TH - Local News Article: "A Web site could forge new links between prospective donors and local nonprofit organizations in 2009.
DubuqueGiving.org is a facet of the GoldPenny Project, a partnership between Dubuque365.com, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and the Better Business Bureau of Greater Iowa. The project initially grew out of a dinner conversation about combatting 'donor fatigue' and Brad Parks' idea that 'every penny to a nonprofit (organization) is gold.'"
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Dead Beatle John Lennon speaks from beyond grave - Times Online
Dead Beatle John Lennon speaks from beyond grave - Times Online: "The former Beatle's voice and image have been stitched together using computers in a commercial for One Laptop Per Child, an organisation that aims to give low-cost, durable computers to young people in the Third World."
The Nature Conservancy - The Nature Conservancy Rings in a Solar New Year
The Nature Conservancy - The Nature Conservancy Rings in a Solar New Year: "The Nature Conservancy Rings in a Solar New Year
New Photovoltaic System Advances Group's Quest for Sustainability
HONOLULU, HAWAI'I — January 5, 2009 — The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i will ring in the New Year equipped with a state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) system that allows the non-profit to generate clean energy and reduce its carbon emissions."
New Photovoltaic System Advances Group's Quest for Sustainability
HONOLULU, HAWAI'I — January 5, 2009 — The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i will ring in the New Year equipped with a state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) system that allows the non-profit to generate clean energy and reduce its carbon emissions."
Technorati: State of the Blogosphere 2008
Technorati: State of the Blogosphere 2008: "Blogs are Pervasive and Part of Our Daily Lives
There have been a number of studies aimed at understanding the size of the Blogosphere, yielding widely disparate estimates of both the number of blogs and blog readership. All studies agree, however, that blogs are a global phenomenon that has hit the mainstream."
There have been a number of studies aimed at understanding the size of the Blogosphere, yielding widely disparate estimates of both the number of blogs and blog readership. All studies agree, however, that blogs are a global phenomenon that has hit the mainstream."
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Wild Apricot Blog : Online collaboration tools for non-profit board members
From Wild Apricot Technology Blog
Wild Apricot Blog : Online collaboration tools for non-profit board members: "Online collaboration tools for non-profit board members
Non-profit organizations do better when their board members and staff collaborate effectively. One of the board's biggest responsibilities is strategic planning. In most non-profits creating the annual strategic plan is a very time-consuming (and painful) process. It starts with a face-to-face meeting, then dozens of emails with document drafts, revisions and comments start flying around. Phone calls and meetings multiply unheeded. An unlucky soul who has volunteered to put everything together would spend hours comparing pages and sentences between different versions. As you can imagine, this whole process could take up months!"
Wild Apricot Blog : Online collaboration tools for non-profit board members: "Online collaboration tools for non-profit board members
Non-profit organizations do better when their board members and staff collaborate effectively. One of the board's biggest responsibilities is strategic planning. In most non-profits creating the annual strategic plan is a very time-consuming (and painful) process. It starts with a face-to-face meeting, then dozens of emails with document drafts, revisions and comments start flying around. Phone calls and meetings multiply unheeded. An unlucky soul who has volunteered to put everything together would spend hours comparing pages and sentences between different versions. As you can imagine, this whole process could take up months!"
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Twittering To Fame And Fortune
Microblogging can help raise cash and awareness
Last month, I wrote about microblogging (http://www.nptimes.com/technobuzz/TB20081125_1.html), a way for nonprofits to communicate with supporters and the public quickly and easily via short messages containing text, links or other content such as photos.
Among the varied microblogging services that exist, Twitter (www.twitter.com) has pulled ahead as the most popular, with more than three million users sending upwards of one million messages per day (from: http://press.oreilly.com/pub/pr/2143)."
Microblogging can help raise cash and awareness
Last month, I wrote about microblogging (http://www.nptimes.com/technobuzz/TB20081125_1.html), a way for nonprofits to communicate with supporters and the public quickly and easily via short messages containing text, links or other content such as photos.
Among the varied microblogging services that exist, Twitter (www.twitter.com) has pulled ahead as the most popular, with more than three million users sending upwards of one million messages per day (from: http://press.oreilly.com/pub/pr/2143)."
