Robert Weiner
MAY 16, 2009
I’ve been using Vindigo for at least a decade. It’s a big part of what kept me loyal to Palm PDAs and phones. It provided a restaurant guide with reviews, maps, and walking directions; movie reviews and show times for theaters; museum listings; a guide to bars and clubs; locations and contact info for local businesses; and even bathroom locations for cities around the U.S.
Amy Sample Ward
MAY 19, 2009
This blog has a Creative Commons license. Why? Because I want people to know that I expect them to share things they find interesting, or to help further the conversation but that in sharing, others need to keep the content free, too. Because Creative Commons licenses help creators, sharers, and readers enjoy online content respectfully. So, when I saw that Creative Commons released a version of the licensing and an application for Facebook , I had to check it out!
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NetWits
MAY 24, 2009
Facebook is an ever growing force in the internet space and it looks like it will be for a while. With 200 Million users (and growing) it’s hard to ague otherwise. Facebook is also a great tool for nonprofits. It’s free, it gives you an immediate way to build a tribe and engage people in online community. Facebook also gives others the ability to share their affinity to you with their friends, family and co-workers.
Judi Sohn
MAY 31, 2009
I’ve long been a fan of digital magazines. No clutter, no waiting until the mailman decides to deliver the latest issue. Most of my personal subscriptions are through Zinio if it’s an available option. The big downside to Zinio is their ridiculously draconian DRM. For example, if I download a magazine to my iMac, I can’t read the same file from my laptop.
Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker
Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.
VisionLink
MAY 22, 2009
'Did you know we have a community sheltering module, too? Yes--separate and different from the National Shelter System, and its 55,000 shelters, this one is community focused. In fact, we are releasing upgrades that have to do with capturing transportation information, and several useful enhancements around types of shelters, basic services, and additional services.
NCE Social Media
MAY 18, 2009
I usually paraphrase blog posts I like but this one speaks for itself. There are 7 things identified by Mediagiest that are benefits of social media. 1. Multi-tribalism- A person can now belong to more than one tribe. In fact, there is easily an online tribe for each of your interests. This takes the burden of having to be loyal to one group over another out.
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Amy Sample Ward
MAY 23, 2009
I’m really looking forward to the 2 June event for London Net Tuesday where David Wilcox, Andy Gibson and I will facilitate a new iteration of the Social by Social Game! To RSVP to the June event, visit the London Net Tuesday group here. The Social by Social game is a fun session to help people explore how social technology can be used for social benefit: whether that’s by a nonprofit, a social innovation startup, within a neighbourhood, or across a community.
NetWits
MAY 11, 2009
I recently made a $5 donation through my iPhone to the ASPCA which only took a matter of seconds to complete. The ease and simplicity of the transaction made me think to myself, “Is this the next step in fundraising?” So I began to do a little research and realized there is more to mobile fundraising than I thought.
Judi Sohn
MAY 30, 2009
Yesterday, I bought a 2.4 Ghz 13″ MacBook with 4 GB RAM to replace my 2.5 year old 15.4″ MacBook Pro. I wanted to stretch the MacBook Pro out to the full 3 years, but it was not to be. For starters, take a look at the keyboard to get an idea of the kind of use that computer has seen: For about 2 years the MacBook Pro was my sole computer, getting at least 10-12 hours of solid use a day.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MAY 12, 2009
Guest blog by Paddy Sullivan Hola! My name is Paddy Sullivan. I work in membership at Bookshare and I believe in bilingualism. I am lucky to be able to contribute this passion to Benetech by providing outreach and membership support in Spanish to the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Why shouldn’t visually impaired and disabled students in the United States have easy access to the study of the languages?
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio
The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 13, 2009
. NTEN offered a fantastic Webinar today featuring Randi Zuckerberg, Director of Marketing at Facebook and Adam (didn't get his last name) from the DC Office on the emerging best practices for nonprofits who want to set up Facebook Fan Pages. Here's the description. This webinar will be a resource for non-profits and other organizations for social good.
Wild Apricot
MAY 12, 2009
Great new presentations on social media are coming out almost daily, and many are directed specifically to the needs of non-profits. But it can be time-consuming to search out those that are up-to-date, actionable, and appropriate to nonprofits. Here's a hand-picked selection of slideshow presentations to get you started.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology Fundraising nptech Web 2.0 Best practices online community Social networking case studies Non-profit Communications social media.
Amy Sample Ward
MAY 20, 2009
These are some links I wanted to share from May 20th. Find me on Delicious for more! Join us in a UK hyperlocal alliance… « Talk About Local (alpha) - Will Perrin is on a mission to engage and convene localities via the web. "After running successful community websites in London's challenging Kings Cross I wanted to help other communities achieve the same sense of empowerment and communication.
NetWits
MAY 31, 2009
According to the 2009 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study released by NTEN , Email is still the “killer app” we all thought it was when it came out! That said, we know that Social Media sites like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and others are growing at astonishing rates. Facebook reached 200 Million users according to Mark Zuckerberg. Twitter grew by 1382% in February of 2009 according to Nielsen.
