NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How’s that donor database of yours? December 2, 2008 In general, although I am sometimes asked, I tend to avoid assisting clients with choosing a donor database package. and MPower at 0.4%.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2014

At TechSoup, I've noticed we're talking more and more about the importance of data for nonprofits. We're reflecting a larger trend in business, government, and IT to pay more attention to the plumes of information our websites, databases, PCs, and mobile devices are generating. Instead, Start with Data You Already Have.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Must Read: “ Cloud Computing for Nonprofits “ by our Executive Director, Patrick Callihan. Cloud computing does not change your Internet speed, however it is a great solution for old, slow database hardware. That means staff members in the field can also connect to your organization’s data with a web-enabled phone.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Visionary leadership: The role of Executive Directors in nonprofit success The Executive Director (ED) of an arts and culture nonprofit is a visionary role tasked with being the architect of creating a vibrant culture for the community that nonprofit serves. Personalize communications. Leverage technology. Measure outcomes.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2012

In our 2012 Global Cloud Survey we found that only 12 percent of respondents, mostly from larger organizations, are using cloud-based client relationship management (CRM) database services like Salesforce for Nonprofits , or Microsoft Dynamics CRM. But when is it time to consider moving your organization's data to the cloud?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Jason Samuels is the director of innovation and technology at the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) in Minneapolis. He manages the organization's website, databases, desktop support, social media, webinars, newsletter, IT network, training, and new program development, including integrating new information technology tools.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

It doesn’t talk exactly how you thought it would with the different components in your tech stack. So, while I waited for all the COVID-19 hyflex tech hardware to come in the mail, I read every piece of SKY API documentation Blackbaud had to offer to understand how it worked. Now what do you do? Magic, I tell you!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

Dataportability.org – the organization, has gotten a lot of press in the tech industry lately because some very big players recently joined. So first, what is data portability? Basically, it means that the data that you put into social networking sites, like profiles, social graph (those who you are connected to,) media, etc.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Dozier, CIO of the Georgia Tech Foundation. With more than 38 years of experience in higher education advancement, Dwight is an active participant in his profession, currently serving as a member of the board of directors for the Association of Advancement Services Professionals. Q: What led you to working in higher education?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2014

This post was written by Chris Bernard, the research and editorial director for Idealware , a nonprofit that creates impartial research and written resources to help other nonprofits make smart decisions about software. But surprisingly few nonprofits are talking about open data. But other countries have mounted similar efforts.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

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. Y’all will just have to live with overlapping series. I have too many ideas be sequential. I promise (!)

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JANUARY 1, 2007

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. Y’all will just have to live with overlapping series. I have too many ideas be sequential. I promise (!)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Open Data November 8, 2007 As the hype (which, I agree I have contributed to ) around OpenSocial dies down, the reality behind OpenSocial becomes clear. Tim O’Reilly has a bang-on post about the fact that OpenSocial does not mean that users can have data portability. O’Reilly doesn’t really have an answer for that one.

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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. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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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. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Our dream is to have peer-led, in-person tech support for nonprofits in every community, and Margaux knows how it's done. After college, my daughter and I took our bags to the big windy city, Chicago, where the nonprofit tech space was absolutely shaping into this magnet of energy and do-goodness. So, we lived in Dallas; St.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Jason Samuels is the director of innovation and technology at the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) in Minneapolis. He manages the organization's website, databases, desktop support, social media, webinars, newsletter, IT network, training, and new program development, including integrating new information technology tools.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

At DNL OmniMedia, we work with nonprofits just like yours to position their nonprofit tech solutions for effective fundraising data tracking. You’ll explore major gift metrics through the following guide: Overview of Major Gift Fundraising Data. Overview of Major Gift Fundraising Data. Let’s explore this idea further.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2017

