Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 7, 2011

I’ve been using this tool since it actually was StarOffice, more than 10 years ago, when it was first open sourced by Sun in 2000. Oh, and did I mention it’s free as in beer, too, instead of adding a couple of hundred bucks or more to the price of a new PC? So what are it’s weaknesses?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

Technological advancements have fundamentally changed the way people live, and they will continue to do so. In an article in Nonprofit Quarterly, Holly Ross said society’s implementation of technology has altered expectations of responsiveness, internal visibility, and the lure of newness and innovation. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2020

It may be time to embrace change to lower the price of your new system. While several factors — from the number of licenses to implementation to staff training — determine the price of the system’s cost, there are strategies to keep your AMS price from escalating beyond the budget. Here’s how. Prepare for change.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This opened a whole new world of opportunities for the non-profit – What if they could have the best of both worlds? A “Hybrid” Event opens participation to everyone. Now, with mobile bidding technology, live and virtual attendees can bid on the same silent auction items at the same time.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2020

If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. They might also charge high prices for product upgrades and related services down the road. Beyond watching for hidden costs, there are ways to potentially lower the price of a new AMS. Be ready to embrace change and have open discussions with the vendor.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 17, 2021

Pricing and level of effort: No licensing costs; included with Salesforce . Pricing and level of effort: Low annual licensing costs ranging from $50 to $300 depending on the package. Pricing and level of effort: Higher annual per-user licensing costs ranging from $1K to $8K depending on the package.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2015

For this reason, nonprofits are good candidates for open-source software (OSS), which can offer the functionality they need, without the glitz, glamor, and high price point of commercial systems. Platforms and applications such as Linux, Firefox, RedHat , and Open Office are the poster children of open development.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Mpower Open, the vendor who took their high-end CRM/DMS product, MPX , open source last year, has adopted a new name, Orange Leap. The pricing of the hosted version is definitely competitive. Both new products are based in Java, and are going to be released as open source.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

One of the best ways to gauge whether open source would work for your organization is to look at some actual examples. To read about how open-source software might benefit your nonprofit or public library, check out part one of this series. Making the Right Decision About Open-Source Software. Human Resources Management (HRM).

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. 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.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Amplify Your Impact: Integrating Tech for Peak Nonprofit Efficiency In a world where technology moves at lightning speed, nonprofits are often left grappling with the tailwinds of rapid change. But what if you could harness this relentless pace to catapult your mission forward?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 29, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Gender, Race and Open Source June 29, 2007 My session on Free and Open Source software and the US Social Forum went great yesterday. That speaks volumes to me.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

It’s time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! The First Crowdfunding Platform for Nonprofit Technology Projects. The tech support nonprofit, TechBridge in Georgia, has launched the first crowdfunding platform for nonprofit technology projects. Very sophisticated for a student team.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. Y’all will just have to live with overlapping series. I have too many ideas be sequential. I promise (!)

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. Y’all will just have to live with overlapping series. I have too many ideas be sequential. I promise (!)

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

Each profile shows the donation history of each donor, their contact and demographic information, and each interaction they’ve had with your organization in the past (emails opened, calls-to-action taken, events attended, etc.). There is a wide price range for donor management software across the market. Constituent timeline.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Registration for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is now open! With a wide mix of social events, seminars, trainings, and resources, the 2012 NTC will help you put technology to work to further your cause. Please note that we've changed how Early Bird pricing works this year. Register for the 2012 NTC today!

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Judi Sohn

OCTOBER 1, 2012

No other fundraising CRM/database targeted to the midmarket at that price point comes close. Organizations on Common Ground could use the very same technology that went into making Common Ground and build on top of it specific for their own mission and operations. It's not just about price. Why does it matter?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Today, we are poised at a moment in time where we can transcend the limitations of past book technologies and bring the power of books to all humans. However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Love of the print book. And, the U.S.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 9, 2023

The right consulting team can help you outline a technology plan and put it into action while providing your team with continuous support. When you find a technology consultant who understands both your vision and how your Salesforce CRM can bring it to life, you’ll be one step closer to achieving your goals.

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NTEN

APRIL 23, 2010

I firmly believe that the more open the web is, the more useful it will be to the social sector. The currency we use to we pay for the convenience, the magic even, of the open social web is our privacy. These are new technologies and the ramifications are still unknown. " I'm one of those people.

