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Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits

NTEN

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. By Dave Greenberg, CiviCRM Team.

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Better marketing for nonprofits

ASU Lodestar Center

The best marketing campaigns aim to influence culture. Your SEO strategy should work to set up your organization as a source of information and education. Join the open source culture. Will you use poll data in your area to assess attitudes? Innovation pays, and not just for private corporations. Conclusion.

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Metaphors

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Salesforce is a serious tool with a ton of functionality and it it supported by a growing community – some very much into open source software, building an ecology that goes beyond metaphors but that provides extremely interesting and useful tools. Be Helpful.

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University of Michigan – Setting a Higher Standard for Giving Days

Connection Cafe

Staying true to the open source movement that is Giving Tuesday, The Office of University Development focused on overall awareness for Giving Blueday but gave the participating schools, colleges, units, and organizations the freedom to add messaging for “why them.” Culture of Continuous Improvement. Linda Douglas.

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Penguin Day Reflections: OS as FairTrade, OS Feminism, and OS - the Next Generation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Open Source Feminism - Click to Play. Penguin Day is a day-long workshop for nonprofit organizations to explore the range of issues and options inovlved in using Free and Open Source Software. What are the tactics for supporting online open source communities? What is the gensis of an open source community?

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NpTech Tag Summary: Voting Deadline at Netsquared Extended, NTC Pipe, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Creative Commons points out the projects that support free culture and open content on their site and on. is an attitude , not a download. Open Source Software is Fair Trade ! Zen and the art of nonprofit technology wonders about Open Source Feminism. CompuMentor's founder shares his top ten projects.

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