Tech Soup

MAY 23, 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. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. Data and Philanthropy. The New Science of Giving.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

A team of researchers from cybersecurity firm Claroty in New York City compiled the 36-page report from an open-source review of practices by major healthcare institutions and hundreds of medical device manufacturers in the United States.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Allied Airlift is made up of veterans and volunteers who scoured open source intelligence reports to provide Afghan allies with critical information necessary to find a place aboard one of the limited U.S. Carmen partners with nonprofits to leverage technology to bring about greater change, through her work at Salesforce.org.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Now that Slack is part of the Salesforce family, combining the #1 CRM and the trailblazing digital platform, here’s how together we’re creating the digital headquarters for a success-from-anywhere world across the education, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors. Learn more about how to keep your school running with Slack.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor. The need for open data from NGOs is reiterated, while the way philanthropy has promoted the global Open Government Partnership is explained. Big Data Right Now: 5 Trendy Open Source Technologies. Philanthropy and Open Government Data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2013

Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. Philanthropy' I first heard Laura speak when she launched her book , Giving 2.0,

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

In the very early days of AI at Candid, our grants auto-coding system, which predicts Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) codes from the text, exhibited signs of social biases. Similarly, an AI tool that recommends potential funders to a nonprofit runs the risk of perpetuating historical biases in grantmaking.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. She brings 15 years of experience spanning program development, community outreach, and creative collaboration to help nonprofits drive transformation.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

ProjectRSS for describing projects (part of the Open Philanthropy effort) – I've recently come across this project from John Brennan (@worldlyjohn on Twitter) and am interested in what you all think about it! "Open "Open source software exists in the computer industry. Open Philanthropy is about sharing.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

However, with global sea levels still rising rapidly , biodiversity declining at an alarming rate , and the world’s most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, it is clear that the efforts of dedicated environmental nonprofits alone are not enough. From nonprofits like 350.org

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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. Check out the [blog]([link] to get a taste of our grassroots community. * **Katharine Bierce** recorded her recent [tech and philanthropy panel]([link]. --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Friday, October 7, 2016.

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Care2

MAY 25, 2011

Nonprofits are often among the earliest adopters when it comes to technology and cloud computing is no exception. Check out William Grassie's article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy out how the Metanexus Institute shaved $176,000 of their annual budget by shifting to cloud based infrastructure. Nonprofit CRM.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

DonorsChoose: open source philanthropy from JD Lasica on Vimeo. W hen you think of organizations and nonprofits that have made effective use of Web 2.0 Please support the SocialBrite team (or any other blogger) in the Social Media Challenge! Social Media Challenge is a leading example of micro-giving.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

I’m quite excited to participate in The Power of Information: New Technologies for Philanthropy and Development Conference in London, UK, put on by Indigo Trust , Institute for Philanthropy and the Omidyar Network. can be harnessing technology to improve their work and impact.

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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. Nonprofit Data.

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Global Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Excellent data tools will continue to get cheaper and easier to use… This trend has been going strong for a while now, particularly as more and more of the data landscape has shifted to using open source tools. Explore more 2019 hopes, predictions, and trends from philanthropy leaders across the globe. EXPLORE MORE TRENDS.

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NTEN

MARCH 20, 2012

Even though the majority of the attendees represented big brands, companies, and start-ups, the nonprofit technology contingency still had a strong showing with many social good focused sessions on the agenda, the Beacon Lounge, and plenty of extracurricular events. Personal and Professional Identity: Social Media Policies for Nonprofits.

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Qgiv

MAY 26, 2021

Achieve was founded in 2008 and started off working in the nonprofit sector primarily in research, strategy, and fundraising. Achieve leverages technology in everything it does to cost-effectively help the nonprofit organizations it works with. Like Achieve, Qgiv exists to help people fulfill their passion to make a difference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2009

So, when Lynne Johnson from Fast Company asked me to blog a list, I thought I'd create a nonprofit technology category and acknowledge the work of these awesome women: Nonprofit Technology Marnie Webb is the Co-CEO of TechSoup Global and creator of Netsquared and was voted most valuable person in the nonprofit technology field in 2008.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 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. This week have a look at the just completed Open Data for Africa platform and learn more about the brewing open data revolution in the MENA region.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

