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Open Source for Nonprofits: Programs to Try (Part 2)

Tech Soup

One of the best ways to gauge whether open source would work for your organization is to look at some actual examples. To read about how open-source software might benefit your nonprofit or public library, check out part one of this series. Making the Right Decision About Open-Source Software.

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NPTECH Punk

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

From their website: Some of the features that distinguish Hampshire from more traditional liberal arts colleges include student-designed academic concentrations; an active, collaborative, inquiry-based pedagogy; an interdisciplinary curriculum; and a narrative evaluation system. Sounds a lot like Edupunk, doesn’t it? I learned a lot.

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The Wealth of Networks, Chapter 3

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I’m reading this book at the same time as I’ve been working on the Nonprofit Open Source Initiative. I’m realizing that all of the justifications for why I am so into open source and free software is right here in this book! So here’s the summary for Chapter 3. I found it through Beth’s Blog.

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What is cloud computing?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

What you should do Make an assessment – will using this online tool really save money or time, or facilitate collaboration in ways that is not possible with local apps? And, further, efforts like Adobe AIR, and Microsoft Silverlight , are bringing full-fledged desktop application functionality to applications in the cloud. Be Helpful.

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Using Social Media to Share Research

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

That model uses social media a mechanism to give feedback. We collaborated with the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation , the Nonprofit Finance Fund and Steppenwolf Theatre Company to share the findings of a study on consumer brands and Millennials to find winning strategies for engaging young people. By Patricia Martin, 2010.

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Reflections from the Communications Network Conference: Wisdom of Crowds – Succeeding in Practice?

Forum One

Our CEO recently attended the Communications Network 2010 Conference. "Adin Miller, a friend and all-around smart guy, wrote a blog post reflecting on James Surowiecki’s talk about the“ Wisdom of Crowds ” at the Communications Network and CommA Fall 2010 Conference.

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Speaking too soon

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I did a lot of planning, evaluation and training in the beginning – some on my own, some with Summit Collaborative. And I also struggled with the consulting business model. it was what I enjoyed most, and it was what I thought I was best at. But that was a pale shadow of the kind of work and contact I wanted with my clients.