Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

OK, well, not so unrepentant or unabashed since I’m writing this post on the varied factors around technology and the environment, and have been thinking about this issue for myself for a long time. There is some argument as to whether or not cloud computing is good or bad for the environment. Cloud computing.

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

I was eager to hear Sue’s ideas about the importance of focusing the board on qualities like empathy, self-knowledge, and strong social skills to build a productive environment. In addition to leadership development, training in digital technology is also valuable. In this climate, the board needs to be agile and responsive.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

How do you go about developing the technology skills of your staff? 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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Gyrus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Technology has changed the mode of delivery of education or skill training drastically. Especially in the current times of COVID-19 pandemic, companies are looking at the use of Learning Management Systems to aid their Training and Development (T&D) activities.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It became evident that, due to the complexity of the operating environment, there were services outside our realm of expertise that were not being provided. The CEO is the person with the power to create an environment that welcomes change. I’ve often thought that the model could work effectively in an association environment.”

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The most enlightened see positive values and a safe, equitable environment as key components of success. It seems contradictory that with the increasing focus on technology, there is also […]. In a business climate that feels like a hurricane looms perpetually on the horizon, I’ve noticed an optimistic trend.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Pencils of Promise (PoP) was founded in October 2008 to help build safe and healthy learning environments for young children worldwide. Keeping donors engaged and giving during uncertain times can often feel like a challenging balancing act, but new technologies and strategies are available to keep us centered.

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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Elearning continues to rapidly evolve as technologies such as gamification, immersive learning environments ( ILEs ), MOOCS, mobile learning and other modern training delivery methods penetrate the marketplace. What are immersive learning environments? ILE's are particularly riveting because they are fast becoming a reality.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2021

In this virtual seminar, a panel of experts will explore key topics about member engagement in today’s challenging environment, including maximizing touchpoint impact, reimagining member service, and more. They’ll discuss member engagement trends and how modern technology can make this shift easier.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

During the recent 2021 Nonprofit Technology Conference, Cloud for Good Founder and CEO Tal Frankfurt met virtually with two pioneering leaders utilizing Salesforce to innovate in the nonprofit space during COVID-19: Zero to Three Chief Technology Officer Edima Elinewinga and Harold Grinspoon Foundation Chief Information Officer Eric Jordan.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Our networked world has advanced to a point where information technology is touching all aspects of society. The cost of prototyping and deploying new technology tools is now extremely low and data has the potential to accelerate social progress in areas ranging from poverty to human rights, education, health, and the environment.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

At Benetech, we advance technology applications that empower and protect underprivileged populations, and that also have the potential to become financially self-sustaining enterprises. The typical incubator model works well where a team has formed around a technology innovation and is looking to graduate a for-profit company.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These functions put facts in the hands of CEOs, boards of directors, and any other leader who, in an increasingly competitive environment, must take off their rose-colored glasses and see that their pet pony is actually a nag. Microsoft Azure Machine Learning is an Azure-based environment for building and deploying AI models.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

There are endless unanswered questions about where technology, and particularly AI, will take us, our lifestyles, and our careers. Beyond technology, there are cultural shifts that are making a major impact on the association community. It’s a more challenging operating environment for associations.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 24, 2024

Product upgrades and release philosophies matter You’re investing in technology for today and tomorrow. You already have enough to stress about; upgrading your technology shouldn’t be another hassle. You already have enough to stress about; upgrading your technology shouldn’t be another hassle. For 12 years straight!)

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 10, 2013

So you invested in top of the line technology, intending to make your nonprofit more efficient and accessible. What areas of my nonprofit will benefit most from technology? How do you go about implementing that technology to immediately see that change you invested in? The post You’ve Invested In Technology. But now what?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

To meet the growing demand for environmental education and technology use in the context of sustainability, our Davos Codes programme established a Climate Action Lab at Davos Middle School in 2020 and expanded it globally just one year later with additional Climate Action Labs in Bangalore, Tokyo, and San Francisco.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. “None of us were ready for this. What a year it’s been. That was the silver lining.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To help our colleagues build the skills they would need to handle fast-moving technology, we spent a lot of time talking with thought leaders. Generative AI technology continues to be a cause for optimism and concern. He is also President and Managing Director of Digital Strategy for.orgSource , and my co-author of the Association 4.0