They originally wanted to organize a conference to convene social innovators and social entrepreneurs on the nonprofit tech cutting edge to see what everyone was doing. To get going, they built the first NetSquared website using open-source Drupal. What Is Web 2.0? What People Were Saying.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

Google announces " Broadcast Your Cause, " a nonprofit channel on YouTube. And, if your nonprofit does not have a video camera to create content, sign up to get a free one from the Flip Video Camcorder Giveaway , in partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative. Now here's a new term: Green Philanthropy.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2009

“First, we’re strictly nonprofit.&# That’s how UniversalGiving begins when describing it’s work. As readers of this blog probably know, I’m really excited about the work Social Actions is doing to help connect the sources of actions and opportunities across the web to push them further.

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NTEN

AUGUST 6, 2012

Flickr: JenWaller If you think it's too hot outside to be crunching numbers or analyzing information, pour yourself a fresh glass of lemonade because this week's Member Round Up revolves around data – from a free tool for visualizing data to a hot-off-the press report about the state of hiring in the nonprofit sector.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Oakland, California: Office 365 for Nonprofits — Bay Area! New York, New York: Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits. New York, New York: Crowdfunding for Nonprofits. September 30.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Technology helps nonprofits deliver on our missions more effectively, but it can also be fiendishly complicated. For spring 2017, we're focused on nonprofit cloud services. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

While we're handing out congrats, nice work, EchoDitto , on the new open source Mother Jones website. Several NTEN members added their comments to the Chronicle of Philanthropy article , "The Perils of Raising Small Sums on Online Networks", including new NTEN Board member Nancy Schwartz.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits. is vital to any nonprofit organization. It lies at the root of everything a nonprofit does â?? Effective Knowledge Transfer and Exchange for Nonprofit Organizations: A Framework provides 10 printable tools â?? Effective communication â?? logs and evaluation forms â??

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2009

While young people and early adopters increasingly turn to the social Web not only to socialize but to communicate, explore new ideas and share new experiences, nonprofits and social change organizations are still generally stuck in the top-down, one-way world of Web 1.0. jazz and put it to work for your organization or cause.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. While this is an important constituency, nonprofits are different in that they do not have shareholders and they serve many stakeholders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2008

The phrase "Working Wikily" was coined by Lucy Bernholz (I don't know how many phrases she's originated in the nonprofit, social media, and philanthropy - but this one is a gem). " I'm beginning a project with NTEN in the next few weeks that focuses on social media, nonprofits, and curriculum development.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2007

Net2 Houston, August Photo by Eschipul Nonprofits in Second Life Gala Opening Photo by RubyJi By looking at the photos tagged with NpTech, nonprofit techies were either on vacation or attending events. You must read this post about blogging and low-cost nonprofit professional development. and Katya A.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 24, 2009

Cheryl Dorsey, the President of Echoing Green , a nonprofit that provides seed funding and support to social entrepreneurs, talked about how providing capital for social innovation can: Provide incentive for individual and collective engagement around social problems. Accepting and championing failure and the learning that comes from failure.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2007

Foik Micro-Philanthropy Network. Idealware Nonprofit Software Knowledge Sharing Initiative. Open Source, Open Standards Video. Digital Divide Data's Project: A Networking Resources for Disadvantaged People in Cambodia and Laos. Farmer 2 Farmer Learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

It is based on some open source code called Pligg that creates a "digg" like interface. The nptech tag stream (plus other sources) has been imported, so you can comment and vote on tagged items. A quick review of the results of Isovera Survey of Open Source Content Management Satisfaction in Nonprofit Organizations.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

is a nonprofit project of the Center for Media Change. We are an open source project, to pioneer 'community funded reporting.'” philanthropy donation nonprofit People's Grocery Mission: "Our mission is to build a local food system that improves the health and economy of the West Oakland community."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

There's going to be a Netsquared Meetup (recommendations for restaurant or location are needed) How will your nonprofit avoid the Meatball Sundae? Nancy White answers a question posed by Laura Whitehead " Getting the most from social media for nonprofits: what would you recommend? The Nonprofit Blog reviews InStedd.

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