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This. Country. Is. Crazy.

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Yesterday, I''m sitting in my room in Oakland, and I hear a series of gunshots very close to my house. But of course, this was only one of many incidents of gun violence, in Oakland, in Californai, and in the United States. . a tenure-track job, and a grant to tell you that. . I look out of the windows, but don''t see much.

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This. Country. Is. Crazy.

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Yesterday, I'm sitting in my room in Oakland, and I hear a series of gunshots very close to my house. But of course, this was only one of many incidents of gun violence, in Oakland, in Californai, and in the United States. . a tenure-track job, and a grant to tell you that. . I look out of the windows, but don't see much.

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The Happy Healthy Nonprofit Book Tour: You Are Invited To Join Us

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Tue Jan 31 – OAKLAND 6pm-8pm. 439 International Blvd, Suite 1 Oakland, CA 94606. Special thanks to our sponsors: Reward Volunteers is a free, easy way to track the time you spend volunteering in your community – and to earn rewards for your contributions! TechSoup Lunch Time Brown Bag , 435 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107.

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TechSoup Global at National Day of Civic Hacking

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Using tweets' GPS, the database can then track where the rack is. ReWrite Oakland. Caravan Studios' Sarah Washburn attended ReWrite Oakland , which focused on rebuilding the Oakland City website to make it easier to use and more accessible. Image 3: ReWrite Oakland, Caravan Studios.

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Closing the Loop Between Social Media and Offline Action

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was in Oakland, CA and discovered Fenton's Creamery , famous for its ice cream. to track how your online social network activities are driving offline actions. How are you tracking your efforts? The line was out the door. Lines are good because you can contemplate that important decision: What flavor?

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Due Diligence Best Practices for Grantmakers

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For example, when conducting a site visit in Oakland, CA, a private foundation let us know that one area of concern they had with this particular grantee was late reporting. Lastly, it is important to consider how you are tracking your grantee’s corrective action plans.

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A Hearty Congratulations to TechSoup Members Winning Google Impact Challenge Awards

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Beyond 12 is developing the next generation of MyCoach, a mobile app that helps low-income students navigate the path to college and stay on track once they arrive, significantly enhancing graduation rates. The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is a civil rights and restorative justice organization for prisoners and for Oakland young adults.