Robert Weiner

JANUARY 27, 2012

Disclosures: I have clients that use both companies’ products, as well as products from their competitors, open source products, and homegrown solutions. Idealware’s Consumer’s Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems reviewed 30 systems, the majority of which don’t come from Convio or Blackbaud. Here my perspective.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Mass texting, or SMS (Short Messaging System) are generally 160-character–long messages that are sent, as the name would suggest, en masse. We love SMS because it boasts a 99% open rate, and users are more likely to respond. This is the tool we used to build our SMS data tool for Google Analytics. Well, free-ish.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

The thing that is prompting this post is the little storm about the security metric that we used to try and get a handle on the security of the 4 different systems we reviewed. You might think that comparing four different open source packages that, in essence, do pretty the same thing (in a broad sense) would be a cakc walk.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Our system was done from scratch, and we are able at last to accept all kinds of donations.”. Diana Klein, Head of Data and Analytics at WFP, shared that WFP “could quickly identify the best ways to receive items, transport them, and safely and securely deliver them while mitigating supply chain and border disruptions.”.

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Forum One

MAY 18, 2021

For this reason, we recommend basing your technology stack around your CRM and analytics tools. Business Intelligence tools for analytics reporting, projection analysis, and data visualization to effectively manage your data and insights. Data platforms include Google Analytics, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and Domo.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2008

They also span the range of proprietary, SaaS, and Open Source. Open Source Tools. Having been bogged down with my own open source CMS tool before 2005, then having taken a break from development, I missed out on the prime years of Drupal’s development. WordPress. Don’t use Ning, use Elgg.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2008

Where I rail against web shops that continue to suggest that people use their CMS, when it’s just not possible for one shop to replicate the robustness, features, security and upgradeability of the Open Source CMS offerings. The proprietary consolidation of the CRM/Donation management system space continues apace.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

Since 1970, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. Excellence – Website for Environmental Awareness. Appalachian Regional Commission.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2007

So next year, I’ll be doing 100 posts on particular free and open source tools. And now, the top ten posts of the year, according to my Google Analytics stats: Getting Naked : Being Human and Transparent. 1 trackback } Free and open source tool #1: Thunderbird » Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology 01.03.08

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 19, 2008

Speaking of metrics, Drew Bernard has an awesome post about how to use web analytics based on the functions of specific pages or sites. Speaking of the responses of the old guard, eTapestry, which was bought by Blackbaud last year, is opening up it’s API this week. Everyone (including them) gets better data. Time will tell. {

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

The thing that is prompting this post is the little storm about the security metric that we used to try and get a handle on the security of the 4 different systems we reviewed. You might think that comparing four different open source packages that, in essence, do pretty the same thing (in a broad sense) would be a cakc walk.

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Care2

JULY 11, 2013

They provide in-depth reports comparing open source content management systems such as Drupal, Joomla, and, WordPress, as well as Constituent Relationship Management systems. Check out their latest reports on the 2103 Field Guide to Software for Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

They are using both big data, data mining, predictive analytics, and “ big listening.” For example, they have some predictable analytics on how people use their mobile phones and this helps understand whether or not they have jobs. Global Pulse @rgkirkpatrick. IssueLabs is a great start. No infrastructure to do this!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2007

It’s a sharecropping system, but the sharecroppers are generally happy because their interest lies in self-expression or socializing, not in making money, and, besides, the economic value of each of their individual contributions is trivial. One of the fundamental economic characteristics of Web 2.0 at 9:46 am Web 2.0 Be Helpful.

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Care2

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Set up scheduled backups your web host or from within your Content Management system. Most open-source CMSs have tools or plugins for setting up daily backups. Get Tracking – Install your Google Analytics tracking code so you can keep tabs on traffic, how people get to your site, and lots of other web stats.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 17, 2007

And if you have a Gmail account, it’s the same username/password that you’d be using for Analytics, Google Docs, Adsense, etc. Given the widespread problem with phishing schemes, it’s disturbing that web apps are training users that it’s OK to give a new site your email username/password. Be Helpful.

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Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

There are other projects underway to solve it, including the MedBiquitous Activity Report standard and (in a sense) the Mozilla Open Badges project. As Mark Iafrate of Accredible , an evangelist for badges, has suggested, these standards could continue to exist in a layered system that rests atop distributed ledgers.

