Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 15, 2007

Via Laura Quinn at Idealware comes a pointer to a research paper titled " Technology Motivators and Usage in Not-for-Profit Arts Organizations " that comes from the Systems Synthesis Project course at the H. lolnptech.org includes photos of people, who could be tagged as "nptech."

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2016

PDM incorporates the 15-minute technique of tip #1 and a simple journal system of tags for recording current tasks and managing distractions. For instance, when you begin to work on a task, note this down with a NOW tag followed by the name of your task, then set your timer for 15 minutes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

He describes the discomfort that many of us feel when we shift from working in traditional environments (in organizations) to working within a network or working in the clouds. He says it feels like vertigo: Vertigo is a state caused by being out of balance in relation to your environment. Anything that can be routine should be.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Flickr Photo by Happysmurfday Over the past couple of years, we've released reports on Donor Management Software , Content Management Systems , and CRMs. If you're like our communications manager, you'd compare a healthy environment to Hobbiton , an unhealthy one to Mordor. Content Management Systems. > Managing Volunteers.

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Everyaction

APRIL 25, 2018

They prepare students for success after college, as well as enhancing the campus environment and creating a positive and inclusive experience for the student body. A CRM system for student activities professionals needs to be able to track student participation in clubs and student groups, campus events, and more.

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Judi Sohn

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Definitely felt out of place in its recent environment. Integrate with websites and other systems? Tagged: Blackbaud , Common Ground , platform , Salesforce. And don't even get me started on the people who worked on Common Ground. I will miss you all so much. I was so honored to be on this team. Even applaud the move.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Google answered these challenges with a system that ultimately became GA4, and announced no further development of UA. In working with organizations, we’ve learned that those who try simply to replicate their UA experience in the new environment aren’t setting themselves up for success. Which visits lead to engagement? Implement it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Argues for engaging in adaptive strategy given the data rich and rapidly changing environment for solving complex social problems. Foundation Review (Vol 5:3) Makes the case that most foundation strategies are unfolding in complex and dynamic environments, and foundations need a more committed approach to learning and strategic adaptation.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

Collection-tagging projects (in which visitors assign keywords to items in a collection) have always left me cold. Tagging is such a functional activity, and if you don't see direct benefit from doing it, the interest in it as a fun afternoon activity is pretty low. But I do it because it's useful to me as an organizational tool.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

The system had three components: The Image Tagger — Volunteers sort through news photos coming out of Haiti and categorize (tag) them with keywords like “adult, child, alive, deceased.” This system allows families to search through images taken post-earthquake in Haiti, and specify certain characteristics.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 21, 2009

In short, why isn’t this a better incentive system? Recently, I’ve been exploring the range of unusual punch card incentive and loyalty systems. In February, I wrote about the complex and somewhat creepy system that Harrah’s casino employs to promote loyalty, but today I’m focusing on the lowly punch card.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2009

In these tough economic times, there are a few relatively easy steps you can take to reduce waste in your IT systems. These measures will not only make your systems more efficient; they'll also save money and reduce your impact on the environment. Why is it important to reduce your computer power use?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Great web development environment, of course. I had come to chafe at the closed-ness of the whole system, but somehow the ease of use in comparison to the alternatives was addictive for a long time. Tags: Technology Zen android apple Hardware microsoft. That’s not a problem I’ve been facing anymore.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

A separate air cooling system ensures a constant thermal environment in the battery compartment. At the same time, the air conditioning system is completely deactivated. Tags: Electric (Battery). ft 3 ), under the rear bench seat and in the center tunnel of the underbody (between the front seats).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

I'll be presenting about ROI as it pertains to investing in technology infrastructure or systems, not just social media. Affordable professional development in an interactive learning environment. Tags: promotion. I'm honored to have a chapter in the book about ROI and you can hear geek out about it here.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 18, 2010

But the NHRC is developing an information management system that uses our Martus software to keep their data more secure. In order to ensure that that our partners could use Martus, we strategized with them about how they will overcome the problems present in their specific environment.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2008

The power of the API lies in the ability to connect databases and applications to provide a 360-degree view of your constituents; this is something that can only be achieved when all of your systems (and other applications that contain valuable information) are talking in real time, versus collecting and transferring data after the fact.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This post explains the fifth and final action in this campaign — how you can multiply the positive impact you have had on the environment by getting others involved. Tags: Green Office GreenTech Operating Systems Social Networking Tech Planning. In Can Windows 7 make PCs Green?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

More than half the electricity used by IT is outside the data center and it is very easy for you to make small changes that will have a significant positive impact on both the environment and your wallet. Tags: Green Office GreenTech GreenTips Hardware Operating Systems.

