Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

The client is quite knowledgeable about their organization, mission, and goals for a project, but often not knowledgeable about technology. The role I play most often currently is providing a clear and understandable avenue between the client and a technology vendor (such as web or database development shop).

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Robert Weiner

JULY 9, 2009

A recent survey published by NTEN, Common Knowledge, and ThePort had a similar conclusion: Only 39 percent of respondents said they've raised money on Facebook. Things haven't improved much since Care2 published their 2007 analysis, The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes. percent said they had raised over $10,000.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

If you are not already familiar with their work, you will learn a lot about online collaboration, knowledge management, informal learning, and networks by following them. She explained that “learning or teaching the old” is about training, knowledge transfer, and structured, directed learning.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 11, 2008

Changes in the application happen without your knowledge or consent. Disadvantages to cloud computing Depending on the vendor and the application, you are dependent on them to keep the application up and your data intact. Your data is not directly in your hands, but in the hands of a third party.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 7, 2007

March 7, 2007 Next Monday, I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. The topic is “Nonprofit Data Management: from slips of paper to CRM&# As you all know, I’ve been thinking about data management issues for years, and it would be great for people to share their ideas and knowledge.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 19, 2007

In any event, I have a lot of other skills and knowledge besides databases and coding: skills and knowledge in teaching, in writing, in working with organizations, in facilitation, in religion and spiritual practices, and in working with people, that I want to use now. Perhaps I’m now more ready to wrestle those.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2008

I’m excited about this project – it’s gathering the knowledge and expertise of a great group of folks, and it will provide a free source of information and case studies so that nonprofits can best figure out how to step into the frothy waters of social networks.

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VisionLink

DECEMBER 6, 2009

The National Breakthrough Network, launched in 2007, is built on the straightforward premise that results are more powerful when stakeholders commit time and resources to work together. Network members define the agenda, the content, and the voice.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 27, 2008

I helped them vet CMS vendors, make sure the CMS that was chosen could do the complex job they were asking it to do (some were not up to the task) and am the intermediary between the current web vendor and the client, lending my expertise as needed, and helping to move the project forward.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 29, 2012

Outlook 2007 isn’t that bad. The big difference is that instead of bringing knowledge and connection back to one organization, I’m bringing it back to all organizations on Common Ground. I love my job. I love the people I’m working with now just as much as I did before. First, let’s move the elephant aside.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 11, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Circuit Rider School June 11, 2007 Way back when (last month – I’ve been busy) Deborah Finn blogged about the "New England School for Circuit Riders."

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

Reading a Bookshare-downloaded book on the BrailleNote portable device Launched in 2007 to replicate the proven Bookshare model internationally, our Bookshare International library has already grown to serve members in more than 40 countries , many of whom are in the developing world.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 18, 2017

In their 2007 Action Guide, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) writes, “Inadequate infrastructure leads to inadequate organizational performance. Grant Makers for Effective Organizations (2007). Harvard Business School: Working Knowledge, 2. As Sharon King, president of the F.B. Knowlton, C. Nonprofit Quarterly , 2.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2011

Note from Beth: Back in 2007, I presented and attended at the Games for Change Festival. Over the past few years, games and mobile platforms have become more and more important for nonprofits to pay attention to for their communications strategy. Each case study will be presented by the designers and their implementing partners.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Indeed, while there have been recent articles and case studies calling attention to this work and holding up the promise of “collective impact,” there is not yet significant knowledge on HOW to do this work. Including some posts that have appeared on this blog.)

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

While there are pages and pages of keyboard shortcuts and tips posted around the web in articles and knowledge bases, we'll start by focusing on 5 that we think may be particularly useful to nonprofit and library users.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

It could be 100% in that participants provide the content by connecting with others and sharing experience and knowledge. Another option is to briefly share some content or a framework to kick off the participant knowledge sharing. There are different ways to design a participatory workshop. We opted for the latter. Opening Exercise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2011

I “met&# virtually Chris first through the NpTech Tag in 2007 and he kindly helped me clean up an RSS mess. One of the personal highlights of this project was finally meeting Chris Blow in face-to-face. Chris is the Director of User Experience for Meedan.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

2] To better understand the skills and knowledge needed by nonprofit professionals, we conducted a needs-assessment study based on surveys of NMI instructors, advisory board members, alumni, and participants in NMI courses since 2007. We welcome your input and feedback. ^ [1] Wing, K. Pollak, T. & Blackwood, A. Washington, D.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2009

A recent survey published by NTEN, Common Knowledge, and ThePort had a similar conclusion: Only 39 percent of respondents said they've raised money on Facebook. Things haven't improved much since Care2 published their 2007 analysis, The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes. percent said they had raised over $10,000.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

The collective knowledge of our Leadership Council makes the Classy Awards a distinction unlike any other. Data and Knowledge Centers. Concurrently, she is also the founder and senior partner of a practice that helps executives and emerging leaders forge the capabilities and relationships to accelerate growth and expand impact .