But are you handling this data properly to prevent a data breach? This post is by no means exhaustive — after all, every nonprofit handles different sorts of data, and each organization has different security needs. Oftentimes, ransomware will encrypt your data, preventing you from accessing it. The Problem.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. The third post in this series, 10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits , provides detailed advice, but its worth reiterating that the first step in being successful in online fundraising is having well-designed, data-driven donation pages.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Back Channels, Workflow, Data, Twitter, and me March 13, 2007 I read Beth’s recent blog entry on Twitter , and of course, the neo-luddite in me said “waste of time!&# And then there is data.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

The team consolidated databases of both organizations and migrated the data to Blackbaud’s Financial Edge NXT and Raiser’s Edge NXT. After cleaning and integrating its database, the nonprofit better understood the constituent journey, which proved to be key for generating additional donations. Maximize Current Tools.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Happy Hour with Nonprofit Tech Luminaries. NTEN Presents: Oregon Nonprofit Tech Roundup. Baltimore, Maryland: WordPress 101 and Tech Help and Consultations.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2012

Big data, open data, charity reporting, and crowdsourcing were the order of the day at the recent Transforming your charity by bringing your data to life. Today, The Guardian published an article about the seminar, Getting to Grips with Big Data. service their community through the use of data. help the public.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

The description: “ Talk with Michelle about internal software systems – document and knowledge management, CRM, client management databases, intranets, etc.&# I volunteered to be the “expert&# in residence for the “Program&# track of Office Hours. So, come join me.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Are you a nonprofit or library with questions about data? Then you won't want to miss the upcoming TechSoup tweetchat on nonprofit data. Pacific time at the Twitter hashtag #NPdata to get all of your data questions answered. Today many nonprofits are challenged when faced with data and performance. management.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Kathleen Rogers has been the NOZAsearch managing director and product manager since 2007. She has worked in healthcare, politics and government, and technology for more than 20 years and appreciates working with nonprofit fundraisers and philanthropy consultants who use NOZA philanthropy data every day. Prospect Research Success Story.

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JUNE 17, 2008

It has the kind of functionality you’d expect from a donor database. Leverage the power of the open platform of Salesforce.com, and do the work that nonprofits (and consultants) have been having to do to bang Salesforce.com into shape as a donor database. at 2:30 pm Great breaking np tech news. 2 Jake Brewer 06.19.08

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JULY 25, 2008

Is this a bad thing? Myspace is going with OpenID ! More on that in a later post. { Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. More on that in a later post. {

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EveryAction

MARCH 16, 2023

In a perfect world, your organization’s software would be seamlessly connected, allowing data to flow back and forth. But if you’re like most nonprofits, your tech stack is understandably far from perfect. We can even control the intervals at which your data syncs and updates. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be like that.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2010

In the perfect world our data would be stored all in the same place, in the same way, and be easily accessible by key staff and board members. Hear about the benefits of tracking your data in one place, instead of keeping it in separate silos. You will discover that CRM is as much a philosophy as it is a database.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 15, 2009

Flowing Data – OK, I’ll fess up, I’m a data geek. And I love data visualizations, and ways to make data easily accessible. Wireframes Magazine – I’ve been doing Information Architecture for a very long time, now, but it’s great to learn new tricks and tools.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Matthew Perdoni, Independent Sector's business development director, presented on its new IS Affinity Program. She also likes the Salesforce Foundation Donation Program for its CRM database. (Please visit the site to view this video). Support Your Operations with the Independent Sector Affinity Program.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2012

When NTEN asked whether I’d be willing to predict tech trends for in 2012, I, of course, asked my Magic 8 Ball™. When NTEN asked whether I’d be willing to predict tech trends for in 2012, I, of course, asked my Magic 8 Ball™. A nonprofit will struggle with a 10-year-old homegrown database created by a former volunteer’s 15-year-old.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

Updates three years ago to Apple’s data privacy policies allowing users to limit tracking of email open rates have further complicated efforts to measure audience engagement. Everything is a guessing game with Big Tech because the big providers that control whether an email lands in someone’s inbox are not democracies.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 8, 2008

Thanks to twitter (hat tip to marshallk ), I learned about today’s big news: Google, Plaxo and Facebook joined the Data Portability working group. I think that people are getting wary of social networks where they have no control over their own data. But the real question is: will this actually result in data portability? {

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