Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Making a better, more findable blog October 24, 2007 I’ve gotten some nice kudos for my blog in the past few days, and it feels nice to know that people read the blog, and get something out of it.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

However, these concepts, tips, and suggestions will be sure to help you no matter what kind of volunteer you’re managing. But, the most important tip is that you invest time in finding the right volunteers for the right roles. Top Tips for Managing Volunteers appeared first on Qgiv Blog. Request a Demo.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Welcome to the new blog! July 15, 2007 As you will have undoubtedly figured out – this blog moved! I’ve moved it off of Typepad, and onto Wordpress. I’d recommend it to anyone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 7, 2012

Back in 2009 I wrote up 10 tips for managing social media burnout and taking my own advice, I am going offline for three weeks. A very busy one and shockingly I still manage to make a living from blogging, social media, and training. No smartphone. Just a camera, a couple of good books, and a journal, a pen, and a glue stick.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

I've had a post in draft for a couple of weeks now about some personal/professional goals or my New Year's resolutions for 2009. I read Chris Brogan's " Your 3 Goals for 2009 " and I loved his process. Think of how you want to be successful in 2009. I have years of blog content and resource collections.

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NTEN

JANUARY 4, 2010

Here are the most clicked on "Things We Like" links from 2009. Actually, some of the funniest protest signs of 2009 would make good spam comment fodder, if you happen to work for a fly-by-night SEO firm. Patience pants. Have you thought of making a whole patience outfit?" " [Linked to Eastern European web site.].

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It was founded in 2009 and has been owned by PayPal since 2012. The post How to Connect Donorbox Forms to Venmo through PayPal Checkout appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Venmo is a peer-to-peer payment system that’s also one of the most popular mobile payment options in the US right now.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

So, here are a few tips and research highlights to consider as you make the case for engagement as a strategy to sustain your organization moving forward. They did after 9/11, during the financial crisis in 2009, after local disasters, and they are doing so again. More on that in our next blog. Know the Research. So, stay tuned.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Read more posts on our blog. Here are " 10 Tips for Managing Social Media Burnout " Now, back to work on that Fan Page, you! Nobody can predict what the funniest protest signs will be in 2020, but at least we have these doozies from 2009. A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources.

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Donorbox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In 2009, Virgin Money established Money Giving to help charities raise money online. appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. The organization has been a primary sponsor of the London Marathon for the last 12 years. On November 30, 2021, the sponsorship and business will end. There […].

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Below are the 2009 Have Fun Do Good posts you read, commented on, tweeted, facebooked and engaged with the most. 3 Answers for a Young Activist Play is the Mother of Social Innovation 8 Benefits of Having a Nonprofit Blog Record Your Grandma's Stories: StoryCorps' National Day of Listening is Nov.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2006

Part III: Blogs, Podcasting and Vlogs September 27, 2006 When I start out these series, I seem to have an idea in hand about how to organize them, which, invariably, gets rearranged in the course of writing. So, here’s the post about Blogs, and their follow ons: podcasting and vlogging. Blogging is old hat. Such is life.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 20, 2009

On June 25, 2009, I announced on my blog that I was five days away from a cross-country move and knew it would disrupt my routine, including my blogging routine. I didn't want the stress of writing posts or the stress of having a blog go dark and disappoint loyal readers. I've even lived blogged my vacations.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Guest post by the one and only Allyson Kapin - co-founder of Rad Campaign and blogger at frogloop – Care2′s nonprofit marketing blog. from 2009 when giving was $280.3 This is one of my favorite tips from Alia Mckee over at Sea Change Strategies. Make sure to check out what she’s got going on! —. Fundraising Facts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I’ve been going every year since 2009 to cover the event on my blog. Out of all the amazing speakers and discussions , I was lucky enough to sit down with Barb Newhouse, President & Chief Executive Officer. Lynne Wester, Tips for Retaining Year End Donors. Frank Barry, Donor Retention Tips.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2009

On January 1st, I wrote about my goals for 2009 using Chris Brogan's process of selecting three words or larger concepts to frame them. The image above is deck of cards and there are 52 cards in a deck. This gives me the opportunity to brainstorm 52 different tips, one to write about in more depth for each week of 2009.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Flickr:Kristina B The NTEN blog wouldn’t be as valuable a resource without the contributions of our Members. From case studies to best practices to user tips for implementing technology in your work, our guest bloggers provide important resources for the entire nonprofit sector. Thanks for being a member Christine!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

