Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

What you will do: Write computer programs for human rights data analysis projects. We use free and open source software whenever possible, but we're pragmatic and work with what our human rights monitoring and advocacy partners need, so our environment is a pretty eclectic mix. Process, clean, and transform data.

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 28, 2014

For Open Source and custom databases, you can usually get directly to the database if needed. D7: We chose a CRM, we are two months into our data migration project, and we are just now figuring out that some data fields won’t translate to the CRM. You stop and review your map again. What do we do now?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2008

They also span the range of proprietary, SaaS, and Open Source. Open Source Tools. Having been bogged down with my own open source CMS tool before 2005, then having taken a break from development, I missed out on the prime years of Drupal’s development. WordPress. Don’t use Ning, use Elgg.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 27, 2010

John is currently working on OpenAction, a platform that connects people to the projects they care about. The mashup was a map showing where people were volunteering in near-real-time. I’ve always done side projects part time, but never had the courage or funds to go at it full time. How was the project developed?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

where they showcase the status of each of their projects so that funders and supporters can watch as they track their progress toward “a world with clean drinking water for all children—and a museum telling of when it was not so.” Building a movement through innovative open source tools. million in one day. Now it’s your turn.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

org’s Climate Justice Action map , which connects people with local groups and other activists. UMass Amherst also boasts an efficient recycling program and one of New England’s largest solar panel projects. This focus on partnerships across social justice and climate justice movements resulted in 350.org’s

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

There were 150+ submitted nominations and 3,000+ people voted and 21 projects were selected. The Featured Projects will be going on to the NetSquared Conference and have an opportunity to receive cash, tech and consulting resources. Maps 2.0 ??? Open Source, Open Standards Video [link].

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 15, 2012

This week, Benetech’s DIAGRAM Center has announced the release of an open source web application for creating and editing crowdsourced image descriptions in books used by students with print disabilities. Benetech has long been a pioneer in providing innovative services to people with print disabilities.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. Some big news this week as President Obama further commits to opening up government data by signing an Executive Order. Data Privacy.

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2009

web projects we think the federal government should fund. These are internet-related projects which we think are worthy of funding because they address important civic problems, they will catalyze important work by others, they are imminently scalable, and they are projects which the private sector lacks sufficient incentives to undertake.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2017

Ushahidi has been developing open-source crisis mapping software for over eight years now. LABB created an Oil Spill Crisis Map in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. Since then, it has since logged, mapped, and tracked more than 14,000 reports of petrochemical pollution.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 17, 2006

One of the best examples of the use of APIs are Google Map mashups. These are using data in your own databases, and grabbing maps from google maps and putting them inside your application. It allows nonprofits free access to data that they would normally not have access to (like mapping data), or would have to pay a lot for.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

To get going, they built the first NetSquared website using open-source Drupal. An example of an API is when you put a Bing or Google Map on your website.). Google Maps. The idea was to embed the functions of existing social sites like Meetup , Flickr , and del.icio.us. Citizen journalism. Podcasting. Text messaging.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Here’s some news on a now famous NetSquared alumnus project. It is a nonprofit tech company that develops free and open-source software for information collection, visualization, and crowdsourced interactive mapping to help mitigate disasters. Ushahidi is an NGO headquartered in Kenya.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

The challenges included connecting African farmers to markets, creating an online networking space for women veterans, mapping Africa’s natural resources, and a few others. Another project was creating an easily accessible map of Hawaii's farmer's markets. Census Bureau and the Peace Corps.

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2011

Open source. Co-Create – Shared Content: Mapping, Mosaic, Wiki, Links, Games. Open Source – API. VolunteerMatch: Live Map. Implementation: Custom mash-up of site specific volunteer activity with geo data to map via Google Maps. Authenticate. Authenticate – FB Login, Twitter OAuth.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 6, 2007

Michael also has a really interesting map of the nonprofit technology space. has great commentary about getting staff buy-in to technology projects: it’s the mission, stupid! Michael Gilbert has a review of things happening on the varied NTC backchannels, with some wry commentary. Be Helpful.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

and Sahana Foundation (which hosts a free open source disaster management system), have changed the way disaster relief is being done all over the world. In several, if not all, instances of online crisis relief efforts, multiple volunteer digital disaster relief projects work together to coordinate efforts.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The project is soft launching this month, and going public in March 2014. It also lists and maps hackathons worldwide. The project was originally funded by Microsoft for the Transforming Communities of Practice grant. Hackathons are most often fast projects that last one to three days. TechSoup Technologies for Good.

