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
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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
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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
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You may also hear this referred to as “Online”, “Hosted”, or “Web Based” software. Cloud-based fundraising solutions are not only here to stay, they are becoming the preferred solution for fundraisers of all levels of experience. By Margaux Pagán, Director of Strategic Fundraising, DonorFuse , and Tim Sarrantonio, Account Consultant, Z2 Systems. There is a fair amount of discussion about the “cloud” when it comes to nonprofits and their technological next steps. MORE
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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
Elliot Harmon will be hosting TechSoup's social media channels, answering any Creative Commons questions you have on Twitter and Facebook. Sharing is an essential part of storytelling, and our friends at Creative Commons are devoted to expanding the number of creative works that are available to (legally!) use, build on, and share. That's why Creative Commons offers a handy standardized list of licenses for creative works. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
This month brings three examples of museums hosting meetups for online communities: On 8.6.08, the Computer History Museum (Silicon Valley, CA) hosted a Yelp! On 8.8.08, the Ontario Science Center (Toronto, Canada) hosted the 888 YouTube meetup for any and all YouTube aficionados. MORE
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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
Three women journalists and environmental activists will host the series: Majora Carter, Founder and Director of Sustainable South Bronx , Simran Sethi, anchor for TreeHugger TV , and Allison Stewart, daytime anchor for MSNBC and host of "The Most". 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 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?
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.
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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
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.
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
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.
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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.
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. -->.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Sasha Daucus is the warm presence welcoming new community members to the TechSoup forums in our Introduce Yourself forum and one-half of the dynamic duo fielding questions about fundraising software, CRMs, and donor databases in our Technology for Fundraising forum.
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.
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.
Tech Soup Blog
MAY 4, 2016
Nonprofit board members share a solid commitment to a common cause. Even with diverse backgrounds and busy schedules, each makes time and puts in effort to steer the organization in achieving its goals.
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.
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.
Tech Soup Blog
MARCH 28, 2011
GreenTech has done a bit to explore green web hosting in our How to Choose a Green Website Host piece, but we thought we’d deepen the discussion a bit by profiling Enviromedia 's quest to find a green host that is affordable, dependable, and that truly uses renewable energy.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 17, 2007
And a friendly reminder to recycle your old mobile phone if you happened to pick up a Iphone and think about green web host !
Tech Soup Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2010
TechSoup sat down with longtime forums expert, Tim Claremont and found out a little more about the nonprofit techie behind the helpful forum posts. read more.
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Elliot Harmon will be hosting TechSoup's social media channels, answering any Creative Commons questions you have on Twitter and Facebook. Sharing is an essential part of storytelling, and our friends at Creative Commons are devoted to expanding the number of creative works that are available to (legally!) use, build on, and share. That's why Creative Commons offers a handy standardized list of licenses for creative works.
Museum 2.0
AUGUST 18, 2008
This month brings three examples of museums hosting meetups for online communities: On 8.6.08, the Computer History Museum (Silicon Valley, CA) hosted a Yelp! On 8.8.08, the Ontario Science Center (Toronto, Canada) hosted the 888 YouTube meetup for any and all YouTube aficionados.
NTEN
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
You may also hear this referred to as “Online”, “Hosted”, or “Web Based” software. Cloud-based fundraising solutions are not only here to stay, they are becoming the preferred solution for fundraisers of all levels of experience. By Margaux Pagán, Director of Strategic Fundraising, DonorFuse , and Tim Sarrantonio, Account Consultant, Z2 Systems. There is a fair amount of discussion about the “cloud” when it comes to nonprofits and their technological next steps.
Have Fun - Do Good
APRIL 12, 2007
Three women journalists and environmental activists will host the series: Majora Carter, Founder and Director of Sustainable South Bronx , Simran Sethi, anchor for TreeHugger TV , and Allison Stewart, daytime anchor for MSNBC and host of "The Most".
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.
Idealware
NOVEMBER 17, 2008
We have several new articles going up fast and furiously over the next few days, but the first is up now: The Truth About Hosted Software Packages. There's a lot of hype and misconceptions about Software as a Service products (they're not secure! they're evil! they'll solve all your IT problems and replace your IT staff!). In this article, we round up the pros and the cons to consider as you evaluate different options for your own organization
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