Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The search for good web conferencing August 17, 2007 I decided, perhaps rashly, that one way of exposing people to, and training people on, open source software, was by doing web conferencing.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 24, 2008

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, designers need software that just don’t have high enough quality open source alternatives yet. 8 Pete 06.25.08

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Yet, even after four years of general public awareness, there are still many misunderstandings about how podcasting can be used by individuals and organizations. This method is great for its ease of use and immediacy but will not allow you to add any sound effects, music, or cut in other voices and input. Corey Pudhorodsky, 501c3Cast.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2011

I believe that web developers should be made aware of the things that are necessary to make websites more accessibility aid friendly for the visually impaired. Using tools like the WAVE toolbar can help raise awareness about where the barriers are." " - from Mike Gifford on Linkedin. Johnson via Linkedin.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2006

I know it was sort of in process when I was fading out, but I wasn’t much aware of it. One of the big changes that has happened in the nptech space, besides the ways in which Web 2.0 has clearly changed the nptech providers community, is the increasing use of Salesforce as a nonprofit CRM tool. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2007

I think this is something that many nonprofits, especially those without in-house technology expertise aren’t that aware of. I’m really interested in helping technology providers get up to speed, so that the amount of support available for nonprofits using Linux (and open source in general) increases. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

And in your case, as the head of a nonprofit open source organization, I think you’re going to find that not publishing site statistics will cause you more grief than you think. That dog won’t hunt. I believe that a web site will eventually become a major hub of communications even for direct service organizations.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

The lounge will be the place to meet the best and brightest socially-conscious Geekeratti at SXSW and catch some unplugged local music. Built upon open-source tools, open standards, and best practices, this panel will highlight practical examples of initiatives from private, public and government sectors.".

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 28, 2009

Session Description: With portable music players, smart phones, and cheap bandwidth everywhere, more and more online marketers are turning to podcasting as a powerful way to extend the reach of their brands and engage supporters. Can import other sources well. So, bring your iPods and earbuds, and let’s podcast! Chad: baudcast.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

" using the metaphor of an orchestra conductor and virtuoso orchestra musicians making music together. Since my formal education is in music ( studied flute ), I'm going to riff on Vicky's ideas because they reasonate with me. Vicky says that writing a blog, like music, is more than a single solitary note, but a composition.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

Animoto enables users to turn their photos, video clips, and music into videos that can be uploaded to YouTube and shared on the Social Web. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. Animoto :: animoto.com. FrontlineSMS :: frontlinesms.com. Present.me.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Animoto enables users to turn their photos, video clips, and music into videos that can be uploaded to YouTube and shared on the Social Web. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. Animoto :: animoto.com. BrainyQuote :: brainyquote.com. Present.me.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2006

He lays out some interesting concepts, things I’d been aware of, but not really studied enough to articulate. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Be Helpful.

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