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Neon CRM

MAY 24, 2023

Reporting and analytics: You should be able to review information about membership trends, event attendance, email campaigns, and other actions using your platform’s detailed reporting and analytics. CiviCRM This is a free open-source solution for associations that helps with contact management, outreach, and event management.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

Ottawa, Ontario: FYI: 3rd International Hockey Analytics Conference. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Bagels & Bytes "Open-Source Summer Fiesta" San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Birmingham, United Kingdom: Customer Relationship Management Systems (CRMs) for Nonprofits. " puis AG.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2011

Click & Pledge Free I-POD ClientTrack by Data-Systems International Stop by our booth for a demo of ClientTrack™Online Case Management and Reporting Software. Grab a free printed copy of our Open Source Content Management report, our most popular articles, or more. Z2 Systems, Inc. Idealware Article, reports, oh my!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

How odd is it then to teach Google Analytics to nonprofit techies but then say that site statistics had nothing to do with a nonprofit’s mission? They can be used for a nonprofit’s mission and that is why nonprofits should exercise transparency on web site analytics. Why bother having a web site at all? That dog won’t hunt.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2020

Use a top-rated Content Management System (CMS). According to the Global NGO Technology Report , 44% of nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use WordPress.org as their content management system (CMS) for their website ( 7% use Drupal and 3% use Joomla ). Install an SSL Certificate on your website.

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Care2

JANUARY 23, 2009

Click2Call, a new online tool that the folks at web development firm Advomatic have built on Drupal’s open-source software platform, is the latest indication that patch-through call campaigns may finally be ready for prime time. Plus it’s difficult to measure results, because there aren’t many good reporting tools.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2023

One system might be affordable but a nightmare to use, while another is a bit outside your budget but comes with the perfect templates and a seamless user experience. Analytics and Insights: Consider platforms that offer analytics and insights into website performance. Top Nonprofit Website Builders in 2024 It’s 2024.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2006

As I thought about my future, I knew I wanted to do something that would allow me to use my practical/analytical skills while still being involved in the arts and other creative pursuits. The rapidly expanding availability of Content Management Systems for Web sites. ve worked in the arts and technology field for quite some time now.

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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. Want to learn how to use Google Analytics in 90 minutes? What caption would you add to this picture ?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Though a recurring giving campaign may not bring in major gifts upfront, it will give you a system for pulling in a steady income stream for the months following Giving Tuesday and beyond. Study up on your social media analytics and determine at what parts of the day you see the most engagement with your posts and social media accounts.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 7, 2021

This open-source packaged solution sits on top of Sales Cloud. NPSP, together with Sales Cloud, enables organizations with prebuilt solutions based on typical nonprofit use cases. We’re now able to innovate and adapt without the constraints of a system that wouldn’t move with us.” – Jeffrey Klein, Chief Operating Officer .

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Care2

MAY 4, 2009

Well examine what can and cant be quantified as well as various metrics and analytics tools. Thanks to the Internet, open data efforts, and open source software projects, a variety of free and low-cost tools are now available that allow NPO/community group staff to dive into mapping.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2011

Even if you never need to code a single line of your site, arming yourself with an understanding of how HTML, CSS, and content management systems (CMSs) are used to build webpages can help you every step of the way. Week 4: Content Management Systems. Week 5: Metrics and Analytics. But which web analytics tool should you use?

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Judi Sohn

JULY 9, 2009

Because Google is not taking customer service seriously enough to support a mainstream operating system. Don’t you use AdSense, AdWords, Feedburner, Analytics, gCalendar, and Docs? For the techie-geek who runs Linux and open source software as a general rule, this is not a huge concern. I hope I’m wrong.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

It's only when all those little chunks are aggregated that they turn into Big Data; then the software called analytics can scour it for patterns. Police analytics comb over crime data looking for hot zones; security agencies comb over travel and credit card records looking for possible terrorists. MicroMappers. AdviceForGood.com).

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 3, 2024

Ads & Analytics Google Universal Analytics gets deleted Jul 1, 2024 GA Apocalypse: The Deprecation of Universal Google Analytics – Whole Whale Google Chrome Cookie deprecation in 2024 (1st party cookie will remain) Preparing for the end of third-party cookies | Privacy Sandbox | Google for Developers.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

We found over 90 different content management systems being used by the nonprofits of our study. As a free and open-source CMS with a vibrant user community, WordPress appeal is understandable for cash-strapped orgs who might still have a nascent online fundraising strategy. Here’s 3 key lessons we learned.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

There are now carpets that dim lights when nobody is on them, thermostats and security systems that are accessible via apps for our smartphones, tablets, and web browsers. Increasingly people there are demanding transparency and an open-source Internet as a necessary condition of democratic society in a deepening information age.

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