 I had a chance to catch up with Tim Bonnemann of Intellitics.com. During our conversation, he mentioned how much of the recent focus of "open government" has been on transparency and open data, and he sees less attention to online consultations and online participation. For example, see " How the Open Government Dialogue got slimed." Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 80% of farmers in Wisconsin market their produce through some sort of cooperative arrangement, an arrangement also threatened by actions to take apart unions. Julie Coates Photo: 60 strong tractorcade in Madison on Saturday. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Revolutions are not made: they come. revolution is as natural a growth as an oak. Wendell Phillips The basic equations that are at play are the same in each revolution. Motivation + Network Capacity = Revolution Potential We can see that the motivation for change builds from hope and despair. Motivation is inspired by crack downs. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Are you headed to Washington for the Nonprofit Technology Conference ? Several of us from TechSoup Global will be there, and we'd love to see you! Here's a rundown of where to find us. The State of the Jewish Digital Nation Thursday, March 17, 8 a.m. International Nonprofit Organizations Thursday, March 17, 11 a.m. read more. Event Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 By Carrie Spates, Design Manager, Siteworx Nonprofit clients I work with generally have mastered the art of engaging members and supporters once they are in the door. But with the ever-changing properties and tools on the Internet, that door has evolved into countless spaces, conversations, and opportunities that can seem tough to tackle. Ooh la la! Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Words cannot describe the devastation that has engulfed Japan, and pictures paint a grim scenario that will affect the region for years to come. As someone with many ties to Japan and has been to the afflicted area in the past, I am certain that in spite of this tragedy, the spirit and resilience of the Japanese people will prevail. read more. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Mastering social media saturation at SXSW | SXSW - CNET Blogs Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 You probably know that I’m a huge supporter (and affiliate) of the Headway WordPress Theme. Another big fan of Headway is Johnny B. Truant , who you might describe as a cross between James Dean and a code monkey. One thing he’s doing this week is offering to set up your blog for free if you buy hosting through his site. Enjoy! Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 For the last decade, as online fundraising has steadily increased its importance in the world of nonprofit fundraising, development departments have been a camp divided: the direct mail camp, and the online camp. Jeff Regen, of M+R Strategic Services , sees things a little differently. 11ntc integrated multi-channel NPTech NTEN Fundraising Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Over the past month, I have been thinking about a couple of different ideas and how to incorporate them into training design to facilitate learning. My questions are: 1. How can we integrate content sharing and audience interaction in the right balance to unleash pearls of wisdom from both audience and the experts on the stage? Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 For those of us that depend on MySQL everyday, the buyout of Sun (which had bought MySQL) by Oracle did not bode well. decidedly biased survey by the folks behind PostgreSQL suggests that many people worry about the health of MySQL in Oracle’s hands. Switch to PostgreSQL. There is no need to convert databases to switch to MariaDB. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 The browser wars between proprietary and open source browsers have changed in some ways from the days that it was simply Internet Explorer vs. Netscape. There are more players on both sides of the field, with some interesting complexities. On the proprietary side, still, sits Internet Explorer, now about ready to pop with version 9. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Author: Jill Ward. Downtime may be hard to come by with SXSWi , NTC and AFP International activity this week, but just in case you have a few minutes to burn waiting for a flight, train or a panel to start, I’m arming you with some exhilarating reading material — the Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark Index Study. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Today the National Coalition for Safer Roads launched this PSA in support of red light cameras in Missouri. The campaign highlights the true stories of people whose lives have been affected by red light runners. Watch Watch the PSA above, and then text RED to 723389 to learn more. All Posts Use Cases Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Paper.li is a web-based tool, that is free, that you can use to create a daily paper of your Facebook and or Twitter feeds. The paper could also have a morning and evening edition or be weekly. You may also even set up a paper for a specific hashtag or keyword that is of interest to you such as this one. You may also have multiple papers. Paper.li Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 One of the best sessions I've attended so far at the South by Southwest Interactive conference (SXSWi) was led by Beth Kanter on " Free Agents and Nonprofits in a Networked World." quot; In an increasingly networked world, smart nonprofits are finding ways to enlist the help of "free agents" to help them make progress on. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Hootsuite , a tool that allows you to manage multiple social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn), has recently beefed up their reporting module to help you do the following: Track mentions on Twitter. Measure Twitter follower growth. Analyze Facebook “likes&# and demographics. Overlay social media stats and website visits from Google. