Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2015

And, that's why Meyer wrote her book, The Culture Map. Meyer explains in her book that there are eight scales (the Culture Map ), each of which represents one key area that leaders must be aware of, showing how cultures vary along a spectrum from one extreme to its opposite. It's a fascinating read.

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NTEN

MAY 25, 2011

More specifically, what about mapped data? Creating display maps – in print or as digital images – is easier than ever before, and interactive, web-based mapping is all over the place, so to speak. Some of this is a general cognitive truth, but a good part of that comes from poorly designed maps.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

I recently attended the US launch event for Historypin is a new (and free) application for Android, iPhone, or the web that arranges photos, videos, and text in the context of time and location (leveraging the Google Maps API). People can follow along via the mobile application or the website. I’d love to hear your ideas.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Where contact information is requested, provide (if applicable) Name, Title, Address, Email Address, Phone Number.

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Care2

AUGUST 24, 2011

Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people's minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. Here are four that currently have my vote - please share yours!

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fusionSpan

MARCH 30, 2022

Tableau is the most extensively used data visualization application. Dashboards are extremely useful because they may provide data in the form of stories, allow for the inclusion of various views and objects, offer a range of layouts and styles, and allow users to apply appropriate filters. Availability of Maps.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2016

Denise McMahan is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and is the founder and publisher of CausePlanet.org where nonprofit leaders devour Page to Practice™ book summaries, author interviews and sticky applications from the must-read books they recommend. _. Intro to the Matrix Map. Check out a sample of the matrix map.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

To kick off our new success stories. section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. We called it the TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge. The challenge was that organizations had to tell their story with very few words – under 1,000 characters to be exact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2019

Note for more examples of AI used in nonprofit field program work in a variety of applications, check out: Cohort 3 “All Things AI” newsletter and podcast. 4) Story Mapping Personal Stories: Nonprofits have the potential to use AI to analyze personal stories of key stakeholders to better design pathways to using those programs.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Like climbing a mountain, it helps to have a path to follow to reach its summit, or in this case, a map of sorts to guide you to your desired destination—a compelling proposal that unlocks funding to advance your mission-driven work.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The organization also shared how they’re using technology to deliver on their 2030 Strategic Vision, which maps out a plan for rescuing millions, protecting half a billion, and bringing justice for those in poverty. Mapping an End-to-End Student Journey with Education Cloud with Ivy Tech Community College.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 23, 2011

. … Part 1: T… – Lithosphere Community – "Michael was voted a 2010 Influential Leader by CRM Magazine for his work on predictive social analytics and its application to Social CRM. He's a regular blogger on the Lithosphere's Building Community blog and previously wrote in the Analytic Science blog. 'What

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

You can review the page edits here: [link] ) Links to news stories were included as they emerged and the occasional personal edit of sentiments like “no one knows what’s going on” contributed to the live action growth of the page. The same with live information, personal stories from witnesses, and so on. Indirect Content.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Ecosystem map visually representing Venture2Impact, the system it operates within and value exchanges between key partners. Ecosystem map representing the adopt-a-project concept with key value exchanges. The focus in these projects is on being able to demonstrate real impact, which will be apparent after one week. Adopt A Project.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

We covered how to do Community Mapping (identifying the segments and goals of the community), Content Mapping (creating a plan for which content goes where, and why), and Data Tracking (pulling all the numbers together). Community Mapping. >> Content Mapping. >> Presentation. YOU can do it! Step 2: Goals.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Inspiring stories from institutions like USC Annenberg and the Queensland University of Technology regaled how Salesforce has helped transform operations. The Dreamforce 2022 education keynote simultaneously looked back at the recent successes of Salesforce in the education sector while looking forward to exciting innovations on the horizon.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

With the youngest generation (Gen Z) already comprising a quarter of the world’s population and a significant pool of talent for organizations’ mission-driven work, let’s look at one strategy to help keep Gen Z workers engaged at the office and explore the applications for engaging and retaining them in the volunteer arena.

