PublishDate: June 2012. Author: Patrick Yurgosky, New York University. Strategic, mission-critical decisions require a clear understanding of program performance, but for most nonprofits, making decisions on facts rather than gut feelings is easier said than done. Business Intelligence tools, or “BI” tools, take the dashboard idea to the next level. MORE >>

“Buddy Media’s CEO Michael Lazerow chooses his company’s acquisition by Salesforce.com to create a moving video of the strangeness of human hope and the pernicious nature of fear.” ” Yesterday, Kass and I signed a deal to sell Buddy Media to salesforce.com. Right after, I sat down and recorded a personal video. MORE >>

Note from Beth: While I’m facilitating “Networked NGO Workshops” in Delhi for Packard grantees in India,  I’ve lined up a few guest posts. This year’s festival takes place on Monday, June 18. Lessons on Building Games for Change – Guest Post by Josh Spiro. Meet the Nominees. Nominated for: Most Innovative Game. MORE >>

On May 23, 2012, Stephen VanRoekel, U.S. CIO, and Todd Park, U.S. CTO, unveiled what is officially called “Digital Government: Building a 21st Century Platform to Better Serve the American People” (PDF). The federal digital strategy provides interesting new guidance for U.S. agencies. ” On May 23, 2012, Stephen VanRoekel, U.S. MORE >>

I’m really excited to share this guest post today from Ifdy Perez about the Twive and Receive campaign going on right now: Today’s a special day for nonprofits. They only have 24 hours, when the switch is turned off at midnight tonight. The Importance of a Strong Community. Building a community takes time and effort. MORE >>