Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 15, 2009

ONE/Blog – ONE/Northwest never ceases to amaze me The Open Road – Matt Asay has some interesting insights from the Open Source biz world Tagged as: nptech { 3 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Jon Stahl 04.17.09 RoughType by Nicholas Carr – really smart dude, really interesting stuff.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 12, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology OSS User communities December 12, 2006 One of the things that can make (or break) an open source tool is the community around it. It’s definitely worth a read. Be Helpful.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). ' Open Source Is Dead!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 1, 2007

May 1, 2007 Jon Stahl quotes a comment by Ethan Zuckerman about “shiny&# – the over attention to cool and groovy web 2.0 Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Too much “shiny&# ? functionality. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 21, 2007

More lately, I’ve been working to focusing my advising practice on helping people implement open source software (mostly server-side) in their organizations, providing advice and training. I’m not about to change that. But, Linux has changed, and I have changed.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 18, 2007

Microsoft this week has started saber-rattling against Linux and other open source projects, by suggesting that they infringe on 235 patents that they hold. Just threatening to sue, threatening to get license fees (which, for some open source projects would be a major problem) is enough to make people doubt the future of open source.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2007

The Cross Blog Discussion of the NpTechTag has generated some comments and blog posts that I've summarized below. However, in the comments, readers point to the benefits of a folksonomy and suggest that combining the two approaches can lead to a best-of-both-worlds outcome. How are they different from taxonomies?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

It looked quite like it might be a fun event to be at, but the hefty $3000 price tag for admission wasn’t something that I could possibly stomach, so I sat in front of my laptop, watching people describe new tools. 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Beth Kanter 02.05.08 Seesmic is a video conversation site. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 7, 2007

The topic is “Nonprofit Data Management: from slips of paper to CRM&# As you all know, I’ve been thinking about data management issues for years, and it would be great for people to share their ideas and knowledge. So, submit those posts by Sunday evening! Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2006

I’ve been learning about some interesting examples of the use of APIs in nonprofit organizations, as well as learning what vendors (both proprietary and open source) are thinking about the issue. I’m looking forward to getting into the meat of the writing. That’s a good thing. Be Helpful.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 30, 2009

It’s a wonderful opportunity for our community to share our collective wisdom with inspiring stories and practical tools that help women professionally and personally and of course, change the world. Questions, comments? Tags: community events conference event technology women wwt.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2008

What has happened is basically a sea change in the landscape. It’s fairly clear to me that going forward, increasingly, social networks are a major way people are interacting on the web – and nonprofits need to understand how to engage their constituents given those changing realities. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 6, 2007

But there are a few tidbits that I’ve enjoyed: There is a great Flickr stream building up of photos tagged with “07NTC &# including one of me. Technorati Tags: 07NTC , nptech { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 John Frost 04.06.07 But the next step is Penguin Day ! Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 18, 2007

I’ll keep you posted. And, if you’re already on facebook, add me as a friend. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

I’m reading this book at the same time as I’ve been working on the Nonprofit Open Source Initiative. I’m realizing that all of the justifications for why I am so into open source and free software is right here in this book! Thanks for the comments! So here’s the summary for Chapter 3.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 17, 2009

Silos Culture Inside the Walls of Nonprofits Prevent Effective Social Media Use - Beth Kanter's post about internal silos in nonprofits reminds me of a post and the ensuing conversation that happened in the comments on my blog about a month ago. open source applications for helping make the government more transparent from Sunlight Labs.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

It doesn’t really change anything. Technorati Tags: crm , fundraising { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 01.20.07 Nonprofits still have decisions to make about what software to use. And this, I think, is one really important thing to think hard about. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

It doesn’t really change anything. Technorati Tags: crm , fundraising { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 01.20.07 Nonprofits still have decisions to make about what software to use. And this, I think, is one really important thing to think hard about. Be Helpful.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

Due to some technical glitches , you now have 48 additional hours to figure out what 5-10 of the 150 fantastic social change and technology projects at Netsquared will receive your vote. ErikaBJune shines a spotlight on virtual world and digital games for change projects. Open Source Software is Fair Trade !

