Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But don't be afraid — huddle up for warmth and knowledge with your nonprofit tech friends at a local Tech4Good meetup. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 22, 2013

Now, as a successful tech entrepreneur, I’ve benefited from California’s incredible venture machine, which creates immense value for individuals and for society. To the greatest extent possible, be open. Support open data, open access to research, open content and open source.

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Stephanie Oni Consultant- Salesforce Stephanie Oni is an experienced consultant and business analyst, with over three years in the Salesforce industry and over five years in the field of business analysis. The transition from this environment to a Tech setting has been an interesting journey for me.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Predictive analysis, chatbots , and automation have the power to increase fundraising capacity. Impact measurement: Have open discussions about the effectiveness of AI and decide how you will monitor its success. However, implementing AI can be a daunting task, especially for teams without prior experience in the field.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2020

Maybe you love new tech, or maybe you feel exhausted by it sometimes. Just as your organization’s story — its mission, community, history, constituents, partners, everything that makes it unique — should guide your organization’s engagement strategies , your underlying tech foundations should be guided by a similar roadmap, as well.

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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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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. We've scheduled 46 events for June, and the month is just beginning. . * **Katharine Bierce** recorded her recent [tech and philanthropy panel]([link]. Want to learn about PCI compliance?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

We may be a nonprofit, but we’re also a tech company: in ten years, we shouldn’t be doing what we’re doing today! That work includes updates and upgrades to Martus , our free, open source software that enables human rights fieldworkers to securely document abuse that is occurring in dangerous environments.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Does the platform provide powerful tools for data analysis, insight and built-in reporting for nonprofit metrics? Can donor behavior such as opens, clicks, donations, volunteer hours, social media post alter subsequent communications? Does integrate with existing applications your staff uses everyday like Microsoft Office365 ?

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

People’s Guide to AI: This comprehensive beginner’s guide to understanding AI and other data-driven tech explains AI-based technologies so that everyone—from youth to seniors, and from non-techies to experts—has the chance to think critically about what the technology can do. It is funded by Open Society Foundations.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

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. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2014

You can do a whole network analysis. Mapping can be done with low tech tools (sticky notes and markers) or you can use simple tools to map your own network on social media platforms or software that helps you illustrate it. He did an analysis of his Facebook friends to explore the connections that consist among them.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2013

This week have a look at the just completed Open Data for Africa platform and learn more about the brewing open data revolution in the MENA region. There is some great insight into the need for the Open Data movement to be more inclusive as well as explanations of why big data gathering should be more strategic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 15, 2007

I received an embargoed press release in my email about Convio's Open Initiative. While I wouldn't know an API from Ape if it stood right in front of me beat its chest, but I have seen the results of open APIs in social media apps like Flickr. The most recent announcement is from Convio, which launched Convio Open. open API???

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Just as open, streamlined communication is critical to the success of your nonprofit team, adopting tools that communicate with one another in real-time is one of the most important components of data collection. Forty-seven percent of nonprofits are challenged when it comes to capturing and managing accurate data on their constituents.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

We asked several interesting poll questions to open the event, and the wrapped with a Q&A session. Database / tech staff = 27%. CRM Data Mapping Data Migration data conversion data migration data quality donor database fundraising data analysis' Gary Carr , co-founder of Third Sector Labs, presented. About the same = 27%.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Led by Benetech’s VP of Engineering Gerardo Capiel, we will create an online space, SocialCoding4Good, where people in the tech community interested in social causes can volunteer ideas, connections, time and skills. CityOptions The best idea we received last year for a new project is getting underway! This is a huge legal victory!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Delivering my opening remarks at the Martus'' 10th Anniversary A decade later, in 2003, Benetech —the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead—launched our Human Rights Program to address this very question. He went on to become Benetech’s Vice President of Human Rights and led our human rights work for nine years.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Technology is a catalyst for data, analysis, scalability, effectiveness and efficiency. Supporting analysis and evaluation may not sound as exciting to your board as funding a new tool, but it can be at least as important! Debunking Myths About Funding Tech Innovation. Recognize the role of technology across all our work.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Additionally, audiences are likely to open and engage with direct mail. On average, direct mail has an open rate of 57.5% Conducting a marketing opportunity analysis. Want to upgrade your fundraising tech stack? This shows that appreciation for this communication channel is growing among younger generations.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. There is also some interesting insight into the link between open development and social impact bonds, while the data dilemma is brought to the fore. It was originally published on NetSquared.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

