Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The search for good web conferencing August 17, 2007 I decided, perhaps rashly, that one way of exposing people to, and training people on, open source software, was by doing web conferencing.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2012

Going through the threads by glancing at their subject lines or using our "search our site" function for specific software names and functions will lead you to lots of first-hand accounts by users of a variety of software. These include: How to remove personal info from Google searches. Ban flash drive use to prevent viruses?

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Donor Search

JANUARY 11, 2018

This blog was adapted from the recent Flash Class by NeonCRM and Nonprofit Garden, partners of DonorSearch. One of the more frustrating situations that can occur when rolling out a major campaign is having different departments articulate different messages to donors.

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Donor Search

JANUARY 11, 2018

This blog was adapted from the recent Flash Class by NeonCRM and Nonprofit Garden, partners of DonorSearch. One of the more frustrating situations that can occur when rolling out a major campaign is having different departments articulate different messages to donors.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2010

My main complaint at this point is the lack of Flash. The current version of Palm's WebOS supports Flash and I watched a YouTube video of an Adobe tech demonstrating Flash on a Palm, but it hasn't been released yet. The apps I've installed include: Google Calendar Search. I also installed the Music Player (Remix).

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

Improves the search engine’s ability to read and understand the content on your site, which can improve rankings. Simplify the visual design of your website in the following ways to improve its accessibility: Remove any elements that involve jarring or flashing lights, which can cause visual disruptions for some site visitors.

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 19, 2009

Google Desktop — Use Google to search your desktop files: [link]. SpyBot Search & Destroy — Anti-spyware and malware tool for PCs. Other products mentioned by participants in the discussion: John Elbare recommended: Wink -– Free program for creating flash movies out of screen shots: [link].

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2014

in the center so people don’t have to search, and narrow the focus to. These include anything developed in Flash and animations. up top and in the center so people don’t have to search, and narrow the. These include anything developed in Flash and animations. just one or two calls to action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Flash forward four and a half years. A quick Google search of “social media stats 2011″ pulls up a wide range of stats to share with unaware executive staff. Executives have come a long way in understanding the Social Web. The second most visited website in the U.S. Find your competitors the Web.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2013

Google’s mobile algorithm factors your location into mobile search results. Because of this, local results are shown more prominently in mobile search results than on desktops. For nonprofits, this could mean higher rankings for local mobile searches on homeless shelters, animal adoption or volunteer opportunities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2009

When Twitter first launched it did not have a search function, so to be able to have conversations via Tweets beyond Replies, hashtags were necessary. Campaign] Example Tweet: WATCH: Flash mob takes off shirts, stops traffic in Hong Kong [link] || #350ppm. Some love them, and some don’t use them at all and find them distracting.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 19, 2022

They present a bunch of stuff with a search box and some filters and let the audiences have at it. Throughout the Needles, there are washes, low areas where water rushes through during flash-floods but which are otherwise dry. After all, what’s better than finding a “secret” passage through a seemingly impenetrable cliff?

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Care2

JANUARY 4, 2010

Danny Sullivan, a search engine expert analyzed another chart by Factual that showed additional stats but without exact percentages. After reviewing the charts he estimated about: *20% of sites use Flash. *19% . *5% of sites link to their Twitter or Facebook profile. *2% 2% of sites display both a Twitter and Facebook link.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 27, 2009

I immediately flashed on the latest post I had on the site which just happened to be about getting Chewii, our mutt. I’ll use tagging more often than I did in the past to help in searches. Last November, I was incredibly honored to present at a session at Dreamforce. On balance, I imagine there will be more tech posts.

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Forum One

MAY 14, 2009

" Any healthcare student interested in broadening their reproductive health training may search the GO Tool for clinical and non-clinical opportunities using an interactive flash map. Users can share sites via e-mail, write an online review of their experience, and access supplementary travel and funding resources.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2014

Not only do I constantly have to search for said piece of paper, but I realize it’s also a silly risk to have that written out and lying about, not to mention the hassle of accessing any account when I’m *not* at home… Do any of these describe you, too? to walk you through what this looks like for LastPass. LastPass 3.0

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Association TV

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

If your website is the restaurant, your microcopy should be your flashing neon bathroom sign (Not literally of course). If your page is expertly designed then you can get away with microcopy on the subtle side, like Google has on its search page. Placeholder text that provides explanations or examples within search bars.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2012

She is a power user of Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver for her websites, InDesign for newsletters and pamphlets, and Flash for animations (all available to eligible nonprofits in the Adobe Creative Design Suite and some also individually available.). Their Educational Talent Search. Their Educational Talent Search.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2014

You don’t need flashing lights to get attention, you just need something that looks good. 5) Keep it Search Engine Optimized. All is for naught if no one can find your website on search engines. Keep track of searchable terms that you want to rank and show up in search engines. 1) Keep it Simple.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2012

