Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology NPTECH Punk June 19, 2008 Beth, of course, suggested this , and I’m jumping on her bandwagon. I realized, in being introduced to Edupunk , that I have been doing it for, oh, almost 20 years now.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

A landing page connotes the first page a web visitor sees when they land on your website. Make it easy for your web visitors to give you their email address. An unobtrusive popup window with a short call to action message, and a field for the email address is just enough for the casual web visitor. Keep it short.

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TechImpact

APRIL 23, 2014

Driving web traffic to your nonprofit’s website is likely at the top of your to-do list. Bottom line is, many, if not most, of your web visitors are arriving at your website not for the reasons you intended. Perhaps your event featured an affluent celebrity and the web surfer landed on your page because of that name.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Here are a few highlights we here at Tech Impact found especially interesting! 75% of web users would NOT revisit a website if it took longer than 4-seconds to load. 75% of web users would NOT revisit a website if it took longer than 4-seconds to load. Industry News Tech nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech SEO website'

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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. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. and the leaves are starting to change color.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs and HandsOn Tech. If you’re holding regular events gathering the #nptech community let me know and I’ll include you in the next community calendar! Upcoming Events. Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 7, 2015

It’s also impacting web design. The post Why Nonprofit Websites Are Dictated By Social Media appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Fundraising Social Tech nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech social media technology website' With more […].

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TechImpact

JULY 30, 2014

This is a question I ask myself, and web masters around the world ask themselves, on a daily basis. Web visitors will typically give a page 3 seconds to load before moving on. The post 5 New Google Analytics Statistics For Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

In just a few weeks, we’ll be unveiling NTEN’s Nonprofit Tech Job Board, a platform dedicated exclusively to paid nonprofit technology career opportunities. With a dedicated job board, your postings will be in a prominent place on the Web and the NTEN website. job jobboard nptech nptechjobs nten member benefits posting'

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 15, 2009

Second to last in my series on CMS and CRM integration (I’m saving Drupal and Salesforce for last) is using web forms. The HTML for a “Web to Lead&# form from Salesforce.com pasted into a CMS page. Tags: CMS CRM Data Nonprofit Tech Web Tools integration nptech.

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TechImpact

JUNE 19, 2014

Knowing who shared your content, how many times it’s been read, and how long people spend on a web page was an impossible dream. The post 5 Steps To Simple Nonprofit Performance Measurement appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Tech CRM data nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology website'

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Whether it was because of ice buckets or responsive web design, according to blackbaud’s recent study of 4,798 nonprofits, who […]. In 2014 appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. The post Report: Charitable Giving Increased 2.1%

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , HandsOn Tech , DataKind , and more. Denver, Colorado: Not Your Grandmother's Website: Mobile/Responsive Web Development. Boston, Massachusetts: Nonprofit Tech Alchemy: From Ideas to Impact.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 21, 2014

For example, you may want to know the demographics viewing specific web pages, or interacting with your social media feeds. The post Your Nonprofit’s New Data Management Process appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Industry News Tech CRM data database nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology'

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TechImpact

JULY 22, 2014

Make sure the web visitor does not have to scroll down to see it, and make sure it is big enough to capture the attention of the visitor quickly. The post The Power of the Email Address appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Its website. Integrate with offline campaigns.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

By implementing a web-based volunteer database , MANNA’s staff can focus on delivering more meals, managing more volunteers, and raising more funds without having to worry about where. Read more about MANNA’s tech success HERE. Industry News Leadership Tech nonprofit npTech tech volunteer connect'

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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. Two nptech events were visible in the NpTech tag stream, the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life Launch Party and the Net2 meetup in Houston.

