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Google and Mashable to Host First Hangout-a-thon for Charity : The Hangout-a-thon is a phoneathon for the connected generation of the 21st century. It will feature 12 hours of thought-provoking guests, who will share updates on some of the most disruptive non-profits working today. The best part is, if you like what you hear, you can take action right on the spot by donating to the project through the Google Hangout MORE
Evans School hosts Microsoft forum about corporate giving - The Daily of the University of Washington: "Last night, the Evans School of Public Affairs hosted a forum on corporate social responsibility as part of an ongoing course offered at the Evans School that features lectures from various leaders of business and industry.The lecture featured two representatives from locally based corporate. MORE
No matter the size and scope of your website and no matter the importance it holds for your business, one mistake that no doubt countless people regret skimping on is the crucial element of good and effective hosting. Learn more about Byte Technology’s high-speed web hosting for nonprofits. MORE
These community foundations are actively using the Giving Day Playbook to host Giving Days in their communities and it forms the backbone to peer exchanges. 12, Knight Foundation hosted a webinar for almost 200 community foundations, nonprofits, and others interested in hosting a Giving Day. MORE
Some large nonprofits host tweet chats monthly, while others do so only during the launch of specific campaigns or case studies. Excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. MORE
Has your organization hosted a walking meeting? @kanter A walking meeting in progress. Gotta take advantage of these #nyc streets + great weather! cc @ynpnnyc pic.twitter.com/RkZDLoG77T. Christopher Chavez (@mr_tumnus) May 2, 2014. MORE
Hosting a private meet-up before the rest of the party kicks off? MORE
Convio Hosts CASE Panel on Social Networking, Media - MarketWatch: "AUSTIN, Texas, Jul 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- David Lotz, Convio's Director of Higher Education, hosted a session directed at senior-level advancement professionals looking to explore creative ways to advance their programs and to forge ahead in new directions today at the 2008 CASE Summit. MORE
The book explains how to host events with purpose, drawing lessons from intimate parties, mass happenings, and international summits. Here are my three big takeaways from The Art of Gathering : Hosting is an exercise in courageous leadership. MORE
Recently, I had the pleasure to host Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) for exactly such a meeting of minds with ten fellow social entrepreneurs. We hosted Harkin and ten fellow social entrepreneurs at the cool space of the Hub SoMa, in the heart of San Francisco. MORE
Websites like Philanthropy News Digest and RFP Database host RFPs from a wide variety of organizations, all with unique needs, and vendors with varying specialties are combing through them looking for projects they can hit out of the park. MORE
Yesterday Allison Fine and I participated in a chat hosted by the Salesforce Foundation and moderated by Emily Goodstein on the topic “GivingTuesday Myths.” MORE
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology I’m hosting the carnival next week April 11, 2008 (Photo by frankienose ) I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants here, next week. MORE
Recently, TechSoup hosted a special hackathon in the spirit of and to coincide with the opening of the Mashable Social Good Summit and Hackathon. The purpose of the Saturday Hackathon 4 Good was to develop technology solutions to support youth. MORE
and abroad are hosting Meetups today. In you are in DC please join us (I'm co-hosting) for a great discussion by the United Nations and Screen on the Green at 1331 G St, NW, Suite 900 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Mashable kicked off their third annual Social Good Summit Sept. 22 nd in NYC. The summit runs though today, September 24 th and explores the impact that technology is having on media, and how digital media is affecting our lives and changing the world. MORE
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The evolution of web hosting November 8, 2007 It seems like not so long ago that I helped an organization build a Linux email and web server, that we plugged into a college internet connection, so that they could begin to take advantage of the wonders of the internet. MORE
What's the difference between hosted and installed software? Our always-insightful senior researcher Jay Leslie breaks down these two categories of software systems in this week's installment of AskIdealware. Got a question for us? Email it along and maybe we'll answer it with a video. -->. MORE
Especially if it’s Google and you can’t pick up the phone and get immediate support. I’m reading a rant on Joel on Software against Google Apps. The short story is that he signed up for Google Apps and registered his domain at the same time. MORE
This can include being an advocate for the organization in the community; expanding the organizations’ network; hosting cultivation meetings or events; thanking donors, and asking donors for support. Consider also hosting an annual fundraising retreat for the board. MORE
The Packard Foundation is hosting a Google Hangout and will be live from our headquarters. This tweet was sent a Packard Foundation board meeting four years ago. By today’s standards, it isn’t earth shattering. MORE
