Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants October 30, 2006 This Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has given me a chance to read some blogs I don’t usually get to read, since I’m so often focused in the tech field.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is essential to keep technology knowledge and skills up to date. Train on Over 150 Products. You can use Atomic Training to help your organization maximize its tech tools and software products. The training is available to both your staff AND your constituents.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Satellite Internet gets the boot October 31, 2007 Finally, I have real broadband. We moved last weekend to a town that has actual real cable high speed internet.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. There are SO MANY nonprofit tools out there, all promising to make your work easier as you grow your new nonprofit. Joining TechSoup should be the first technology task for your new nonprofit.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Better Late than Never May 15, 2007 This carnival is a day late, unfortunately. Some other great tidbits: Also in the Web 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Betsey Russell captured the highlights of the content in this blog post, “ Boosting Nonprofit Communication Capacity.”. The tactics can include workshops , master classes , coaching , expert consultants or peer learning. Training Design'

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 19, 2007

I decided several weeks ago, for a variety of reasons, to retire my independent consultant hat. I’m not leaving nonprofit technology, though, just this particular role – I expect to stay involved, keep connected, keep prodding and poking, and keep learning. It’s been an important part of my life for all of this time.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Internet use has reached 45% of the total population in LMIC, with 5.1 We generated ideas for features like crop-specific guidance, multi-language accessibility, real-time market pricing data, and access to peer-to-peer training and resources. Senior Consultant, Slalom. Thankfully, this is changing. Dun-Ying Vicki Yu.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

In 2022, the term “social movement” generated more internet searches than in the previous five years according to Google Trends. Given this level of interest, some nonprofits are applying the phrase to such a broad range of activities it is becoming watered down. Komen for the Cure to spark a social movement.

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John Kenyon

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Regardless of size or assets, your nonprofit is either being hacked right now or an attempt is being made to hack it. If your organization has a website, a computer, a phone or tablet connected to the internet, you are vulnerable. Every week I hear from a new nonprofit dealing with disaster from being hacked. Cyber Reality.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2021

Without detection tools, the vast majority of reported CSEM would remain on the internet, the victims still at risk would have no chance of being rescued, and the perpetrators wouldn’t be punished for their heinous crimes. . Brandon has been with IJM since 2016, when he left his nearly 18-year career in U.S.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

Your nonprofit’s website serves as your organization’s home on the internet, so it’s understandable that you want to get your site up and running as quickly as possible. At DNL OmniMedia, we work with nonprofit organizations to custom-build a site that meets their unique needs. What should be included on a nonprofit website?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story.

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JULY 29, 2010

How Women Use the Web [REPORT] – "In the “Women on the Web: How Women are Shaping the Internet (Internet)&# report, comScore concludes that women are the digital mainstream, a group of savvy Internet explorers who are more engaged than their male counterparts, and are the primary drivers of online and group buying."

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2010

Thanks to a generous grant from the Lavelle Foundation, Bookshare has been able to work with Worth Trust, a nonprofit with offices in Chennai, India. The partner we chose, Worth Trust employs people with disabilities, in addition they conduct life skills classes and provide training.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2009

Heather Carpenter's Nonprofit Leadership 601 blog posted a list of resources for people who are new to the field of nonprofit technolology. This post lists books, reports, Web sites, blogs, and conferences that nonprofit techies — and not just those newbies — should know about. Photo: Neil T. .

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

As our Internet connections have become increasingly faster and more reliable, the concept of “cloud” hosting has become a popular way for nonprofits to change how they store and access their data. If you’ve hit a wall, don’t be afraid of hiring a consulting professional. Above all, do not use a consultant as a Band-Aid.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

These new collaborative initiatives pull together various players (often government, private sector and nonprofits) within an ecosystem, defined by issue and/or place, to coordinate and align their action to drive greater impact. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2013

He's been involved with nonprofits and community. Today he runs his own consulting company, Adapt ∞ Impact , which serves the nonprofit community exclusively. Some organizations are based in workforce development, while others offer primarily training and education services. Low-cost Internet service.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Facebook Advertising for Nonprofits. Columbus, Ohio: Nonprofit IT Forum.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

The ongoing costs - monthly hosting fees vs. support staff salaries or consultant fees, etc. If you make sure that they have the proper training and motivation, most staff will move forward willingly. Available wherever staff can sustain an internet connection. Availability of staff to provide support and network administration.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 30, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Nonprofit Technology Link Love July 30, 2008 Here are posts from a small sampling of bloggers I regularly read: Holly Ross shows her geek cred in a great post about DNS.

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APRIL 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology I’m hosting the carnival next week April 11, 2008 (Photo by frankienose ) I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants here, next week. So send in your best of the week! {

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2010

This year the Nonprofit Technology Conference turns 10! This year we have over 100 volunteers to install a wireless network or work with local nonprofits on strategy consults. The remaining techies will work one-on-one with almost 60 local organizations providing strategy consults.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 6, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Another good reason for nonprofits to use FOSS January 6, 2008 This is an amazing example of the kinds of flexibility that is difficult or impossible to get with proprietary software.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Whether offering a workshop, giving a keynote speech in your community, or persuading funders in a new campaign, nonprofit leaders require strong presentation skills — from designing amazing slides and visuals to listening to your audience as you share your ideas. Our next episode of Nonprofits Live on August 26 at 10:00 a.m.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology My Theory of Practice July 10, 2008 I finally had the reason to begin to more completely articulate my theory of practice. My theory of practice is different than my consulting philosophy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

About a year ago, Mario Marino reached out to me and several colleagues with some provocative questions about e-learning in the nonprofit sector. I was lucky enough to have a number of exchanges with them about self-directed and peer learning models in the nonprofit sector as part of their research process and are referenced in the report.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What are learning platforms? Nonprofits have become intimately familiar with Content Management Systems (CMS). Increasingly, a wide variety of training opportunities are being delivered via LMS.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2008

The Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN sponsors the Day of Service , an opportunity for nonprofit techies to share their knowledge with the local community. The Day of Service consisted of strategy consults at the hotel in the morning, a wireless installation project at the Community Center St. Click to play.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Welcome to the new theme! Also, it coincides with a new installation of Drupal for my consulting website , using the same basic template (called “ Blueprint “).

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MARCH 9, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source Tool #13: Flock March 9, 2008 I’m running behind, so I need to catch up in the next week or so. Today, I’m talking about Flock. at 7:46 am Just wanted to say: thanks.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

If you need help at your nonprofit but don't know where to start, try Jayne's list of short-term assignments for tech volunteers. Are you participating in Mozilla Service Week, either with your nonprofit or as a volunteer? The Mozilla Blog has a list of projects and challenges that still need volunteers. Beth has some suggestions too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Though most nonprofits in the United States, Canada and the U.K. The successful implementation of social media for your nonprofit requires forethought and planning. Make sure they are the right ones.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2012

Mobile Beacon — a nonprofit just like TechSoup — helps nonprofit organizations, schools, and public libraries that lack traditional Internet access, or have slow access or bandwidth constraints get connected both in the office and remotely. Mobile Beacon Internet service is not included as part of this donation.

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