Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

Here’s how to create a compelling case for an investment in new membership management technology. Your old technology might have worked in the past, but it just isn’t keeping up with your organization’s evolving processes and needs. continued investment in outdated technology. Does your organization? data issues.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 12, 2011

I was perusing Social Source Commons (something I don’t do nearly often enough,) and catching up on the SSC blog , and I thought it might be worth sharing with this audience what tools I use for basic consulting workflow. The center of my workflow, like for most consultants, is email. It works for multiple projects.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 9, 2020

Plus, pricing between any two AMS systems is not always an apples-to-apples comparison. It can look very different depending on the type of solution and technology you choose. Consider if you will upgrade the AMS yourself or pay a consultant to do it for you. But, determining cost can be a tricky thing. Your requirements.

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NTEN

JULY 8, 2014

Idealist Consulting has a new, free Email Service Providers Comparison Report , an in-depth comparison of 13 of the most common platforms. Congratulations to Community Technology Network (CTN) , who won the Volunteer Center’s Excellence in Nonprofit Volunteer Management Award. Trying to decide on an email service?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2009

Kaliya Hamlin, who is the founder of She's Geeky , a women and technology conference taking place in Mountain View, CA on January 30-31st was also on the list. Fast Company responded with " The Most Influential Women in Technology." is senior consultant for Common Knowledge and covers the sustainable food community. Holly Ross.

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 25, 2013

However these annoyances pale in comparison, to process documentation, a task the mention of which we all cringe. You understand the technology and how to use it but you don’t have time to write it all down. We just spent a year evaluating, planning, testing, and implementing this process. Now we have to document it as well?”.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Let’s look at this in comparison to some of the metrics discussed above. You may want to consider working with a nonprofit consulting firm that specializes in major gift fundraising to set these goals. To begin your consultant search, review this DNL OmniMedia listing of top partners. How is the metric measured?

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2013

We’ve put together a brief description and a comparison chart to help you find the right products. If you have network administration experience or hire a consultant, you can use Brocade products to wirelessly connect computers or other devices to your office network or extend its wireless range. Choosing the Right Product.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2012

One of my all time favorite Clay Shirky quotes: “When the technology gets boring, it becomes socially interesting.” For consultants, networks expertise is an addition to standard skills. Low-technology settings require high-touch network facilitation. Not all capacity is best built through one-on-one consulting.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

According to a November 2012 Pew Internet and American Life Project report , a higher percentage of African American and Latino cell phone users have downloaded at least one app in comparison to Whites. Image: homeless man on cell phone, artie*.

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2016

As we become increasingly dependent on our technology, it only makes sense that it teach us as well. When building eLearnings it is necessary to consult people who teach and record their methodologies in making sure a message maintains its pertinence over time. Successful E-Learning – A Roadmap. Learning Styles.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 24, 2012

By: Guest Author, Kyle Lagunas Consumer technologies are infiltrating the workplace. From employee and manager self-service portals to the growing number of social media elements in performance and learning management, the technology employees expect to find in the workplace is changing.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Talented Learning is a news, research and consulting organization dedicated to the advancement of all aspects of extended enterprise learning technology solutions. “We are always focusing on customer needs, product innovation and services." million, with the number…… Has Your New Hire Quit Already?

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Are there different perceptions depending on the type of stakeholders— such as those of volunteers in comparison to board members? Whether new technology platforms or adjustments in public perception, you’ll want branding that’s not too complicated or set-in-stone that you can’t make changes. Make sure everyone is on the same page.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 26, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Ubuntu open week November 26, 2006 Next week is Ubuntu Open Week , a series of events and classes about Ubuntu Linux , and for people interested in getting involved in Ubuntu.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Drupal security, and other CMS Report comments April 3, 2009 Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. Doing such a comparison is brutally hard and you guys did a great job.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

Charity and Technology in the Online Universe This infographic from Mashable and Shane Snow puts social good into better context with donation numbers, growth charts, and some comparisons to its offline counterparts. Read the entire report to learn more about global trends. All Rights Reserved