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Tech Soup

MAY 11, 2015

Data Collecting and Mapping. This project began as a Code for America project in Detroit. They designed an open-source mobile browser-based app that allows the user to quickly collect and map data while on the ground. It was the first project of its kind in 28 years. The project was created by the St.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

There are quite a few options for doing this, some open source and free others not. Very cool project from 2008: Twitter Vote Report. Google’s Mapping tools include: Google Earth. Google Maps & MyMaps. Google Maps API. Raise awareness for your cause and projects. Email is a critical channel.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2009

Over the past month, I had the privilege of being the Forum One Project Manager for a fun, open-source web application development contest: the Apps for America 2: Data.gov Challenge. The result displays in table format as well as visualized on an interactive, "heat," Flash-based map of the United States. Cool right?

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 15, 2006

A lot of museums--and web, radio, etc--are pursuing projects in which visitors share their personal stories around a topic, whether that be broad and profound ( storycorps.net ) or light and specific ( map mashup of Overheard in NY ). I was planning to write a post today about the use of story in museums.

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NTEN

APRIL 30, 2010

Rock on open data and mapping! Upcoming 501 Tech Club Events: Long Island: May 5th, Syosset: Two Speakers: Open Source Software, and HIPPA Requirements. North Carolina: May 5th, Cary: Special Project Meeting: Preparing Team for Training. Peter points out the lessons every nonprofit can take from this. .

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects. Chicago, Illinois: Knowledge Mapping for Greater Social Good. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Bagels & Bytes "Open-Source Summer Fiesta" San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Dublin, Ireland: Digital Street Mapping Workshop.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Boston, Massachusetts: Monthly Pitch Night | BostonSpeaks/Impact Hub Open Project Night. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Bagels and Bytes "Open-Source Summer Fiesta" San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects. Monday, June 5, 2017.

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NTEN

AUGUST 6, 2012

NTEN member and geographic web and mobile software developer Azavea, in collaboration with Temple University's Center for Security and Crime Science, just released ACS Alchemist , an open source tool that makes it easier to access US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) data.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2006

There were two different kinds of APIs discussed – the ones that help organizations with interoperability within their organizational systems – getting data from one app to another, and using APIs for things like Google maps mashups. It seemed that only Blackbaud had APIs you have to pay for. at 7:56 am Michelle- Great summary.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

This session will revisit the challenges of collective action in an era of “open source activism,” and highlight how the Web can help overcome those hurdles. Togetherness: The dream of the Web is a model maps our influence and values to appropriate collective action that has reached its tipping point. Ignite Presentation.

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Forum One

JANUARY 22, 2010

Spending two days working on brainstorming "process" and beginning a few technology projects, the group was able to set up a framework that could be deployed when an actually emergency arose. I've heard attendance numbers of 400-500 tossed around, but it's difficult to count the total contributors to project management and coding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2007

This year, I'm staying in on for Penguin Day and am facilitating sesion on Open Content and Nonprofits. While there is much discussion about the promise of "Open Source" software, there is arguably more promise and potential in creation and utilization of "Open Content" for nonprofit needs.

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NTEN

JULY 23, 2009

The 2009 N2Y4 Conference showcased the Featured Projects from NetSquared's Global Challenge focused on mobile technology. There were 14 great teams pitching their Projects at the Conference, but only 3 voted as prize winners. There were many excellent ideas (check out the Project Gallery !) VozMob: Mobile Voices/Voces Moviles.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

has been countered by " agile development ," wherein the team works on incremental pieces of a project with a general roadmap but no "done" point. In the world today, one can get good open-source options for each flavor, meaning, point 2, you have a low initial investment. Want mapping?

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Surowiecki’s talk, drawing on his 2005 book , was about the surprising value of crowd-based judgments, from guessing the numbers of jelly beans in a jar, to mapping Martian craters , to open contests like the DARPA Grand Challenge for driverless vehicles. Hey – foundations used to be nervous about social networking, too!

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2009

Open Source is Dead. What I mean is that open source, as we knew it, is dead. For the last decade, what we've been talking about when we say "open source" is "open code" -- a set of zeroes and ones that we can configure to our heart's desire. Long Live Open Source.

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