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Open Source for Nonprofits: Programs to Try (Part 2)

Tech Soup

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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What I Learned About Crime by Mapping It with Tableau

Tech Soup

However, to view the above information with transit stop data, I needed to blend or overlay additional data. It was my first time using Tableau, so in the interest of time I also used R and RStudio, free open-source analysis packages, to clean and arrange the data. However … Of course, there are some caveats.

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What’s A Learning Experience Platform? The Essential Guide

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Various Learning Types: LXPs can deliver a variety of learning experiences, including instructor-led training, blended learning, learning games, microlearning courses, multi-module courses, social learning, and more. The goal is to provide this training and track and report on educational outcomes for the association as a whole.

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Building and Supporting Your Drupal Website: In-House, Outsourced, or Both?

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Having internal staff who can make some changes quickly certainly comes in handy when unexpected needs pop up - one argument for having a blended model. According to a recent survey by Isovera , “Of all respondents, 51% reported separating ties with at least one Drupal vendor before the project was complete.” Just tech savvy people?

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Guest Post by Stephanie McAuliffe: SoCap09 - Day 2 Roundup

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These ventures offer solid rates of return as well as environmental and/or social benefits, sometimes called blended value. People are open sourcing their metrics, and building taxonomy. Some are calling it impact investing. In order to compare job creation projects “job” must be defined.

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Free Graphics Software and Images

Tech Soup

The paint function has painting tools including Brush, Pencil, Airbrush, Clone, gradient editor and blending tool. Both applications are used to create print documents like flyers, brochures, newsletters, annual reports and full-blown magazines. It also creates digital documents like eBooks, reports, PDFs, and webpages.

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