Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 5, 2011

Fluxx | Open Source Grants Management. tags: grants CRM opensource toblog nptech. tags: toblog women technology developers. tags: cryptography secure communication toblog. Catch My Fame » jQuery Before/After Plugin. tags: jquery plugin image toblog. Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 6, 2022

For nonprofits, Google Ad Grant may be at risk if it isn’t connected to a working Google Analytics property. Here is the Google guide on this: Make the switch to Google Analytics 4 Connect your GA4 Property to Google Ads and Google Ad Grant accounts. The real time users are a good way to quickly do this.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2005

I came across this one for Khmer Open Source Project. Here's the link to the draft of the master plan for implementing open source in Cambodia. I also emailed Dirk Slater to find out what he knew about this project: Its really interesting how Open Source is taking off because of localization issues.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 9, 2009

It’s a day dedicated to conversation and community around nonprofits and open source software. There’s some great stuff on the Agenda , like: Introduction to Free and Open Source Software. Free And Open Source Online Advocacy: Tools And Best Practices. Creative Commons And Open Content.

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Judi Sohn

MAY 3, 2015

Two weeks ago, I joined the Salesforce Foundation in a new role as Open Source Manager. Does "Open Source Community Manager" mean that you're the official bff of Nonprofit Starter Pack users? So I opened a trial account and started reading and learning and the more I read and learn, the more I like what I see.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

APRIL 20, 2006

This is a musing on the current state of the Gnu Public License, which governs a preponderance of open-source software projects. But first, let's talk about what open-source means for a minute. The license grants the license holder four "freedoms" - freedom to study, copy, modify, and redistribute the software.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Less than 1% of the applicants, 20 organizations were selected to receive coaching from Google’s AI experts, Google.org grant funding from a $25 million pool, and credits and consulting from Google Cloud. Identify owned datasets that can be safely open-sourced or shared through data governance structures such as whitelists and data trusts. .

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

0075 per message sent, $500 in-kind grants for nonprofits available ([link] Twilio studio allows for custom message flows but requires some knowledge of platform to customize. Open-source SMS/messaging tool that helps organizations create messaging applications and visual flows for messaging. Twilio.org. ExpertTexting.

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Neon CRM

MAY 19, 2023

CiviCRM CiviCRM is one of the few open-source solutions on the market—which means that the source code of the platform has been made publicly available. Users also report limitations as far as reporting and analytics. This free option helps nonprofits manage their contacts, outreach, events, and more.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

DonorsChoose: open source philanthropy from JD Lasica on Vimeo. Some of the donations will have twice the impact because of a matching grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. My collaborator, JD Lasica , at SocialBrite has just posted the interview and details below.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

We use free and open source software whenever possible, but we're pragmatic and work with what our human rights monitoring and advocacy partners need, so our environment is a pretty eclectic mix. Maintain and develop our data deduplication (entity resolution) framework written in python and Java.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

Forum One worked with the NMNH to bring this sense of wonder to the Museum’s online presence, completely redesigning and developing its website in the latest open source technology. The National Museu m of Natural History has a mission to promote a greater understanding of the natural world and our place in it.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Each year, the Tides Foundation awards a $10,000 cash grant to an individual or group who has created an open-source software project that benefits nonprofits and movements of social change. The Pizzigati Prize is named for Antonio Pizzigati, an MIT graduate, early web author, and leading advocate for open-source computing.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 18, 2007

&# Microsoft this week has started saber-rattling against Linux and other open source projects, by suggesting that they infringe on 235 patents that they hold. And, then, of course, helping to make other people afraid – afraid that an open source project or company will fold because someone sues them. Be Helpful.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 19, 2013

Granted, this is an audacious goal, but Majora’s unique approach to urban renewal has already led to successful revitalization initiatives in her native South Bronx, N.Y., open source design or DIY manufacturing) to create customized products in small batches and the global reach of the Internet to sell them.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Fees or limitations: Nonprofits can access $10,000 per month in free Google Search advertising via the Google Ad Grant. To maintain access to the grant, organizations must comply with regulations such as maintaining at least a 5% click-through rate each month and maintaining a high keyword quality.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 18, 2009

We are releasing this project as an "Open source hardware" project - in other words, anyone can make these, modify them and make a commercial product from the ideas and methods." in cash for their organizations! ." in cash for their organizations!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

CiviCRM is a free, libre, and open-source software constituent relationship management (CRM) solution. Tags: Databases Event Grant-Management Databases Online Seminar. Or do you wish your current database allowed you to track donations, volunteers, emails, and events? CiviCRM may be a tool that is right for your organization.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

I’m reading this book at the same time as I’ve been working on the Nonprofit Open Source Initiative. I’m realizing that all of the justifications for why I am so into open source and free software is right here in this book! It gets chewy, for sure, but it feels like every chew is worth it. Be Helpful.