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival Hosting Again! March 7, 2007 Next Monday, I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. The topic is “Nonprofit Data Management: from slips of paper to CRM&# As you all know, I’ve been thinking about data management issues for years, and it would be great for people to share their ideas and knowledge. MORE
This information was pulled from numerous industry reports, as well as actual case studies of DoJiggy clients that host peer-to-peer fundraising events using crowdfunding software. MORE
Colorado Gives has hosted six gives days and has over $111 million dollars for Colorado nonprofits. We look at a number of potential issues: What happens if the facility where we host our data servers has a power failure? MORE
TechSoup talked with longtime forums host Gary LaMontagne and learned more about his nonprofit work. Gary Lamontagne, (username: glamontagne ), Network and Systems Administrator and host of TechSoup's Networks forum and Nonprofit Careers forum. Name, title, and TechSoup username. Location (city, state, country). Berlin, NH, USA. Organization that you work for/volunteer with. Coos County Family Health Services. Tell us briefly the mission of your organization and your work. MORE
When it comes to the world of web hosting, myths and truths abound. Web hosting is complicated… or is it? The best hosts are free … or are they? Here are some facts and falsehoods that you should take to heart before embarking on a search for the perfect web hosting service. MORE
But, where is your website hosted? There are lots of green website hosts out there and their prices are competitive with their dirtier counterparts. How Do You Find an Eco-Friendly Website Host? Green does not always have to cost you more, especially when it comes to technology. As you have probably heard, datacenters are the biggest green house gas generators in the IT world. MORE
The Packard Foundation is hosting a Google Hangout and will be live from our headquarters. This is from a blog post by Luis Chabolla at the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz. MORE
"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." ~ Pablo Picasso Do you think you get more done if you focus, nose-to-the-grindstone, or if you take lots of breaks? According to a recent New York Times article, Relax! MORE
So why is biting at the lure of free website building and/or hosting a bad idea for non-profits? This is perhaps the greatest pitfall of the free website world: once up and running, too often the user has little or no control over what the free website hosting company does. MORE
That said, one component of a great WordPress site—and one that far too many users ignore—is whether or not they’ve chosen a solid, fast and reliable hosting service. Is a free host the way to go? Is it worth shelling out some bucks for a higher quality host? So check out these hosting options and do a little research before settling on a decision. Free WordPress Hosting. However, that’s rarely true when it comes to web hosting. Shared WordPress Hosting. MORE
How to Set Up a Self-Hosted WordPress Blog : Last week, I asked you how I could be of help. Of the hundreds of responses I received, many of you said you were itching to learn how to start a successful blog. NPBlogging NPBlogs NPBlogsetup MORE
TechSoup will host this event at 525 Brannan Street #300, San Francisco. How would you improve communities if there were an Internet without limits? What difference would you be capable of making that you can’t today, if you had access to super high Internet networking speeds? These are the questions Mozilla and the National Science Foundation have teamed up to ask through the Mozilla Ignite Apps Challenge. MORE
If you need to host a longer training, consider making it a separate workshop that volunteers can take together. Consider profiling them on your social media pages, hosting an appreciation event, or writing regular thank you notes. MORE
San Francisco to host new urban innovation lab : "With access to a variety public, private, academic and nonprofit entities — two of the world's largest and most influential digital companies, Twitter and Uber, are located across the street from the new Superpublic space — Hirshberg and the team behind the project saw "there was an opportunity to do serious work. MORE
Charlie Crystle leaves us with a funny piece of marketing data : CC: Our research showed us that 85% of the non-profits did not want hosted software, they wanted desktop software. Anybody care to take a stab at the question of what percentage of nonprofits would not want hosted software in 2009? We developed a platform that merged the power of the desktop with web services. That was back in 2002. MORE
By being well-organized in advance and assembling a well-connected host committee, you can meet your fundraising goals and make your attendees eager to return to next year’s event. Recruit your Host Committee and Start Inviting Guests. Prepare your Host Committee and Staff. MORE
If you’re looking for an all-in-one club website hosting provider that can help you easily create a website for your club, look no further. Wild Apricot is the #1 provider (5 years in a row and running) used by 1,000s of clubs across the US and the rest of the world MORE
