Open Source and Social Media - Nonprofit Technology

12 Must-Know Stats About Online Fundraising, Social Media, and Mobile Technology

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2017

That said, below are 12 stats to consider and research further about online fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. Source: 2016 Charitable Giving Report. Source: 2016 Donor Loyalty Study. 32% of NGOs worldwide have a written social media strategy and 34% have paid for advertising on social media.

Social Media

Social Media Stats Mobile Technology

Why Nonprofits Need a Values-Based Social Media Strategy

Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Image Credit: dole777 on unsplash After more than a decade of dominating the social media landscape, Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are in flux. Some users are migrating to new platforms, like Post, or to decentralized, open-source services, like Mastodon.

Social Media

Social Media Media Strategy Social

An Open Source Website Personalization Tool for Mission-Driven Organizations

Forum One

MAY 12, 2021

As we work primarily with open source CMS platforms, such as Drupal and WordPress, our tool is effective in its ability to integrate within the CMS as well as be flexible for organization-specific needs.

Open Source

Open Source Personal Websites Open

Social Media ennui

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 17, 2011

I have social media ennui. 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. I’ve been using social media to actively promote my new science fiction books.

Social Media

Social Media Media Social Hype

Top 12 Social Media Insights for Nonprofits in 2012

NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report was released at 12NTC yesterday and it’s already stirring up discussions about how nonprofits are leveraging social networks as part of their fundraising and communications strategy. Top 12 Social Media Insights for Nonprofits in 2012. Facebook Pages and 1.2

Social Media

Social Media Media Social Social Network

Nonprofits Are Adding Bots to their Social Media Teams

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2019

Direct Relief , a humanitarian aid organization, and its Direct Relief and its bot builder, Mind Heros , have open-sourced their model. person social media team could not keep up with requests for aid during Hurricane Harvey two years ago. It’s available for free to other nonprofits through BotsForCharity.com.

Social Media

Social Media Team Media Hurricane

Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

Earlier this week, I had the terrific opportunity to participate on a panel at the US launch event for “Philanthropy and Social Media”, a whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy and The Indigo Trust. Social media is one of the most tangible examples of the real time web. . The internet is not new.

Philanthropy

Philanthropy Social Media Media Social

Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Social media, like all technology, is developed by people. Why Social Media?

Disaster

Disaster Social Media Haiti Media

DonorsChoose Interview & Social Media Challenge

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Please support the SocialBrite team (or any other blogger) in the Social Media Challenge! DonorsChoose: open source philanthropy from JD Lasica on Vimeo. Social Media Challenge is a leading example of micro-giving. My collaborator, JD Lasica , at SocialBrite has just posted the interview and details below.

Social Media

Social Media Interview Challenge Classroom

Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

It is defined as open-source software that doesn’t require the support of a trusted intermediary and it has no governing body. added the ability to interact with and produce content, making activities such as social media, online banking, and shopping possible.

Attention

Attention Avatar Virtual Internet

Using Social Media to Share Research

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2011

One of the ideas we explored is it possible through social media to share some of the findings in a conversational way to help prod more insights from the field. That model uses social media a mechanism to give feedback. Another way to use social media is for the sharing and distribution of the finding.

Social Media

Social Media Research Share Media

Social Media in the Board Room

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2009

A few months ago, I wrote about a report from Charlene Li that discovered that deep engagement with social media correlates with financial performance. In order to scale, nonprofits will need to develop a social media policy as well as operational guidelines. Photo by Beth.

Social Media

Social Media Media Social Government

Four Social Media Fundraising Tools

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

As I read case studies, blog posts and participate in sessions, I imagine replacing the term "social media" with "direct mail" or "email marketing." Social media fundraising is driven by a combination of relationships and immediacy. Social media doesn't raise money, people raise money." HelpAttack!

Social Media

Social Media Tools Media Social

Will Open Source Social Networks Eventually Replace Facebook?

Care2

MAY 24, 2010

Jon Pincus who co-chairs the Computer, Freedom and Privacy Conference , says that that there's a need for a social graph that's not tied to a particular website or corporation. Frogloop explored this concept last fall when we discussed “ Is your Nonprofit too Social Media Dependent? &#. What is the Portable Social Graph?

