Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

The move of Apple to use software update to break hacked and unlocked phones is somewhat ironic, given the attitude of Jobs toward DRM , and the open source basis for OS X. I will not be buying an iPhone until they sell an unlocked version that doesn’t need to be hacked to use third party applications. 2 DeathMonkey 10.10.07

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

With his bright green hair, crystal blue skin and environmentally-focused attitude, Captain Planet was the ultimate do-gooder. Although common in the for-profit sector, nonprofits often shy away from mergers. It helps to consult with an attorney to make sure the transaction is in compliance with all your local state laws.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Sometime after leaving WGBH and feeling lost about my career for a while, I discovered NTEN and the career called "non-profit techie" That’s when I also discovered the two-step secret to becoming a non-profit techie. Step 1: Call yourself a career non-profit techie !

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

changes in awareness or attitude) or tangible results (e.g. What changes in knowledge, or attitudes, or skills are you looking for, and how might they be measured? Filed under: General non-profit interest , nptech , Best practices , Non-profit Communications , training , publicity. Non-Profit Tech Blog.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Based on my informal assessment of attitudes and interest in the NTEN community about open source software, I think there's a significant and growing number of folks and organizations who are either interested in, already using, or even evangelizing open source solutions. Talk to folks using it, to consultants and to developers.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2015

Before these assumptions are baked into choices being made or considered, get access to accurate information using market research : who are your constituents and what are their attitudes, preferences, satisfaction levels, and needs? None need be very expensive; some require only your time. Choose a method.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2006

When I came back, I was surprised to see how many consultants and technology providers have jumped on the Salesforce bandwagon. And I know that many nonprofits use software designed for corporations and for-profit entities, such as Quickbooks (although I know there is the NonProfit Books variant.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

His post was aimed at not-for-profit public media; I have genericized it somewhat ). More Details This system, known as StoryGarden, is currently involved in several pilot projects with not-for-profit organization in Canada and the USA. We can see our progress to the Tipping Point! . Social Development Organizations. .

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2015

RT @npshana If you have an attitude that your fundraising is bothering people, you will never be successful. Heller Consulting (@TeamHeller) February 25, 2015. I’m not sure where this attitude came from, but it’s something I’ve heard from fundraisers for years. Nonprofit Fundraising #P2P15 social media for non profits Twitter'

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Enjoy them now; then practice a year-round attitude of gratitude. Rachel Muir , CFRE, Nonprofit Consultant, Speaker & Trainer. Don’t treat your donors like gumballs. Chew ‘em up. Spit ‘em out! Don’t stick ‘em in your database to save for later. You’ll forget they’re there. Think from the gumball’s perspective.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

Enjoy them now; then practice a year-round attitude of gratitude. Rachel Muir , CFRE, Nonprofit Consultant, Speaker & Trainer. Don’t treat your donors like gumballs. Chew ‘em up. Spit ‘em out! Don’t stick ‘em in your database to save for later. You’ll forget they’re there. Think from the gumball’s perspective.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

I work as a fundraising consultant. And I’ve been, you know, through a whole journey that we’ll talk about with that, but very happy with where I’ve landed and the work I get to do now as a consultant. I like that attitude and the way you framed it. Ephraim: Thank you very much. Sarah: Hey, everybody.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Several of our DEAI fellows are also consultants ( Cecile Shellman , Azuka MuMin , Aiko Bethea , Makeba Clay ). Also note that the (for-profit) Do Friday project has built a business around a compelling pitch on the importance of employee happiness as a Key Performance Indicator.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

This post is about the legitimate issue that plagues too many organizations today, and that is the attitude of “ We’ve Always Done It That Way.” Board Development Nonprofit Management Operations board development management Non-Profit nonprofit operations Strategy Tips trends' But this post isn’t a lesson in vocabulary.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

About the Study Participants This study reflects the attitudes and behaviors of more than 800 respondents throughout the United States with household income greater than $200,000 and/or net worth (excluding the value of their residence) of at least $1,000,000. consulted accountants, 40.8% consulted attorneys and 38.8%

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.orgSource

MAY 9, 2023

To meet the moment, make an ongoing commitment to innovation.orgSource senior consultant, Elizabeth Lucas and I recently discussed this topic on the Association 4.0 During my consulting engagements, I sometimes discover staffers whose talent isn’t being fully utilized. Most organizations hire a consultant to support strategic planning.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

In this presentation, Counter-Intuitive or New Path to Profit?: For many, it might involve a little attitude adjustment. In this short piece, Tony speaks with fundraising consultants, John Lepp and Kimberly MacKenzie about the importance of refocusing your message to be more donor-centric.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 16, 2007

I strongly believe in the triple bottom line -- which is people, planet, and profit. IS: The primary one, as I said, is on the people side of people, planet and profit, although in terms of profit, we're definitely saving money every month on our energy bill, but people-wise it has been an incredibly collaborative space.

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