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Forum One

MARCH 25, 2009

"(T)o provide a platform for understanding, visualizing and analyzing global energy systems that will help the world accelerate the transition to cheap clean energy for all." To encourage all interested people to understand and analyze energy systems and their impacts on the environment. * See Thomas Friedman?

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Forum One

MARCH 25, 2009

"(T)o provide a platform for understanding, visualizing and analyzing global energy systems that will help the world accelerate the transition to cheap clean energy for all.". There has been a rising consensus that we need to transform our global energy system to reduce energy usage and to shift to less carbon intensive energy sources.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Begin with the end in mind" when implementing a new accounting system. Tags: Donors Donors Finances Finances Grant-Management Databases Running Your Organization Software Staff Training. You can contact Mark McCallick at markm@mac-cpa.biz or markm@nonprofit-connect.com.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The switch is almost complete for email, and is underway for most enterprise applications, such as customer relationship management (CRM) systems. . Look for mobile providers to combine these ideas to enable a virtual meeting environment with video, audio, whiteboard, and presentations from multiple attendees.

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JULY 8, 2021

At Web Courseworks, we specialize in both learning management systems (LMSs) equipped with assessment authoring tools and providing consulting services to help professional, medical, and trade associations create top-tier eLearning experiences for their members. Group Collaboration with Feedback.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Their strategy focuses on technology and partnerships that can accelerate systemic on the ground social change and economic issues. Tags: Content Networks Philanthropy. Chatting with David Connor , we both had the same reaction – who knew? The Accelerator Summit included interactive sessions show casing [.].

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

professional learn about -- and selectively embrace -- new technologies, when it's hard to keep basic systems running? using your favorite search engine or a community tagging site. to differentiate that what works for a home environment -- or more. work environment. Your new iPhone. app du jour may soon become obsolete.

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Forum One

JANUARY 22, 2009

In particular, 'Building Knowledge Sharing Culture in a Corporate and Industry environment' is one. This is challenging from so many dimensions--access to training/education, access to tools, affording/adopting new technologies, and then incorporating new systems into an organization--or a country government system.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In this resource-strapped environment, it's arguable that not considering open source options seriously when evaluating your software toolbox is a disservice to your organization, board, constituents, and clients. . Tags: dave greenberg NPTech NTEN Open Source IT Staff. Open source projects are now prominent players in middle layer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2010

Programs that are really complex, or which rely on tacit knowledge or specialized expertise, are harder to transfer to the online environment. is developing systems to recognize and reward those who are having the most impact both online and offline. s current offline business model hasn’t transferred to the online environment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2009

Youtube users and environment lends to active participation. Content management systems are lego like systems for nonprofits to publish web content - lots a software in this area for nonprofits. How do we set the backends of our systems take advantage? Tags: clbc09. YouTube audience is a lean forward audience says.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

In a comment I suggested that crowdsourcing for visioning purposes was reminiscent of the use of OD (organizational development) principles and methods often found in large-scale organizational or system change initiatives. Tags: crowdsourcing. Beth asked me to elaborate. This blog post is my response.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2009

for online community managers or what education technology bloggers like Stephen Downes call " Personal Learning Environment." Tags: listening online communities. It strikes me that this a fantastic model for professional development 2.0 Also, if I was new to the field - it's really overwhelming to play catch up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2007

" There is a section about tagging. Because I'm thinking about tagging from the perspective of online communities of practice, I found this bit in the report interesting. The one piece of information that was new to me was this: Folksonomy versus collabulary One outcome from the practice of tagging has been the rise of the ???folksonomy???

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

If you missed it, you can read Part 1: Systems Mapping for Nonprofits. Maybe your question is about inter-organizational connections in your issue system (eg: agriculture, finance, housing) – it may be local, regional or global. Tags: scholar. Understanding who is connected to whom can strengthen your strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2009

All in the backdrop of cross-country commuting, getting acclimated to a new working environment and systems, and the added stimulus of everything being unfamiliar. Tags: Books network effectiveness. A big move forces you to let go, pare down to essentials. The less stuff you move, the cheaper the moving costs.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

But if you set up your systems right, you can minimize the number of people who show up wanting to volunteer then flake out. Depending on whether the volunteer is there for a 1-day event or an ongoing shift, carefully plan how you’ll welcome and support them so they feel comfortable in their new environment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2009

Management, along with the techs, justify these restrictions in all sorts of ways: Standardized systems are easier, more cost-effective to manage. Restricted systems are more secure. Group policies restrict users from changing their desktop colors or setting the system time. Tags: guest blogging ROI. This is all correct.

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