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TechImpact

APRIL 3, 2014

Price cuts preparing for future. Recent price cuts by Google, Amazon , and even Microsoft highlight this unassailable fact. But every organization and organization has “get internet connection” at the top of their to-do list when opening a new location or business all together. The answer is none. Doesn’t that cloud feel great?

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 28, 2016

But just the same there are lots of CMS platforms promising all sorts of wonderful things, from being easy to learn to easy to edit to having a nice cheap price tag. An Open Book. But as the old saying goes, buyer beware: many CMSs are long on promises but short on delivery. Not so with the behemoth of the Internet, WordPress.

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Robert Weiner

MAY 15, 2017

Some of the best advice I’ve seen on this came from technology consultant TJ Griffin. If they won’t cooperate or the price is too high, read on. Keep your account with your old processor open as long as the value of the donations (minus transaction costs) exceeds their fees.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2021

Is it easy for you to send your message to target audiences based on shared data i.e. they live in a certain zip code, they are an active donor, they are a first-time donor, they are a monthly donor, they haven’t given in the last 12 months, they just joined your list a year ago, they didn’t open your email campaign etc.? . Automation.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Additionally, audiences are likely to open and engage with direct mail. On average, direct mail has an open rate of 57.5% Some of the other reasons to use direct mail fundraising include: Prices are relatively stable. This shows that appreciation for this communication channel is growing among younger generations.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2021

Even though the Museum’s official physical opening was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, NMAAM has been developing unique programs and other offerings to serve the community without a physical exhibit space for the past four years. Technology enables us to be as national as our name implies.

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3rd Sector Labs

JANUARY 16, 2014

We’ve integrated other technologies like Nutch, Solr, Hadoop and Mongo DB for web crawling, indexing, and high capacity storage needs. For the data center, we chose Digital Ocean because of their SSD infrastructure, ease of use, and reasonable pricing. The screen shot opens in 1/1000th of the time or less.”

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

That’s the lowest pricing amongst all payment processors. Without this option, it might become harder for organizations to budget and plan for the future. Here’s How Your Org Can Adapt – and Flourish Educate and Engage Your Donors Communicate openly with your donors about any changes and what they might mean. of every $100 you raise.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Dr. Patrick Ball, who has led our Human Rights Program since 2003, now heads HRDAG as its Executive Director and Dr. Megan Price, formerly a senior statistician at Benetech, has joined Patrick as the organization’s Co-Founder. This is a rare chance to operate at the forefront of the intersection of technology and human rights.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To affect real change, each of us, from event organizers to team members, needs to be proactive and open to a range of voices, experiences, and perspectives. To help you create a more open, diverse, and inclusive virtual event, we’ve put together this list of tips and best practices. Diversify Your Directors or Staff.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2010

I've been working in nonprofit technology since 1992. I was Jill of all trades, assisting with a wide range of technology needs, from training to installing local area networks. (Yes, Almost twenty years later, with the price of computer hardware much lower, we don't see ancient computers on nonprofit desktops quite as much.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2010

A few weeks ago, I attended a panel discussion on open government data. The event was presented by Twilio and Open 311 , one of the organizations leading the charge to make government data public, accessible, and usable. I've kind of become an open-data geek in the past few months, largely thanks to NetSquared's unconference at NTC.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 10, 2021

To avoid these challenges, look for an AMS vendor that includes regular, automatic upgrades in the price of the software. This approach ensures your organization is keeping up with the latest technological advances without budget-busting fees and broken customizations. What’s the answer for Nimble AMS? Email me the guide.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 7, 2011

As more group text messaging and Mobile Web vendors flood the market, the price of early adoption will become more manageable and thus accessible to more nonprofits. PETA’s new iPhone App is the only nonprofit app I have opened more than twice. However, I believe that’s about to change dramatically. Because it is useful!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. That said, below is an excerpt from Chapter 10: Group Text Messaging and Text-to-Give Technology. 11 Group Text Messaging Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 9, 2017

When you decide to integrate new technology in your organization, you may have a good idea about what you want that technology to do, you may even have leads about who makes it – but how can you be sure you’ve found the perfect partner to initiate and implement new solutions for your organization?

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