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Yes, stop and take a breath, but you must not stand still. Business is Darwinian.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Create a Comfortable Environment. The concepts can range from technology tools to work environment and process improvement, but the request must be specific. Volunteer for a task or chore that no one else wants. Chat with someone you don’t usually talk to. Publicly Recognize a colleague’s expertise. Bring treats.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

Value the Human Touch Lately, I’ve been writing about the value of emotional intelligence, especially as it supports and improves the use of expanding technology. The goal is not to pigeonhole; it is to use this information to build an environment that welcomes and thrives on multiple approaches and outlooks.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 31, 2022

solution provides an upgraded management environment that streamlines launching multichannel fundraising campaigns, a template library of best practice forms and landing pages. iDonate announced iDonate 2.0, a completely revamped and refreshed upgrade of its SaaS online giving platform. The newly updated 2.0

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At Salesforce, we favor nature-based solutions because they’ve been tried and tested over billions of years of evolution, and that’s hard to beat with technology. But technologies are catching up, becoming more cost-effective, safe, and scalable. But we can’t wait for that kind of regulation, which can take years to be enacted.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Kayla Matthews is a researcher, writer and blogger covering topics related to technology, smart gadgets, the future of work and personal productivity. Fundraising is and will always be a necessity for nonprofit organizations, but times have changed — and so has the technology. Augmented and Virtual Reality. Microsoft Hololens.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I invited several colleagues to join me to describe their experiences using AI and offer tips on how you can experiment with this new technology. Our members’ professional environment is evolving so rapidly. Can our organization benefit from a better understanding of AI’s potential? Sponsored by WorkerBee.TV

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 4, 2021

As CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association, Nancy MacRae knows how to be sure-footed in a volatile environment. To say that emergency nurses must be ready for anything is an understatement. This is a profession that routinely prepares for the unexpected. The post Faced With Challenge, ENA Delivers Value appeared first on.orgSource.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. 4) Internal Communications Tools.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

Periodic technology assessments guarantee that those resources are in good order to deliver on the ambitious goals you’ve set. However, the last two years demonstrated that a hidden technology deficit can have devastating consequences. Put Safety First As technology grows more sophisticated, so do hackers.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Most of the answers to today’s business questions involve technology. A board needs to be continuously sensing and receiving the signals about what’s going on in the environment. You might ask where technology fits into this picture. But an inheritance of stale ideas sandbags growth and keeps value at bay.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

We learned the importance of technology for communication and collaboration. We learned that having a history of shared values and expectations for behavior makes for healthier virtual environments. A history of shared values makes for healthier virtual environments. We produced virtual events–a first for many.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 19, 2022

OnBoard released its 2022 Board Effectiveness Survey identifying key challenges board directors face in the current environment and the role technology plays in effective board management.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Awards were presented in five areas: Environment, Economic Development, Education, Equality and Health. Using technology as a base for knowing change is possible, change is happening. I entered thinking Benetech was a lone voice for social change using technology. I just attended the 2010 Tech Awards Gala Even.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2021

In this post, we focus on the processes and technology of migrating your government services to digital. Choosing the right technology. You may work for an organization where you can select any technology you want or your organization may have standards around which technologies they want to support.

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.orgSource

MAY 14, 2024

At.orgCommunity’s March 13 Leadership ColLAB, the group discussed how to use technology to put HEART into our relationships with our members, staff, and constituents. Leverage technology to break new ground and set new benchmarks for what your organization can achieve. They are the teams that understand how to humanize business.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Poorly managed change in the work environment leads to burnout, disengagement within the team, and a culture of cynicism around change in general. While change is inevitable, we can minimize frustrations surrounding change by effectively planning for and managing the change.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

As highlighted by industry trends, nonprofits must stay abreast of technological advancements to remain competitive and efficient. Make the compelling case that investments in development, staffing, leadership, technology, and unrestricted net asset revenue streams will help achieve mission goals.

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