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TechImpact

MAY 12, 2014

If your nonprofit isn’t sure how to make the move to mobile, Tech Impact has you covered. In previous blog posts we’ve discussed responsive web design, formatting mobile friendly emails , and shown you even more statistics that will convince you to prioritize mobile sooner rather than later.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar, or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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TechImpact

MAY 29, 2014

The truth is, websites grow stale very quickly, and it is important to ensure you are offering a web visitor something in return for their page view time. You’ve created 5 links, one to each of your main pages, that have the potential to lead web viewers to your nonprofit in the midst of trillions of other links that are on the internet.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

That's why this is the perfect time to make a fresh start on your nonprofit tech resolutions. Then check out our new online learning courses, starting with Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Our **San Francisco** group curates a list of [tech for good experiences each month]([link] --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 12, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. The big changes to fundraising in the coming years will spring from the power of the web, according to Azadi Sheridan, chair of the Institute of Fundraising’s Technology Special Interest Group.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 7, 2010

High-tech tools can help, without breaking your budget.( Tags: Associations Non-profit technology nptech Web 2.0 But it can be challenging to connect with everyone you want to meet at a large event, or to follow up afterwards. And what about your colleagues who can't attend at all? read more ).

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

No more excuses are allowed about your New Year's resolution to power up your nonprofit tech skills — it's time to join a meetup and find your tribe! Just search at NetSquared.org and start leveraging tech to do more good. Boston, Massachusetts: TNB Roundtable: Mobile Tech for Nonprofits - A Global Health Success Story.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

A bevy of new web users are browsing, scrolling and clicking through the endless corridors of the internet using their mobile devices every day. Most standard web users use 12pt font across the board. The post 6 Strategies To Sending Mobile Friendly Emails appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Wondering what that web lingo you hear actually means? Peter Campbell calls for an intervention to address misogyny in the tech industry. Cloud community member member news member roundup nptech nten Communications' Forget ice buckets, VolunteerMark lets you know how you can help fight the spread of the Ebola virus.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 21, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. "The annual SXSW Interactive conference in Austin, TX—which brings together tech geeks, social media peeps, and other online folk—wrapped-up yesterday after five intense and inspirational days.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. We've scheduled 46 events for June, and the month is just beginning. . * **Katharine Bierce** recorded her recent [tech and philanthropy panel]([link]. Want to learn about PCI compliance?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

That is never more true than when talking about our tech implementations. Office 365, the web-based version of the Microsoft tools you use every day, professional email, web conferencing and cloud platform is no exception. General nonprofit technology nonprofits npCloud npTech Office 365 online'

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TechImpact

JULY 31, 2014

Examples of public clouds include Amazon Web Services, GoogleDocs, and IBM Cloud Services. The post The Private Cloud, The Public Cloud, Or The Hybrid Cloud appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Tech cloud cloud computing cloud technology nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech technology'

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TechImpact

AUGUST 7, 2014

Despite this initial push back, there seems to be some misconceptions about the effectiveness of the mobile platform with contemporary web users. The post New Mobile Giving Facts You Must Know appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Mobile giving wants to trend up.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 17, 2011

I’m tired of reading and hearing about about social media and nonprofits, and I’m annoyed that social media is taking up so much of the air space in the #nptech world. In other words, I don’t avoid social media, I use it a lot, and I actively facilitate my clients use of social media integration with their web presence. (

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

NpTech Talk. Phillip Smith has a thoughtful post called " Social tech meets the Social Innovation Generation " The Nonprofit Eye blog writes about leadership challenges in the nonprofit sector. NpTech Software. Social Web. and Associations thoughts from Acronym: Experience Web 2.0 Need some comic relief?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 16, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology So where is open source in the nptech ecosystem? Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Cloud services are reached, generally, through any standard web browser like Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome. A great example of an IaaS is Amazon Web Services which provides users the ability to store, backup, and access files and information. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). This is the bare bones layer of cloud computing.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 25, 2011

You don’t need to hear from me about the newest web tools – you have ReadWriteWeb and Mashable for that, among others. And I’ll be Google+ing (rather than Tweeting, which is mostly for my writing , or Facebooking, which is friends/family) interesting Tech and NPTech topics as they come along and are discussed.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

We believe that NGOs learn best from each other, so NetSquared provides a platform where we can come together face to face to share technology tips and create a community of practice around tech for good. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech.

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