Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2008

And I know there are plenty of folks out there who know the field really well at 50 ft, and can step in with the best advice. What’s interesting is that they did a size of org and recommendation analysis - to break down recommendations by size of organization. Salesforce was somewhere in the middle (ranked 9th).

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

How to Start Your Own Fundraiser for [org]. Why do you love [insert org]? Celebrate generosity with [insert org]. Provide your supporters with templates, examples, and technology to make fundraising easy. Fundraising Goal. Help us raise 10K in a day. One day to raise $10,000. Crowdfunding. Show us this #GivingTuesday!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Twitter and Nonprofits April 10, 2008 This actually was a post to the Progressive Exchange discussion list. at 10:59 pm this is such great advice. Thanks for the great advice.

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Care2

JUNE 10, 2010

DC Digital Capital Week (DCWEEK) a 10 day festival in Washington, DC focused on technology, innovation and all things digital capital kicks of June 11 th. There’s even a probono consulting lounge where nonprofits can ask experts for advice on every topic under the sun.

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Care2

JANUARY 14, 2013

I find them useful to bookmark, especially when you need to get your hands on an important article that has good data or strategic advice that you want to share with senior leadership to get their buy in. One of my favorite parts about starting a new year is reviewing all of the top 10 (or in some cases the top 133) lists and trends.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

If you’re looking at your technology budget and wondering whether you’re getting your money’s worth, join Digital Strategist & Technology Coach Maureen Wallbeoff and learn exactly how to harness the power of your technology to help your organization grow. They’re just technology.” ” I love it.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

You found you had a knack for technology and you became your org's go-to person for computer problems. But at what point can you call yourself a technology professional? I work with our Executive Director to determine how we integrate technology into our programs and make decisions that affect the overall direction of our org.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2006

" So, I'm sharing a little getting started advice, a mini-case study, and a list of resources. Unfortunately, the journalists on the field are still using pen and paper technology which explains why there are not a lot of videos about Guimaras. I rely on photos sent to me by the filmmakers and some journalists on the field.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2006

t their intent but we, as nonprofit technologists, need to focus with laser-like precision upon the real items that are affecting our less technologically-inclined co-workers. The funny thing is - let's see who actually follows Org.2.0 advice, particularly point 4. May I point out that many Web widgets or Seth Godin???s

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Technological expertise and an understanding with social media others don’t know. What are the conversations that should be happening and what advice do you have for organizations on how to be the teacher? There is no substitute for perspective of power of technology. The ability to teach, with patience, is essential.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

We shared Yash’s invaluable insights on digital storytelling and we couldn’t resist sharing his advice on creating compelling videos. I don’t trust technology to work when I need it to. We chatted with digital strategist Yash Mori for insights on creating video for nonprofits, campaigns, and advocacy organizations. I come prepared.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2008

The panel is titled " Pimp My Non Profit - Real Non-Profits Kicking Ass with Online Technology." Yet many have overcome the odds and made a splash online and offline by using the latest Web technologies - for pennies on the dollar. What advice would you give them to increase the changes of success in their campaign?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2007

I've been thinking a lot about Wendy Harmon's advice about ROI and Social Media: A project that won???t t take much time and relates to org goals. from Matt Goddard If you are new to social media, in terms of the tools and technology or how to integrate them into your product release strategy, consider the following activities.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Victoria, British Columbia: Social Media Surgery: Hands-on Advice and Help. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Nonprofit Communications and Technology Conference (MCN). Peterborough, Ontario: Domains, Branding, and Identity — NGO,CA,ORG, and more. Los Angeles, California: Using Technology in Local Activism.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Julia’s advice was that Groupon should only be used when you have additional capacity: particular days that are slow, seats to fill, etc. This has leveled out because everyone has now caught up with the technology. This trend is because orgs are now able to market for online purchases and eliminate or minimize transaction fees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2007

