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7 tips for preparing your nonprofit for a move to new software

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Be sure this person is allowed enough time to manage the software implementation project and regular work tasks, which might require pausing some of the person’s tasks or temporarily shifting tasks to other staff members in the organization until the software implementation project is completed. Update your database policies.

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13 of the Best Nonprofit Videos from the Last 13 Years

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Drug Policy Alliance. If you work at a NGO, nonprofit, or charity, please volunteer 4-7 minutes of your time to take the survey. The videos below are a snapshot of the history of nonprofits using video. You can also explore the winners of the DoGooder Video Awards back to 2010. The War on Drugs: From Prohibition to Gold Rush.

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Don’t Be Fooled by Abstract Jargon: Internet Governance and ICT Policy

Tech Soup

Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role. This was originally posted on the GuideStar International Blog.

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How Are Your 2008 Activist Resolutions Going?

Have Fun - Do Good

We're half way through 2008, so I thought I'd share how mine are going, and check in on yours. Challenge for the rest of 2008: I'm feeling a bit discouraged about what feels like a lack of progress in the situation. Challenge for rest of 2008: I only have 6 more interviews for 2008. My resolutions were to: 1.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Women for Women International

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Following that, Women for Women International moved on WordPress, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter throughout 2008-2010. Definitely the e-newsletter; our first e-newsletter in 2008 resulted in hundreds of responses and donations, though we have seen some donation activity on Facebook through special source codes tied to campaigns.

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What Are Your 2008 Activist Resolutions?

Have Fun - Do Good

"[S]top thinking about how crazy the times are, and start thinking about what the crazy times demand."-- Seth Godin A couple weeks ago blogger Latoya Peterson posted her 2008 Activist Resolutions on Racialicious. I worked a little too hard and did a little too much this year (evidenced by the fact that I am in bed with a cold right now).

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Why I Left My Job to Go to Work for the Nonprofit Sector

Tech Soup

In the early part of 2000, I was working for a large engineering company, SAIC , when I was approached by two coworkers about setting up a technology nonprofit. Having spent 12 years working with nonprofits and focusing on technology, I realized that my knowledge and experience could probably benefit others.