Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

He subsequently created five publicly traded companies—United Waste Systems, United Rentals, XPO, and XPO’s two spin-offs, GXO Logistics and RXO. But nothing—I repeat, nothing—could be worse for your decision-making skills than that feeling of being invincible.” Give the speaker your full attention and keep an open, receptive mind.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Natural language processing to automatically recognize and classify the intent behind a member’s question or request. Einstein Copilot is going to integrate with every application in Salesforce, so no matter whether you’re on the events, marketing or fundraising team, you can get the insight you need simply by asking questions.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The premise is that complaints about an organization's database may be misdirected: the problem is how the system is being managed (aka management problems disguised as technology problems). Did you implement the system properly in the first place? What about best practices in data management and any applicable laws?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Make data the language. Build capabilities around skills rather than authority. It takes money and basic ground rules to drive the system toward doing it. What are a few lessons from the book that are particularly applicable to non-governmental leaders? Among those ten core principles are: Reframe accountability.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

And, you’ll likely need a learning management system to handle course delivery. You can have the most efficient delivery system, and the best user experience… but if the content isn’t useful, it’s a moot point. Do staff members need to develop a skill, such as the ability to recognize and avoid common grammar mistakes?

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2022

Along with language and information architecture, design decisions can help break down and structure content in a way that’s more easily consumable. We are also systems thinkers. Outstanding design skills are of course a baseline, but what sets apart successful candidates for our team are curiosity and a willingness to learn.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We fed the many hours of conversation into an application called Dedoose, which helped us to sort and flag themes in the focus groups. Relying too heavily on technology means that those who lack the resources, language skills, and savvy to use technology to its full potential are left behind. English as a second language.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 15, 2016

it makes sense that, finally, designers would begin to look past the frivolous and fun aspects of their gear and towards truly worthwhile applications. With the surging popularity of every manner of tech device—on our wrists, strapped to our heads etc.—it

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

Perform a little bit of GNU/Linux system administration. Write technical descriptions of HRP methods and projects at many levels of detail for academic publications, white papers, grant applications, grant reports, and internal documentation. Automate generation of publications based on data using LaTeX and Sweave.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Readiness to apply : In order to apply for a grant, you must have the skills and capacity to develop a competitive grant proposal. Your mission statement and supporting language should clearly articulate why your organization exists and may include elements about the impact you expect to have on the population you serve.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

His innovation is the PEEK software tool : a low-cost smartphone ophthalmic system that delivers comprehensive eye examinations in the developing world, to those who need it most. Of course, we’d have to focus on local language content. While English might be very useful in Nairobi, Swahili would be the language needed in rural Kenya.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

DEIA principles need to be baked into how we approach the sites we build, the research we do, and the plans we make in a way that is systemized, documented, and repeatable. These efforts have included refining and documenting our approach to inclusive language, inclusive research practices, co-creation principles in design, and more.

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Forj

MARCH 2, 2021

Now associations have started to realize that the same software-as-a-service application can help them connect more effectively with their members and provide much of the same functionality as an association management system (AMS). “It invests billions of dollars in research and development each year.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 2, 2008

I also have to admit that my gut tells me that in the coming economic landscape, going back to using my coding skills will likely increase my chance of keeping myself in iPhones, BeagleBoards , and microbrews, as well as the more necessary, but boring things like keeping a roof over my head. So PHP it is, starting with Drupal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

Some beta work is happening on this with TechSmith's " Jing Project ," an application that allows you easily embed screencasts into conversations on both PC and MAC platform. I so need a better system. What language is this? And, if you want to add sub-titles in another language to a video, use dot.sub.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2015

Get Office in Multiple Languages. Do you have users or staff that speak a language other than English? Office Multi-Language Packs are available at no cost if you have a license for an Office suite. Packs are available in 90 different languages. Brush Up on Your Skills with E-Learning Courses. No problem!

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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. Open source is now a mainstream part of the technology fabric at the operating system layer -- and is rapidly moving "up the stack" . More recently, open source development has moved into the application layer.

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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!

