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My life as an (almost) ex-Technology Consultant

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I decided several weeks ago, for a variety of reasons, to retire my independent consultant hat. I’ve been doing this work for more than 10 years now, full time for about seven of those years. I’ve been doing this work for more than 10 years now, full time for about seven of those years. And, I think I did that.

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Meet Michaela Hackner: BlogHer and Nonprofit Techie

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Michaela is now working as the Online Manager for a nonprofit focused on International Student programs , called World Learning and had attended SXSW where she felt that there needed to be more nonprofit panels. You are working in technology for a nonprofit, what did you did study in school? How did you end up in Cambodia?

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Information Overload: Make Using Your Email Delete Button Like Eating Chocolate!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Photo by Ezster On Saturday, I attended BlogHer Boston. The networking was fabulous - meeting many new bloggers in the Boston area as well as seeing long-time blogher buddies and of course, Jory, Lisa, and Elisa. BlogHer always inspires me and this one did not fail. It was better than eating chocolate!

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Desiree Adaway, Global Service and Leadership: How I Have Fun, Do Good

Have Fun - Do Good

Desiree is a consultant, strategist, coach, storyteller and explorer. It keeps me in touch with why I do this work. Yet, these trips are not only about the work. There is joy on the work site and prayers of love lifted as houses are created. I see life and humanity at its best. Community is powerful.

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3 Answers for a Young Activist

Have Fun - Do Good

to, "How do I live my life?" There are very few things in life that are 100% guaranteed, which is scary, but if you have a big dream for your future, chances are achieving it will involve taking some risks and leaps of faith. Social change work happens over the long haul. Cross-posted from BlogHer. the end of poverty).

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Is the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2007 on your list?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Even though for many years I've had a paying gig with NTEN to coordinate the Day of Service at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) -- it is THE conference to attend if you work with technology and nonprofits. This year, Washington, DC based nonprofits will have an opportunity to receive free consults.

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What's Your Moment of Obligation?

Have Fun - Do Good

Moments of obligation are described as: "At certain moments in your life, you may find yourself pulled toward a path leading to work that will benefit others. For the past ten years, I had focused my personal and professional life on the ultimate importance of creative expression, but something didn't feel right.