Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 1, 2009

As you know, I have built a long-time expertise in open source software and web applications, particularly Content Management Systems (CMS) and online database systems, including CRM. And I’m really excited by the set of technologies we’re working on, and the kinds of applications we’ll be building with these technologies.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 25, 2022

This can require coordination and organization on a scale that outpaces basic spreadsheets and document applications. Stay in touch with your members through email and text, and connect with them at events using EveryAction’s communication and event management applications. . Managing a modern labor union requires modern solutions.

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NTEN

JULY 14, 2011

Websites today are often full-blown applications. Even if you're using a content management system like WordPress or Drupal, by incorporating APIs, you can further enhance built in app-like functionality to create a highly customized experience. Think of APIs as connecting plugs between applications. What are APIs? Donor Data.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Truman Scholarship Foundation streamline and modernize its online scholarship application and review process. Our solution, developed in Drupal 9 and optimized for use across devices, gives all users (candidates, scholars, faculty representatives, and staff) individual dashboards that are customized to their specific user roles and tasks.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2008

WP as a blogging tool rocks my world, and although I certainly could move blogging to Drupal, since I seem to be becoming somewhat of a Drupalista, it’s just not worth it. I’m somewhat of a latecomer to Drupal. it’s absolutely an application to get to know. Adobe Air , and applications.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 5, 2009

I’ll always be talking about CMS and CRM, and increasingly the integration between them. I’ll always be talking about open source software, particularly as it relates to web applications, but more generally as well. I’ll probably be talking a lot about Drupal. It really is these things I want to focus most on.

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Forum One

APRIL 16, 2024

More recently, over the past ten to fifteen years, we’ve gotten used to a CMS like Drupal or WordPress being a “one-stop shop” for website builds and daily management. We’ve built—and still build—a lot of sites in Drupal and WordPress. The original plan was to launch the exhibition as a more traditional Drupal build.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2011

Note from Beth: I facilitated a panel about Mobile Integrated strategy at the Innogive Conference earlier this month and have shared the notes here. The panelists offered advice to nonprofits about integrating mobile into the nonprofit toolbox. My main takeaway was that nonprofits need to think differently about content.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

As open source software moves more and more into the application layer, it is increasingly relevant to nonprofits. More recently, open source development has moved into the application layer. The new wave includes CRM (SugarCRM, CiviCRM) and desktop applications like Open Office and GIMP (a Photoshop alternative). .

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Entrants built useful applications incorporating at least one data feed from Data.gov , in an effort to make government data accessible and usable. We had visitors from Drupal geeks to James Fallows at the Atlantic stop by DataMasher.org to create a custom data mash-up. Lexus: Creating an API (Application Programming Interface).

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

A variety of topics were discussed, including social media metrics, case studies and best practices, tools and applications, and strategy and planning. Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook) without integrating them into their existing web presence, aside from home page cross-link placement. Congressional use of social media and related Web 2.0

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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.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Anyone who has ever written an AJAX application will likely agree that while it makes sense from a security perspective, the "same origin policy" is the root of all evil. Whether your website's hosted on Drupal or it's static HTML (I really hope your website isn't static HTML), all you'll need is a few lines of JavaScript.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

A content management system (CMS) is a web application that allows you to build and manage the content of your website, including entire pages, navigational elements, blog posts, and more. WordPress, HubSpot, and Drupal are common choices in the nonprofit sector and beyond.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This help may include redesigning a website, integrating customer relationship management (CRM) tools, automating marketing approaches, or search engine optimization. The Forum One Tech team helps mission-driven organizations plan ahead to solve technical challenges before they become major digital infrastructure problems.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Rolling your own social network wrapped with your organization's branding, data, and integrated into an organizational site will provide more control. First, neither site has all the custom features, branding, or data integration that many organizations want. Ever wanted to incorporate a slide show in your drupal site?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Cake vs. Symfony November 6, 2008 In my new explorations of PHP web application development, it seemed a good idea to get a look at both CakePHP and Symfony.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 29, 2008

The single largest CMS used was Drupal, at 15%, followed by Plone and Joomla (approx 8% each.) The other questions, that are really more geared toward particular vendors, for FOSS CMS are not really applicable to the CMS itself, but to the consultants or vendors who implement it – which is bound to be variable.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 26, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology CiviCRM and Drupal (& Joomla) January 26, 2009 CiviCRM was the first nonprofit-focused open source CRM (one of only two, at this moment.) It’s a very straightforward integration.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Thanks to custom development and integration with Salesforce , the site instantly reflects every gift ICA receives! Key Takeaway: A stylish and unified design scheme plus integrated tools creates an amazing impression on new donors and visitors alike. Social media integration. Donor-focused content. Nonprofit Website Overview.

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Care2

OCTOBER 22, 2008

a Video! | Main | Care2 Launches Americas Favorite Animal Shelter Contest » Monday Oct 13 2008 Using Google Analytics to Track a Nonprofit Website (Part 1) Monday, October 13, 2008 at 01:21PM | by James OMalley Nonprofits take note: Google Analytics software application has shattered previous barriers to analyzing and optimizing websites.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 16, 2007

I met Brad, and I had previously worked on a project called CivicSpace, which was actually a Drupal site for organizing people. IS: I think what people have realized this time, or this year, finally, is that sustainability is an integral part of running a company. BB: What do you think is the future of co-working?

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