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Get Fully Funded
MAY 2, 2009
I just got back from a week of R&R. I’ve been going full steam for quite some time and had gotten into such a rut, I forgot to take time out for myself. I realize now what a mistake that is!! . We work so hard for our nonprofits and our causes. It’s important work, no question. But we’ve got to make sure to recharge our batteries or we won’t be quite as effective when we work.
Tech Soup
MAY 8, 2009
If you haven't heard of Facebook, I'm sorry to break it to you, but you are living under a rock. However, if you haven't seen a use for Facebook for your organization, then you are not alone, and we are here to help. Many people view online social networking tools, such as Facebook , LinkedIn , and Myspace as time-draining distractions. But a benefit of Facebook that may not have occurred to you is that Facebook will allow you to aggregate content from around the Web, and easily pull it into one
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 29, 2009
I've been in Washington, DC for the Network Effectiveness and Social Media Strategy Map working session for Packard Foundation Grantees convened by Monitor Institute. This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments. I flew back from DC last night on Virgin America.
Wild Apricot
MAY 22, 2009
By now, even your grandmother knows social media is hot, but what’s the ROI on that social networking? Even for nonprofits on a tight budget, there are plenty of good monitoring tools. But what if you could track stats for all your major networks - free - from your desktop or home page, without giving out your passwords? SociafyQ is designed to do just that.( read more ).
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Amy Sample Ward
MAY 19, 2009
This past Saturday at the SHINE09 unconferance , David Wilcox , Andy Gibson , Drew Mackie and I facilitated a version of what was called the Social Collaboration Game. We also had some great role playing contributions from Jess Tyrrell of Germination (playing the “Council Leader&# ) and Cliff Prior of Untld (playing the “Civil Society Minister in a new Tory Government of 2010″).
NetWits
MAY 28, 2009
I dig speaking at nonprofit conferences and events, and one of my favorite topics to cover is the real-time use of social media. It's the perfect mix of emerging technologies, social media, communities, and the web - some of my favorite things.
NTEN
MAY 28, 2009
Eric Leland, Five Paths , Laura Quinn, Idealware , Chris Bernard, italics media. Donors are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations. You need them to survive. But how do you manage all the information about their giving along with all the personal details that are key to maintaining successful relationships, all for a price that won’t break your bank?
Have Fun - Do Good
MAY 27, 2009
Once or twice a month I get an email from an aspiring activist, social entrepreneur, or nonprofit professional who has just moved to the Bay Area and wants to set up a phone call to discuss the Bay Area's, "social change scene." I usually agree to the calls. My one requirement is that they send me 3-5 questions beforehand that they want to discuss during our half hour chat.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 28, 2009
Click to see larger image Flickr Photo By @briansolis and @jess3 Last October, Brian Solis created the definitive list of Twitter Tools , a handy list of Twitter helper applications by key categories. Given Twitter's explosive growth and crossing the chasm to more mainstream adoption , the palette of Twitter tools has most definitely expanded as Brian notes in his post to more than 1,000 apps.
Wild Apricot
MAY 1, 2009
Have you been wondering if your organization needs a blog? In this guest post, Michael Faye of AssociaDirect talks about how blogging can help you to connect more effectively with your community of members, and outlines 5 basic considerations in planning a non-profit blog. Is Blogging Right for Your Organization? Practically every customer and potential customer I speak with inevitably brings up social media.
Amy Sample Ward
MAY 18, 2009
Jobs for Change is a career service and jobs marketplace that aims to help people find and develop a career they love in social change (which for them means nonprofit, government, and social enterprise jobs). To do this, they’ve hired a team of career advisors who will each be writing a daily blog to provide advice and guidance to a different demographic of job seekers – from College Students to Sector Switchers.
NetWits
MAY 27, 2009
At this year’s Run Walk Ride Conference in Dallas , I had the chance to reconnect with customers I have worked with directly over the past eight years. Many of those customers were ranked as having some of the top fundraising events in the nation last year according to the 2008 Run Walk Ride 30 , a yearly report which tracks and ranks the top fundraising events in the U.S.
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NTEN
MAY 27, 2009
We know you’ve all been patiently waiting (and maybe even reading and re-reading Chad Norman’s blog post or Shelley Hamilton’s illustrated notes in anticipation) so with no further ado, we give you video. Clay Shirky , author of Here Comes Everybody , shared his insights into the world of organizing without organizations on Monday morning. If you want the full NTC experience, be sure to watch Holly’s Beyonce video remake immediately before the video below.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 31, 2009
Fred Krupp is the CEO of the Environmental Defense Fund Recently, BusinessWeek published a slideshow of CEO's who use Twitter , noting the dramatic rise of CEO's who use Twitter to clue customers in on new services, help them with questions about their products, and generally get a little bit personal with customers, business associates, and the public.
Wild Apricot
MAY 26, 2009
For quick consultations with colleagues, or staying in touch with your contacts, free instant messaging (IM) services like Google Chat, Skype, AIM, and many others will fit the bill. But if you need a user-friendly way to interact directly with those online supporters of your organization who aren’t on your contact list, a chatroom might be a useful tool for strengthening your online community.
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