TechImpact

JUNE 5, 2014

Defining an entire generation of Americans, and altering the way nonprofits and corporations view marketing, social media’s role in contemporary society and is only going to continue expanding. Because it is such a new and innovative marketing platform, nonprofits and corporations are just beginning to harness its full potential.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Google searches likely had a big effect because other posts got a lot more buzz on Twitter and Facebook. Best to you and your nonprofit in 2011! Three iPhone Apps that Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About. HOW TO: Add Your Nonprofit to Jumo (and Why You Should). 10 Twitter Apps for Nonprofits.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Why I’m twittering December 7, 2007 Yes, it’s hard to believe. I have said many times that I wouldn’t Twitter. Michelle twittering? I succumbed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2010

First there was 10 Nonprofit Text Alert Campaigns. Then 10 Nonprofit Mobile Websites. Now 10 Free Nonprofit iPhone Apps. I thought it was important to lay the foundation of group texting and mobile websites for nonprofits before moving into examining how nonprofits are using iPhone Apps: 1. Updated: March 4, 2010.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 21, 2009

2010 is going to be a big year for social media. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and MySpace are constantly evolving and on the brink of going mobile on a massive scale. Group texting, iPhone apps, and mobile websites are on the 2010 To Do Lists of most national and international nonprofits. View : Complete Webinar Schedule.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

How should nonprofits position themselves in this ever changing world of technology? How important is it for them to understand and keep up with the new trends in technology? To answer these questions and more, we at Smart Online™ used this last quarter of 2010 to try and unravel the ‘Technology Trends for Nonprofits’ in 2011.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Designed in Dreamweaver and updated weekly, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 has launched a mobile Website for those who like to read Nonprofit Tech 2.0 That said, I am firm believer that the mobile web is the next frontier in nonprofit communications. billion text messages are now sent daily, but few of those are coming from nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2009

As the Web goes mobile , so does social media… and so should your nonprofit. If there is one thing I have learned over ten years of using the Internet for fundraising and social change, those nonprofits that can embrace change quickly, empower their visionaries, and adopt new Web trends, reap the benefits of being early adopters.

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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2010

The second annual Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report, a joint project of Common Knowledge, thePort, and NTEN, has hard data and insights on the trends surrounding social networking technology as part of nonprofit organizations' marketing, communications, fundraising, and program services. We know you're on Twitter. .

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2010

in Atlanta, and the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference is already buzzing. 1:30 PM: Unleashing Technology to Advance Social & Economic Development. 3:30 PM: The Networked Nonprofit: Using Social Media to Power Social Networks for Change . It's 8:00 a.m. We don't like it, but we know it.)

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Care2

JUNE 27, 2011

Data from Comscore Nonprofit marketers should evaluate Twitter once again. The network suffered a bad year in 2010 which saw it lose a lot of ground , and become relegated to a second tier network behind Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn in user visits. Twitter does work for some nonprofits. Let's be clear.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2010

Some have even declared it to be the “ Twitter of 2010 “ I am not so sure about that, but it is fun. Thus, now all nonprofits worldwide have a good reason to get FourSquare on their radar screen. but right now let’s start with the basics for nonprofits: 1) Sign up for an individual profile on their website.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Back Channels, Workflow, Data, Twitter, and me March 13, 2007 I read Beth’s recent blog entry on Twitter , and of course, the neo-luddite in me said “waste of time!&#

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

If your nonprofit is experimenting with text-to-give, text alerts and/or smartphone Apps (or planning to), then launching a mobile website is something your organization should seriously consider. They are very much first generation and pretty basic, but affordable for nonprofits. Related Links: 10 Nonprofit Mobile Websites.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Twitter: twitter.com/PanCAN , twitter.com/Advocate4PanCAN. The tools I am currently using are Facebook, two Twitter accounts (one for National messaging via @PanCAN and one specifically for advocacy efforts via @Advocate4PanCAN), YouTube, LinkedIn, MySpace and Delicious. Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. gid=104492.