Mostly, because I get to read blogs by people that aren’t on my list of feeds I read regularly. SOX First, which is a new blog to me, and focuses on Sarbanes-Oxely compliance, asks whether nonprofits hold the ethical high ground. Read the blog entry. And I get to highlight the work of some of my favorite bloggers, too.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 30, 2008

Amy is a great source for nptech tips of all types. I read her blog for great tips on professional development and technology. { 1 trackback } links for 2008-07-30 - Kevin Bondelli’s Youth Vote Blog 07.30.08 I love Holly’s approach to technology. Amy Sample Ward let’s us know how to give green.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 3, 2011

Fueled by ego and discontent, these people rant, scream, complain, critique, and hate for hours upon hours on blogs and social networking sites – usually anonymously or using a fake name. Tips for handling social media burnout? Indeed, I struggle with it often. Troll stories? Information overload?

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NetWits

JANUARY 2, 2009

My colleague, Nicholai Burton, posted a terrific blog entry last month about ways for cultural organizations to thrive in a down economy. Nicholai gives some great tips in his post about how to listen to your audience and the various areas you can capture their critical feedback. The most important thing about collecting feedback?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 27, 2008

I got some interesting answers: Ken, at the Nonprofit Consulting Blog, talks about transparency , and how it’s a big mistake not to be transparent. She makes some great points, and gives good tips to make changes. 5 trackbacks } Nonprofit Communications » Blog Archive » Worst Nonprofit Website Mistakes?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 10, 2010

years, I have been providing lots of little tips on how nonprofits can increase their ROI through my Twitter , Facebook , YouTube , and MySpace Best Practices, but now that the vast majority of nonprofits utilize social media and have been for awhile, I think most of us are ready some more advanced strategies. Launch a blog.

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NTEN

MAY 29, 2009

Read more posts on our blog. 2009 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study. We renew our call for an app to pipe foreign language blogs through an automagic translation service. Amy Sample Ward pointed to the epic Robot vs. Puppy battle , and Lin Hundt tipped us off to Kitten War. states on a topo map. (If Did you miss any?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 8, 2008

Thanks to twitter (hat tip to marshallk ), I learned about today’s big news: Google, Plaxo and Facebook joined the Data Portability working group. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 12, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology It’s been a while… May 13, 2008 As you’ve probably noticed, I haven’t been blogging a whole lot lately. I’ve been pretty busy with a variety of projects.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

There are some fabulous sessions proposed for the 2009 NTC , running the whole gamut of nonprofit technology, from planning to Web 2.0, Under my hat is a blog post about open source and SaaS. That’s an interesting model, and, if the software is decent, sounds like it could be a good option for some organizations.

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NTEN

JULY 30, 2009

Read more posts on our blog. Pontifix just released a white paper, " Strategies for Nonprofit Marketing in a Recession ", which has good some good tips and only a little self-promotion. The 2009 Nonprofit Tagline Awards are only open until July 31st. A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2012

It seems that QR codes have gone mainstream, or at least hit that tipping point where it’s pretty safe to include them in campaigns. I’ve blogged about how a few nonprofits are using them , and how the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was seeing real results , but it feels like there is a new energy around using them.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D. Long overdue, the IRS finally pulled the trigger.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 17, 2008

I’m looking forward to it. I’m on the Evaluating Open Source panel, with Laura Quinn and Catherine Lane, which should be great. I’m also holding the consultant spot on the panel “ Changing your CEO from barrier to partner &# with Marnie Webb, David Geilhufe, and Steve Heye.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

September 19, 2008 Note: This blog entry was originally posted on Idealware’s new community blog. I’m honored and happy to be contributing blog posts there. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What are learning platforms?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

Below are my slides and a round-up of tips for getting started with a more engaged membership responding to your emails! From 2009 to 2010, the open rate for organizations of all sizes and sectors declined by 12% on average. From 2009 to 2010, the open rate for organizations of all sizes and sectors declined by 12% on average.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits August 13, 2008 I love these tidbits blog posts. This blog is rated 8.2 at 2:27 pm My blog has also been rated an 8.2 at blogged. I was profiled on Linux.com. Something to watch. {

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 6, 2008

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

I am going to have to stop using Chrome. 2 film fan 09.16.08 Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. I am going to have to stop using Chrome. 2 film fan 09.16.08 I am going to have to stop using Chrome. 2 film fan 09.16.08

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