Monday, December 22, 2008
Innovative Giving: Leverage Your Twitter Network | An Itinerant Mind | Fast Company
Innovative Giving: Leverage Your Twitter Network | An Itinerant Mind | Fast Company: "Innovative Giving: Leverage Your Twitter Network
| posted by Saabira Chaudhuri
What she's done: A social media consultant, Beth Kanter teaches non-profits and individuals how to use social media tools like Twitter, blogs and widgets to raise funds and awareness. Although Kanter has spearheaded several unusual funding efforts, her most effective was at the Seattle Gnomedex 8.0 Conference in August of this year, where she raised over $2500 in just 90 minutes by challenging highly connected geeks to tap into their extensive Twitter networks. It started with a mass tweet asking people to help her “send Leng Sopharath, a young Cambodian woman, off to her junior year of college in good health.” Tweets and retweets traveled through the online community, and by the end of the conference, Kanter had collected almost $4000. She acknowledges the results as a “special success story,” but believes it’s an example of how the power of networks can be utilized by non-profi"
| posted by Saabira Chaudhuri
What she's done: A social media consultant, Beth Kanter teaches non-profits and individuals how to use social media tools like Twitter, blogs and widgets to raise funds and awareness. Although Kanter has spearheaded several unusual funding efforts, her most effective was at the Seattle Gnomedex 8.0 Conference in August of this year, where she raised over $2500 in just 90 minutes by challenging highly connected geeks to tap into their extensive Twitter networks. It started with a mass tweet asking people to help her “send Leng Sopharath, a young Cambodian woman, off to her junior year of college in good health.” Tweets and retweets traveled through the online community, and by the end of the conference, Kanter had collected almost $4000. She acknowledges the results as a “special success story,” but believes it’s an example of how the power of networks can be utilized by non-profi"
Friday, December 19, 2008
Putting XO Laptops Under Christmas Trees—and into Classrooms—via Amazon | Xconomy
Putting XO Laptops Under Christmas Trees—and into Classrooms—via Amazon | Xconomy: "Under the Give One, Get One (G1G1) program, consumers can buy two laptops for $399. One will be shipped to a school of OLPC’s choice, and the other to any recipient of the buyer’s choice. Part of the purchase price is tax-deductible—though OLPC says buyers should consult their accountants to figure out how much."
The Giving Map (washingtonpost.com)
The Giving Map (washingtonpost.com): "The Giving Map
In this holiday season of particular economic hardship, charitable giving is critical to many in our region. The Giving Map is designed to make it fast and easy to connect you with a nonprofit organization that helps others and fits your areas of interest, whether that's hunger and homelessness or arts and education. The D.C. region is home to many with considerable resources, and others with few. We hope those who can afford to help others will find this tool useful."
In this holiday season of particular economic hardship, charitable giving is critical to many in our region. The Giving Map is designed to make it fast and easy to connect you with a nonprofit organization that helps others and fits your areas of interest, whether that's hunger and homelessness or arts and education. The D.C. region is home to many with considerable resources, and others with few. We hope those who can afford to help others will find this tool useful."
Techies volunteering to save the world - Network World
Techies volunteering to save the world - Network World: "Whitney is just one of a growing number of seasoned IT professionals trading in annual bonuses and executive perks to volunteer their time and expertise in developing countries. In fact, phone calls and e-mails from techies interested in registering with Geekcorps have increased 30% over the past year, says Karen Muir. 'We have more geeks now than we have projects,' she admits."
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Connection Café: Social Media For Social Good: Follow Up
Connection Café: Social Media For Social Good: Follow Up: "I hope you all had a chance to join us yesterday for our webinar called Social Media for Social Good. Emily Riley from Forrester Research and Beth Kanter from Beth’s Blog both gave great presentations that really complimented each other. If you missed it, you can register to receive the recording at http://www.convio.com/socialgood.
I’d like to extend my thanks to Emily and Beth for participating, and to all of the audience for your good, insightful questions. We had so many that we couldn’t get to all of them during the webinar, so we’ve answered the overflow here:"
I’d like to extend my thanks to Emily and Beth for participating, and to all of the audience for your good, insightful questions. We had so many that we couldn’t get to all of them during the webinar, so we’ve answered the overflow here:"
A new AFP Partnership
AFP has launched a profile on “ammado” (www.ammado.com). ammado is an online community connecting nonprofits, socially responsible companies, and engaged individuals who want to effect change at a global and local level.
This blog first made mention of ammado last year when the site was used to network attendees of the International Fundraising Conference in Amsterdam (October 2007). Of particular interest is ammado’s global donations feature, the ammado Giving Circle which allows people to donate to their favorite nonprofits from all over the world. Donors can choose from 33 different currencies for their donations, and even the smallest contributions are displayed in an innovative and appealing new way. All nonprofits, big or small, national or international, can join ammado for free. Check out the AFP profile, at http://www.ammado.com/nonprofit/afp, also the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy at http://www.ammado.com/nonprofit/afpfoundation.
AFP is now partnering with ammado to help members network with colleagues around the world. To celebrate the partnership and the season of giving, ammado will give the first 10,000 AFP members who create a profile on ammado an e-voucher for $1.00 to spend on the cause of their choice. What can a mere dollar do? One dollar can, for example, get a child vaccinated against the measles or provide safe drinking water for a child for 50 days. Get your e-voucher, make a donation—even to your own organization on ammado—join the AFP profile and reach out to your fundraising colleagues by creating your network! AFP members can use this link to get started.
If you have questions about this partnership feel free to contact mnilsen@afpnet.org
This blog first made mention of ammado last year when the site was used to network attendees of the International Fundraising Conference in Amsterdam (October 2007). Of particular interest is ammado’s global donations feature, the ammado Giving Circle which allows people to donate to their favorite nonprofits from all over the world. Donors can choose from 33 different currencies for their donations, and even the smallest contributions are displayed in an innovative and appealing new way. All nonprofits, big or small, national or international, can join ammado for free. Check out the AFP profile, at http://www.ammado.com/nonprofit/afp, also the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy at http://www.ammado.com/nonprofit/afpfoundation.
