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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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Predictive modeling reveals future outcomes and trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, enabling proactive decision-making and change management. Several providers offer open source or limited free access, which is a great way to test options. RapidMiner is another open-source platform with a drag-and-drop interface.

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Unlocking the Power of APIs: The SKY is the Limit!

sgEngage

But your teachers, students, and families are pleased with it, you signed that multi-year contract, and changing to a different SIS/LMS is basically as strenuous and labor intensive as building a new house by yourself (assuming you aren’t a contractor and, if you are, thanks for reading this very non-contractor-focused post). What is better?

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How to Host a Benefit Concert for Your Nonprofit

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Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event.

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News in open source and open standards

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Venture capitalists are liking open source more and more. More $ toward open source is a tide that lifts all boats. Interestingly enough, lots of developing world countries voted against it. Interestingly enough, lots of developing world countries voted against it. There’s lots of great details on Groklaw. Be Helpful.

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5 Tips for Defining Brand Identity Through Intentional Storytelling

Saleforce Nonprofit

Harold’s challenge to the group — to write a short story and assign one of five types of musical chords to each sentence — helped us explore what emotions we look to evoke when we share stories. By showing that we can walk the walk, we open space for others to do the same. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

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Creating Positive Change through Music: Interview with Christina Murray

Have Fun - Do Good

For the last several years, Symphony Nova Scotia has been changing children’s lives with music. Through its Education and Community Outreach programs, the Symphony helps bring music into the lives of over 14,000 school children each year - students who may not otherwise have access to a symphony.

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Open Social != Open Data

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 Open Social != Open Data November 8, 2007 As the hype (which, I agree I have contributed to ) around OpenSocial dies down, the reality behind OpenSocial becomes clear. Be Helpful.

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