SASS is not alone. More and more Seacoast-area nonprofits are using Web sites to provide contact information, attract volunteers and receive donations. No longer content with static, informational Web pages, they are now looking for online shopping carts, content updating software and company blogs. The technology barrier however, remains a large problem."

Critics rip AOL’s pay-to-send e-mail system - Computerworld

Critics rip AOL’s pay-to-send e-mail system - Computerworld: "Critics rip AOL’s pay-to-send e-mail system
But participating vendor says concerns are untrue

News Story by Todd R. Weiss

FEBRUARY 28, 2006 (COMPUTERWORLD) - A variety of nonprofit groups today launched a Web site and a campaign

Washington Examiner: Business-Capital Charity - TouchDC finds funding on Web - Frank Sietzen

Washington Examiner: Business: "Capital Charity - TouchDC finds funding on Web - Frank Sietzen
27Feb'06

Published: Sunday, February 26, 2006 8:16 PM EST
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The TouchDC regional experiment in online philanthropy is now entering its fourth year of pioneering new ways for area nonprofits to get increased recognition and funding. The project, which assists 25,000 mainly smaller nonprofits in the D.C. area, makes available an online giving technology created by Network for Good. TouchDC's Web site also offers a link organizations can put on their own Web pages to give potential donors an immediate way to make contributions or volunteer their services."

ARTICLE: Foundation helps nonprofits fetch tech upgrades (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com)

ARTICLE: Foundation helps nonprofits fetch tech upgrades (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com): "Many nonprofits struggle to raise enough money to fund their operations, let alone keep pace with ever-changing technology. To help organizations like the local SPCA move into the 21st century, T he Norfolk Foundation has given more than $700,000 to 41 charities since 2000.

Considered a capital expense to nonprofits, technology upgrades are high priorities for the foundation.

“We understand these are difficult funds to get, and it can be a very expensive venture,” said Christina Morris , senior programs officer for the foundation. “We also know it is important that nonprofits have these capabilities so the human resources can be used on the core mission.”"

Inside Bay Area - On the Move-"Web logs helping nonprofits spread word

Inside Bay Area - On the Move: "Web logs helping nonprofits spread word
By Francine Brevetti, BUSINESS WRITER



THE DO-GOODERS of the world are grabbing onto the Web's sassiest technologies to raise funds, rouse public opinion and build community.
Nonprofits have glommed onto blogging to remind supporters of their mission and keep them up to date of their latest accomplishments.
Blogging along with podcasting, RSS and tagging are tools referred to as social technology for their ability to create a community among the users and the sponsoring organization. Nonprofits find they transform their relationship with their supporters. "