Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2007

The three others are Democracy in Action , which is a SaaS that is open source, CitySoft says it’s open source, but I don’t know whether it is through an OSI approved license (since they don’t say. Finally, Organizer’s Database is open source, but written on top of a proprietary platform (Microsoft Access).

Open Source 100

Open Source Open People Survey 100

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

One sets up a page (often donation or event page) on the CRM vendors web platform and link your page to their pages. Depending on the CRM, some require additional license fees for forms or APIs. We’re working with them to bridge another free open source CMS platform Joomla to it. Web forms from CRM vendor.

Integration 100

Integration API Drupal Open Source 100

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 21, 2007

Because I want to understand, in the most personal possible way, what the pains (if any) of migration to an all free and open source platform will be. I stopped at the license agreement. Because I’ve decided that no matter what, I’m not going back. I got a Lenovo Thinkpad Z61m. Good specs, cheap price. It booted fine.

Ubuntu 100

Ubuntu Open Source Laptop Open 100

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

It is cross-platform. PostgreSQL is also cross-platform, with binaries available for Linux and Win32 from Postgresql.org , and Mac OS via Darwin Ports. It is also cross platform. Unlike the others, that are released under varied open source licenses, the code for SQLite is public domain.

Open Source 100

Open Source Database Open Language 100

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

It is cross-platform. PostgreSQL is also cross-platform, with binaries available for Linux and Win32 from Postgresql.org , and Mac OS via Darwin Ports. It is also cross platform. Unlike the others, that are released under varied open source licenses, the code for SQLite is public domain.

Open Source 100

Open Source Database Open Language 100

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 18, 2005

They’ve just released a beta version (sorry, Mac only, for once) of a new platform for internet video, called DTV. There is a new, interesting project under Creative Commons license. It looks pretty amazing – and a great testament to what open source licensing can do for creative work. { This is very cool.

Open Source 100

Open Source Vlog License PowerPoint 100

NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Check out Understanding CiviCRM , an "open source book" written in 5 days using the Floss Manuals platform and methodology. . This can mean purchasing of open source development companies (Sun MIcrosystems -- now owned by Oracle -- purchased open source database developer MySQL AB in 2008). and licensing models.

Open Source 88

Open Source Open Application Oracle 88

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2007

Here's his description: Open Source Cinema is the web platform for the creation of a feature documentary film about Copyright titled Basement Tapes. Footage I shoot during the production of the film will be released under a Creative Commons license on the site - and I'm asking for key remixes to be created by participants like yourselves.

Open Source 50

Open Source Open Remix Canada 50

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 20, 2009

To me, an open photo policy is a cornerstone of any institution that sees itself as a visitor-centered platform for participatory engagement. And I think the fourth and fifth are bizarre and ungenerous to visitors. When people share their photos of your museum, they promote and spread your content to new audiences in authentic ways.

Museum 54

Museum Photo Policy Open 54

Care2

OCTOBER 20, 2007

To the extent that APIs make widgets possible, these nonprofits benefited from the use of open platform technology. Thats because to-date, the major constituent relationship management databases didnt have open platform APIs. SH: Convio doesnt charge any extra licensing fees for Open APIs, so theyre free. All rights reserved.

API 28

API Convio Open Social Media 28

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 11, 2007

The online platform has two parts: a website , where all projects originate, and a Second Life presence ("The Tech" in Second Life), where participants can communicate in real-time, share ideas, and build virtual prototypes. For old pros looking for new ways to design, here's a free platform to exploit for your own exhibits.

Museum 20

Museum Virtual Tech Second Life 20

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

And, the Salesforce.com platform was one clear benefit of Common Ground. After our acquisition of Kintera in 2008, we went through a similar review process and decided to focus that product on the peer-to-peer fundraising space and to stop offering it as a CRM product. Sphere CRM is one example of how Blackbaud has refocused a product.

Blackbaud 29

Blackbaud Product Integration Platform 29

Non Profit Quarterly

MARCH 2, 2022

We live in a platform world, where technological apps connect consumers directly with goods and services. Electronic transaction platforms like Amazon, Uber, Grubhub, and Airbnb have perhaps permanently changed the way that we live and work. Platform apps seem to offer convenience at low cost and with little effort.

Platform 105

Platform Raise Technology United States 105

NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

PT started using Salesforce.com in 2008, taking advantage of its free licenses for nonprofits. They also used wufoo.com , which helps create online forms, process applications for programs, manage magazine applications, subscriptions and more. . It was not used efficiently at the beginning.

Google 88

Google North America Management 88

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 9, 2007

So what does this collaborative platform look like? All of the project ideas and virtual creations will be shared under a Creative Commons license, so the content truly is open to all. We’re using a combination of a wiki-style website and a Second Life presence to make it happen. This is happening very, very quickly.

Open Source 22

Open Source Museum Game Open 22