Skip to Main Content Area Helping Nonprofits Make Smart Software Decisions Topics Reports Articles Online Training Blog Custom Resources Donate About Topics Reports Articles Online Training Blog Custom Resources Donate About Ask Idealware: Hosting Video By Laura Quinn , February 7, 2008 Barb asks : Do you have any recommendations on good web hosting companies for a mid-sized site with video? Most hosting companies do not require a long-term contract. MORE
Consider hosting a quarterly conference call with your executive director to update your donors about your nonprofit’s work. By focusing a little extra energy on your mid-level donors, you can raise more money and create a quality pipeline for your major gifts officers. MORE
When you host a fundraising event, you want people to be talking about it long before it even takes place. Are you trying to raise funds for a worthy cause? Maybe you're a teacher, and you want to help your class go on a big trip. MORE
Today they’re really thriving and hosting special event galas and a golf outing. John's Hospital Foundation has been working since 1999 to support St. John's Medical Center. MORE
characterize your state of mind as to host’s advertisements: regardless of whether you are against it or not. When you are finished with every one of these things, take out every one of the hosts that don’t meet your necessities. And afterward you simply pick the host with the minimum swarmed channels. Web HostingPicking a web facilitating is a vital advance in making a site. The entire working of your web asset relies upon this decision. MORE
Or what a hosting server does? The post Web Lingo 101: IP Addresses, Hosting, Domains and FTP appeared first on See3 Advice for Do-Gooders. strategy domain domain name hosting ip address web lingo website Ever wonder how your IP address and domain name work together? Our web team provides definitions and explanations for basic web lingo to help you understand what makes your website work. MORE
ISIS , an online sexuality information service for youth, kicked off its recent Sex Tech Conference by hosting its first ever Hackathon for Youth Health. The hackathon, co-hosted by TechSoup , brought together youth sexual health experts and developers to design a technology tool to improve youth health and wellness. Technology Solutions for Health Problems? The health experts and developers had one day to explore the scope of the problem and develop a technological solution. MORE
Hosting Related Topics Byte Technology
JUNE 29, 2016
When it comes to the world of web hosting, myths and truths abound. Web hosting is complicated… or is it? The best hosts are free … or are they? Here are some facts and falsehoods that you should take to heart before embarking on a search for the perfect web hosting service.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Yesterday Allison Fine and I participated in a chat hosted by the Salesforce Foundation and moderated by Emily Goodstein on the topic “GivingTuesday Myths.”
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
AUGUST 19, 2017
characterize your state of mind as to host’s advertisements: regardless of whether you are against it or not. When you are finished with every one of these things, take out every one of the hosts that don’t meet your necessities. And afterward you simply pick the host with the minimum swarmed channels. Web HostingPicking a web facilitating is a vital advance in making a site. The entire working of your web asset relies upon this decision.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MARCH 1, 2012
Recently, I had the pleasure to host Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) for exactly such a meeting of minds with ten fellow social entrepreneurs. We hosted Harkin and ten fellow social entrepreneurs at the cool space of the Hub SoMa, in the heart of San Francisco.
Byte Technology
JUNE 2, 2015
No matter the size and scope of your website and no matter the importance it holds for your business, one mistake that no doubt countless people regret skimping on is the crucial element of good and effective hosting. Learn more about Byte Technology’s high-speed web hosting for nonprofits.
Byte Technology
JANUARY 3, 2017
That said, one component of a great WordPress site—and one that far too many users ignore—is whether or not they’ve chosen a solid, fast and reliable hosting service. Is a free host the way to go? Is it worth shelling out some bucks for a higher quality host? So check out these hosting options and do a little research before settling on a decision. Free WordPress Hosting. However, that’s rarely true when it comes to web hosting. Shared WordPress Hosting.
AFP Blog
MAY 13, 2016
San Francisco to host new urban innovation lab : "With access to a variety public, private, academic and nonprofit entities — two of the world's largest and most influential digital companies, Twitter and Uber, are located across the street from the new Superpublic space — Hirshberg and the team behind the project saw "there was an opportunity to do serious work.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 8, 2014
Has your organization hosted a walking meeting? @kanter A walking meeting in progress. Gotta take advantage of these #nyc streets + great weather! cc @ynpnnyc pic.twitter.com/RkZDLoG77T. Christopher Chavez (@mr_tumnus) May 2, 2014.
Byte Technology
MARCH 23, 2015
So why is biting at the lure of free website building and/or hosting a bad idea for non-profits? This is perhaps the greatest pitfall of the free website world: once up and running, too often the user has little or no control over what the free website hosting company does.