Open Source

Open Source Social Network Facebook Open

The Social Website: Integrating Social Media into Website Design and Function

NTEN

JULY 15, 2011

The process of considering how to get social starts with considering goals. What are the reasons for integrating social media into your website? It all begins with a goal: what do you want to accomplish using social media? The goals seek to address “Why” you might want make your website social. Open source.

Social Media

Social Media Websites Integration Design

Open Source Cinema

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2007

His newest project is Open Source Cinema. Here's his description: Open Source Cinema is the web platform for the creation of a feature documentary film about Copyright titled Basement Tapes. This film is open source - and thats why I created. Brett's Remix of Lessig's Words. Brett Gaylor is a amazing!

Open Source

Open Source Open Remix Canada

5 Questions: Working with Open Source Software and Vendors

NTEN

MARCH 10, 2010

Session: Working with Open Source Software and Vendors. Free and Open Source Software. Whether it is on the desktop like Firefox and Open Office or the Ubuntu Linux operating system, or on servers (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and running CMSs and CRMs (like Drupal and CiviCRM). Speaker: Gregory Heller, CivicActions.

Open Source

Open Source Software Open Question

Floss Manuals and Open Source Video Editing Tools

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

I found out that thanks to Adam Hyde of FlossManuals.net , he will be distributing free printed guides to open-source software and he will also be giving out digital cameras to up-and-coming Cambodian photobloggers. It reminded of the ngo in a box collection of open source video editing tools that I read about on the NTEN blog.

Open Source

Open Source Video Open Tools

Open Source Your Love: Geek Candy Hearts Messages

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

But I just couldn't resist " Open Source Your Love." I was gonna take a trip down memory lane and point you to this hilarious Web2.0 Valentine that Alex and Rob created lat year. I was going to rehash how to quantify love. " Happy Valentine's Day!

Open Source

Open Source Open Flickr Charity

Top 20 Best WordPress Plugins for Nonprofit Websites

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2019

It is the ideal content management system for nonprofits because of how it’s open source and anyone can contribute to making it better. SEO and Social Sharing. WordPress powers 34% of all sites on the web and is one of the most popular digital marketing tools used by organizations in the world.

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Plugin WordPress Websites Paypal

The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. What's Changing?

Haiti

Haiti Disaster Social Media Media

Khmer Open Source

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 link to the draft of the master plan for implementing open source in Cambodia. I also emailed Dirk Slater to find out what he knew about this project: Its really interesting how Open Source is taking off because of localization issues.

Open Source

Open Source Open Tajikistan Cambodia

The. End. (for now)

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 25, 2011

There are some amazingly good blogs out there focused on the use of Drupal and other open source tools. You don’t need to hear from me about the newest web tools – you have ReadWriteWeb and Mashable for that, among others. And besides, the landscape has changed somewhat – in some ways better, in some ways worse.

Drupal

Drupal Open Source Nptech API

Is Open Source Software Fair trade for nonprofits?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

David Wilcox has done a terrific job of summarizing this conversation thread recently on the UK Circuit Riders list, " Is Open Source Software Fair Trade for Nonprofits? " Are there ethical reasons for voluntary and community organisations to consider using Free and Open Source Software ?

Open Source

Open Source Software Open Alternative

Email is dead … long live Email?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Recent studies suggest that there is a demographic shift happening – social media being more primary communications avenues for Millenials and Gen Y, and email for everyone older. I’m focusing on tools that are free and open source – tools that you would install on your own server, or your own private cloud.

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email Drupal Open Source Module

2012 SXSW Interactive – #nptech Highlights

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Personal and Professional Identity: Social Media Policies for Nonprofits. Tendenci Released as Open Source by Schipul. I was joined today for a panel at SXSW to discuss the blurry or blurring lines of personal and professional identify online. With me on the panel was Debra Askanase, Jess Main, and Vanessa Rhinesmith.

