Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 26, 2013

On August 1, 2013, I testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet on the subject “ Innovation in America: The Role of Technology.” And new technology and new operational models are needed to do far more good with the same or fewer resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Today, however, social media is in transition as its newness wanes and innovative technologies are on the horizon that will have just as profound effect on the nonprofit sector. 56% of emails are now opened on a mobile device ( Litmus ) and the number activity on smartphones is reading email, not gaming or social networking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

This article aims to demystify the process of adopting AI for nonprofits and show some of the advantages this technology can bring. Each of these tools could be the subject of its own article, and the internet abounds with resources on how to utilise them. Consistency is critical for the effective and ethical use of AI.

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Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2016

Today, the effects from FOIA continue as state and local entities strive to maintain an openness that would have been unheard of before Johnson’s act. And of course now, thanks to the joys of the Internet that we hold at our fingertips, accessing information has become easier and astronomically faster.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 28, 2015

And in recent years, CMSs have been divided into two main categories—the “Open Source” and “Proprietary: systems—because, as is so true on the Internet of today, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. And indeed, the distinctions between the two platforms are important to know before embarking on a website design initiative.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

By Ryan Polk , a Policy Advisor at the Internet Society , where he is primarily focused on issues related to Internet trust. In support of Data Privacy Day on January 28th, the Internet Society shares 5 ways to protect our nonprofit’s data: Train your employees to update their devices and applications.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 14, 2011

The browser wars between proprietary and open source browsers have changed in some ways from the days that it was simply Internet Explorer vs. Netscape. On the proprietary side, still, sits Internet Explorer, now about ready to pop with version 9. So what do I mean when I say Chrome is “sort of an open source browser&# ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. The Internet of Things. By the year 2020, over 50 billion things – cars, appliances, roads – will be connected to the Internet of Things. 2018 is a crucial year for smart speaker technology and innovation. The Revival of Email.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2008

Venture capitalists are liking open source more and more. More $ toward open source is a tide that lifts all boats. Interestingly enough, lots of developing world countries voted against it. There’s lots of great details on Groklaw. Why do we nptechies care? Be Helpful.

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JUNE 25, 2023

Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical. If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. Anonymity is imperative.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

Technological advancements have fundamentally changed the way people live, and they will continue to do so. Roughly one in five Americans have abandoned broadband Internet altogether and now exclusively use their mobile device. Leveraging technology is about strategically selecting tools that will advance an organization’s mission.

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TechImpact

APRIL 18, 2014

” This is a question that’s been asked since the dawn of the internet. It can also leave your nonprofit open to criticism. The post Infographic: 5 Things To Check Before Posting To Your Blog appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. “Does your nonprofit have a blog?”

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open source your Open Social Apps? Which lead me to think about the idea of open sourcing OpenSocial apps. Anyone interested? Be Helpful.

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OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Satellite Internet gets the boot October 31, 2007 Finally, I have real broadband. We moved last weekend to a town that has actual real cable high speed internet. Be Helpful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

It’s no secret that technology is advancing, and nonprofits will need to get on board if they want to stay ahead of the curve and ensure that they are retaining their top donors. But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2007

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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APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #15: MPower Open CRM April 14, 2008 I am so far behind, it’s not funny. And, it’s got completely open APIs. I’ve got to catch up.

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MARCH 9, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source Tool #13: Flock March 9, 2008 I’m running behind, so I need to catch up in the next week or so. These posts on open source applications are so helpful. Be Helpful.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

But with proper education, Internet users can fight back against these digital creeps. But the reality is that technology is complicated, and while there is good that comes from access to it … there are also some negatives. " In other words, the Internet isn't a monolithic entity.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology SaaS vs. Open Source September 24, 2008 I just finished writing a post for the Idealware blog about choosing SaaS vs. Open source. From my perspective, the key is openness.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Phishing scams, data theft, social media missteps, and cyberbullying are all unfortunate side effects of Internet use. In honor of Safer Internet Day , Microsoft has launched a new interactive website to promote a healthy Internet for everybody. What are the Internet safety practices at your organization? Why participate?

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TechImpact

MAY 5, 2014

As technology changes, so do the needs of this method of communication that’s as old as the internet. The people who you’re truly targeting will generally open your emails, find your comfort zone when trying to reach them, and stick to it. Instead of adding in an image that loads upon opening, add a link to the image instead.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Speaking of open social networks … August 14, 2008 I just joined identi.ca. You can log in using OpenID. All really great stuff. Be Helpful.

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DECEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open content business models December 1, 2007 I’m at the Open Translation event, and we’ve just had a great session on open content business models.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.) Jon Stahl pointed me to a great article , also about opening up the social graph. There is a Google group (called Social Network Portability), that you should definitely join if you are at all interested in these issues.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 18, 2014

Are you motivated by the power of technology as a force for good that can directly help the world’s poorest communities thrive? Do you believe ours could be a world in which the benefits of technology touch the lives of all people, not just the wealthiest and most able five percent of humanity? Do you like taking on big challenges?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Feminism? She’s got some great video blogging, including a short one on “ open source feminism.&# Be Helpful.

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DECEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Movable Type goes Open Source December 13, 2007 This is old news, sort of. They are really putting their money where their mouth is, in terms of working toward more openness. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #8:XChat February 5, 2008 This is, really a post both about a tool ( XChat ) and about IRC (Internet Relay Chat.) XChat is one of quite a few IRC clients.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #10: Filezilla February 7, 2008 I decided that most of the tools I’ve been talking about so far (except WordPress and Joomla) are internet clients for one type of protocol or another.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 30, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Nonprofit Technology Link Love July 30, 2008 Here are posts from a small sampling of bloggers I regularly read: Holly Ross shows her geek cred in a great post about DNS. Be Helpful.

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OCTOBER 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Platforms break open! Open has 3 components, APIs, Database Connectors, and Extensions. Bottom line: Kintera takes some important steps to open up their application.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 21, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source Tool #16: CiviCRM April 21, 2008 In honor of the webinar that is happening in a couple of weeks, I figured I’d talk a bit about CiviCRM. Be Helpful.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

It’s a case of letting technology lead (or, rather, the people behind the technology) instead of the communities on the other end. The debate around social media and the Internet in general as a leveling force is still heated from all sides. How can communities communicate and demand technologies take the lead from them?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

It’s a case of letting technology lead (or, rather, the people behind the technology) instead of the communities on the other end. The debate around social media and the Internet in general as a leveling force is still heated from all sides. How can communities communicate and demand technologies take the lead from them?

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 8, 2019

But here’s the rub: ADA went into effect in 1990, long before the internet and digital marketplace became ubiquitous with everyday life. But the law’s authors never saw the internet coming. The DOJ and Byte Technology recommend WCAG 2.1 Byte Technology has extensive experience in Minneapolis and St. A, AA, and AAA.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Platforms break open, part II October 18, 2007 The dust is settling. Methinks vendors in this space still just don’t grok, really, what “open&# means. He’s right.

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