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NpTech Tag Summary: Chimp Personality, Convio Open API, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A short case study about the Nature Conservancy uses e-metrics. It's created a line of hardware (ultra low-power computers) and open source software turnkey solutions and installation and support services. Enjoy this post about nonprofit open source software. Michelle Martin has some thoughts on digital identity.

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When Flexibility Becomes an Operating Principle: Lessons from a Nonprofit

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Matching Techies With Social Causes SocialCoding4Good began with the idea of building a sort of Match.com for tech volunteerism — an algorithmic platform that would match individual software developers to nonprofit organizations that were building open source software for socially good causes.

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50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. For a great example of a nonprofit using Meetup, see the the Nature Conservancy’s Picnic for the Planet. It also has a “Charities and NGOs” section. FrontlineSMS :: frontlinesms.com.

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9 Captivating Content Ideas to Enhance Your Nonprofit Blog

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Your nonprofit blog can be much more than just a newsreel—your blog can spread awareness about your cause, find new donors , and strengthen relationships with current supporters. Anne is an advocate for open source and co-organizes the Bay Area Drupal Camp. Looking for more content ideas for your nonprofit blog?

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09NTC Nonprofit Radio: How to Make Podcasts That Promote Your Brand and Engage Supporters

Amy Sample Ward

general awareness at around 40%, though… people don’t necessarily know they are consuming a podcast, audio embedded in rss etc. Audacity - open source and free, lots of community resources, have to download a separate mp3 encoder but they have links on their site. Can import other sources well. Chad: baudcast.

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111 Low-Cost or Free OnlineTools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If your nonprofit does awareness tours, hosts events in multiple cities, or is active around your hometown, Tripline can help staff share their location-based activism and advocacy online. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting. Tripline :: tripline.net. Present.me.

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100 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Ideal for launching online fundraising and awareness campaigns, your nonprofit needs at least a month to prepare your campaign materials and craft your messaging in order to build a sense of anticipation among your fans and followers. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting.

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