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NetWits

MARCH 22, 2011

I just got back from the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , where listening was top of mind: Listening to the amazing speakers, listening to the #nptech community , and listening to all the great ideas floating around the halls of the Washington Hilton. Create Your Social Media Listening Dashboard.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Women and Technology November 15, 2006 One of the things I really like about the nonprofit technology community is that there are so many women involved.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Spirituality and Technology January 19, 2007 A number of people have written me, and said that they appreciate that there is a blog with a spiritual take on technology.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants April 14, 2008 I like hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. 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 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants July 27, 2008 This week, it is my pleasure to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Check This List 07.28.08 Check This List 07.28.08

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2007

At least in Massachusetts, the majority of nonprofits work with network support people who don’t focus totally on nonprofit organizations (there are some wonderful exceptions, however, of companies that focus on the sector.) No technology vendor, even the largest ones, can support everything. But I think more is needed.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 11, 2010

We (the two partners of OpenIssue ) shared a cab from the Atlanta airport to the hotel when we arrived for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference. This is a bit high level for me – my job in life is generally to make use cases real using technology. facebook scrm socialmedia twitter.

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NetWits

JANUARY 27, 2011

I just got an email from Holly Ross, the Executive Director of the Non-profit Technology Network – better known as NTEN. What’s the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey? Here’s a few highlights from last years report: Nonprofits have increased use of commercial social networks (e.g.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Location: We are no longer tethered to our desktops or offices, but with mobile phones, GPS, and other "where" technology, location is important. These ideas are going to have an impact on the way nonprofits use the Web in 2010 and into the next couple of years. It means letting go of control and letting others help you.

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NTEN

JULY 2, 2010

Farra Trompeter wrote up an amazing article about Foursquare+Nonprofits (and other location-based social network tools). Read the article for Farra's takeaways and tips for nonprofits. nonprofits, and we're happy to see NTEN members. examples of nonprofit websites, and gave a nice shout-out to The. Deadline is July 28th

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference is off to an terrific start. Just click the "Share" button to add it to your site, blog, Facebook or Twitter feed (among other sharing options). . Ladies and gentlemen, I can proudly report that we are on a roll. . Spread the Word. We're at 5% of our goal already!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. A year later, in 2010, it was even bigger. Not just monitoring twitter or tracking who the influential reporters and bloggers are that discuss our programs or issues. The full keynote and presentation are below. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 19, 2007

I’m not leaving nonprofit technology, though, just this particular role – I expect to stay involved, keep connected, keep prodding and poking, and keep learning. I expect, in one way or the other, to be putting on a nonprofit hat. I have now realized I need to set it down for good. 3 Beth 03.19.07

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Good Nonprofit Infographics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 12th, 2011 Who doesn’t love a good infographic? Here are five good nonprofit infographics worth looking at.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2009

DIOSA Communications has been offering social media webinars for nonprofits since February 2008, but the content of the webinars and the time schedule mostly accommodate nonprofits in the United States. The webinars are also well-suited for nonprofits in Eastern Canada. Tags: Webinars Facebook Flickr Twitter YouTube.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 17, 2008

I’m excited to be doing it again, in a new city, with some great partners, including Aspiration , of course, Joomla , PICnet , and the Chicago Technology Cooperative. So, if you want to catch up with me, email, and I’ll send you my phone # so you can call or text me, or twitter me. { I’m looking forward to it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants November 19, 2007 Today, it’s my turn to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. I wholeheartedly agree.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Remember September 11th: Be of Service Tuesday's Children: WE Volunteer Charity of the Month And 1 new post up on the Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship blog (GCCE) : How Independent Bookstores Are Using Twitter The 15th episode of Echoing Green's Be Bold Podcast: Create a Career with Impact is up (I'm the show's host).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 6, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Another good reason for nonprofits to use FOSS January 6, 2008 This is an amazing example of the kinds of flexibility that is difficult or impossible to get with proprietary software.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

This blog post over on the Care2 FrogLoop blog, from Allyson Kapin , pulls some good summary and take-aways from the recent study from fellow NTEN member organization Idealware about the question of the "Usefulness" of social media for nonprofits. and aggregates tweets from her specified twitter network.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. Most nonprofit Thank You’s are still long, text-intensive messages which more often than not these days feel cumbersome and overwhelming to supporters.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I volunteered to be the “expert&# in residence for the “Program&# track of Office Hours. 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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