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Staffing: part time, consultants, interns instead of full-time with salary based on the cost of living and with realistic responsibilities. Now, I'm not exactly advocating for boards, but a comparison helps us see why regulation is important. Technology was the number one worst trend in museums in people's comments.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology SaaS vs. Open Source September 24, 2008 I just finished writing a post for the Idealware blog about choosing SaaS vs. Open source. Other companies in the NP space are similar.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2013

Jeff Hancock has been working with technology both from the developer or technical standpoint and as a business manager for. technology since 2000, when he helped establish the San Diego Futures. Today he runs his own consulting company, Adapt ∞ Impact , which serves the nonprofit community exclusively. more than 20 years.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

I am rather pained by the thought that the technologies to which I have dedicated my career have done so much to create precisely the horrors that we profess to work against. How do we keep our ideals connected with our technologies? Technorati Tags: crm , fundraising { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 01.20.07

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

I am rather pained by the thought that the technologies to which I have dedicated my career have done so much to create precisely the horrors that we profess to work against. How do we keep our ideals connected with our technologies? Technorati Tags: crm , fundraising { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 01.20.07

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

You should also review how you’ve traditionally done the work or solicited the input or encouraged the action in the past and note what worked and what didn’t work previously to use as a comparison to crowdsourced efforts. When you are clear on what you need done, explore crowdsourcing platforms built specifically to do what you require.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2009

Our 60-page independent report provides an introduction to the topic, an overview of the features that might be useful for your organization, and a very detailed comparison of the four systems. Looking for a system or a consultant to build a new website? Have questions about how it all works? We have you covered!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Platforms break open! Convio’s APIs and Extensions are free, but the Database connectors have consulting costs associated with them, and that makes sense to me.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2017

By actually bidding out any project or product you need, you don't just get price and feature comparisons, but an understanding of what the best features are. Many consultants and contractors who are available are not managed IT service providers but can be contracted to review your network and computer systems. About the Author.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 18, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology More FUD from Redmond May 18, 2007 I hear, in my head, the famed quote from Rodney King: “why can’t we all just get along?&# Afraid that they might indeed have infringed on patents.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Rob Jordan, Idealist Consulting. Idealist Consulting specializes in moving and supporting organizations that are interested in "getting into the cloud" and with over 180 clients we have a good idea of what it takes to get there. First, conduct an ad hoc technological assessment. book keeping, telephony, database etc.)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 9, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Eating my own dogfood. I hate to be so blunt, but it is true, at least in comparison to the ones on the Mac. It sometimes tastes yucky. I rail against vendors who promote lock-in. It was great.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Rob Jordan, Idealist Consulting. Idealist Consulting specializes in moving and supporting organizations that are interested in "getting into the cloud" and with over 180 clients we have a good idea of what it takes to get there. First, conduct an ad hoc technological assessment. book keeping, telephony, database etc.)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I saw a call for a ColdFusion developer on an email list I’m on, and I couldn’t help but think about technology choice and change, particularly in the website world, and how nonprofits deal with technology change (or, don’t deal with it.) But this article isn’t about CF, it’s about technology change.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 20, 2016

Does this software integrate with our current technology and software programs? Determine Technology Limitations and Requirements. Determine Technology Limitations and Requirements. If appropriate, have the IT team determine technology requirements and limitations. Review third-party product comparisons.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 29, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Gender, Race and Open Source June 29, 2007 My session on Free and Open Source software and the US Social Forum went great yesterday.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

MARCH 17, 2006

He takes up a theme dear to my heart - making sure that technology planning is about your organization, not about the bits and bytes. I've been very happy with Citrix GoToMeeting, but I haven't done a comprehensive comparison of the available products. Consulting: Steve Shu uses his blog to share insights into management consulting.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 11, 2017

Data is also the irrefutable evidence we need to get approval for a new tactic, employee, or technology. 3 Benchmark Insights for Nonprofits in 2017: Note: Any industry benchmark report should be used for comparison, but it’s only one of many data points you should consider. And, these organizations aren’t beginners.

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