Interaction

Interaction Nptech Open Source Houston

Net Neutrality Open Source Documentary

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2006

He created the above "open source documentary" on Net Neutrality called Humanity Lobotomy. He's a talented filmmaker (as is Susan and the other folks at Four-Eyed Monsters). So, I've been looking for a good reason to link over to them and now I found it! He is encouraging people to download and remix it or spread it.

Open Source

Open Source Open Widget Remix

A Step-by-Step Approach to Personalization

Forum One

JULY 15, 2021

As individuals, we’re served targeted content and ads based on our previous online behavior or social media profiles (e.g., Segment your audience on social media. If you are looking to integrate a web personalization tool into your digital strategy, learn about Forum One’s open source website personalization tool.

Personal

Personal Test Demographics Analytics

27 Recommended Affordable or Free Nonprofit Software Tools

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This tool enables users to build forms in just minutes, collaborate with team members to add questions, and share the forms on a website or social media. Social media is as popular as ever, with 99% of nonprofits on Facebook and 95% on Instagram and X (Twitter). Visualize trends and patterns to make data-driven decisions.

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Software Free Tools Adobe

Women Who Tech Telesummit

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 31, 2010

The Women Who Tech Telesummit was formed three years ago to celebrate all the innovative women who provide incredible value to technology and social media. ROI of Social Networking. Women and Open Source and Identity. It’s really fun, and important. So it’s time to come get your tech on !

Tech

Tech Blogher Slideshare ROI

Betting the Farm

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 16, 2010

Countless nonprofits flocked to Ning to create social networks. Since I’m not a social media guru, I’ve generally kept my opinions about this to myself. Is it free because it’s open source (Drupal, Elgg, Word Press)? But now that Ning isn’t free anymore , I’m going to carp some.

Ning

Ning Drupal Open Source Disaster

Nonprofits and transparency: Who’s walking the walk?

NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Social media trailblazers open up. In addition to celebrating failure , Beth Kanter invites innovative social media champions to discuss their wins in detail so others can benefit. Building a movement through innovative open source tools. million in one day. million in one day. Now it’s your turn.

Open Source

Open Source Case Study Museum Social Media

Choosing a CMS: 3 Tips for Your Nonprofit

Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

Integrations with your social media pages, email marketing platform, CRM, and any other digital systems you use. Both are open-source, user-friendly, and customizable. Drupal is a powerful open-source CMS noted for its customizability and security features.

Drupal

Drupal Tips WordPress Module

All You Need To Know About Streaming Tools With Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) Services

AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

RTMFP: Real-Time Media Flow Protocol (RTMFP) is used in peer-to-peer technology and social media. . Unlike other platforms covered here, Restream has social media features like broadcasting chats from social media into the stream, cross-platform chat, on-screen captions, and real-time comments.

Stream

Stream Service Broadcast Tools

Open Source Thinking: A Remix Wikitation of Marnie Webb's Ten Ways To Use Web2.0 Tools

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

I'm trying to embrace two ideas here - the idea of open source thinking and wikitation. Allison Fine 's book, Momentum, has a whole chapter on what she calls " Open Source Thinking ," and how it is key to successfully using these new tools. Open source thinking is sharing and remixing.

Open Source

Open Source Remix Open Wikispaces

Great reads from around the web on December 15th

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2009

' Open Source Is Dead! Long Live Open Source! 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."

eBook

eBook Web Open Source Bookmarking

Taking Action Against Human Trafficking on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Some organizations are using social media and apps to connect with vulnerable communities. This is partly done by strengthening the development of open-source technologies, encouraging best practices, and supporting the development and adoption of open data standards to enable better interoperability.

International

International Action Tech Collaboration

NpTech Tag Summary: Face-to-Face or Mediated Experience, Open Source Software Communities, and Blog Days

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Social Media Roundup There are places in the world where YouTube has been banned, including Turkey and Thailand. OpenSource and Software Communities Jon Stahl has a thoughtful essay on Nonprofits, Open Source and Leadership. t documentation" from the list of what open source communities can learn from nonprofits.

Open Source

Open Source Nptech Summary Tag

Khmer Open Source Blog Community: Linux Distribution?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2005

The Khmer Open Source Software project has a blog community. One of the recent topics being discussed is: " What is the best Linux distribution for Cambodia ?" " Have some thoughts or advice, the thread is in English so stop by and comment.