Museum 2.0
JULY 10, 2018
The book explains how to host events with purpose, drawing lessons from intimate parties, mass happenings, and international summits. Here are my three big takeaways from The Art of Gathering : Hosting is an exercise in courageous leadership.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
APRIL 11, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology I’m hosting the carnival next week April 11, 2008 (Photo by frankienose ) I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants here, next week.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 10, 2016
Colorado Gives has hosted six gives days and has over $111 million dollars for Colorado nonprofits. We look at a number of potential issues: What happens if the facility where we host our data servers has a power failure?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 9, 2014
Some large nonprofits host tweet chats monthly, while others do so only during the launch of specific campaigns or case studies. Excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits.
See What's Out There
OCTOBER 28, 2014
Or what a hosting server does? The post Web Lingo 101: IP Addresses, Hosting, Domains and FTP appeared first on See3 Advice for Do-Gooders. strategy domain domain name hosting ip address web lingo website Ever wonder how your IP address and domain name work together? Our web team provides definitions and explanations for basic web lingo to help you understand what makes your website work.
AFP Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2013
How to Set Up a Self-Hosted WordPress Blog : Last week, I asked you how I could be of help. Of the hundreds of responses I received, many of you said you were itching to learn how to start a successful blog. NPBlogging NPBlogs NPBlogsetup
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2013
Google and Mashable to Host First Hangout-a-thon for Charity : The Hangout-a-thon is a phoneathon for the connected generation of the 21st century. It will feature 12 hours of thought-provoking guests, who will share updates on some of the most disruptive non-profits working today. The best part is, if you like what you hear, you can take action right on the spot by donating to the project through the Google Hangout
Have Fun - Do Good
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." ~ Pablo Picasso Do you think you get more done if you focus, nose-to-the-grindstone, or if you take lots of breaks? According to a recent New York Times article, Relax!
Idealware
AUGUST 19, 2011
What's the difference between hosted and installed software? Our always-insightful senior researcher Jay Leslie breaks down these two categories of software systems in this week's installment of AskIdealware. Got a question for us? Email it along and maybe we'll answer it with a video. -->.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
NOVEMBER 8, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The evolution of web hosting November 8, 2007 It seems like not so long ago that I helped an organization build a Linux email and web server, that we plugged into a college internet connection, so that they could begin to take advantage of the wonders of the internet.
Frogloop
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
and abroad are hosting Meetups today. In you are in DC please join us (I'm co-hosting) for a great discussion by the United Nations and Screen on the Green at 1331 G St, NW, Suite 900 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Mashable kicked off their third annual Social Good Summit Sept. 22 nd in NYC. The summit runs though today, September 24 th and explores the impact that technology is having on media, and how digital media is affecting our lives and changing the world.
Wild Apricot Blog
MARCH 13, 2018
If you’re looking for an all-in-one club website hosting provider that can help you easily create a website for your club, look no further. Wild Apricot is the #1 provider (5 years in a row and running) used by 1,000s of clubs across the US and the rest of the world
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 9, 2018
If you need to host a longer training, consider making it a separate workshop that volunteers can take together. Consider profiling them on your social media pages, hosting an appreciation event, or writing regular thank you notes.
NonProfit Hub
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
This information was pulled from numerous industry reports, as well as actual case studies of DoJiggy clients that host peer-to-peer fundraising events using crowdfunding software.
Tech Soup Blog
MAY 24, 2017
When you host a fundraising event, you want people to be talking about it long before it even takes place. Are you trying to raise funds for a worthy cause? Maybe you're a teacher, and you want to help your class go on a big trip.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 29, 2013
The Packard Foundation is hosting a Google Hangout and will be live from our headquarters. This is from a blog post by Luis Chabolla at the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
These community foundations are actively using the Giving Day Playbook to host Giving Days in their communities and it forms the backbone to peer exchanges. 12, Knight Foundation hosted a webinar for almost 200 community foundations, nonprofits, and others interested in hosting a Giving Day.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Hosting a private meet-up before the rest of the party kicks off?
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
AUGUST 28, 2018
By being well-organized in advance and assembling a well-connected host committee, you can meet your fundraising goals and make your attendees eager to return to next year’s event. Recruit your Host Committee and Start Inviting Guests. Prepare your Host Committee and Staff.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
This can include being an advocate for the organization in the community; expanding the organizations’ network; hosting cultivation meetings or events; thanking donors, and asking donors for support. Consider also hosting an annual fundraising retreat for the board.
