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JULY 8, 2009

is a new nonprofit in Austin, Texas and it’s bringing you the first world wide film festival only for nonprofit and cause-driven organizations. " Traveling Geeks - "The Traveling Geeks are an informal group of technology influencers and bloggers rooted chiefly in the San Francisco Bay Area. ."

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

" Download the 2009 Data Ecosystem Survey Report | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network – NTEN just released a report on the data ecosystem in nonprofit organizations – it's free for members, but $50 for non-NTEN members. "The The future of the nonprofit sector depends on it."

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FEBRUARY 23, 2009

A panel of judges, selected by Social Actions will choose three winners from among the 20 finalists, to be announced at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference , April 28, 2009. Submissions period begins on February 23, 2009, at 11 am PST, and runs through April 3, 2009, at 3 pm PST. How To Participate.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

Around the time of the Nonprofit Technology Network ’s 2008 NTC conference, an even brighter light bulb went on. I wrote a blog post called, Mashups, Open APIs, and the Future of Collaboration in the Nonprofit Tech Sector. The enhancements effectively put Social Actions back on the cutting edge of social technology.

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MAY 4, 2009

If you are interested in mobile technology and its application for social change projects, this is definitely an event to check out. It is barcamp style, so come with your questions and topics you want to talk about; come meet lots of others interested in leveraging mobile technology for change and collaborate! Each event includes.

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JANUARY 15, 2009

In the nonprofit technology community, I’ve heard stories of cut backs on “nice to have&# items and expenses such as travel and training so that organizations can focus on their most critical goals first and cut back on what they deem not to be completely necessary. That’s right. Check out the widget!

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MARCH 20, 2009

Edward Harran is a blogger and nonprofit technologist I have connected with through NetSquared, this blog, and of course Twitter. He and I have had terrific idea swaps and brainstorms and I can only imagine the conversations he will spark in person at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. So here I am. Full stop. -I

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MARCH 30, 2011

Gen-Y Wants More Than Cool Brands – A new 16-country study of Millennials focused on brands has a lot to offer for insight to nonprofit organizations looking to connect with the same generation. "Our message to nonprofits: Your mission is noble, and your intentions are honorable. ." " Lights.

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MAY 14, 2009

10 Ways to Change the World Through Social Media - Max Gladwell has a guest post at Mashable: "Our children will inherit a world profoundly changed by the combination of technology and humanity that is social media. They’ll take for granted that their voices can be heard and that a social movement can be launched from their laptop.

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APRIL 15, 2009

Vodafone Americas Foundation Announces Wireless Innovation Project Winners - "The Vodafone Americas Foundation announced the winners of its Wireless Innovation Project, a new initiative that identifies and funds unique innovations using wireless related technology offering the best potential to address critical social issues around the world.

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APRIL 3, 2009

Love & Devices | BlogHer - Susan Mernit has a wonderful piece on BlogHer about her "connection" (not addiction) to technology. It'll bring together the 14 Mobile Challenge Project teams selected in a community vote next week, along with funders, innovators, developers, nonprofits and more. " It's a great read.

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MAY 6, 2009

Check them out if you are interested in new technologies breaking down walls in the world of health. "OpenMRS® However, many women in technology and social media still face a digital ceiling." These are some links I wanted to share from May 6th. Find me on Delicious for more!

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MARCH 3, 2009

Nominations open for 2009 Social Innovation Fellowships | The Pop!Tech Tech Blog | Accelerating the Positive Impact of Worldchanging People and Ideas - "PopTech has opened nominations for the 2009 Pop!Tech " Event Registration (EVENT: 134093) - Are you can educator or work in a nonprofit that focuses on K-12 education?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

The Three Dimensions of Social Media ROI | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network - Holly Ross has an excellent post and commentary about measuring ROI: "return on investment is really hard to determine. Here's an interview with Danielle on NWF's use of Twitter. " - it's true! ." " - it's true!

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

If you are interested in technology, sustainability, and collaboration, then Jean's for you: "Technology consultant, entrepreneur and thrivability theorist Jean Russell joined Jerry Michalski's August 3 Yi-Tan Conference Call for a conversation about thrivability as a conceptual replacement for sustainabilty.

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JANUARY 14, 2009

These are my links for January 12th through January 14th: Network For Good - The audience for this 45-page guide is small nonprofits who need help launching a great online fundraising or marketing campaign in quick order. Nominations and entries can be received until January 21, 2009, so act fast!

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JANUARY 24, 2012

" 2011 NTEN Champions Fundraising Campaign by the Numbers | NTEN – "The funny thing about being the Nonprofit Technology Network is that it can be really hard to practice what we preach. An increase in email use, however, was visible in the 55+ age group, who used web-email 15% more in 2010 than in 2009.

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JANUARY 8, 2009

These are my links for January 6th through January 8th: The Power of Us: Re-Imagine Media | Changemakers - "Join We Media and Ashoka’s Changemakers in the search to find the best new ideas for inspiring a better world through media and technology. Check out some great designs that could get you thinking!

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

. “For the following report, we interviewed 50 companies, developers and executives building or leveraging real-time Web technology. We combined that research with insights gained from more than 300 industry leaders that participated in our Real-Time Web Summit in October 2009. When did RWW start focusing on the real-time Web?

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DECEMBER 6, 2009

2009 eNonprofit Benchmark Study. “I Social by Social, a handbook in using social technologies for social impact. We Are Media, a wiki-based community project curating resources about using social media in nonprofit organizations. For more: The Social Media Ready Nonprofit: Dealing with Resistance. Dealing with Resistance.

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MAY 14, 2009

Also posted on the Frogloop blog for nonprofits here. Women Who Tech brings together talented and renowned women breaking new ground in technology who use their tech savvy skills to transform the world and inspire change. Sustainable product and solid support from a nonprofit specialist. Network for Good : $29.95/month

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MARCH 29, 2010

It’s that time again: time to meet up at the Nonprofit Technology Conference! East-West Technology, Culture & Food Exchange: Innovation and culture sharing with NGO counterparts in India. Unleashing Technology to Advance Social & Economic Development – [International Ballroom A] (#tech2adv). Listen First!

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012

NTEN’s Technology Leadership Academy Returns for 2012 – "We're excited to announce that the Technology Leadership Academy is returning in 2012. It's a great case study of how individuals and start and drive a campaign and the way that a concept can translate across cultures and countries.

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