These tools can help you minimize busywork, grow your membership with intelligent tech, straighten up your finances and much more. Some high-tech resources are available to help you grow and empower your membership. You can communicate with tech vendors or departments from the app for a built-in record.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

That's why TechSoup supports a global network of tech trainers called NetSquared. NetSquared groups focus on topics that address their unique local tech challenges, but once a quarter, we select a common theme. Boston, Massachusetts: Monthly Pitch Night | BostonSpeaks/Impact Hub Open Project Night. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

On February 1st, two people on the team spun out to become an independent nonprofit—the Human Rights Data Analysis Group —to focus on the statistical and analytical side of our human rights work. Our flagship Martus software project marks its tenth anniversary of bringing strong crypto to human rights activists.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

When MySpace and Friendster first came on the scene opening the door to Web 2, nonprofits couldn’t fathom that one day they would be hiring for “Social Media Managers”. When MySpace and Friendster first came on the scene opening the door to Web 2, nonprofits couldn’t fathom that one day they would be hiring for “Social Media Managers”.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Currently she manages corporate venture capital partnerships at Elemental Excelerator, a climate tech growth accelerator based in the Pacific. About the Author.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The very first step before you even open Ads Manager is to have your web developer set up a conversion event that’s triggered when someone makes a donation on your website. After your web guru gives the green light, open up Ads Manager and create a new campaign. 1) Set up a conversion event and create a campaign.

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AFP Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Open Source: The New NPO Tech Battlefield By Mark Hrywna The battle started with two major deals at the beginning of the year. Software giant Blackbaud bought Target Software and Target Analysis Group for $60 million.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 2, 2008

The exhibition I'm curating for The Tech Museum of Innovation is opening and we are hosting a summit on June 4 (in real life and in Second Life ) for museum professionals to discuss the process by which it was created. On June 4, the physical prototypes hit the floor of The Tech and the real fun (and analysis) begins.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

” – Business Analysis Manager, Salesforce, post-project employee survey. Learn More Opens new window. Vice President, Tech for Social Impact, Salesforce.org. Thanks so much for the opportunity, Salesforce!” Learn more about the Salesforce.org Pro Bono Program. . About the Author. Cheryl Timoney.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

When nonprofits need or want to add new elements to their tech stacks, they have to take their size and capacity into consideration. You want to tap into the integrations between your systems or have systems that have open endpoints, allowing you to customize them to your needs. Is Data Warehousing Right for Your Nonprofit?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 15, 2007

I was mostly curious about how open this platform will be, and what the future holds for them. They also are opening a new data center, as well as bringing Akamai technology into the mix. It seems like it will start out with a local query system, then will be opened up to allow third party development of data analysis tools.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes When doing a cost analysis between two solutions, it’s tempting to compare based on sticker price alone. Embarking on a new tech project is like building a house. ROI Analysis. Our ROI Calculator & Analysis Worksheet. But this seemingly simple formula is comprised of many details.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

However, these programs will be low-tech and lack an organized interface. Competitors analysis. Competitor analysis can be persuasive as it shows companies that businesses of all sizes, from worldwide operations to mom-and-pop businesses, offer workplace giving programs. Better donor interface.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Voting is open to everyone and ends October 25th, so be sure to mark your favorites now! When new leadership came in in 2017, they prioritized digital, looking to tech companies like Amazon and Uber for inspiration. Go ahead and vote on the sessions you’d love to see at the conference. What does Forum One have in mind?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2008

In that trio was Organizer’s Database, the desktop open source DMS. What’s interesting is that they did a size of org and recommendation analysis – to break down recommendations by size of organization. What can we say about the open source packages? 4th (since there was a 3 way tie) was CiviCRM.

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