AFP Blog
JULY 14, 2008
Convio Hosts CASE Panel on Social Networking, Media - MarketWatch: "AUSTIN, Texas, Jul 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- David Lotz, Convio's Director of Higher Education, hosted a session directed at senior-level advancement professionals looking to explore creative ways to advance their programs and to forge ahead in new directions today at the 2008 CASE Summit.
Idealware
FEBRUARY 7, 2008
Skip to Main Content Area Helping Nonprofits Make Smart Software Decisions Topics Reports Articles Online Training Blog Custom Resources Donate About Topics Reports Articles Online Training Blog Custom Resources Donate About Ask Idealware: Hosting Video By Laura Quinn , February 7, 2008 Barb asks : Do you have any recommendations on good web hosting companies for a mid-sized site with video? Most hosting companies do not require a long-term contract.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Consider hosting a quarterly conference call with your executive director to update your donors about your nonprofit’s work. By focusing a little extra energy on your mid-level donors, you can raise more money and create a quality pipeline for your major gifts officers.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Websites like Philanthropy News Digest and RFP Database host RFPs from a wide variety of organizations, all with unique needs, and vendors with varying specialties are combing through them looking for projects they can hit out of the park.
Tech Soup Blog
JULY 25, 2012
TechSoup will host this event at 525 Brannan Street #300, San Francisco. How would you improve communities if there were an Internet without limits? What difference would you be capable of making that you can’t today, if you had access to super high Internet networking speeds? These are the questions Mozilla and the National Science Foundation have teamed up to ask through the Mozilla Ignite Apps Challenge.
Judi Sohn
JANUARY 29, 2009
Especially if it’s Google and you can’t pick up the phone and get immediate support. I’m reading a rant on Joel on Software against Google Apps. The short story is that he signed up for Google Apps and registered his domain at the same time.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Today they’re really thriving and hosting special event galas and a golf outing. John's Hospital Foundation has been working since 1999 to support St. John's Medical Center.
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Recently, TechSoup hosted a special hackathon in the spirit of and to coincide with the opening of the Mashable Social Good Summit and Hackathon. The purpose of the Saturday Hackathon 4 Good was to develop technology solutions to support youth.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
JANUARY 7, 2009
Charlie Crystle leaves us with a funny piece of marketing data : CC: Our research showed us that 85% of the non-profits did not want hosted software, they wanted desktop software. Anybody care to take a stab at the question of what percentage of nonprofits would not want hosted software in 2009? We developed a platform that merged the power of the desktop with web services. That was back in 2002.
Tech Soup Blog
APRIL 10, 2012
ISIS , an online sexuality information service for youth, kicked off its recent Sex Tech Conference by hosting its first ever Hackathon for Youth Health. The hackathon, co-hosted by TechSoup , brought together youth sexual health experts and developers to design a technology tool to improve youth health and wellness. Technology Solutions for Health Problems? The health experts and developers had one day to explore the scope of the problem and develop a technological solution.
AFP Blog
APRIL 29, 2008
Evans School hosts Microsoft forum about corporate giving - The Daily of the University of Washington: "Last night, the Evans School of Public Affairs hosted a forum on corporate social responsibility as part of an ongoing course offered at the Evans School that features lectures from various leaders of business and industry.The lecture featured two representatives from locally based corporate.
Tech Soup Blog
JULY 20, 2010
But, where is your website hosted? There are lots of green website hosts out there and their prices are competitive with their dirtier counterparts. How Do You Find an Eco-Friendly Website Host? Green does not always have to cost you more, especially when it comes to technology. As you have probably heard, datacenters are the biggest green house gas generators in the IT world.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 23, 2013
The Packard Foundation is hosting a Google Hangout and will be live from our headquarters. This tweet was sent a Packard Foundation board meeting four years ago. By today’s standards, it isn’t earth shattering.
Tech Soup Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2010
TechSoup talked with longtime forums host Gary LaMontagne and learned more about his nonprofit work. Gary Lamontagne, (username: glamontagne ), Network and Systems Administrator and host of TechSoup's Networks forum and Nonprofit Careers forum. Name, title, and TechSoup username. Location (city, state, country). Berlin, NH, USA. Organization that you work for/volunteer with. Coos County Family Health Services. Tell us briefly the mission of your organization and your work.
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