Exploring Open Source LMS Solutions
Gyrus
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Open source LMS solutions: A great alternative to proprietary LMS systems. Learn more about the best options for 2023, their benefits, potential drawbacks, and more.
Open Source Means Strong Security
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 11, 2015
“Your secure software is open source: doesn’t that make it less secure?” We strongly believe not only that open source is compatible with digital security, but that it’s also essential for it. In fact, that the tool’s source code is open strengthens its security and, by extension, the safety and privacy of its users.
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Can open source software save organizations money?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
DECEMBER 19, 2008
One question that will inevitably be asked: can free and open source software save organizations money? Open source software is both free as in “beer&# as well as free as in “kittens.&# But if you have a migration planned anyway, now is absolutely the time to look at open source software.
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Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits
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. Current Trends.
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The How and Why of Nonprofits Contributing to Open Source
NTEN
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
Debunking the myths of contributing to open source, one frequently asked question at a time. For the last 15 years or so, we’ve seen consistent growth in nonprofits’ appreciation for how open source tools can support their goals for online engagement. Community drupal Leadership Open Source'
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Gender, Race and Open Source
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JUNE 29, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Gender, Race and Open Source June 29, 2007 My session on Free and Open Source software and the US Social Forum went great yesterday. That speaks volumes to me.
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Open Source for Nonprofits: Programs to Try (Part 2)
Tech Soup
JANUARY 26, 2015
One of the best ways to gauge whether open source would work for your organization is to look at some actual examples. To read about how open-source software might benefit your nonprofit or public library, check out part one of this series. Making the Right Decision About Open-Source Software.
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Architecting Composable Digital Experiences
Forum One
MARCH 20, 2024
Composable Architecture’s benefits are numerous and the approach has wide-ranging impacts for not only users, but for developers and anyone else within organizations responsible for creating and managing digital experiences. All of the above benefits aside, Composable Architecture isn’t a silver bullet.
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Open source your Open Social Apps?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open source your Open Social Apps? Which lead me to think about the idea of open sourcing OpenSocial apps. Anyone interested? Maybe this is the use for opensocialorg.org!
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100 So where is open source in the nptech ecosystem?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JANUARY 16, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology So where is open source in the nptech ecosystem? at 9:57 pm Hey Michelle- I think that the conversations about open source technology in the nonprofit sector is really still beginning.
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Tech Soup
OCTOBER 19, 2010
Register now for TechSoup's "Story of an Open Source Library" webinar, this Thursday at 11 a.m. This webinar will cover specific open source tools (some of which you may not have heard of before!) that work well for libraries and the benefits and challenges associated with their use. Pacific time.
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12NTC: Open-Source Mobile Apps for Social Change
Tech Soup
APRIL 10, 2012
session, Open Source Mobile Apps for Social Change. Why Open Source? Open source is not just about software distribution. Open source as a philosophy also promotes accessibility, transparency, inclusivity, open data, and integration with other tools. What the Mobile Revolution Means.
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Pro Bono Week Spotlights Collaborative Nonprofit & Education Solutions
Saleforce Nonprofit
OCTOBER 25, 2021
By: Cori O’Brien, Senior Manager, Open Source Commons. This year, we are highlighting contributions made through Open Source Commons , a unique program that highlights the partnership between Salesforce.org and our community of customers and partners. Build Sustainable Apps to Meet Unique Community Needs.
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73 Caltech: Founding Values
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MAY 22, 2013
There was tremendous optimism about the value of training engineers and scientists and how that would benefit all of humanity, especially in the southern California of a century ago which was reshaped through the wonders of technology. But, allow the benefits of technology to reach far beyond the top of the pyramid.
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Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 20, 2022
It is defined as open-source software that doesn’t require the support of a trusted intermediary and it has no governing body. Benefits of Web3 for Nonprofits: Security for donor PII and funds. Transparency to keep donors updated on how funds are used. No middleman to take a percentage of donations.
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Work on the Biggest Social Challenges of Our Time!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
APRIL 18, 2014
Do you believe ours could be a world in which the benefits of technology touch the lives of all people, not just the wealthiest and most able five percent of humanity? Brand career hiring job nonprofit open source recruiting social enterprise social entrepreneur tech4good VP of Engineering' Do you like taking on big challenges?
