Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

Scientist / Data Analysis Engineer / General Techie Want to help save the world with your code? We're Benetech's Human Rights Data Analysis Group, and we're hiring right now ! This technology and analysis is used by truth commissions, international criminal tribunals, and non-governmental human rights organizations around the world.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

To achieve this, Forum One conducted a comprehensive landscape analysis and full audits of their technical ecosystem, communications, and analytics as well as stakeholder interviews.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Together, participants collaborate, innovate, and discover new ways to spark change with technology. During this session, you will have the opportunity to put what you’ve learned into practice through case studies and activities. The annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is NTEN’s signature technology event.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Yesterday was the 3rd annual Women Who Tech Telesummit , bringing together over 600 women (and men) from for-profit and nonprofit organizations and technology start, connecting developers and techies with those new to the field, igniting conversations and long-term collaborations. Community Mapping. How do you set up an unconference?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

If you are not already familiar with their work, you will learn a lot about online collaboration, knowledge management, informal learning, and networks by following them. She is one of the leading voices of ”social learning practice” which is about self-directed and informal learning from your online networks.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

There will be opportunities to collaborate with peers from across the country and the world, including those who work in development, membership, finance, marketing, and more. Map out a session grid: I recommend that you ask yourself what you want to get out of bbcon. You don’t want to miss it! This will help you pick your sessions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2012

And while I haven’t done an in-depth map of this space, I keep thinking that a network of intermediaries (people who teach skills, connect skilled volunteers, generate discussion — those data nerds ) is missing. Why this resource?

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

The above is the analysis of Jozef Vodicka, a Slovakian geek and entrepreneur, whose team has developed a multi-mobile-platform (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) application for documenting illegal dumping and, not incidentally, for mobilizing environmental consciousness and fostering citizen engagement. The TrashOut Approach.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 8, 2010

Networked Nonprofits are not only experts in using social media, but they know how to streamline their work flow often based on an understanding of applying network theory to their practice. Identifying these people or what Krebs calls “nodes&# is core of social network analysis. Here’s a few that I’ve used.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Analytics: Learn more about your nonprofit’s operations with web analytics, data analysis, strategic planning, digital measurement and testing, and reporting and visualizations. What fundraising practices are key to your strategy? Remember that software implementation is a collaborative process.

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Candid

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Building on a decade of collaborative research , the latest report contributes to our collective understanding of where and how funding supports human rights action around the world. Our findings also spark critical conversations about funding practices in human rights philanthropy and beyond. Showcasing the latest findings.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

Naples, Florida: Collaboration Tools for Board and Remote Workers. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects. Vancouver, British Columbia: A Day of Learning: Data Intelligence and Online Transaction Best Practices. Chicago, Illinois: Knowledge Mapping for Greater Social Good. Tuesday, May 2, 2017.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

Do you have standardized practices for data management ? A tech assessment involves a close analysis of your entire tech stack, and these questions give us an idea of the areas to pay the closest attention to. Step Two: Analysis & Strategy. Do you have effective integrations in place? Data: Is your data “clean?”

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! I appreciate your analysis of the claims that the sector is becoming more commercialized.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Since government is a major funder of rural programs, it's useful to know that a clear trend in government funding is interagency collaborations. More government grants are looking for collaborations among multiple organizations that are able to address an issue from different angles. Insights on Government Funding.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Click here to read Dr. Mark Hagers analysis of current research on this topic.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Better Together: Collaboration and Nonprofit Netwo. All You Need is Love.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Peter Plastrik and Madeleine Taylor co-wrote " Net Gains ," one of the first practical handbooks on building and working in networks for social change. Whether it is a network of organizations or individuals, this handbook provides a wealth of theory and practice on build, manage, and fine tune a network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

It is a great opportunity to ponder the question: How to design and deliver learning experiences for nonprofits that connect, inspire, and engage? What are the best practices? And the resulting graph is the analysis of 1200 students. She recently took a deep dive into reflective practice and techniques.

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Candid

AUGUST 3, 2021

Since 2010, Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) and Candid have partnered on research that maps funding for human rights globally. Our analysis provides an evidence base to understand and strengthen resourcing for social change. We are changing our analysis and shifting our practices to be fully accountable to racial justice movements.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. The organizations get to do everything BUT drive: you are the vehicle, the gas, the map, the snacks even! Quite the opposite.

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Forum One

JANUARY 22, 2010

I jumped at the chance to participate, as I have a background in humanitarian emergency analysis and am a self-proclaimed geek. Open source maps to help aid workers navigate damaged areas and coordinate their efforts. Tags: Influence Collaboration Data & Visualizations Internet Strategy Online Community Social Media.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Bonus: See an overview of our Local Impact Map and see how you can get it for your nonprofit. We'll cover best practices for backup, security, documentation, and unified communications. We'll also discuss the post-disaster operations analysis and triage processes. Virtual Teams and Online Collaboration.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Saint Paul, Minnesota: Skill Extension: Maps (on the Green Line) | Sponsors: Maptime MSP Meetup, CARTO. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects. Speed Reading Financial Statements: Efficient Review Practices. Naples, Florida: Google Drive: Tips and Tricks for Collaboration and Productivity.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

In collaboration with the TechSoup Global Network , our trusted partners give organizations worldwide access to the solutions they need. We believe that NGOs learn best from each other, so NetSquared provides a platform where we can come together face to face to share technology tips and create a community of practice around tech for good.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Many in philanthropy now have titles or job descriptions that include creative words like knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis. I suggest three prompts for mapping out the nature of a question. or “What is the geographic location served?”

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Interesting analysis. Better Together: Collaboration and Nonprofit Netwo.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 29, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Better Together: Collaboration and Nonprofit Netwo. posted by Robert F.

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

At the 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , our annual nonprofit conference, over 7,000 people from across the world came together to learn how to advance their mission within the social sector. Register to Access Session Recordings From the 2021 Collaborative. Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 15, 2007

The openness sparks creative solutions, collaborations, accelerates partnerships, and sharing. As Michael Hoffman describes the practical benefits: Imagine you run one program for your main donor database and another program for your email and online data. Plaxo, Facebook, Flickr, Google Maps, blogging, forums???and

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 11, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Personally, I really like the analysis and detail of Rooney's myths.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

It offers us a “Map” of how each story affects people and communities. It maps out our plans, our design, our work, the response, our redesign, our work, the response and the overall progress to crossing the Chasm . Collaboration Among Leading Initiatives . It shows movement in beliefs and acceptance. True change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 5, 2017

Note from Beth: Several years ago, I was got trained in design thinking facilitation methods using Luma and have incorporated these techniques into my consulting and training practice. This is exactly why the practices of Design Thinking and Systems Theory has enjoyed such welcome from the social sector. Know your role.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2021

Collaborating for freedom is a complex and multifaceted process. Our first step was to map the landscape of existing technology tools being used to combat human trafficking. How are you combating trafficking?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

In our analog world we are too focused on processes that aren’t scaleable or shareable – meaning we have a lot of meetings, we write things down on paper, and when someone that wasn’t in our meeting or isn’t in our town needs to collaborate with us, we have to invest in catching them up and recreating the work we have already done.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 8, 2006

This year, we will complete the development of the first two technologies—the recording mechanism and the collaborative mapping tools. What the museum will do is, once you have this set of social practices and a set of data that’s accessible—how can they build a narrative on top of that. If it’s too loose, it just doesn’t work.

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