Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 17, 2006

Like the freedom that RSS gives to end users in terms of getting the data that you want in your hands, to read when and how you want it, APIs give programmers (and, at times, end users) the freedom to get data from Web 2.0 One of the best examples of the use of APIs are Google Map mashups.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 25, 2009

In a post on his blog, Logic + Emotion , David Armano mentions that 60 to 65% of people are visual thinkers , meaning that they do their “thinking through visual processing using the part of the brain that is emotional and creative to organize information in an intuitive and simultaneous way.” Information Aesthetics.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

The rise of mobile, social media, crowdsourcing, blogging, and citizen journalism in the mid-2000s created extraordinary new communication and information-sharing opportunities. Ushahidi Harnesses Data for Social Good. Ushahidi entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May 2008.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 22, 2009

I wanted to use today to focus in on a question recently posed by my good friend Joe Solomon on Twitter : What are the nonprofit/orgs that are working 2 wire the green movement, like what @ netsquared does 4 nonprofits, @ sunfoundation for politics; which orgs are working to expose data, leverage soc media, connect the orgs together?

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NTEN

JULY 1, 2009

Disruptive Technology #2: Data Deluge. You know how I feel about data. Data, when handled properly, becomes intelligence -- and intelligence makes us better at our jobs, which makes the world a better place! First, they need to focus on data storage. IT managers will also have to figure out data de-duplication.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map. We're a GIS software development firm, and we'd love to share with you how you can use the power of geographic information systems -- beyond just displaying dots on a map. Bicknell Information Group in booth 75. iWave Information Systems Inc.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map. We're a GIS software development firm, and we'd love to share with you how you can use the power of geographic information systems -- beyond just displaying dots on a map. Bicknell Information Group in booth 75. iWave Information Systems Inc.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Everybody thought it was amazing that you could have everything -- hardware, software, and data -- on a server under your desk. Services: Pieces of common functionality that you can mashup with your applications (e.g., Amazon S3, Google Checkout, Google Maps, PayPal). Other advantages include: No data backups are required.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

This will be a conversation that explores the changing media landscape and how the web can rise to the challenge of supporting our communities and their information needs. Handheld Awesome Detectors: Sustainable Apps Making more sustainable choices is getting easier with help ubiquitous information, thanks to passionate geeks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

A willingness to share information and content, also known as transparency ; planning is discussed and user participation is welcomed. Extension programs use wikis, flickr, blogs, tagging, and other tools to share information and content. This can inform. Adding a new data point to it. How will you apply the information?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 8, 2008

I've gathered up some of best of the best folks in the nonprofit tech field to share their stories, metrics, and lessons learned - this will be informative AND entertaining. Learn how shortcodes, custom social networks, and mashups are delicious. The audience will have ample opportunity to ask questions and respond. With snacks!

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 18, 2008

A New Trend: Diggin' Data The new year brings some new trends in how people are using the web and with them brings new realms for museums to explore. Want to plot all the Wal-Marts on a map over time ? You don't need Wal-Mart's permission, just an API and a source for the data. Data is also getting stored in new places.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2008

We're hosting a contest called the NetSquared Mashup Challenge that I wanted to let you know about, and am hoping that you'll pass on to social changemakers and web innovators in your community. Wikipedia defines a mashup as, "a web application that combines data from more than one source into a single integrated tool."

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2007

Influence Topics Audience Research Collaboration Communication Data & Visualizations Events Government Internet Strategy Jobs Online Community Performance Measurement Recommended Reading Social Media Tips & Trends Tools & Software Get Email Updates Stay in touch with Forum One Forum One Communications 2200 Mt.

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