Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2006

I wrote a blogging module into my web database project, Xina, more than 4 years ago. And the major engine that makes these three types of ephemeral media really work, is RSS, which is the subject of the next post. Heck, yes (in fact, it was for this organization that I originally wrote the blogging module that I mentioned above.)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

If it had been, we would have done a lot more work on how to measure security. You also ignore my argument about the 2008 security audits of Drupal that resulted in numerous vulnerability reports, but more on that later. This wasn’t designed to be an in-dept, complex analysis of security.

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MAY 7, 2007

» Monday May 07 2007 New M+R Study: Online Fundraising Tactics -- What Works? Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Sunny the Seal Melts Hearts on MySpace | Main | Join Care2 for Another Internet Advocacy Roundtable! To create a new comment, use the form below. All rights reserved.

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DECEMBER 5, 2008

1 Comment | by Share Article in Marketing Research , Online Fundraising Reader Comments (1) I really enjoyed your article working in the fundraising industry and being a volunteer for a local soccer club, I have seen firsthand the concerns that many are having. All rights reserved.

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MAY 9, 2008

I work for an agency that’s helping get the word out about Excell Foundation—they provide much-needed foodservice equipment supplies to non-profits, and they’re looking for wish lists. May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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JUNE 18, 2008

60) Search « Nonprofit CRM Trends Plus How to Choose an eCRM | Main | New Research Findings: Advocacy Groups More Trusted » Wednesday Jun 18 2008 Care2 Welcomes Dana Weissman to Nonprofit Services Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 11:20AM | by Clinton OBrien We are very pleased to announce the newest member of the Care2 team: Dana Weissman.

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OCTOBER 24, 2008

Some of the notables include: Tim Ferriss , author of Four Hour Work Week Guy Kawasaki , co-founder of Alltop.com and Apple marketing legend Tony Hseih , CEO of Zappos Darren Rowse , author at ProBlogger Chris Brogan , VP of Strategy at CrossTech Media Steve Hall , publisher and author of AdRants.the list really goes on and on.

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MAY 19, 2008

60) Search « Landing Page Optimization for Online Fundraising | Main | The Essentials of Online Advocacy Begin With Email » Monday May 19 2008 Care2 Website Goes Green, Saves 341,000 KW-hours Monday, May 19, 2008 at 05:08PM | by Hatef Yamini I was really excited to drive into work this morning in a Toyota Prius.

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MAY 22, 2008

Donordigital and Amnesty wanted to test the concepts against nonprofit landing pages, so they worked with Optimost to perform sophisticated tests. I had the opportunity to attend Marketing Sherpas landing page optimization certification course and I think the methodology applies easily to the work we do in the nonprofit world.

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MAY 22, 2008

Donordigital and Amnesty wanted to test the concepts against nonprofit landing pages, so they worked with Optimost to perform sophisticated tests. I had the opportunity to attend Marketing Sherpas landing page optimization certification course and I think the methodology applies easily to the work we do in the nonprofit world.

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Care2

MAY 8, 2008

I work for an agency that’s helping get the word out about Excell Foundation—they provide much-needed foodservice equipment supplies to non-profits, and they’re looking for wish lists. May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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AUGUST 8, 2008

Date: Thur, Aug 21, 2008 Time: 2:00 PM EDT Duration: 1 hour Cost: Free Registration: click here Natasha Nummedal is Senior Campaign Manager at Care2. Natasha has a background in field organizing and grassroots organization from 18 years of volunteer and work experience in the human rights movement. But it’s not always easy.

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AUGUST 26, 2008

Natasha has a background in field organizing and grassrootsorganization from 18 years of volunteer and work experience in thehuman rights movement. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Click here to watch the replay. Natasha Nummedal is Senior Campaign Manager atCare2. Maureen McGregor is theE-activism Director at Oceana.

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APRIL 16, 2008

60) Search « Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmarks Released | Main | LOLseals: Flickr API Contest Gets HSUS Over 3,000 Entries » Tuesday Mar 25 2008 Whats an Email Address Worth? Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:36PM | by Eric Rardin How to Measure the Value of an Online Supporter Over here at Care2 we get this question a lot.

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MARCH 25, 2008

60) Search « Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmarks Released | Main | LOLseals: Flickr API Contest Gets HSUS Over 3,000 Entries » Tuesday Mar 25 2008 Whats an Email Address Worth? Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:36PM | by Eric Rardin How to Measure the Value of an Online Supporter Over here at Care2 we get this question a lot.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2008

60) Search « HSUS YouTube User-Generated Video Competition Grows List | Main | Props to MyEmma for Doing Good » Wednesday Feb 27 2008 Revamped Politics Online Conference Ready for Its Closeup Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 12:02PM | by Heather Holdridge I’ve been attending IPDI’s Politics Online Conference since 2004.

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Care2

JULY 15, 2008

If a nonprofit works internationally, they should film their trip and the people they talked to and the work that they did. Nonprofits who work primarily with policy still should document themselves because they have access to experts on their topic. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Be sure to check it out.

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JUNE 26, 2009

Here’s how it works. August 16, 2009 | gratis downloaden Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Plastic Jungle , a company that sells, buys, exchanges, and donates gift cards agrees and recently started to raise money for nonprofits by encouraging people to donate their unused gift cards to DonorsChoose.org and other nonprofits.