" (Allan's blog isn't the only nonprofit technology blog to mix the themes of nonprofit technology and spirituality - take for example here and here.). His blog is a valuable source in the nonprofit technology blogosphere! I've gotten in "trouble" but all in all, we're fairly lenient in my org.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

Photo in flickr from Community Technology Foundation. Allan Benamer of the Nonprofit Technology Blog continues his coverage of the software vendors with a poll to debrief the Convio merger teleconference and a hug. After a brief hiatus from blogging, the studio 501c blog with some great advice for nonprofits on how to explore org.20

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What do web stats mean, anyway? I don’t quite understand why you won’t give the same advice to Holly. For one thing, feeding people is not what NTEN does. 2 admin 09.18.07

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 2, 2007

"At the click of a button, the Wage Guide converts ‘artisan per piece payment’ to a ‘daily wage’ and then compares the daily wage to international economic indicators providing advice on how to increase wages to meet these standards." Cross-posted from WorldChanging San Francisco. fair+trade artisan craft

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 15, 2007

Via Laura Quinn at Idealware comes a pointer to a research paper titled " Technology Motivators and Usage in Not-for-Profit Arts Organizations " that comes from the Systems Synthesis Project course at the H. Do you have advice? Lucy Bernholz who has been thinking deeply about the topic, shares her thoughts. What do you think?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2007

Tools for VolCom Groups: Blogs, RSS, Tagging, Wikis and Beyond," I wanted point to a new (to me) UK nonprofit technology blog discovered via a comment to my post about technology stewards and also weave in some more notes on UK examples. is right for you and your org? is and why it matters to their organization.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) So what do you need to do to get ready?

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) So what do you need to do to get ready?

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Technological expertise and an understanding with social media others don't know. What are the conversations that should be happening and what advice do you have for organizations on how to be the teacher? There is no substitute for perspective of power of technology. The ability to teach, with patience, is essential.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Thanks for sharing your 10 Best.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

Currently (on my lowly grad student budget), I only give money to one nonprofit org. The more our communications become technology driven, the greater impact in-person contact can have. Great advice! It's one of those sponsor-a-kid programs, but I stay with the organization because they make me feel special and important.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2017

Last week I had the privilege of networking with over 2000 nonprofit experts and professionals at NTEN ‘s Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). Here are the top 11 tips for nonprofits to embrace technology for even greater impact. You have to tie the need for technology up to all of your strategic goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2013

But both of the peer learning designs are for nonprofit practitioners who have fully embraced online networks and comfortable using them technology. The concept of having a peer from the community is called a “technology steward” in the book Digital Habitats, co-authored by Nancy White, John Smith, and Etienne Wenger. Conclusion.

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Care2

MAY 31, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Care2

MAY 29, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) What goals does the org.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) What goals does the org.

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

If you can’t meet with them virtually, if you can’t have an event virtually right now, it’s just not going to happen for your org, this is the way that you re-engage. Are there any suitable for very small money-type orgs?” Emphasize your org’s values by using the pillars in social media and website pages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2006

And, perhaps many took her advice, opting for turkey versus tagging items with the NpTech Tag! Tagging " Beneath the Metadata: Some Philosophical Problems with Folksonomy " has been making the rounds on various nonprofit technology lists, particularly in the library and museum communities. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Beth Kanter provides simple, yet super helpful advice on how your organization can keep track of aha moments, lessons, ideas, mistakes and experiences during events. Baldrick’s Foundation shares expert story-telling advice. Asking for money can be sweat inducing, but it’s a lot less painful if you’re prepared.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

I'm slightly out of my comfort zone here because I've only been following this topic closely for a short time, although I have co-authored a guide for nonprofits on technology evaluation and ROI. Dave Winer says why rss subscriber numbers alone don't matter and Kaushik has some advice on measuring this. What is the trend?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

m a product of the Great Lakes and have a degree in technical writing from Michigan Technological University. That way, we let Flickr and Yahoo worry about developing the technology while we???re I routinely bookmark and comment on environmental news, green blogs, and stories about sustainability and alternative energy technology.

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