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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
APRIL 16, 2010
There is an effort afloat to get Ning to make nonprofit and educational accounts free. Is it free because it is a profitable company that has a clear and well defined donation program (Salesforce.com)? Or is it free because it is a start up in search for a business model (Ning)? I’m not holding my breath.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JANUARY 29, 2008
I have some great clients, and I feel like I get to be an educator – I spend lots of time educating my clients on the ins and outs of the varied technology issues presented (and what is, and is not a technology issue.) And, I think I also get to educate the varied vendors and developers I’ve been in contact with.
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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JUNE 3, 2009
It seems like the Agile methodology helps in a number of ways: Once educated, clients have a window into the development process. But it also takes some work and education of clients unfamiliar with the methodology (as well as making mistakes along the way on our part as developers.).
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JUNE 3, 2009
It seems like the Agile methodology helps in a number of ways: Once educated, clients have a window into the development process. But it also takes some work and education of clients unfamiliar with the methodology (as well as making mistakes along the way on our part as developers.).
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JULY 2, 2010
That would be fine if we had a great safety net where people who were unemployed could be supported, and perhaps get free education so they could create art, music, or new and interesting things, but that’s not how the system works, is it? The second motive force is simply to empty your wallet so you can get shiny.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
AUGUST 30, 2007
And, a secondary mission is to educate people about technology that I think is interesting and useful. My advising practice is much more about educating and helping people with concrete technology tools, and concrete projects. I want to get to the core, to really make sure that our means and our ends are in sync.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JULY 10, 2008
One of the most important roles I play is educating clients about the technology that they will be engaging with, based upon what I’ve heard while I’ve listened. Listening, both at the beginning, and consistently through an engagement, to their goals, ideals, “points of pain&# , and points of confusion.
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