Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2005

I came across this one for Khmer Open Source Project. Here's the description of the project purpose from the site: The KhmerOS project was born from our dream for the state of computer technology in Cambodia in three years. Here's the link to the draft of the master plan for implementing open source in Cambodia.

Open Source 50

Open Source Open Tajikistan Cambodia 50

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

With the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Success Pack , they plan to track and manage relationships and interactions with constituents across all regions, allowing them to develop local leadership, build a diverse network of local groups that campaign with impact, and connect partners across the climate movement and social justice movement.

Organization 98

Organization Massachusetts Org Africa 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack helps us achieve this,” says Will Calvert, director of technology and enablement at RMIT Online. People’s Action Institute is a national network of state and local grassroots power-building organizations united in fighting for justice. Our students have high expectations of the RMIT Online experience. In the 2020 U.S.

Collaboration 120

Collaboration Communication Student Canada 120

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 13, 2014

Consider this: when you visit your doctor about a medical issue in the United States, you can be reasonably confident that it won''t shortly be on the front page of the local newspaper. But it is clear that privacy protections have not kept pace with technological development. That''s why Martus offers end-to-end encryption.

Data 176

Data Empowerment United States Government 176

NTEN

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Technology will finally enter the c-suite of not-for-profit orgs. But as open source code bases like Drupal become more popular, not-for-profits will realize that we no longer need to outsource to technology firms because building a platform is cheap and easy and keeping up with upgrades is important. an obscure font.

Technology 98

Technology Org United States Drupal 98

NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

By framing social media within a familiar, real-life context, this approach empowers staff members to use their best professional judgment without feeling intimidated by the technology or the virtual setting. Jason Shim is passionate about the intersection of nonprofits, youth, and technology. Follow Shub @shubsengupta.

Technology 92

Technology Social Media Photography Policy 92

Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

If you weren't able to join us in San Francisco last week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference , we've got a recap of some of the happenings here on our blog. 12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions.

Conference 54

Conference San Francisco Technology NTC 54

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

That estimate comes from Noy Shoung, deputy general of human capacity building at the government's National Information Communications Technology Development Authority ( NIDA ), the government agency that oversees the country's telecommunication policy. The content isn't just about the technology, but includes many other topics.

Open Source 50

Open Source Cambodia Software Open 50

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Our team has been thinking hard about scaling positive social impact of technology work. All interested nonprofits or social enterprises will be able to leverage SocialCoding4Good by posting their open source software development projects for social change and inviting volunteers to work on them. Read2Go Bookshare goes mobile!

Guatemala 159

Guatemala Literacy Qatar Open Source 159

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 19, 2013

SB] 2 offers programs in technology, engineering, design and entrepreneurship to local youth, and supports local, early-stage companies. [SB] One such idea I brought up is reshoring—that is, bringing well-paid factory jobs back home from overseas, and particularly to the South Bronx as a hub of local sourcing and production.

Local 129

Local New York Culture Open Source 129

AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

With Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) services, you can upgrade video streaming technology simply and effortlessly. . The Accelevents Studio connects with live streaming solutions (such as Lightstream, Streamyard, ReStream, and Open Broadcaster Software) through RTMP capabilities. . Why Does RTMP Make a Difference in Your Stream?

Stream 52

Stream Service Broadcast Tools 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

Impact 116

Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

Our mighty army of volunteers hosted over 500 free nonprofit technology trainings last year, and we're on track to reach even more organizers this year. Boston, Massachusetts: Tech Networks of Boston Roundtable: Integrated Services and Emerging Technologies for Nonprofits. You like numbers? Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Mukono, Uganda.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared Burkina Faso San Francisco United Kingdom 36

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. TechSoup Technologies for Good. Hacker Helper is all about not reinventing the technology wheel.

News 52

News Technology Cancer Map 52

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 17, 2011

As you know, I’m a bit of a technology curmudgeon, but I’m far from a luddite – I’m an early adopter, for the most part. How about lowering the costs of software by using open source and collaboratively developing software? But we’ve had, what 3 or 4 years solid of nonprofits using this stuff.

Social Media 211

Social Media Media Social Hype 211

NTEN

APRIL 24, 2012

There’s another piece that, while it is a cornerstone of our organization, complicates the picture even more: we hire local talent. There are skilled tradespeople in every country we serve, and local talent makes our model far more sustainable. (As We don’t fly expat plumbers around the world. It isn’t perfect.

International 60

International Project Org Technology 60

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

OFM: A Model for Partner Participation in Open Source Community Projects. Don’t Configure Technology, Configure Its Users. Zak Kaufman, Vera Solutions, and Andrew Means, Salesforce.org. Brian Pickett, Theresa Olivier, and Shari Carlson, North Peak and Cori O’Brien, Salesforce.org. Tim Lockie, Now It Matters.

Collaboration 122

Collaboration Effective Australia Global 122

Achieve

JANUARY 24, 2017

The goal of the Great Give is to raise as much money as possible for a slew of local nonprofits in just one day. We understand how important this day of giving is to local nonprofits, and that’s why we’re very excited to participate in this community-wide event that celebrates the spirit of giving. for 505 local nonprofits.