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Two new volunteer websites - GetInvolved.ca & GetVolunteering.ca - are part of an initiative launched by Volunteer Canada and Manulife Financial. These websites offer information, resources and a Matching Tool to help Canadian volunteers and volunteer-seeking organizations.( read more ). Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 One of the best studies of how nonprofits are using online communications is Convio’s annual report. The report, which was released today, is well worth a read. Here are a few of the key findings from their report: Online fundraising continues to grow. Overall, 79 percent of organizations included in the report raised more in 2010 than 2009. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 A quick browse of nonprofits on YouTube reveals that the vast majority of nonprofits are not taking advantage of YouTube’s Nonprofit Program. Available to most nonprofits in United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, the program is free and only takes a few to minutes to apply. Survival International :: youtube.com/survivalintl. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Public Media At Risk, Guest Post by Vincent Stehle. Remember the email chain letter that used to circulate warning of impending plans to eliminate funding for NPR and PBS? For years it was regarded as a Snopes-worthy urban legend. At the time, there was no continuing threat to cut funds for public broadcasting. wake of her namesake’s gaffe. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 In 1990, educator and cultural critic Neil Postman described a museum as "an answer to a fundamental question: what does it mean to be a human being?" I must admit that I've never found this definition very helpful. Without an explicit "I" voice, the museum's perspective on humanity is oblique to say the least. It uses multimedia beautifully. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Apple & Microsoft Take Different Approaches to Japan Relief: "First up, Microsoft. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Author: Corey Pudhorodsky. Each year thousands of technology advocates, new media marketers, and multi-channel storytellers come together in the home town of Convio for five days of networking, parties, and sharing. The SXSW Interactive (#SXSWi) Conference is difficult to describe to someone who has not yet experienced it. True, they are all there. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 I just spent a couple of days in Vancouver with the team at the Public Knowledge Project , a terrific example of an open source social enterprise. Their largest project is Open Journal Systems, software for running a scholarly journal. of Vancouver), so that a new journal can be launched without even needing its own home server. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 The Ada Initiative is a nonprofit organization that works to support women in open culture (open source software, open standards, open content, etc.) Really great stuff. They have a new census that they are encouraging people to take. So please take it , and spread the word. Open Culture Open Source Open Standards Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 New & Improved – Logo, Name, Phones & even IPs. NEW is the word of the week at Beaconfire. We rolled out a new logo and updated our name. Please, just call us “Beaconfire.” I’m sure you read about that. We also switched over our phone system to VoIP and now everyone has a direct dial number. SWEET! Movie Bar Codes. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Normal. false. false. false. MicrosoftInternetExplorer4. I’m on the plane to Austin for the “South by Southwest” (SXSW) interactive technology conference and getting hungry already – thanks to the SXSW iPad app! read more. Influence Audience Research Interaction Design Tips & Trends Tools & Software Tips & Trends Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Google, Local Platforms Respond to Japan's 8.9 Earthquake Crisis | Fast Company: "An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9 hit Japan today, resulting in tsunami warnings for 20 countries, as well as California and Hawaii. Crisis mappers wasted no time responding: In under 2.5 quake struck last month, and Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 One of the issues facing small membership organizations identified in our Blog Reader Survey was finding ways to better manage membership databases. read more ). association management Associations database database management Membership management membership records Non-profit technology nptech Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Author: Kent Gilliam. Is your organization working to ready itself to respond to the needs caused by the earthquake in Japan? Convio wants to help you. Download and put our " Be Prepared When Your Mission Calls " rapid response fundraising guide to work for you. Rapid response is a top-of-mind topic for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes right now. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Author: Cheryl Black. Originally created by Alex Trimpe and recently posted on Conor Bryne's Blog here's a 1:46 video on the global obsession with Facebook. Now that you've watched the video, are you feeling a sudden urge to look at your Facebook page and make sure it's up to snuff? had the same reaction. What's our vector, Victor? Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 We’re ( Environmental Defense Fund ) outsourcing more work these days, so we’re putting more thought into how to best match vendors with projects. Recent RFPs include the full range of big and small — from a complete re-thinking of our web site (still in progress) to a fast-turnaround WordPress theme. Share your budget range. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 No matter how amazing your website looks, it won’t produce results unless you have a solid content strategy. content strategy is nothing more than a plan for how you’ll create a conversation around your cause. It should answer questions like: What are we about? Why are we relevant? Why should people care? The last one is critical. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 3D printing is an emerging technology that's generating increasing excitement among technologists and trend watchers so I'd like to speculate briefly about its possible impact on nonprofits and the communities they serve. It's easy to start imagining practical applications of 3D printers in underserved areas, though still likely far off. read more. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 A friend forwarded the following description of a scam aimed at a well-known college. Fortunately, they didn't fall for it. would like to make everyone aware of a recent situation here that is most likely a scam to launder stolen credit card funds, appearing as a gift. Comments. As if we didn’t have enough to do right now! Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 The Nonprofit Technology Conference is now less than one week away! We've put together some tips for making the conference both memorable and valuable and we're them every day until the event starts. Today's tip: Get out and see DC! If you join one or many of the events in the Progressive Party on Friday, you'll see some of the Dupont Circle area. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 The 5th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards are off to a record start with over 1,350 videos from over 800 organizations. That's a lot of tear-inducing, action-starting, video storytelling! Now comes the hard part: voting. How to Vote Public voting is open until Monday, March 14th at [link]. Log into your YouTube account. Why Vote What? Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Want to learn about Wild Apricot membership management? Attend our free webinar on Thurs. 17 at 3 pm EST. We'll dig deep into the membership database portion of Wild Apricot software, including online database structure and composition; membership directory; integrating widgets into Wild Apricot; and much more.( read more ). Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 What's the hardest part about making a video for your cause? Making the video, of course. Though Flip cameras and iMovie have made the process of filmmaking much more accessible over the last few years, making a video that looks good and represents your organization is still no small task. This year, however, they are getting serious. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 The eighth guest blogger in my Have Fun, Do Good series is Mary Mulliken. Mary is a coach, a writer, a contemporary ceremonialist, and a mom to baby Orlis Blackbird. You can learn more about Mary at treelifecoaching.com. With an eye towards a lighter footprint, my thinking went immediately towards diapers. I'm sorry, but that's just gross. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Author: Amber Wobschall. In many of my past jobs and internships, I worked with volunteers. And I loved it. But, I struggled with data and I know many organizations still do. In college, my non-profit internship had me managing my program in a three ring binder. went from binders, to excel, to access, to creating custom fields in database programs. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 In January, the top rated links on AssociationJam.org were for blog posts and articles on Membership, Volunteers and Fundraising, with Technology and Social Media not far behind in the votes tally. There were also some highly rated marketing-communications articles posted in the "Other" category. read more ). Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Yesterday I read a wonderful Change This Manifesto on The Zen of Business: 7 Habits of the Highly Creative by Matthew May. I'm currently in what I'm referring to as "creative recovery" (otherwise known as AA for creatives) so these habits really struck a chord with me. In other words, the hippos were charging around me and I was running for my life. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 With deference to the classic Poitier film, one of the main questions Project Managers are challenged to help our clients with is “who should be involved in stakeholder meetings and workshops?”. After nearly 15 years of working with nonprofits and associations both inside and as a consultant, this question can still be vexing for me. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 I just got an email from Holly Ross, the Executive Director of the Non-profit Technology Network – better known as NTEN. You received the same email if, like me, you’re subscribed to the NTEN newsletter (hint hint). What’s the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey? First, go take this years survey. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Nearly every advocacy organization I belong to eventually asks me to send a letter to my Member of Congress. Diminishing impact. Members of Congress receive thousands of emails every week, and the vast majority are identical form letters sent through the encouragement of advocacy organizations. That’s 227,708.9 messages per member of Congress. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 At a recent talk in Chicago, an audience member asked a question. His foundation supports a private museum that is rarely open to the public. Over the past few years, they've worked hard to make their rich content more accessible both through digitization and programs. but people aren't coming. How can he promote smarter outreach for the future? Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 This post originally appeared on the TechSoup for Libraries blog and was authored by Jennifer Anthony. Broadband provision in remote communities can often be logistically challenging and expensive. Targeted grants are one way to address the access barriers faced by rural communities. Mobile Training. read more. