Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 7, 2009

This week was a bad week for online blogging services. First the blogging service JournalSpace , with hundreds of users, just, well, died, because they didn’t have a proper backup. They hosted a small percentage of the blogs out there (in comparison to, say, TypePad or Blogger.) Always have a disaster recovery plan.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

And when shown at low-resolution, they are easier to make out than serif typefaces, which can sometimes blend together. . Or if you’re linking out to an article, double-check that the website it’s hosted on has accessibility features included. . There are a few things to consider when selecting a typeface for accessibility. .

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 25, 2016

When establishing an appropriate blended learning strategy and increasing departmental efficiency, the LMS should be the first place you look. Join us as we further consider these additional benefits week in and week out here at the Gyrus Blog.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. If you’re ready to find out how your nonprofit can buck trends and create a winning year-end campaign, this blog post is for you. But fret not – this is where our guide comes in.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fun Team Events | Best software for entertainment activities Fun Team Events blends entertainment and philanthropy by offering a distinctive and enjoyable avenue for your donors to support your cause. With the right fundraising event software, your organization can host an event your attendees will talk about for years to come!

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

These range from private blogs to share privileged information and invite input; to online communities around face-to-face events; to project and partner collaboration; to communities of practice focused on specific topics. It offers a very nice blend of social networking and web content management functionality, and is very customizable.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

These range from private blogs to share privileged information and invite input; to online communities around face-to-face events; to project and partner collaboration; to communities of practice focused on specific topics. It offers a very nice blend of social networking and web content management functionality, and is very customizable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

.” The Presencing Institute grew out of the MIT Center for Organizational Learning, which was founded by Peter Senge and his colleagues. The word “Presencing” blends the words “presence” and “sensing” and works through “seeing from our deepest source.” It’s a systems leadership framework.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 18, 2008

This month brings three examples of museums hosting meetups for online communities: On 8.6.08, the Computer History Museum (Silicon Valley, CA) hosted a Yelp! On 8.8.08, the Ontario Science Center (Toronto, Canada) hosted the 888 YouTube meetup for any and all YouTube aficionados. meetup for Elite Yelp! Number of views?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post called “ Why the Nonprofit Work Ethic Is Outdated and Needs Change ,” about why nonprofit professionals need to pay attention to self-care and bring a culture of wellbeing into the nonprofit workplace. (The They host “Lunch and Learns,” bringing in outside experts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Note from Beth: Last June, I live blogged the virtual Millennial Donor Summit and it was an interesting experience. Hosting engaging online events and learning experiences has been of interest to me over the past ten years and the question of whether or not virtual events replace the face-to-face or how to best blend together.

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Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

Various Learning Types: LXPs can deliver a variety of learning experiences, including instructor-led training, blended learning, learning games, microlearning courses, multi-module courses, social learning, and more. Hosting a Virtual Conference: Lessons Learned for 2021. Growth in User-Generated Content.

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Forj

MAY 25, 2021

Non-dues revenue is what fuels the work of your association, from staff salaries paid to the extravagant events that you host for members. One way that you can overcome accessibility challenges for eLearning, specifically turning to instructor-led training and events, is by hosting virtual and hybrid events. Virtual Event Capabilities.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 17, 2013

Last week, my museum hosted Hack the Museum Camp , a 2.5 In 2009, after we hosted the Creativity and Collaboration retreat, I wrote a post about ditching "conferences" for "camp" experiences. Then, when we put together teams, we again tried to break people up such that every team would have a blend of individuals across several axes.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

This could mean hosting virtual events , selling tickets to subject matter expert-led discussions, facilitating complex certifications, or including introductory courses for free and charging for more advanced continuing education (CE) opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

I believe that social networking can do better by thinking about network structures, understanding roles of people, making organizations more sociable and blending social media. ” [If you are in NYC on September 24th, PDF is hosting an author talk ].

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

I spoke about the importance of designing intentional frameworks for asking visitors questions, based on this blog post. Exhibits), Rob Semper (Exploratorium) and I hosted a wide-ranging discussion session on design techniques for developing projects that involve both online and onsite elements. Leary (NRG!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Of course, a lot goes into hosting a successful silent auction event. Or perhaps you’re hosting an auction for a school. Coffee lovers will jump at the chance to try new coffee blends or brewing methods for their morning, afternoon, or evening cup of joe. Need auction management software? Request a demo.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The next day, I facilitated a workshop on Best Practices for Crowd Funding that blended traditional instruction with innovation lab facilitation techniques. Host a Twitter chat or Google Hangout with your key stakeholders talking about the program that the campaign will fund and why it is important.

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Gyrus

JULY 26, 2016

From the way in which materials and content are written, all the way to the manner in which they are being hosted. Gone are the ways of sending your employees off to week long boot camps, instead blended learning environments are becoming the norm. The LMS market over the last 10 years has seen an incredible uptick in innovations.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 12, 2012

The inclusion and prominence of amateur art in the museum makes a complicated statement that is worth a whole other blog post. Second Floor and the Main Gallery The main gallery for the exhibition primarily focuses on a blend of traditional exhibition content exploring romantic and platonic love. A DIY wedding! DIY Wedding Chapel.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The Create Amazing fundraising thermometer blends in perfectly with their minimalist black and white site theme, as well: The website also conveys a sense of community and stewardship with its donor call-out section By adding filters to each image, Create Amazing stayed on brand, highlighting their attention to detail and strategic design approach.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2014

June 16, 2014 marks four years since we did just that by founding Milaap , a unique platform that blends micro lending and crowd funding in order to help the working poor start their own businesses and gain independence. Building momentum for a cause you’re passionate about takes hard work, sweat and determination every single day.

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