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Foo Camp 2009

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I just got back from Foo Camp 2009, which was a blast as usual. It's structured as an unconference, where the 300 or so folks showing up design the conference program of roughly 70 sessions in about an hour the first night. I think this is my third or fourth Foo Camp, and the energy around public uses of technology was palpable.

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To Scale or Not to Scale: What Should Nonprofits Consider Before Deciding to Expand a Program for Greater Impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Defining and measuring social impacts, determining whether the intervention is effective and why, and being able to prove efficacy with solid evidence are important prerequisites to a decision to scale (Harris, 2010; Riddell & Moore, 2015; Roob & Bradach, 2009; Stone Foundation, 2009). Stone Foundation (2009).

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Don’t EVER Doubt How Leadership Impacts the Employee Experience, Customer Experience, and Overall Brand Experience!

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Debbie and I have known each other since 2009, when we worked together virtually for MicroMentor, Debbie on the West Coast, and me in the Midwest – and Debbie has appeared here on my blog many times over the years, sharing insights about marketing and leadership. Be sure to visit both her website and her blog.

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The Best Donation Platforms for Nonprofits

Whole Whale

The fee structure for nonprofits, however, is competitive: $0.50 More than 1,000 organizations later and they still focus on simplified solutions with an attractive pricing structure. That means straight transactions from a supporter’s bank account to yours; no middle ground. Platform Fee: Free Transaction Fee: $0.50

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Nonprofit Resolutions That Will Make A Difference in 2009

Care2

What are your nonprofit resolutions for 2009? Convio just released a helpful guide for nonprofits appropriately titled, " Nonprofit Resolutions That Make the Difference in 2009 ". What are your top nonprofit resolutions for 2009? Need ideas to turn your resolutions into reality? Receive monthly updates.

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Crypto Donors Don’t Wear Tinfoil Hats: The 14 differences between Crypto & Traditional Donors

Whole Whale

The truth is that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, began in 2009 and so too did the genesis crypto culture. Belief in community-run/owned decentralized structures. These structures allow people to collaborate in a trustless environment without the need of traditional bureaucracy or centralized authority.

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Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One infamous example is Foldit , a protein-folding puzzle game that crowdsources potential real-world protein structures and solutions. Since 2009, Zynga.org has enabled millions of players to contribute nearly $20 million to more than 30 nonprofit organizations globally.