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Geek Heresy

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

He uses this to analyze why many technology interventions are successful in the pilot phase and fail when they go to scale. In the pilot phase, you frequently have the best (human) conditions: the best partners and the best program staff making something work. Why is it in the social sector we think it is so easy?

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The Next Wave of Technology for Nonprofits

John Kenyon

The SafeChat Silicon Valley Domestic Violence Collaborative, made up of four nonprofits who provide services in the San Jose, California area, launched this online chat service in August 2016, successfully completing its two-year pilot phase in August 2018. Reach and Usefulness of Social Media Plateaus.

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National Study Reveals: Digital and Social Media Are Delivering Results for Arts Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The purpose of this invitation-only phase of the research was to make sure we were getting representation from around the country, and not just the coasts and major urban areas. The key question we asked is whether digital and social media are delivering on their promise and the hype. What we learned: a snapshot. The panic is over!

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Data Digest: Open Data for Africa Platform, Silent Data Revolution in MENA and Data Strategies

Tech Soup

However, she laments that issues of inclusivity, representation and participation across society remain largely ignored in spite of the rapid growth of the Open Data movement even though they should be placed at the front and centre.

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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

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For example, LinkedIn is a professional network where people generally discuss issues related to the workplace and share professional updates. Make sure you test it in advance and troubleshoot any issues. Putting a human face to the issue your organization is dedicated to can get your supporters to give to your campaign.