You can search for contact information right on your phone (great if you think you’re at the wrong address), and show off your organization’s website to people you meet at conferences and events. Bing Search: a web-based search engine app capable of filtering results to display only images, video, or local results.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2014

You can do Google searches by voice. If you'd like to see what the world looks like through Google Glass, search in Google+ with the hashtag #throughglass. Here's how it works: a person wears an EEG-sensor cap and stares at a grid of letters that flash. You can also take a picture by winking your right eye.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2014

You don’t need flashing lights to get attention, you just need something that looks good. 5) Keep it Search Engine Optimized. All is for naught if no one can find your website on search engines. Keep track of searchable terms that you want to rank and show up in search engines. 1) Keep it Simple.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Whether you’re searching for industry best practices and inspiration, looking to connect with other fundraisers, or are on the hunt for practical tips leveraging the tools in your Neon One account, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Generosity Xchange.

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Care2

MARCH 19, 2009

Last week we discussed five easy ways to improve your nonprofit website's Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Avoid using image or flash-based navigation in your site. This will make it easier for search engines to crawl and understand your site. It's also typically easier for site visitors to use and is more accessible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2007

WFObject is a small Javascript file used for embedding Macromedia Flash content. The script can detect the Flash plug-in in all major web browsers (on Mac and PC) and is designed to make embedding Flash movies as easy as possible. It is also very search engine friendly, degrades gracefully, can be used in valid HTML and XHTML 1.0

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

For example, they could assist with the search for a learning management system or consult on the pricing of your courses. Assisting with the search for new learning technologies. To start off, an eLearning consultant is an individual who provides advice and guidance to help organizations create successful eLearning programs.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2013

Banking and shopping pages automatically open in a secure browser, plus Bitdefender includes antispam, antiphishing, and a web page search advisor. Critical personal data is never transmitted, USB flash drives are scanned by default, and when you delete sensitive files, no trace is left behind for snoops. Safepay™ and privacy.

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Tech Soup

JULY 28, 2014

A quick Google search of Raspberry Pi projects produces a long list of ideas. You can always flash a card on another computer before transferring it to the Raspberry Pi, but buying a preformatted card may save you an extra step. With the GPIO, programmers have made it possible to do everything from automate your home to feed your dog.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Adobe Flash Player. Public access PCs in this library have dedicated uses: some devices are for viewing the catalog, some are general Internet stations, and some are specifically for job searching and employment research. One M&A Technology Core I5 3.33 Ghz desktop computer with 8 GB RAM and 150 GB hard drive. Adobe Reader.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The program specializes in Internet job search, resume preparation support, software training workshops, English as a second language (ESL) classes, and an Earned Income Tax Credit Program developed in conjunction with United Way of King County. He does not use an additional program like Faronics Deep Freeze for that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2008

The Working Wikily blog describes this effort as a "flash cause," I'm not sure, I think it is hybrid. You can search by keyword and also see who else has favorited a particular tweet in order to identify like-minded contacts. The holy grail metrics is missing? Velocity and fluence and it's darn hard to track those.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

Flash Forward to the Present: Onwards and Upwards Since Blackbaud Grantmaking transitioned to SKY view, Blackbaud has continued to prioritize constant improvements and modifications to provide a completely configurable GMS that can be built around an organization’s unique processes and workflows.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2015

The Justice League contains Superman, Batman, Flash, and… hmm, if only I had an easy way to check. You’ve got donors and prospects to reach out to, and if their data is disorganized then you’ll spend valuable time searching for what you could have had available much faster. Search, filter, and edit interactions.

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Care2

MARCH 23, 2009

Avoid using image or flash-based navigation in your site. This will make it easier for search engines to crawl and understand your site. An XML sitemap can provide search engines with important information about your site and improve your search rankings. Create an XML sitemap and submit it to Google (and Yahoo too!).

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 13, 2015

In those few seconds, a flurry of thoughts flash inside your brain: Who is the sender? Search for Culinary Schools List. An unread email. Usually, you’ll decide in a few seconds whether it’s worthy of opening or being cast away in the endless email trash heap. What is the subject? what show is up next on your Netflix queue?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Ro)bots (or spiders) are scripts or applications that search out information on the web. Search engines constantly scour the web for information using this method -- but bots are also used by those nasty folks on the web that like to steal your information or trash your website. Plus, there is always the trusty search engine.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 13, 2015

In those few seconds, a flurry of thoughts flash inside your brain: Who is the sender? Search for Culinary Schools List. An unread email. Usually, you’ll decide in a few seconds whether it’s worthy of opening or being cast away in the endless email trash heap. What is the subject? what show is up next on your Netflix queue?

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