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Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. Web3 draws its name as the third iteration of the internet. What is Web3? What is the Metaverse?

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Free and open source tool #6: Joomla!

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #6: Joomla! January 29, 2008 I don’t exactly know where the exclamation point came from, but if you want a scarily easy CMS to install, Joomla is a place to start.

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What I’m up to these days

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I am pretty instantly aware of when the person I’m talking with knows what they are doing. And I’ve come to understand what I value about some development shops, and what I don’t value about others. I like proposals that focus more on the project, and show clear understanding of the project. Be Helpful.

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27 Recommended Affordable or Free Nonprofit Software Tools

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Canva Platform overview: Canva is a free online graphic design tool with special features for nonprofits looking to increase brand awareness. WordPress Platform overview: WordPress is a free, open-source CMS, meaning anyone can view and change the software’s code to suit their needs.

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How do you keep up?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

But it is useful to be aware of what’s happening on the bleeding edge, because at some point (probably soon) that stuff is going to be pretty standard. As a nonprofit worker, I don’t think that being an expert on the bleeding edge is important because I’m unlikely to be using most of those technologies, anyhow. Be Helpful.

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An interesting call from danah boyd

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I recently because aware of this academic lockdown. To all of the academics out there, I beg you to help me make this change reality. Let’s stop being silenced by academic publishers. { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Kevin Mark 02.08.08 at 1:24 pm Hear. Be Helpful.

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Linux desktops?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

On the Windows side the hardware manufacturers make proprietary drivers for Windows, and very few make drivers for Linux, or open source their drivers so that Linux developers can use them. And, of course, there are some other situations where Linux also shines: kiosks, internet cafes, computer labs and email/web workstations.

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