Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Varied and sundry June 1, 2007 It’s been a week of mostly not work, which is a nice rest. I finally finished the first edited version of the scifi novel I wrote last summer. That feels good.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2011

Elliot will be talking with participants about technology planning for nonprofits, and Evonne and Susan will be talking about interactive online events and social media tools. ReadyTalk — This standard for webinar production offers integrated slides, screensharing, live moderated chat, and high-quality recorded audio.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Last week, I facilitated a peer learning session for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders and their mentors about healthy and productive meetings. We covered the best practices of meetings , both face-to-face and virtual meetings. And if the quality of the audio is bad, can’t hear everything well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

So, for my fellow nonprofit leaders, here are the technology tools I can't live without. And for you nonprofit techies out there, some ideas for winning over your ED.). Evernote lets me organize files, web sites, pictures, audio, and notes, from any device. That's all it takes. See how easy we are to please?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 30, 2011

There are three main parts: the source, or camera that you use to capture video and audio; the encoder, which is software that you use to produce the live video; and the player that viewers will watch the video on. Your source can be as simple as a mini-dv digital camcorder, or even a webcam that you can connect to a laptop via USB.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

As part of celebrating Earth Day throughout the month of April, we'll be featuring posts about how to make your nonprofit or library. including, laptops, instant messaging, VoIP, smart phones, and more. ReadyTalk’s audio and web conferencing can help managers realize a variety of benefits: Employee engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

As the pandemic continues, most nonprofit workplaces will become a combination of virtual and on-site work. Hybrid meetings are familiar for many nonprofits, particularly larger international nonprofits with many country offices or national networks with affiliate office locations. Beware of Power Imbalances and Group Dynamics.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2017

TechSoup offers many donated and discounted products for nonprofit museums and history organizations, such as historical sites and societies, of every type. Perform the basic QuickBooks tasks that are most useful to nonprofits. Run nonprofit-specific reports. Get the tech you need to realize your mission! Image 2 : Microsoft.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas just finished up on January 10 th so we thought we’d call out some of the products and trends that we hope are fun and interesting to nonprofit techies. Fundraising social media nptech Mobile tssocialmedia tsfundraising tsmobiletechnology nonprofit technology news NPTech news'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Jeremiah raved about this inexpensive laptop stand that transforms any surface into a standing desk because it allowed you customized the height. The big question about walking meetings: How do you take notes? I bring along a moleskine and pen to jot down notes or sometimes I use an iphone recording app called “ Capture Audio.”

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2011

So even when you're offline, you can still tell your nonprofit or library's story with SlideRocket. You can add flash animation, audio narration, YouTube videos, and polls to your presentations. They're more portable than a laptop, and they have larger display screens than mobile phones. Don't have an iPad?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Each year, the Tides Foundation awards a $10,000 cash grant to an individual or group who has created an open-source software project that benefits nonprofits and movements of social change. The winner will be announced at the next Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in April 2012. About the Prize. " How to Submit a Nomination.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2010

Join me on June 21st from 1-2 PM PST for the virtual launch of The Networked Nonprofit. Last week, I was in NYC to deliver a keynote with Allison Fine about our book, The Networked Nonprofit. An Impressive Week-Long Learning and Networking Event for Nonprofits. There was also a dream team of audio visual techs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

My goals for this screencast: -Informal conversation about benefit of using Skype with video -Integrate music, real life video, screen video capture to figure out best production flow -Weave audio/video channels -Do over narration of a real life video clip -Do the whole project in less than two hours (goal met!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2011

How can nonprofits learn from one another across borders without the barrier of translation, particularly online? SXSW: Free Agents and Nonprofits in a Networked World. To make a bridge between the room and the virtual, I used his video explaining the concept of networked nonprofits and free agents in the room.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2015

Symantec is actively engaged in reversing climate change through its involvement with the nonprofit Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy (BICEP). These employee-led teams work on local sustainability efforts as well as partner with nonprofit organizations that align with Symantec’s environmental focus.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2007