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2010 NTC Preview: Gregory Heller on Working with Open Source Software
NTEN
FEBRUARY 19, 2010
Gregory Heller, CivicActions Not long ago, open source software was seen by most as the choice of fringe geeks with political motivations. Either the Grammys and the White House are now run by fringe geeks, or there's been a groundswell of open source adoption. Open source is now mainstream.
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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JULY 28, 2014
Gerardo helped Benetech dramatically increase our capacity to benefit larger populations by scaling our services, revamping our innovation process, and establishing a thriving network of industry partners and volunteers. a11y accessibility Bookshare engineering executive Gerardo GoRead innovation open source Read2Go'
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184 Building Community with Open Source
NTEN
MAY 28, 2009
When this happens, the community rarely benefits from the resulting application. Once a community has determined its needs, however, utilizing open source software presents a more rapid, sustainable path to implementation. Open source software reacts to rapidly changing technology. Oh, and jet-packs.
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How to Choose the Right CMS for Your Nonprofit
Allegiance Group
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
This article will discuss several key points to help you make an informed decision, covering topics such as open-source vs. closed-source platforms, software costs, licensing methods, and more. Many do not have open-source code, but some, like Umbraco, do. Nevertheless, choosing isn’t simply about popularity.
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Reaping the Benefit of Open Platforms
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reaping the Benefit of Open Platforms September 6, 2007 One of the cool things about free and open source software is that often (not always, but often) they provide an open platform for add-ons.
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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Are you excited about technology benefiting the world? Developer Community Manager, Emma Irwin We are also delighted to have aboard Developer Community Manager Emma Irwin, who guides the SocialCoding4Good volunteers as they join and contribute to the growth and impact of our nonprofit software partners’ open source efforts.
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AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
The How and Why of Nonprofits Contributing to Open Source | NTEN : "For the last 15 years or so, we’ve seen consistent growth in nonprofits’ appreciation for how open source tools can support their goals for online engagement.
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Introducing a New Community-Built Application Supported by Salesforce.org Commons
Saleforce Nonprofit
AUGUST 24, 2022
DLRS is a community-built and community-maintained open source Salesforce solution. “Open source is nothing without a community, and I could not be more excited for the DLRS team and this release. Learn more about the history of DLRS, and Andy’s decision to join the Open Source Commons program.
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Architecting Composable Digital Experiences
Forum One
JANUARY 24, 2023
Composable Architecture’s benefits are numerous and the approach has wide-ranging impacts for not only users, but for developers and anyone else within organizations responsible for creating and managing digital experiences. All of the above benefits aside, Composable Architecture isn’t a silver bullet.
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Meet Lionheart Astro: Here to Help You Achieve Your Mission
Saleforce Nonprofit
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Open Source Commons : Benefit from a community of talented developers who volunteer their time and effort to contribute trusted, innovative, open-source solutions that serve all of us. Impact Labs : Collaborate with a diverse group of experts across industries to co-design solutions for complex social challenges.
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See3 Communications Teams with Kaltura to Bring Open Source Video Platform to Nonprofits
See3
APRIL 28, 2009
Leading provider of online fundraising, education and advocacy for nonprofits partners with the first open-source video platform. That they are open source is a huge added benefit to our clients and the greater nonprofit community.&#. As an open source platform, Kaltura is unique among online video solutions.
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SocialCoding4Good Going International with Random Hacks of Kindness
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 29, 2012
We realized that our humanitarian free and open source software (HFOSS) partners had important roadmap projects with tremendous potential, but in many cases lacked the resources to design, prototype and develop them.
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Byte Technology
APRIL 28, 2015
And in recent years, CMSs have been divided into two main categories—the “Open Source” and “Proprietary: systems—because, as is so true on the Internet of today, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. And indeed, the distinctions between the two platforms are important to know before embarking on a website design initiative.
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Congressional Testimony Statement before the House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 26, 2013
Here is an excerpt from my written testimony, as originally featured on Benetech''s Blog : Delivering my statement before the House Committee on the Judiciary, August 1, 2013 We build our work on strong foundations laid down by other people and companies, whether it’s the open source ecosystem of the Internet, or proprietary software or content.
