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The Dangers of Online Services

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

This week was a bad week for online blogging services. First the blogging service JournalSpace , with hundreds of users, just, well, died, because they didn’t have a proper backup. These are two fairly small, fairly low-profile services (although SoapBlox is considered an extremely important part of the progressive blogosphere.)

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Signals - Stoplights for student success

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Signals blends two key ideas: The patterns of student failure can be spotted early: much earlier than existing systems relying on failing midterms! Disabled Student Services offices can't supervise the students they serve: there's not enough resources for that, and college students don't need babysitting.

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6 Entertaining Nonprofit Online Campaigns

Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

Participants then had to tag some friends and challenge them to do the same. Using dark humour, and a super catchy song, Metro Trains managed to get their message of safety around train lines across the world, and stuck in everyone’s heads, becoming the most shared public service announcement in the world. Get In Touch. Sustainability.

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6 Can’t-Miss Conferences for Nonprofits in 2018

NonProfit Hub

Cause Camp is the perfect blend of affordability and inspiration. The Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), hosted by the Nonprofit Technology Network , isn’t just for showcasing the newest products and services for nonprofits; it’s also one of the best networking opportunities the nonprofit industry has to offer. Cause Camp.

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Interview: Kivi Leroux Miller, The Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Amy Sample Ward

It’s like they just want to quietly blend in, when what they really need to do with their marketing is stand out! So many nonprofits have long lists of programs and services that are laden with jargon, and after you read them, you still don’t really understand what happens day in and day out.

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What do Digital Touch and Yellow Cling Peaches Have in Common?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Not five minutes after I mentioned on my Facebook status how much I love California Farmers' Markets and posted some of the photos, then I got tagged in a photo by a friend who is doing a little network weaving if his Facebook friends feeds. Just blend it in with the other media you make. Tags: relationships. What do you think?

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The Analytics Forecast:  Cloudy Days Ahead!

Connection Cafe

Cloud-based services can keep your database updated about deceased constituents, expired credit cards, change of address information, and other contact attributes. A combination of usage data and data hygiene/health provides the ability to blend analytics and UI into a predictive and smart user experience. Smart Software.