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SaaS vs. Open Source

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology SaaS vs. Open Source September 24, 2008 I just finished writing a post for the Idealware blog about choosing SaaS vs. Open source. SaaS is not, by definition either proprietary or open source.

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Data Are Not Information

NTEN

By Jeff Stanger, Director, Center for Digital Information We are obsessed with data — big data, open data, linked data, personal data, government data, visualized data. This process produces data broadly defined, whether numeric, textual, or audio-visual, structured or unstructured. And rightly so. Data carry enormous potential.

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27 Recommended Affordable or Free Nonprofit Software Tools

Bloomerang

Slack Platform overview: Slack is a messaging platform that enables employees to send and receive multimedia messages, including regular chats as well as audio and video clips. Dropbox Sign Platform overview: Nonprofits may need to share important documents and agreements, such as employment contracts or conflict of interest policies.

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Web 2.0 Part III: Blogs, Podcasting and Vlogs

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Podcasts are simply audio blogs that were downloadable, and you could put on your favorite digital audio device (hence, "Pod"casting). It has really defined policies and procedures. And it only makes sense if the connections that can be made, the communication channels opened, the voice heard is worth that investment.

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Women Who Tech Telesummit: Tools Galore Panel

Amy Sample Ward

We provide a supportive network for the vibrant and thriving community of women in technology professions by giving women an open platform to share their talents, experiences, and insights. There are quite a few options for doing this, some open source and free others not. Helpful resources on Twitter: Pew Internet report.

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What's the opportunity cost when a nonprofit blocks employees from using social network sites during work hours?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Recently, a change in policy has allowed access. Is it 100% social media or does it include other online/Internet marketing? I truly believe that being present in an open, giving, and transparent way in spaces where your supporters are already spending their time will lead to a stronger loyalty to your mission.

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Day 1: Connecting Up Conference: Brisbane, Australia

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There will be typos and I'll clean up later Day 1: Morning Opening Session Malcom Downes, Deputy Chairperson, CISA Inc. " I did manage to get Internet access on my nokia N95 and couldn't resist Twittering his quip. What if we were to audio and video record interviews with politicians and put them on the web?