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Tidbits

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I “live the open source lifestyle.&# So the reality is still pretty far behind the hype. This news is so old it’s embarrassing – NPR opened up their content API. I was profiled on Linux.com. That’s kinda fun! That must have been before the iPhone. This blog is rated 8.2 Way to go, NPR! Be Helpful.

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Open Social != Open Data

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Social != Open Data November 8, 2007 As the hype (which, I agree I have contributed to ) around OpenSocial dies down, the reality behind OpenSocial becomes clear. Be Helpful.

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Catching up

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Obviously, the biggest change is the ubiquitous nature of Web 2.0, I think that a lot of Web 2.0, particularly RSS and folksonomies, are aspects of Web 2.0 I think that a lot of Web 2.0, particularly RSS and folksonomies, are aspects of Web 2.0 Some of Web 2.0, though is more hype than useful.

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The Zen of Nonprofit CRM

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

at 1:02 pm thanks for deflating a bit of the industry hype and prattle with this provocative and essential idea. And, it’s still clear that CRM/Fundraising software is where the money and resources are going in nonprofit software development. Be Helpful.

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The Zen of Nonprofit CRM

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

at 1:02 pm thanks for deflating a bit of the industry hype and prattle with this provocative and essential idea. And, it’s still clear that CRM/Fundraising software is where the money and resources are going in nonprofit software development. Be Helpful.

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Platforms break open!

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

At first blush, although Kintera officially got out the door first, announcing Connect weeks ago, and delivering the APIs and docs on Friday, their play is a good start, but Convio, announcing Open tomorrow, appears to be ahead in terms of providing real openness. Convio has, seemingly, gotten some serious Web 2.0

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Interview: Zen and the art of Nonprofit Technology

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Her blog is filled with insightful pieces that cut through the hype of new technologies and often ask the hard probing questions that haven't been asked. She is also the coordinator for NOSI - Nonprofit Open Source Initiative. Do you think Open Source is like fair trade coffee ? The paper is a must read.

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