I would bring the laptop and plug into the phone line and do demos in small groups. And I had to tape flip chart paper over the windows so it would get dark enough to project the laptop to show the presentation. I wanted to use more video examples, but only selected one that was more of a music video in case the audio didn't work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Photo by Marcopolos I'm a few weeks away from SXSW where I'll be leading a session called " Nonprofit Social Media ROI Poetry Slam " which will incorporate a lot of audience interaction. To make this model work, there was another IRC backchannel that streamed audio from the conference and someone did the equivalent of live tweeting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

ve already partnered with 50 non-profits, like Care2 , Greenpeace , and Amnesty International The question it raises for nonprofits is, join an existing network like Facebook or MySpace or build your own social network or combination? But these sites have two important limitations that give nonprofits reason to look for additional tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

And, if you want to see some excellent nonprofit examples of video, be sure to check out the entries in the NTC Video Contest. A quick review of the results of Isovera Survey of Open Source Content Management Satisfaction in Nonprofit Organizations. He notes they were all taken with a Sony Picturebook mini-laptop with built-in camera.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

" This was a rich conversation and was not able to capture all the details as my audio faded in and out and was multi-tasking in a major way, so here is what I as able to capture. Given all this potential change in education, what do we need to think about how all this applies to nonprofit sector? They document their learning."

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Steven: Hey, Kishshana, we lost your audio. You get yourself some kind of together and you kind of meander and find your way to your laptop. And then laptop because, you know, work, right? Twitter | LinkedIn | The post [VIDEO] How To Lead And Manage In Our New Nonprofit Work Reality appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Skeptics doubted the iPod in 2001 , but it went on to help revolutionize how people consume music and audio content. The device's hardware includes components not currently found in a traditional desktop computer or laptop. Therefore, innovative and influential nonprofit organizations must monitor these trends carefully.

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Achieve

JULY 23, 2020

Sometimes the best fundraising strategies require nonprofits to not ask for funds. Some donor lapse is expected in any nonprofit, which is why donor acquisition is still important. As a result, many nonprofits have been understandably struggling to find funding, but it’s important that you don’t get bitter or downtrodden!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

A few months ago, TechSoup was able to launch a donation program for nonprofits in over 40 countries simultaneously for the first time. As a nonprofit and part of the TechSoup Global Network of 70 civil society organizations, TechSoup has come to rely on Zoom. Zoom for Nonprofits Is Coming to TechSoup. " This Just In!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

A few months ago, TechSoup was able to launch a donation program for nonprofits in over 40 countries simultaneously for the first time. As a nonprofit and part of the TechSoup Global Network of 70 civil society organizations, TechSoup has come to rely on Zoom. Zoom for Nonprofits Is Coming to TechSoup. " This Just In!

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Whether it’s a “We’re Open” sign or social media graphics, practically all for-profit businesses and nonprofits alike use at least one type of graphic design. Graphic design is the key to making your nonprofit’s valuable information approachable, engaging, and highly digestible. What are Types of Graphic Design for Nonprofits?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

The number of low-cost or free online resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as mobile media continues to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Note from Beth: Lately, a question on my mind is whether or not the concept of Networked Nonprofits is a global one as I’ve had the opportunity to share some of the ideas beyond the US borders in Kenya and UK. I think Pratham Books , an NGO in India, is a networked nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Jesse Lane will share the super-simple process for raising more money for your nonprofit. He and his team over at Branches Mission Lab do really awesome work for a variety of nonprofits, especially those of you in the ministry space. I know that you’re nonprofit leaders and for that, I want to say thank you.

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Forj

AUGUST 12, 2021

Because course authoring software solutions tend to be robust in functionality, they’re most often used to create content for associations, corporations, and even nonprofit organizations. With dominKnow, your team will be able to: Create responsive eLearning for laptops, tablets, and mobile phones alike. Multimedia tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

List compiled by Heather Mansfield , Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good and creator of the 101 Digital Marketing and Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits blog and webinar series. Nonprofits can use it to study past versions of their website and to monitor their progress in web design over time.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 21, 2008

In this photo, Tyler is listening to a book from Bookshare.org on his school's laptop with the assistance of the Kurzweil 3000 audio software. Downloads, packaged with support, will cost $250 per user per year, discounted to $150 for nonprofits. People in developing countries will get further discounts.

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