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Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits

NTEN

Based on my informal assessment of attitudes and interest in the NTEN community about open source software, I think there's a significant and growing number of folks and organizations who are either interested in, already using, or even evangelizing open source solutions. Current Trends.

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Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It is defined as open-source software that doesn’t require the support of a trusted intermediary and it has no governing body. The Metaverse offers nonprofits a variety of ways to engage with potential donors and bring awareness to your mission. Nonprofits and the Metaverse. Engage Younger Supporters.

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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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Introducing a New Community-Built Application Supported by Salesforce.org Commons

Saleforce Nonprofit

DLRS is a community-built and community-maintained open source Salesforce solution. “Open source is nothing without a community, and I could not be more excited for the DLRS team and this release. Learn more about the history of DLRS, and Andy’s decision to join the Open Source Commons program.

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12 Must-Know Stats About Online Fundraising, Social Media, and Mobile Technology

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Now into the second quarter of 2017, three themes are taking shape that the nonprofit sector should be aware of. Source: State of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising 2017. Email and social media are the first apps opened. Source: ReportLinker. Source: GlobalWebIndex. The arc of success for digital fundraising has just begun.

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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. Martus is our free, open source, secure information collection and management tool. In this update, I’m delighted to be able to share Benetech’s latest efforts to do both.

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Open Source Your Love: Geek Candy Hearts Messages

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And to remind you that there is still time to make a donation to A Day for Hearts Congential Hearts Defects Awareness Day or another charity of your choice. But I just couldn't resist " Open Source Your Love." Don't see your charity listed, well go promote over here.). Or send some geek love from NTEN.