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142 Snowden and Techies: First Do No Harm!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MARCH 19, 2014
Encrypt all personally identifiable information with strong, open source crypto, and take a big step on the road towards doing no harm while bringing the benefits of technology to the world''s most vulnerable populations!' And, this responsibility extends to far more software developers today than we thought. Think about it.
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137 Why use contributed Salesforce modules for Drupal?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
MARCH 24, 2010
Truth is, it wasn’t really a choice for me – I’ve got using and contributing back to open source projects in my DNA somehow. Tags: Consulting Development Open Source CMS drupal opensource salesforce.
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141 Ushahidi Develops Innovative Tools for Nonprofits and Others Working to Benefit the Public
Tech Soup
MARCH 29, 2017
Ushahidi has been developing open-source crisis mapping software for over eight years now. And nonprofits and lots of others working to benefit the public can use its tools to be able to do their work better. These posts have benefited an estimated 20 million people in stricken areas like Haiti in 2010 and Nepal in 2015.
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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.
Saleforce Nonprofit
OCTOBER 24, 2022
For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. His areas of expertise include policy analysis and development, group facilitation, benefits enrollment, and workforce development.
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93 Why You Don’t Want this Job!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MARCH 6, 2013
When you look at the barriers faced by those defending and advocating for human rights—from the danger of hostile governments and perpetrators, to victims who are naturally suspicious of any support, to the lack of funding necessary to carry on your work—you can see how overwhelming it can be. Why You Do Want this Job: All the above.
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Choosing a CMS: 3 Tips for Your Nonprofit
Top Nonprofits
JULY 1, 2022
Both are open-source, user-friendly, and customizable. Drupal is a powerful open-source CMS noted for its customizability and security features. For nonprofits, two CMS platforms stand out as the most effective, well-rounded systems for long-lasting websites: WordPress and Drupal.
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101 Report: Insights from the Google AI Impact Challenge
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Many organizations are working on similar projects and could benefit from shared resources. . Identify owned datasets that can be safely open-sourced or shared through data governance structures such as whitelists and data trusts. . Invest in responsible open-sourcing to share intellectual property (e.g.,
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74 Thoughts on the Blackbaud – Convio deal
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 27, 2012
Disclosures: I have clients that use both companies’ products, as well as products from their competitors, open source products, and homegrown solutions. It could also open the door to an open source project. Here my perspective. I don’t invest in these or other companies that I advise on.
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Taking Action Against Human Trafficking on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Saleforce Nonprofit
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The conference exposed just how poor our collective response to the crisis had been so far, and how technology’s core benefits had not yet been realized. Its purpose was to assess the role of technology in tackling modern slavery and identify ways to improve our impact.
Personalization for Better Engagement
Forum One
JULY 6, 2021
As Forum One works primarily with open-source software platforms, such as Drupal and WordPress, we created a tool that allows administrators to utilize the benefits of a CMS. Stay tuned as we plan on releasing it on Drupal.org as an open source solution for all to use!
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Veterans Leverage Their Pro Bono Skills to Rise to the Call of Duty from Afar
Saleforce Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Allied Airlift is made up of veterans and volunteers who scoured open source intelligence reports to provide Afghan allies with critical information necessary to find a place aboard one of the limited U.S. Learn more about the Salesforce Pro Bono Program and how your organization can benefit from our talented, passionate volunteers.
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Furthering Your Nonprofit Career: 3 Tips for Development
Bloomerang
APRIL 1, 2021
When you invest in your own training, you may see benefits like: . The benefits of learning more information specific to the nonprofit sector speak for themselves. But the question so many people ask is how to actually learn new skills so that those benefits become possible. . Higher job satisfaction.
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The Power of Open
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
DECEMBER 15, 2008
However, Songbird has emerged, like many open source projects do, as a mature, stable, and, in Songbird’s case, a truly awesome application, because of the incredible extensibility of the Mozilla framework (and the talent of the Songbird developer community.).
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 7, 2019
Direct Relief , a humanitarian aid organization, and its Direct Relief and its bot builder, Mind Heros , have open-sourced their model. This was the benefit of using the bot — to engage at scale in an efficient way. While easy to set up, designing an effective bot for a nonprofit from scratch can be daunting.
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