Open Source

Open Source Open Community Cambodia

Choosing and Using Free and Open Source Software: A primer for nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2007

Go right over the NOSI (Nonprofit Open Source Initiative) site and download the primer now! Enough said.

Open Source

Open Source Open Software Free

Demystifying Social Media Tools and the Social Media Game for Nonprofits/VolComs - Preview Version Available

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2007

We will lead a discussion about and present on nonprofits using social media and also beta the social media nonprofit adoption game during the workshop. The social media game can be found here. The slides and notes with links to loads of resources and examples can be found here. Feedback appreciated.

Social Media

Social Media Game Media Wiki

7 Keys to Effective Branding in a Social Media World

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2009

When you do so -- conveying credibility and value in a way that's easy to remember and repeat -- you'll build long-lasting relationships with donors, volunteers, members, the media, clients, and more. Here are seven keys to effective branding in a social media world: 1. The challenge of branding in an open source world.

Social Media

Social Media Effective Org Media

Cambodia has faster growing number of open source software users?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

Noy Shoung also predicts that by 2006 more computer users in Cambodia will be using Open Source software versus Microsoft. NIDA is a partner with Khmer Open Source Project , an Open Source Localization project to customize Khmer-Language versions for software applications and operating system , a Linux SuSE 9.3

Open Source

Open Source Cambodia Software Open

Database and Website Integration: Open Source Options:Last Chance to Register for John Kenyon's Workshop in NC

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2006

He leading a workshop in North Carolina at RTPnet on Open Source CMS and CRM systems. s and Open Source software ??? We review the most popular Open Source CMS options with a focus on Drupal, then provide an in-depth exploration of CiviCRM, the premier nonprofit open source CRM.

Open Source

Open Source North Carolina Open Drupal

12 Must-Know Stats About Online Fundraising, Social Media, and Mobile Technology

Why Nonprofits Need a Values-Based Social Media Strategy

Trending Sources

An Open Source Website Personalization Tool for Mission-Driven Organizations

Social Media ennui

Top 12 Social Media Insights for Nonprofits in 2012

Nonprofits Are Adding Bots to their Social Media Teams

Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy

Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

DonorsChoose Interview & Social Media Challenge

Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse

Using Social Media to Share Research

Social Media in the Board Room

Four Social Media Fundraising Tools

Will Open Source Social Networks Eventually Replace Facebook?

The Social Website: Integrating Social Media into Website Design and Function

Open Source Cinema

5 Questions: Working with Open Source Software and Vendors

Floss Manuals and Open Source Video Editing Tools

Open Source Your Love: Geek Candy Hearts Messages

Top 20 Best WordPress Plugins for Nonprofit Websites

The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

Khmer Open Source

The. End. (for now)

Is Open Source Software Fair trade for nonprofits?

Email is dead … long live Email?

2012 SXSW Interactive – #nptech Highlights

Net Neutrality Open Source Documentary

A Step-by-Step Approach to Personalization

27 Recommended Affordable or Free Nonprofit Software Tools

Women Who Tech Telesummit

Betting the Farm

Nonprofits and transparency: Who’s walking the walk?

Choosing a CMS: 3 Tips for Your Nonprofit

All You Need To Know About Streaming Tools With Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) Services

Open Source Thinking: A Remix Wikitation of Marnie Webb's Ten Ways To Use Web2.0 Tools

Great reads from around the web on December 15th

Taking Action Against Human Trafficking on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

NpTech Tag Summary: Face-to-Face or Mediated Experience, Open Source Software Communities, and Blog Days

Khmer Open Source Blog Community: Linux Distribution?

Choosing and Using Free and Open Source Software: A primer for nonprofits

Demystifying Social Media Tools and the Social Media Game for Nonprofits/VolComs - Preview Version Available

7 Keys to Effective Branding in a Social Media World

Cambodia has faster growing number of open source software users?

Database and Website Integration: Open Source Options:Last Chance to Register for John Kenyon's Workshop in NC

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