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MARCH 30, 2012

"We invite you to cast your vote to help pick this year's winner of the second annual Care2 Impact Prize, which recognizes individuals in the nonprofit sector who have made an outstanding impact on the field of online advocacy, online fundraising or both.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

According to a recent Pew Internet survey , most respondents say they have been able to get work done. My walking ritual was featured in this Wall Street Journal article. Morning becomes afternoons, which turn to nights. Weekdays and weekends feel the same. However, this may have come at the cost of working more hours per day.

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JULY 5, 2016

Nonprofit data nerds will love this new resource from Media Impact Funders and Foundation Center called “ Foundation Maps for Media Funding ,” a free, interactive mapping and research tool that shows the full scope of philanthropically funded media projects worldwide since 2009. Journalism News and Information.

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APRIL 9, 2010

He also elaborates on a question I posed to him earlier (didn't have the video running at that point) concerning nonprofits taking over international reporting in the throes of traditional media's slow death. Tags: Online Activism Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0

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JANUARY 21, 2009

Internet traffic hit a record peak on Tuesday as millions of people around the world sought to watch and read about the inauguration of President Obama. But video is becoming the dog to the text tail and nonprofit organizations — and businesses — need to get their online video game on. From today’s NY Times.

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NTEN

JULY 24, 2012

Read the rest of the issue when you subscribe to the journal for free! ] Center for Nonprofits In my role at the N.C. Center for Nonprofits, I have the opportunity to talk with many nonprofit board members and staff across North Carolina about their use of technology. Check with your state’s nonprofit association.

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APRIL 29, 2015

What is "digital inclusion," and why should it be part of every nonprofit's mission-based work? This article originally appeared in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal. Read the entire journal on Issuu or in PDF , and subscribe to receive this in your inbox each quarter: nten.org/ntenchange.

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APRIL 21, 2010

Google exec: Connecting via social media can spur nonprofit donations - Phoenix Business Journal:: "Google Business Development Manager Jaime Casap led a spirited presentation about the importance of technology in today’s business and nonprofit environment.With a declaration of “the laptop is dead,” Casap said the importance of a strong and meaningful (..)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants July 27, 2008 This week, it is my pleasure to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Check This List 07.28.08 Check This List 07.28.08

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

[Editor's note: The following is from the September 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , NTEN's quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders. Read the rest of article, and the complete issue on "Data-Driven" when you subscribe to the journal for free! ] For example, a smartphone providing on-the-go internet access is a feature.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2016

Thank god there are teenage YouTube celebrities who share excellent SnapChat tutorials like Aaron’s Break the Internet. As this Snap Chat 101 for business people in the Wall Street Journal points out, “Facebook is for major life updates. ” Nonprofits and SnapChat. What have you learned?

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JULY 30, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Nonprofit Technology Link Love July 30, 2008 Here are posts from a small sampling of bloggers I regularly read: Holly Ross shows her geek cred in a great post about DNS. Be Helpful.

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APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants April 14, 2008 I like hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. And I get to highlight the work of some of my favorite bloggers, too. Be Helpful.

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JUNE 28, 2011

Read the complete article in NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] I treat an Internet presence like a garden. I treat an Internet presence like a garden,” she said. The Internet is social media—it’s all social media. You need to cultivate it.” “I

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! It doesn’t rely solely on the relatively few big data centers out there, but rather on the emerging Internet of Things in which processors are embedded into appliances, thermostats, cars, street lights, buildings, etc. Here in the U.S.,

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 20, 2013

How to best use the Internet to find the data we need? Although I do not claim to be an expert, I am happy to share what I’ve learned in more than a decade of mining the Internet for information to support grant proposals. Do you need help getting a new nonprofit organization off the ground? Good, better, best data. Get another!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas just finished up on January 10 th so we thought we’d call out some of the products and trends that we hope are fun and interesting to nonprofit techies. The $99 internet-connected electric toothbrush by Kolibree tracks how long and how well your teeth are brushed.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants November 19, 2007 Today, it’s my turn to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. I wholeheartedly agree. at 10:04 pm Donor Power Blog 11.21.07

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JANUARY 6, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Another good reason for nonprofits to use FOSS January 6, 2008 This is an amazing example of the kinds of flexibility that is difficult or impossible to get with proprietary software. Be Helpful.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology An interesting call from danah boyd February 8, 2008 Those of you steeped deeply in Web 2.0 A couple of days ago, she made a call on her blog for academics to stop publishing articles in closed journals.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 13, 2014

In his January 17, 2014 speech on NSA reforms , President Obama stated: "As the nation that developed the Internet, the world expects us to ensure that the digital revolution works as a tool for individual empowerment, not government control." We all have a duty to avoid doing harm, and a duty to protect the most vulnerable communities.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 21, 2007

Linux Journal ran the following advertisement by a company called “QSOL&# : And, it got 2100+ diggs , with the title “Best. In addition, Linux Journal has a column, called “ Tech Tips from Gnull and Voyd &# with quotes like: Howdy. Anyway, if you read Linux Journal, please tell them how you feel. Be Helpful.

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MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time.

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MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time.

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MARCH 9, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source Tool #13: Flock March 9, 2008 I’m running behind, so I need to catch up in the next week or so. Today, I’m talking about Flock. at 7:46 am Just wanted to say: thanks.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

New ‘WSJ’ Conduct Rules Target Twitter, Facebook - The Wall Street Journal circulated a newly compiled list of "professional conduct" covering social media, social networking, and so on. These are some links I wanted to share from May 14th. Find me on Delicious for more! Take a look at their entire list!

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OCTOBER 11, 2012

Nonprofit Sector “Short on Innovation?” NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy. Mr. Rooney, may we introduce you to the nonprofit sector? It is an area that is typically strong on good will but short on innovation.”

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

John Burnett is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and is the President of John Burnett Marketing and Professor Emeritus. You can check out his new e-book, “ How Marketing Can Make Your Nonprofit More Profitable ”. _. The objective of this article is to provide some clarity to nonprofits when engaging in this strategy.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reflection and Evaluation March 10, 2008 Michele Martin, one of my fave bloggers, has a great post today on Reflective Practice. Be Helpful.

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DECEMBER 22, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Competing for nonprofit dollars December 22, 2006 Many of you know that I have a real desire to ease nonprofit pain in two particular areas: vertical apps, and data integration.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #12: Miro February 26, 2008 Miro used to be called “Democracy Player&#. Miro is basically a video player, which can recognize RSS feeds, and automatically download videos.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 3, 2011

When Guests Check In, Their iPhones Check Out from The Wall Street Journal "With hotels, resorts, and travel companies scrambling to fill rooms, a small but growing number are rolling out 'unplugged' and 'digital detox' packages to entice people who need a push to take a break from their screens." on weekdays, you get off the internet.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Be Helpful.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Marty Dooley from the Center for Resource Solutions won one month of GuideStar''s Premium service, and Amy Bryant of Planned Parenthood received a free pass to Idealware Tactical Technology Planning on Demand.

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MAY 9, 2011

In a similar finding, the Pew Research Center reported in January 2011 that among the general public the Internet has now surpassed newspapers as a primary source of news and is steadily closing the gap with television. The Internet's data-handling capabilities are one of its distinguishing (and revolutionary) characteristics.

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APRIL 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology I’m hosting the carnival next week April 11, 2008 (Photo by frankienose ) I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants here, next week. So send in your best of the week! {

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MAY 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Better Late than Never May 15, 2007 This carnival is a day late, unfortunately. Getting construction work done on your house will make life difficult sometimes.

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