Community 52

Community Giving Drupal Change 52

Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

The digital storytelling approach powerfully illustrates all that NRDC has accomplished—from landmark legislation to practical changes that benefit the environment and local communities every day—to inspire audiences to support its work into the future and continue to grow its impact. The Vilcek Foundation. Excellence – Website for Art.

Award 74

Award Communication Colorado Museum 74

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Wiki Syntax madness November 26, 2007 As most people deeply imbedded in Web 2.0, I have become a complete devotee of Dokuwiki , which I use locally on my laptop, for my to do lists, notes, etc.

Wiki 100

Wiki Mediawiki Open Source Laptop 100

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 New tools February 5, 2008 Last week, I spent too much time watching demos from DEMO , which is this twice yearly event that showcases the most bleeding edge internet technology. Watch the demo.

Tools 100

Tools Widget Open Source RSS 100

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2008

I was perusing the program for a local “green&# event, when I noticed a full page advertisement for Firefox, saying that it’s software was “ 100% organic.&# For Firefox, it means, “open source, community-powered.&# I kind of chuckled. I thought, what does that really mean?

Software 100

Software Organization Open Source Green 100

Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2012

Some of the resources included were: NPower Northwest - a great technology consulting and resource organization geared towards nonprofits. Your local Microsoft Partner - local Microsoft partners focusing on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Project Hosting for Open Source Software - an open source project community hosted by Microsoft.

Relationship 55

Relationship Open Source Washington Hosting 55

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 21, 2007

More lately, I’ve been working to focusing my advising practice on helping people implement open source software (mostly server-side) in their organizations, providing advice and training. Because I’ve decided that no matter what, I’m not going back. But here’s Ubuntu week 1, not edited or smoothed out.

Ubuntu 100

Ubuntu Open Source Laptop Open 100

Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

It used to be that you needed to enroll at a local school or spend hours in the library to learn new skills. Instead of having to search for sparse sources of information, we’re now left with the opposite issue—sifting through ample resources to find the most trustworthy and impactful information. .

Develop 96

Develop Tips Skills Nonprofit 96

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

However, the time has come when we need a really smart attorney to join Benetech and help us navigate the intersection of technology and social good. We’re deep believers in the benefits of openness, which means we publish open source software and create open content under Creative Commons licenses.

United States 134

United States Library Copyright License 134

Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

After all, the platform is open-sourced, meaning anyone and everyone can contribute to it in the form of updates, new themes, and custom plugins that help create more functionality and give the program greater versatility and, in turn, greater popularity.

WordPress 100

WordPress Community Plugin Beginner 100

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What is cloud computing? What you should do Make an assessment – will using this online tool really save money or time, or facilitate collaboration in ways that is not possible with local apps?

AJAX 134

AJAX Application Open Source Plugin 134

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. Related Links: Social Media and Mobile Technology Webinars for Nonprofits.

Fun 274

Fun Resource Audio Stats 274

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But don't be afraid — huddle up for warmth and knowledge with your nonprofit tech friends at a local Tech4Good meetup. Find your local #Tech4Good group. Kitchener, Ontario: Promoting Open Source. Orlando, Florida: Nonprofit Technology Symposium. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members.

Las Vegas 63

Las Vegas Benin Los Angeles United Kingdom 63

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology IPv6 September 29, 2006 So, this blog won’t be totally technology zen. IPv6 is the next generation Internet Protocol. They are worth a read. { They are worth a read. { Be Helpful.

Open Source 100

Open Source Internet RSS Tech 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

The Benetech Human Rights Program (HRP) is hard at work to ensure that technology and science best meet the needs of human rights defenders in these critical times. Looking ahead to 2012, training NGOs in collection and effective use of data, and developing new technology tools to enable these efforts will be core components of our agenda.

International 150

International Guatemala Colombia Analysis 150

Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2017

This is what I wrote: "The specific and primary purpose of the corporation is to engage in educational and charitable activities which educate the public regarding the appropriate use of computer technology." More than 80 such projects are available on the platform with open-source code to enable replication.

Asia 54

Asia Indonesia Poland Government 54

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Kintera Connect August 15, 2007 I listened in on the call with Kintera folks about their new platform, called Connect. These are, for pretty obvious reasons, the most interesting to me personally.

Kintera 100

Kintera Open Source API Platform 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

A chance for local organizers to come together, network, ask questions, etc. Takeaways: A chance to connect with other local organizers. Have questions about general nonprofit technology “stuff?&# I’ll be presenting the slides below: Local is the new Global. Find local Meetups or start your own.

Netsquared 100

Netsquared Slides NTC Global 100

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

I even remember writing a grant to some federal agency that probably no longer exists to help create a local infrastructure to get nonprofits online. It was, at the time, the only affordable way to do it – there was no broadband, and a T1 was far outside of the realm of affordability for nonprofits. When was that? Be Helpful.

Hosting 100

Hosting Web Ubuntu Open Source 100

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

It should also be noted that it is an open-source product, which means that it does not have the same quality assurance as Salesforce proper. As mentioned before, local meetup groups can also be extremely valuable as resources when implementing a Salesforce database solution. It ultimately would have saved both time and money.

Nonprofit 87

Nonprofit Database Consultant Phoenix 87