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Web 2.0 Part Va:APIs

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

for geeks is APIs. Like the freedom that RSS gives to end users in terms of getting the data that you want in your hands, to read when and how you want it, APIs give programmers (and, at times, end users) the freedom to get data from Web 2.0 One of the best examples of the use of APIs are Google Map mashups.

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The Best Donation Platforms for Nonprofits

Whole Whale

We have done our best to clearly map out the fees and strengths of each platform to help nonprofits find the best fit. Free and public API available for custom integrations. We’re asked this question a lot at Whole Whale. Here are our picks for the top donation platforms for nonprofits to help optimize your digital fundraising efforts.

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Web 2.0 Part Vb:APIs

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Part Vb:APIs October 20, 2006 This morning, I sat in on the " Great Open API Debate " hosted by NTEN. But I’m going to highlight what interested me most, and talk a little bit about the zen of APIs. Also, basically, what made an API "open" was that it was free to use, and well documented.

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2009 NTC: Awards Show Wrap Up

NTEN

In the case of Daniel Ben-Horin, the 2009 recipient and co-CEO of Techsoup Global , it's both. The 2009 award was presented to the American Red Cross. The winners were: First Prize Winner ($5,000) -- Social Actions Interactive Map -- submitted by John Brennan. This push might be in the form of innovation, or thought leadership.

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Things We Like (March 2009)

NTEN

The New York Times continues to produce great examples of interactive maps. We have a thing for maps, it's true. Social actions wants you to tap their API. Read more posts on our blog. Here's one visualizing the recession. Epicurious has one listing seasonal produce available in your area by month. You could win cash monies!

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Theatre Flashmobs on YouTube and Swarms of Theater Goers on FourSquare

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In addition, the Museum has taken those tips and created a mashup with the YELP api. created to mark their 2009-2010 Season of Belief.  Build an application using the Foursquare  API. "      Other ideas include a special Museum badge. which is free for now). 

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Women Who Tech Telesummit: Tools Galore Panel

Amy Sample Ward

Google Earth Outreach from Rebecca Moore: Google’s mapping tools may seem like an obscure tool to use in your work but these aren’t traditional maps: the new generation of mapping technology is fully interactive, enables storytelling, and more. (Did Google’s Mapping tools include: Google Earth.

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