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Level Up and Change the World: Gamification Apps

Tech Soup

These apps have the power to help nonprofits and charities reach a whole new audience and raise awareness about their mission. As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore how charities and nonprofits are using gamification. Gamify Your Organization.

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Great reads from around the web on January 15th

Amy Sample Ward

NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "The 3rd Digital Media and Learning Competition, from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. Between now and January 22, people who add the application can vote up to five times for five individual charities.

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Only 3 Days Left: SXSW Interactive Scholarship Program for Nonprofits

NetWits

Generate interest in your organization’s social issue agenda in the absence of a “media worthy” disaster. Chris Noble on Check in for Charity, Pepsi Refresh and Social Media for Nonprofits. NetSquared with Amy Sample Ward. Check out a few of Blackbaud’s Interviews at SXSW 2010. Facebook for Nonprofits by Randi Zuckerberg.

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Cloud Computing Worldwide

Tech Soup

A View of the Cloud from the NetSquared Community Even among technologically inclined people, there's sometimes a reluctance to move to the cloud. Richard Cooper of Charity Technology Trust ( TechSoup's partner organization in the United Kingdom) suggests that nonprofits be realistic when weighing the risks of cloud computing.

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Common Pitfalls of Using Managed IT Services

Tech Soup

Things like disaster and recovery plans must be discussed. There are nonprofit IT support services out there that take a what's-best-for-charities approach rather than a straight commercial approach. Tony Caufield is a longtime IT manager and is founder and organizer of Tech4Good Las Vegas , a NetSquared technology community.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Best Wishes for Healthy, Happy, and Social 2008!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

" Also quoted is Sean Stannard-Stockton, author of the Tactical Philanthropy blog was also quoted and he shares his expanded predictions here , including "Charities recognize the potential of social-media tools and finally get serious about integrated online strategies." communication surrounding disaster relief and reporting."

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Vote and Comment for ALL these Awesome Nonprofit Panels at SXSW!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. Carie Lewis.

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