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 NTEN, Common Knowledge and Blackbaud invite you to take part in a nonprofit survey about how nonprofits are using online social networks, and enter your name for a chance to win an Apple iPad. The survey results will be compiled and presented at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference in March 2011. Social Networking Technology Trends Web 2.0 Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 A new study by Experian found that Americans spend 2 hours and 12 minutes on Twitter each month. The average time per session was 13 minutes and 12 seconds. This is 26 times the 30 traditional second elevator pitch. How are you using this time? Are you engaging your constituency during this 13 minutes and 12 seconds? Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Author: Tad Druart. Last week, Gartner “the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company” issued a press release around the results of a worldwide survey of CIO’s in the commercial sector. The survey identified cloud computing as the top technology priority for CIOs in 2011. It’s cool. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Author: Blair Naylor. When you’re born with a name like Sargent Shriver, there must be a silent self-expectation to live up to the power and sound of that name, a desire to make a hero out of it. The late Sargent Shriver did just that. Famously known for marrying John F. Kennedy’s sister, Sargent walked into a life of constant spotlight. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 In our quest to look at the emerging cloud computing field from all angles, I thought it might be useful to explore a little bit of what you can do to make sure that things don't go badly. In cloud computing, you're entrusting your data and the proper operation of things to something or someone you don't know and probably have little access to. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Nonprofits are some of the most prolific, most impactful, and most creative innovators I've ever seen. We don't think of ourselves that way. We do battle against huge societal problems. But we don't look at the problems and throw our hands. We don’t give up. We don't say, “we can’t make a difference.&# Technology nptech Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Donate $US1 To Charity, See 99 Cents Get There | Gizmodo Australia: "Philanthroper is a great idea for donations, one even a cheap person like me can appreciate. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 The History of Social Networking | Fast Company: "n case you hadn't heard, social networking is big. Sites like Facebook and Twitter dominate the tech news sites with every move they make getting attention. How much are they worth? Who's using them now? What changes are coming? As with everything, social networking has a history Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Photo Tweeted by @starfocus during a network mapping session at NWF. Danielle connected me to Daniel Chu, Vice President, Affiliate and Regional Strategies and resident network weaving enthusiast. Daniel facilitated a network mapping activity with NNF’s 10 education advocacy staff from regional offices and headquarters. They wanted The value? Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 QR codes for Nonprofits | Idealware Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 22 Ways Nonprofits Can Use QR Codes for Fundraising and Awareness Campaigns Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Blog :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 This post originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog and was authored by Amy Sample Ward. Peter Deitz is a long-time member and contributor in the NetSquared (and TechSoup) community; he started the NetSquared Montreal group and his Social Actions project was a winner in the 2008 N2Y3 Mashup Challenge. read more. Tools Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Last month, I blogged about the Google Chrome notebook , evaluating its potential applicability to the nonprofit and library sectors. As most media outlets have moved on to the next latest tablet or possible Apple hardware, most discussions have moved to developer forums and groups. Here are some observations so far: read more. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 If you’ve been around the block as long as I have, you remember the days before an audio codec was settled upon. EBooks are moving into adolescence, and the question is, which format will win, or does one format have to win? On the other side was Barnes and Noble, with the Nook , and it’s own format which is based on ePub. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Short week with the holiday. Here are some highlights of what went around Beaconfire that last couple days. We added this interactive world map to the list of infographics we love. The map provides visualizations along all sorts of topics and and allows us to compare maps to each other, too. Nicely done, FedEx. HTML5 got a logo. Did it need one? Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 There's always some controversy or other stirring up the hornet's nest of online opinion, and last month, Time's choice for Person of the Year 2010 was the outrage du jour. Time chose Mark Zuckerberg, founder Facebook, as their Person of the Year. That social norm is just something that has evolved over time.". read more. Tools Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 We're incredibly excited to have Dr. Moira Gunn, host of NPR's "Tech Nation", as our expert for January -- and as a plenary speaker at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference. On her show, Dr. Gunn does exactly what NTEN strives to do: make technology accessible to everybody. For the first 30 minutes, NTEN's Holly Ross will interview Dr. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 The January chat flew by with so many participants sharing so many personal experiences, anecdotes and ideas. Thank you to everyone who joined in, followed along, and shared the archive! Get the chat archive! from @ BonnieKoenig. How much communication with your online community is too much? from @ehon. from @anotheremma. Get the chat archive! Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 It looks like February is going to be as busy month - with 31 (and counting) free non-profit webinars already scheduled. There is a wide range of webinar topics, so have a good look through this round-up, since there's bound to be something of interest to you or other folks in your organization.( read more ). Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 If you’ve recently launched a Facebook Page, you’ve probably heard all the great things you can do with the Static FBML application. You can display content once a fan likes your page , embed a youtube video on your custom page, and even personalize your custom tab. Your marketing goals don’t matter on Facebook. Good question, huh. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 There's still plenty of time to participate in the second annual TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge ! Finished video or photo stories created according to the challenge guidelines can be submitted at the challenge website. Don't know about the challenge? Pacific time, January 31, 2011. and Erika Padilla-Morales of Streetside Stories. read more. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 A new study called, 2011 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report: And What it All Means for Your Good Cause shows that small and mid-sized nonprofits are clearly moving online when it comes to organizational communication and fundraising. How are small and mid-sized nonprofits acquiring prospective donors, volunteers, members and supporters online? Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 TechSoup has partnered with FluidSurveys to bring their cloud-based survey and polling tool to nonprofits and libraries. Wondering how to direct new grant funding, or whether or not your library should invest in e-books? Bring your community in to your discussions through surveys and polls. read more. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 As smartphone usage continues to grow, Google’s CEO, Eric Schmidt, explained that all of Google’s strategic initiatives in 2011 are mobile. It’s notable that Schmidt didn’t say “ mostly ,&# or “ many ,&# of its initiatives are about mobile – he said “ all &# of them are. via ReadWriteWeb Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Author: Tad Druart. Our third annual ranking of the Most Generous Cites in the US for Online Giving to charity sparked a number of questions via social media about which Canadian cities are most generous. Because of the challenges the margin of error is greater, so we’ve been hesitant to report that data. Calgary 440.80. Toronto 334.76. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Author: Cheryl Black. How generous is your city? Check out the cities that made the top 10 for most generous online. Alexandria, VA. Cambridge, MA. Arlington, VA. Seattle, WA. Washington, DC. Berkeley, CA. Louis, MO. San Francisco, CA. Ann Arbor, MI. Minneapolis, MN. To view the complete rankings of large cities, visit www.convio.com/onlinecities. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 The 11NTC Scholarship Auction has officialy opened, and the bids are starting to pour in! Make sure you get your bids in and keep an eye out until Feb 11, when the bidding closes. Want to bid on these, or any of the other items (like the NTEN staff hand delivering a 5 Guys meal to your NTC lunch table)? You must use our link to register: [link]. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 I had a lot of fun yesterday giving a webinar for the Nonprofit Webinar series ; it was a whole hour discussing community engagement! Well, from the planning and analysis side, that is. Presentation. DIY Community Engagement Metrics. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Do-It-Yourself. It’s just not true! YOU can do it! Step 2: Goals. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 This third and final post shares some insights from the planning sessions for E-Mediat project, a networked approach to capacity building for NGOs in Social Media in the Middle East. Trish Tierney, Executive Director of IIE from the West Coast Center welcomed us. The 4 Ways Tech Can Change Politics. View more presentations from Mary Joyce. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 I’ve followed and supported the work of Peter Deitz and Social Actions ever since hearing about his passion and ideas a few years ago. Earlier this week, I got ahold of Peter to get the full scoop! Let’s start at the beginning: What is Social Actions and where does the API come in? That’s today. The Social Actions project began in 2006. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Compiled and organized by Kristy Graves, @kg. Yesterday was our second of three live TweetChats for our Digital Storytelling Event and Challenge (enter through January 31). Our guest was Nasser Asif, Marketing Director of @See3 , a leading nonprofit communications agency , with a special knack for helping organizations tell and personalize stories. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Homepage slideshows are ubiquitous. You know what I mean: the rotating, clickable content blocks that increasingly get prime real estate on the homepage. They are stylish and flashy (whether or not they’re made in Flash), and you can find them on lots and lots of nonprofit websites – including many that we’ve built. Analytics Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 I’m really happy to be part of the 11NTC Scholarship fundraising campaign this year. And, as you may know, every year, NTEN tries to raise $10,000 to send staffers from small nonprofits to the conference who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend. Every dollar is matched by Convio, allowing NTEN to send up to 57 people this year! Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 GreenTech has covered the annual Consumer Electronics Show in the past since many nonprofits (especially smaller ones) often buy consumer-grade products rather than enterprise- or business-grade. It's one of the best showcases of new green IT devices that we can expect in the marketplace. Last week, I talked about how green these devices are. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 As NTEN grows , so does our approach to project management. Awhile back, any great idea for an addition to our website meant I would receive a series of e-mails with varying levels of detail (while, off in the distance, Nelson Muntz let out a hearty " Ha-ha "). We've learned better ways -- as I'm sure you have. NPTech NTEN Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Deborah Elizabeth Finn At a time when money is tight, it's especially important to ensure that surplus assets, capacities, and resources do not go unused. How can online tools help a project succeed? Let’s say you belong to a neighborhood group that wants to turn a vacant lot into a community garden. Will we need any permits from the city? Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 How many of you played with Instagram over the holiday break? did and I *love* it. love how simple it is to use I love how good it makes my photos look I love how easy it is to share images across networks (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Flickr) I love "reading" my feed of stories told through images each day The Instagram community has grown quickly. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Ever say to yourself, "I Wish TechSoup Carried [insert product name]?". Well, TechSoup would like to hear from you! This is your chance to let chief business development officer Gayle Carpentier (she's the main person who goes looking for new donations for TechSoup) know what you would like to see in our catalog. We want to know! read more. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 It's 2011 and we feel refreshed and ready to tackle new goals, but before we dive into them we need to take stock of the work and goals that went unfinished last year. One of our hopes was getting a strong FCC ruling on Net Neutrality to protect free speech and innovation on the Internet. In December, the FCC passed a weak Net Neutrality rule. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Microsoft donates a broad range of software to nonprofits and libraries through TechSoup, and we want to help you take advantage of these donations. But who has the time to be an expert? We do! TechSoup Talks! has organized this free special webinar on Thursday, January 27 at 11 a.m. Pacific time. read more. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Date : January 19th, 2010. Location : online with Nonprofit Webinars. Topic : Do-It-Yourself Community Metrics. Description : Social media, online campaigns, and community engagement can be tricky things to dive into and do well without measuring, monitoring and evaluating. But what to measure? How to evaluate? Slides and notes. Blog post. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Still not on board with Twitter? Wondering if all these “tweeters” just have too much time on their hands? If so, Twitter Marketing for Dummies is for you. It’s the perfect book for readers who just don’t get Twitter and offers an introduction to how and why you would use this tool. This book is to the point and very practical. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 Author: Emma Zolbrod. When I lived in the US for nearly six years, it was usually subtle things—like the pronunciation of ‘about’ or saying ‘holiday’ instead of ‘vacation’—that made people realize I’m Canadian. Finally, a look into what makes Canadian donors tick and give. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 So your non-profit organization needs to get a website, finally – or to revamp the existing website, perhaps to make it work better for your members and donors, perhaps to reflect a change in direction or brand. Andy Giesler, freelance IT consultant to nonprofit organizations, has just.( read more ). Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 "We don't necessarily expect to go to the farmers' market to get our vegetables and have someone beaming a big smile and offering us a hug. These things break the trance of the culture, and I love that. Gabriela is the Founder of the One Love Alliance. Show Notes I've got two blogging workshops coming up. Big Vision Podcast interview Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 When you send emails to your constituents, keep in mind that they already get a lot of emails. In fact, I bet the first thing they do in the morning is select and delete batches of emails in their inbox (unless they’re really smart about using filters). They’ll look at two pieces of info when making their decision: The sender. Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 This second post shares some insights from the planning sessions for E-Mediat project, a networked approach to capacity building for NGOs in Social Media in the Middle East. For context, read my earlier post ). Meedan , an implementation partner, is responsible for designing and implementing the online learning community. E-Mediat Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 My older daughter graduated from college in May and has been working at her new job since June. Last night we had a conversation that got me thinking about how school does a really terrible job of preparing our young people for "the real world" by setting up some seriously unrealistic expectations. If you work hard, you will be rewarded. learning Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
 When was the last time you stood back and tried to evaluate the performance of your organisations website? If you’ve fallen into the trap of letting your website take care of itself, now is the perfect time to take a look at what’s really going on, and to make any necessary changes. What are the key goals of your website? Serious? Brought to you by: Nonprofit Technology |
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