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Qgiv

MAY 26, 2021

We decided in 2016 to pivot toward open source content management systems as the foundation of our technology platforms. That’s why we launched a few things this year, including a discount program for Qgiv customers and a new grant program to help nonprofits upgrade their websites.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Of course, like all open source software, it is “free as in kittens&# – but this particular kitten is pretty grown up, and already spayed and litter trained. So, here’s the great news: Hot on the heels of Microsoft missing the ISO boat , IBM is lending their weight to the OpenOffice.org suite. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2007

In general, it seems like most models depend on some sort of up-front funding, whether it be an investment or a grant, to fund the initial writing of a large amount of content. I was the note-taker for the session, and I feel like there are a lot of great ideas out there. Be Helpful.

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Care2

MAY 25, 2011

Registering a domain, purchasing hosting, installing an open source CMS like WordPress , and setting up a basic design theme can all be done affordably. Salesforce for Nonprofits is often looked to as a good choice because of their grant program that includes 10 free licenses.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Open Source Commons and Community Sprints , where our Salesforce-savvy community gathers to co-create solutions together. Prior to Salesforce, she led evaluation efforts on multiple federal grant initiatives, and was the director of evaluation at the Mission Economic Development Agency.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 15, 2006

Granted, I'm also a big content snob and wonder if it's possible that such a thing could be done well. In the meantime, please, post your questions that you'd like me to include in our conversation. Writing stories by consensus hasn't produced many masterpieces, and writing stories by mass public generation seems dubious.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2013

Libya, Djibouti and Jordan have also granted restricted access to micro data to selected individuals and organizations. Open Source data NetSquared big data' Some examples of NGOs using data visualization to tell important stories are also given.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 2, 2008

Methinks its only going to get harder as grants and donations start to dry up. However, PHP is the basis for Drupal, which is inarguably the most popular open source CMS system, and WordPress, inarguably the most popular Blogging platform. It’s also the basis for Joomla, a CMS I appreciate.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

Actually, a client had a grant proposal, and it included the consultant’s “theory of practice&# which of course is something that most organizational development/effectiveness type consultants have, but rather few technology consultants have. What made you decide to write a theory of practice? 2 admin 07.11.08 Be Helpful.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2009

Becky recommends an Idealware report on open-source content-management systems. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Brenda reflects on last week's webinar on technology grants for libraries. Kami hosts a webinar on how to host a webinar.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

I know that’s one more thing in a long list of considerations (and it’s generally more important to think about for the CRM – the CMS, if it is modern, and especially if it is open source, will provide few barriers to integration.) Jon Stahl – I never thought of applying for grants to get this project done.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Cheryl has successfully designed and scaled high-impact programs, including the Pro Bono Program, Technology Grants, and Impact Labs.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Here’s a sample of our accomplishments: Martus , our secure, open-source information management software for human rights defenders continued to empower many human rights groups worldwide to secure thousands of stories of human rights violations and to use this information strategically to advance their causes. and Catherine T.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

I even remember writing a grant to some federal agency that probably no longer exists to help create a local infrastructure to get nonprofits online. It was, at the time, the only affordable way to do it – there was no broadband, and a T1 was far outside of the realm of affordability for nonprofits. When was that? Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 10, 2005

At the same time as the patent office is granting business method patents that everyone knows have tons of prior art, they are busy rejecting trademarks, based on who knows what, exactly. Case in point: the organization " Dykes on Bikes " was denied a trademark of their name because the word "dyke" was vulgar. Be Helpful.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2007

At Penguin Day, one of the issues discussed was nonprofit adoption of Open Source software and the issue that there aren't enough technology stewards, translators, documentation, and training available to the end user to make adoption easier.

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