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AFP Blog

JULY 2, 2012

GISuser.com GIS Location Technology - Microsoft Local Impact Map helps nonprofits illustrate the difference they make in a visual, dynamic : To meet that need, Microsoft is making the Microsoft Local Impact Map available to nonprofits to help them share their stories in a compelling way on their websites.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 29, 2012

New tool puts nonprofit storytelling on the map - Microsoft Citizenship Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs : It’s why today, we’re launching the Microsoft Local Impact Map for nonprofits and for commercial organizations who wish to showcase their Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 27, 2010

That’s a funny story actually, but I suppose many entrepreneurs have similar stories. The mashup was a map showing where people were volunteering in near-real-time. The real value to organizations is that they now have a dynamically updated map they can embed on their web site. What else are you working on?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. Personal stories, donor benefits, time sensitivity? Blend time-tested principles with bold new applications.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2014

And, that''s why Meyer wrote her new book, The Culture Map. Meyer explains in her book that there are eight scales (the Culture Map ), each of which represents one key area that leaders must be aware of, showing how cultures vary along a spectrum from one extreme to its opposite. It''s a fascinating read.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Dairy Herd Size Concentrations in the Central Valley, California This map shows the number of dairy cows in California doubling over time. It helps tell the story that the increase in the amount and concentration of animals and their waste is contributing to air and water pollution. > Register for the Webinar!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

We help the human rights movement speak truth to power, because we believe each story of human rights abuse is a tool for justice. Design and implement data visualizations, including everything from simple static charts and maps to custom interactive visualizations on the web. Perform a little bit of GNU/Linux system administration.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

It leads to a smart conversation by answering the questions with maps, images, videos, and text. Yeshi provides emotional and visual ways of telling the nonprofit’s story and helping people understand the major challenges. One of the best applications of AI can be seen in hospital and university fundraising.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools.

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Tools Map Disaster Oregon 59

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

For those that follow the #4Change twitter-based chats, this is a post recapping and highlighting our latest conversation on social media application in the Climate Change movement. Collaborative mapping of climate change policy [link]. My latest post is up on the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

Michele Martin has an excellent post about how to make the most of Netvibes, an RSS reader, for nonprofit applications such as advocacy, marketing, and customer service. " Tell stories, stop sending crappy press releases. Finding Inspiration in Their Work and Stories. DIA blogs about an amazing organizing victory story!

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Care2

AUGUST 31, 2010

Apple’s app store just cracked a quarter million available mobile applications, Google’s Android is giving them a run for their money, and Microsoft is waiting in the wings with a Windows 7 Mobile. American Hiking Society - “HIKE&# - Helps hikers find park maps, trail-heads, and campgrounds.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Potential job applicants are beginning to place as much emphasis on positive organizational culture as they do on job tasks and salaries. The framework is based on Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, mapped to an organization’s hierarchy of needs: • Level 1: Functioning Factor – Do people have what they need to do their job?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The story of that passion in action brings in the donations that pay for your programs and services, which have an impact and change lives. Map out as much as you can with as many details as possible. Create a fundraising plan to bring in the money you need, mapping out all your fundraising activities for the year.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Let’s take an example : Recently, I had the opportunity to connect with some Ashoka Fellows from around the world to help train them on the uses and applications of social technologies in their social impact work. One of the participants was Pratima from Shelter Associates in Pune, India.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2017

This is a summary of their story. With the help of an interesting and respected group, the Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC), FSNE engaged in a process called systems mapping. You can learn more about FSNE's use of this approach and the systems mapping process on the IISC blog. Identifying the True Issue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

Instead of applying to each Google product individually, you can sign up through a one-stop shop application process. The demo also showed a new 3D map feature and how you can take a photo and have it return google search results. I’ll be shadowing them to learn pearls of wisdom about how to capture video stories.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. Ushahidi was originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

CHNA is part of a larger project called Community Commons , an interactive mapping, networking, and learning tool. The Community Commons encourages nonprofits and other health organizations to actively contribute data by providing free webinars on how to use the tools as well as various ways to submit data and stories about their communities.

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