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

As a knowledge enterprise, the ASU Lodestar Center seeks to produce and disseminate relevant, high-quality research to our stakeholders. Consider the following: On the same day in the fall of 2007, two contradictory newspaper headlines accompanied high profile, front-page articles in both the East Valley Tribune and the Arizona Republic.

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2011

This is a significant increase from 2007 when ComScore reported that Internet users spent 1 out of every 12 minutes online using social networks. As you continue to plan and evaluate social media’s role in your organization, arm yourself with the right knowledge and memorize these five social media myths.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

First launched in 2007, PIMCO’s original volunteer programming was limited, supporting 23 events across various business locations. By sharing knowledge and focus, our collective goal of creating stronger places to live and grow – by meeting and beating challenges together – can become real.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 16, 2008

Charity Governance reports that, "For the period from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 (fiscal year 2007), the IRS received 85,771 applications for recognition of Section 501(c)(3) status." According to Nonprofitist.org's post, How Many International Nonprofits Can You Count? there are 1.4

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

Yet not all organizations in the social sector have gained this knowledge, and some continue to fail when integrating gamification into their operations. After graduating from high school, he moved to Arizona in 2007 to pursue his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Arizona State University.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

The speaker, Robert Cheetham, is both concise and knowledgeable, but more importantly he has a knack for explaining GIS in a way that is very accessible to non-techies. October 7, 2007 | Dan Bassill Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Good luck with your presentation. All rights reserved.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 09:10AM | by Justin Perkins Wonder if you should spend your time campaigning in social networks?

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 09:10AM | by Justin Perkins Wonder if you should spend your time campaigning in social networks?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 18, 2016

Inspiring donors to give online is an art form that requires juxtaposed creative writing and design , along with a working knowledge of how altruistic human behavior is manifested and triggered online. Quite simply, the release of the first iPhone® on June 29, 2007 (my 35th). As far as online fundraising success?

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 4, 2015

If participation was my mantra from 2007-2011, community has been my mantra since then. When you seriously value the diverse experience and knowledge of community members, you challenge the traditional assignment of knowledge authority. A black box with people crowded around, talking and sharing and making and doing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2017

Cross-sector collaboration can be defined as partnerships between nonprofit, private, and government entities working together towards mutual goals to produce change (Simo & Bies, 2007). In conjunction, knowledge of why systems approach can be necessary to provide universal cohesive services. When the U.S. Polletta, M. Simo, G., &

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

Yet there are organizations like LIVESTRONG, the Humane Society of the United States, Care2, Wiser Earth, the American Red Cross, charity: water and others that have been successful with social year for successive years dating back to 2007 if not earlier. This allowed them to analyze beyond follower counts and get into actions.

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Classy

MARCH 29, 2021

In 2007, Google became the first major company to reach carbon neutrality. The software giant also created Microsoft Philanthropies, a social good initiative that works with nonprofits, governments, and businesses to create “a future where every person has the skills, knowledge, and opportunity to achieve more.”

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 12, 2022

You’ll also need the team capability and knowledge necessary to properly manage and execute the grants that you secure. Thankfully, your grants program can be developed and grown over time, but the main takeaway is to be intentional and knowledgeable with how you do so. And don’t forget the tech! Best of luck!

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2011

The session will feature a high-level panel including Steve MacLaughlin , Blackbaud’s director of Internet solutions; Jeff Patrick, president and founder of Common Knowledge; and Holly Ross, CEO of NTEN. They will provide insight into how thousands of nonprofits are using social media and highlight the most successful strategies.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2015

The iPhone repairability scores have steadily improved since 2007. Just a few weeks ago, due to diligent organizing by Kyle, and, of course, others like the recycling trade association ISRI , Public Knowledge , and the Electronic Frontier Foundation , the rules changed again to free up more repair rights.

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