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2009

Here's the official low-down: Get up to speed on dozens of free and open-source projects driving innovation in cloud computing, Web application development, social and collaborative technologies, and more. RIAs and Scripting - Rich Internet applications, scripting, and tools. CommunityOne is sponsored by Sun Microsystems.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The Oxford English Dictionary defines artificial intelligence as the “theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

(This came from an article in the Phnom Penh Post, an English language newspaper, published in Cambodia and was excerpted by Tharum's blog. NIDA is a partner with Khmer Open Source Project , an Open Source Localization project to customize Khmer-Language versions for software applications and operating system , a Linux SuSE 9.3

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Clubs and organizations may have a service, civic, or skill-based focus. Translate your project into the language used by the resources and funders: key words, subject matter, geographic area, target audience, gender, race, and any parameters that fit your interests. Clubs and Organizations. They usually have local chapters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 15, 2005

My colleague, David Geilhufe , recently announced the first public beta release of CiviCRM/OpenNGO, an open-source contact management system for non-profits. In many ways, my two blogs represent two distinct worlds, but occassionally they converge. It doesn't stop there. A CiviCRM in Khmer translation has been started on the server!

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

With increased competition for talent, demand for higher salaries, and specific required skills, hiring for technology staff within nonprofit organizations is particularly challenging. What ongoing training and support systems are required to maximize the efficient use of these systems? Clear and easy application instructions.

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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. Many grants professionals have become skilled in identifying the types of questions to use—open or closed, multiple choice, Likert scale, etc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2007

It is a new form of teaching, not just skill-based learning. Translate what gamers do into the language of "normal traditional education" and out of school time learning? We're seeing less traditional applications. There are two areas - one where applicants collaborate and one where we the funders collaborate.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Weave in stories that are connected to the podcast and I’m going to share some model language for you. . I want the best for you, this is a little bit more interpersonal skills, of course. So she talks a lot about how you can actually use better texting language to create a sense of community and an offering of listening.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The report provides an overview of the technology in easy to understand language. This includes: skills, leadership, and risk appetite. She makes the case that if we understand the power of technology and the unique character of humanity, we can work to build systems that amplify each.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We’re not going to give you a deep dive into the systems because every system has their own way, but there are things like Bloomerang and other systems that we’ll share that you can reach out. We’ve got some tools, questions to ask, and things like that when you’re looking at data-tracking systems.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

In part one of my series on APIs for nonprofits, I introduced the concept of Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs. In this post, I’ll introduce you to two common formats that most REST APIs use to exchange data: eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON).

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

But the governor became a friend and then I took my skills to the nonprofit sector, and I’ve been executive director, development director, board member, you name it. So these are applicable to whatever it is that you’ve got going on in your state. So you want to create a system to know your supporters. ” Bam.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2017

An attempt will be made to find how to make machines use language, form abstractions, and concepts, solve kinds of problems now reserved for humans, and improve themselves. – Dartmouth Summer Research Project Proposal on Artificial Intelligence, 1955. That last part of the equation can easily be overlooked.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Foundation Directory Online: This directory offers a ton of valuable information on foundations and other grant-making organizations, including their grant-making history, funding priorities, and application requirements. What kind of language is going to grab the attention of different donor groups? It depends!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Each one of these terrific people has committed to spending anywhere from a month to a year helping Benetech with his or her skills and passion. Craig is a summer associate exploring new applications for Miradi, Benetech’s user-friendly conservation project planning and monitoring software. His specialty: user testing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

As they watched people interact with the prototype ATM, the team was able to actually see potential customers using the application, and could identify areas of improvement. Once the team saw that the farmers were using the MVP system, they invested in and built out the full Fasal product infrastructure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2014

Mobile for Good is written as practical how-to guide in simple language with a companion “Mobile and Social Fundraising Success Checklist” at the end. Create a system to track and report on success. ? Select a Content Management System (CMS) and hosting service. ? Launch a Facebook Group, if applicable. ?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 16, 2009

I think that it's too bad that our stories are not in the common language of arts and entertainment because I think our stories can be very powerful - the stories of an immigrant family, of a single family, of a family who's organizing, or fighting evictions, a young woman who's questioning her sexuality. It's no longer applicable.

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