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MARCH 26, 2009

For example, between 2006 and 2007, online donations grew by 26% but between 2007 and 2008 online donations only grew by 14%. Charities need to communicate with their constituents about the impact of their work and continue building relationships. Keep up the great work on FrogLoop! “People are still giving.

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JUNE 17, 2008

60) Search « Care2 Welcomes Dana Weissman to Nonprofit Services | Main | Three Keys to Successful Online Campaigns » Tuesday Jun 17 2008 New Research Findings: Advocacy Groups More Trusted Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 10:51AM | by Dana Weissman American citizens trust advocacy groups – a lot more than they trust the U.S.

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OCTOBER 20, 2007

For example, many of our clients work with Heller Consulting. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com SH: Convio doesnt charge any extra licensing fees for Open APIs, so theyre free. The only costs incurred will be from consultative services if the nonprofit doesnt have in-house developers. To create a new comment, use the form below.

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JUNE 16, 2009

But your new activists are the ones most inspired by your work right now (they just took action!). This doesn’t mean you’re fundraising ask has to be restricted to the issue you are working on, but let people know that their financial support can help bring about change on this issue and on the many other issues you work on.

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APRIL 22, 2009

Elana Wolowitz (EW): Im pretty sure we started in May or June of 2008. In my role as Communications Director, it is in my job description to promote our work and grow our network while building our brand, so I didnt ask permission to start tweeting and I didnt have to prove to my ED or Board the value in terms of results or ROI.

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JANUARY 19, 2009

Note: Because of the proprietary nature of the data shared in this webinar, you need to work for a nonprofit, and you will need a password to view this presentation. id=gk63ogf2 January 23, 2009 | Allyson Kapin Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Please call Justin at 303-475-4827 or email and ask for the webinar password.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008

60) Search « Email Is Most Popular for a Reason: Its the Strongest Performing | Main | Join WVU for Integrated Marketing Degree Information Session » Wednesday Feb 06 2008 Worldwide Protest Organized on Facebook Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 10:43AM | by Caitlin Ochs Need more proof of the organizing power of social networks?

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Care2

MAY 8, 2009

The concept of “build it and they will come” does not work. Were also doing our first show on blogtalkradio.com; well see how that works out. It takes work and planning, like anything else, but is manageable. May 11, 2009 | Caitlin Jennings Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

For starters, make sure your blasts are readable , that they cut through the noise , and that they arent labeled spam - it works! Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Every Woman Counts Launch Meeting | Main | Did You Miss The Online Holiday Fundraising Season? To create a new comment, use the form below.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

During the reception, I also learned about the work of some really great organizations. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com As the event announcement stated so clearly, "women, who constitute more than half the population and vote in greater numbers than men, will play a critical role in the election." All rights reserved.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2009

Understand how the model works , but don't get distracted. Users have been impatient and frustrated with Google’s lack of urgency in handling what used to be a mobile, customer-focused service." He points to this post by Duncan Riley from December, 2008 wondering how the backend might change. No, but there are fee-based services.

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JANUARY 15, 2009

Receive monthly updates 3 Comments | by Share Article in E-newsletters , Email Marketing Reader Comments (3) One thing Ive found that works extraordinarily well for large, national NGOs is mailing on local issues. Sometimes the desire to be perfect from the get-go can block opportunity to learn what works directly from readership.

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MAY 7, 2007

Thank you for sharing this posted article for me or for every one, you made a great job for your Blog.Keep it up the good work. Thank you for sharing this posted article for me or for every one, you made a great job for your Blog.Keep it up the good work. Again thank you very much. Again thank you very much. All rights reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

Individual organizations still should conduct their own testing to determine which day of the week works best for them, but any test should consider Friday and Sunday as viable challengers. 60) Search « NetSquared DC: Beyond the Logic Puzzle | Main | Have you read your RSS feeds today? food for thought. food for thought.

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MAY 29, 2007

May 29, 2007 | Yvonne Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Amy Gahran - a conversational media consultant, content strategist, and freelance writer/editor - showed us some really cool sites about the exciting, ever-developing world of citizen journalism that we wanted to share with you, our Frog Loop readers. What is citizen journalism?

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JULY 26, 2007

It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator. Coming soon - Im working on an overall online ROI assessment calculator. Im working on the other analyses, too! It takes a lot of work to build a quality audience. Need some metrics guidelines? link] or [link] if you want to tweet it. (Ha! The irony). Im honored!

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MAY 17, 2007

May 29, 2007 | Yvonne Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Amy Gahran - a conversational media consultant, content strategist, and freelance writer/editor - showed us some really cool sites about the exciting, ever-developing world of citizen journalism that we wanted to share with you, our Frog Loop readers. What is citizen journalism?

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator. Coming soon - Im working on an overall online ROI assessment calculator. Im working on the other analyses, too! It takes a lot of work to build a quality audience. Need some metrics guidelines? link] or [link] if you want to tweet it. (Ha! The irony). Im honored!

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MAY 3, 2007

60) Search « New M+R Study: Online Fundraising Tactics -- What Works? 60) Search « New M+R Study: Online Fundraising Tactics -- What Works? May 3, 2007 | Eileen Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 01:31PM | by James OMalley Is your advocacy campaign’s story compelling?

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