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 26, 2006

Ubuntu took the best that Debian had to offer, and left the weaknesses behind, I think. Anyway, I think it’s worth checking out. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 23, 2007

Open source software, like kittens, take care and management. Technorati Tags: nptech , opensource { 2 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 04.24.07 But what they gained, and it sounds like he’s not willing to give it up – is flexibility. It takes more, because you own your own system.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 15, 2007

Technorati Tags: npcarnival , nptech { 1 trackback } Donor Power Blog 05.15.07 Technorati Tags: npcarnival , nptech { 1 trackback } Donor Power Blog 05.15.07 Technorati Tags: npcarnival , nptech { 1 trackback } Donor Power Blog 05.15.07 Nancy Schwartz, of Getting Attention tells us how best to get people to fill out surveys.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 2, 2007

My tip (more of a request): I’d love to hear more about your perspectives on how technology can help (or hinder) organizational management, dynamics, and change. And tag your posts so more people can find them – they are gold. at 4:44 am { 3 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Deborah Elizabeth Finn 03.03.07

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

What happens when the most talented and innovative women in technology who work with non-profit organizations and political campaigns get together for the day to discuss the most relevant issues ranging from the Women in Open Source to Fighting Sexism in the Tech Sector? Send an email or leave a comment below).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 30, 2007

The tag line for this blog is “Conscious, mimalist, neo-luddite perspectives on nonprofit technology.&# 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Michele Martin 08.30.07 There are a few pieces to that challenge I might take up, on occasion. One of them, I’ll do now. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 19, 2007

Technorati Tags: nptech , opensource , web2.0 { 1 trackback } The Bamboo Project Blog 03.19.07 at 7:35 pm { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Michele 03.19.07 What organizational things can be done to challenge it and change the thought patterns? It’s very widespread. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

Unfortunately, the nptech world hasn’t yet caught on to the “Planet&# phenomenon of the open source world (see Planet Ubuntu Women.) These are sites that are simply aggregators of the blogs of those involved in a particular open source project (like, in this case, women involved in Ubuntu ).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 15, 2007

April 15, 2007 At NTC , there was a lot of talk about the “big three&# open source CMS packages that most people these days in our sector are using: Drupal , Plone , and Joomla. Technorati Tags: cms , drupal , joomla { 4 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Photopoppy 04.17.07 Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 29, 2007

Changing one file (/etc/apt/sources.list) and running a few commands, should do the trick. Technorati Tags: 07NTC , nptech , linux { 2 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Scott Wells 03.30.07 My next step, after installing the basic Debian system, is to switch the install to Ubuntu. That’s easier than it sounds.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

My favorite quote: “A mutual understanding between the nonprofit organization and the database implementer that converting a database involves organizational change, and this can be stressful and threatening for employees. Technorati Tags: carnival , data management , nptech { 2 trackbacks } The Bamboo Project Blog 03.13.07

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

My favorite quote: “A mutual understanding between the nonprofit organization and the database implementer that converting a database involves organizational change, and this can be stressful and threatening for employees. Technorati Tags: carnival , data management , nptech { 2 trackbacks } The Bamboo Project Blog 03.13.07

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 15, 2007

In the comments, blog readers share their experiences. lolnptech.org includes photos of people, who could be tagged as "nptech." Not sure what a Game for Change is? The NpTech Tag started as an experimental community tagging project in 2005. Many individuals tag hundreds of resources each week.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2007

Also found in the NpTech tag stream and a good backdrop to this conversation is " When the best tool for the job. A few comments over at Kikono too. Several commenters offer very good easons why they don't use their real names. For others, the concept of ???public public information??? isn't " from Kathy Sierra.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

Help bring back Ranger Rick's profile Email: appeals-comment@facebook.com and ask them to let Ranger Rick exist on Facebook! Funding Opportunities A recap of funding opportunities mentioned in previous NpTech Tag Summaries and are of interest to nonprofit techies: Razoo promotes social good. " I agree. Are there others?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2006

Technorati Tags: fundraising , nptech , web2.0 { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Allan Benamer 12.23.06 SO much work on fundraising widgets, but so few vendors in the case management space and even fewer providing an open API. at 9:15 pm You’ve hit the nail on the head! I can’t agree with you more.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 5, 2007

Technorati Tags: broadband , hughesnet , satellite { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Catherine Carey 03.06.07 It bounced back up a couple of times. Now, it’s at: That sucks. At least I’ll be able to upload this blog entry. More on this saga soon. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 13, 2007

20_new_thing to change the world!&# Those windows are already open, and I use them everyday. Technorati Tags: nptech , ntc2007 , twitter { 1 trackback } Beths Blog 03.13.07 Technorati Tags: nptech , ntc2007 , twitter { 1 trackback } Beths Blog 03.13.07 And, I’m sorry, but “ Insert_web.20_new_thing Be Helpful.

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