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Open Source Database solutions part I

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. more on Open Standards and Benkler (actually, Benkler is up next – I’ve got two chapters to review).

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Open Source Database solutions part I

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. more on Open Standards and Benkler (actually, Benkler is up next – I’ve got two chapters to review).

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Socialbrite: Social Tools for Social Change

Amy Sample Ward

A first-of-its-kind Twitter widget that tracks tweets about nonprofits or social causes in real time. A Causes widget that points to charitable actions and donations on other sites such as GlobalGiving and Facebook Causes. The Socialbrite site features dozens of videos, screencasts and slide presentations.

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What do web stats mean, anyway?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

And in your case, as the head of a nonprofit open source organization, I think you’re going to find that not publishing site statistics will cause you more grief than you think. I believe that a web site will eventually become a major hub of communications even for direct service organizations. 2 admin 09.18.07 Be Helpful.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Party Metaphors, Conversations, and A Few Good Links

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Peter Dietz reflects on the recent launch of Causes on Facebook and digital bumper stickers on Linked In and wonders how other fundraising platforms will respond? Couldn't resist this one, Screencast-O-Matic (with some wikis thrown in) from Bamboo Project. Pulling my hair out! Any suggestions?

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NpTech Summary: VTvigils Online, Netsquared Announces 21 Featured Projects, and Happiness Hacking

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

shows us how to screencast with Linux and other open source tools! If you're lucky enough to be getting a tax refund, why not donate to a good cause? You could hear crackberry addicts screaming from miles away. Freecharity.org.uk Can cell phones ensure a free vote?

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50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Cause Layouts :: causelayouts.com. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. In just a few clicks your supporters can donate a tweet or status update to benefit your cause (see The Global Fund ). FrontlineSMS :: frontlinesms.com.

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