AFP is now partnering with ammado to help members network with colleagues around the world. To celebrate the partnership and the season of giving, ammado will give the first 10,000 AFP members who create a profile on ammado an e-voucher for $1.00 to spend on the cause of their choice. What can a mere dollar do? One dollar can, for example, get a child vaccinated against the measles or provide safe drinking water for a child for 50 days. Get your e-voucher, make a donation—even to your own organization on ammado—join the AFP profile and reach out to your fundraising colleagues by creating your network! AFP members can use this link to get started.
If you have questions about this partnership feel free to contact mnilsen@afpnet.org
Philanthropy Front and Center-Atlanta: Do Good™
Philanthropy Front and Center-Atlanta: Do Good™: "Do Good™
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has launched the Do Good™ Channel on its web site. It is powered by good2gether™, a new service that connects people to causes through a broad network of high-traffic websites. good2gether™ enables nonprofits to enter volunteering opportunities, events and in-kind donation needs (at no charge) once – then distributes their information across the entire network, to everyone's benefit."
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has launched the Do Good™ Channel on its web site. It is powered by good2gether™, a new service that connects people to causes through a broad network of high-traffic websites. good2gether™ enables nonprofits to enter volunteering opportunities, events and in-kind donation needs (at no charge) once – then distributes their information across the entire network, to everyone's benefit."
The Santa Barbara Independent Tech Mogul Brings Laptops to Kellogg Kids
The Santa Barbara Independent Tech Mogul Brings Laptops to Kellogg Kids: "D.J. Perry’s third-grade class at Kellogg Elementary School in Goleta buzzed with excitement on Friday, December 5, as students clicked away on their new XO-brand laptops. The textbook-sized computers were provided to the school by UCSB’s Technology Management Program and its new partnership with One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that aims for education through technology for the world’s poorest children."
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Nonprofit Communications » Blog Archive » Going from a Print Newsletter to Email: What to Leave Behind
From Kivi Leroux Miller's Blog
Nonprofit Communications » Blog Archive » Going from a Print Newsletter to Email: What to Leave Behind: "Going from a Print Newsletter to Email: What to Leave Behind
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Going from a Print Newsletter to an Email Newsletter - Webinar This Thursday - Get the Details
It seems like every nonprofit I’ve talked to in the last few months is either dropping their print newsletter entirely or carefully considering ways to cut back on the expense of publishing it (e.g. publishing fewer pages or printing fewer copies)."
Nonprofit Communications » Blog Archive » Going from a Print Newsletter to Email: What to Leave Behind: "Going from a Print Newsletter to Email: What to Leave Behind
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Going from a Print Newsletter to an Email Newsletter - Webinar This Thursday - Get the Details
It seems like every nonprofit I’ve talked to in the last few months is either dropping their print newsletter entirely or carefully considering ways to cut back on the expense of publishing it (e.g. publishing fewer pages or printing fewer copies)."
Innovative Giving: The Nature Conservancy and (Lil) Green Patch | An Itinerant Mind | Fast Company
Innovative Giving: The Nature Conservancy and (Lil) Green Patch | An Itinerant Mind | Fast Company: "Innovative Giving: The Nature Conservancy and (Lil) Green Patch
| posted by Saabira Chaudhuri
(Ed. Note: This is the first of six stories about innovative ways to give back during this holiday season. Check back tomorrow and the rest of the week for the next installments.)"
| posted by Saabira Chaudhuri
(Ed. Note: This is the first of six stories about innovative ways to give back during this holiday season. Check back tomorrow and the rest of the week for the next installments.)"
Google Blasts WSJ, Still 'Committed' to Net Neutrality | Epicenter from Wired.com
Google Blasts WSJ, Still 'Committed' to Net Neutrality | Epicenter from Wired.com: "Google is taking some heat this morning from a Wall Street Journal piece that argues the company is abandoning its support of network neutrality in an attempt to make sites like YouTube faster than the competition.
The WSJ claims Google has approached major internet service providers 'with a proposal to create a fast lane for its own content.'"
The WSJ claims Google has approached major internet service providers 'with a proposal to create a fast lane for its own content.'"
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Public Service - Socitm to merge with charity body
Public Service - Socitm to merge with charity body: "Socitm has announced its merger with the Charity IT Resource Alliance (CITRA), a non-profit membership organisation supporting IT professionals in the third sect"
Sunday, December 07, 2008
New Haven Nonprofit Needs 150 Monitors - washingtonpost.com
New Haven Nonprofit Needs 150 Monitors - washingtonpost.com: "Phil Shapiro
PC World
Sunday, December 7, 2008; 7:19 PM
In this season of giving, one of the best ways to compound your giving is to assist organizations providing community support year round. One such organization is Concepts for Adaptive Learning, located in New Haven, Connecticut. The reasons why this organization deserves our support are chronicled in this Hartford Courant news article and in this New Haven Register news article."
PC World
Sunday, December 7, 2008; 7:19 PM
In this season of giving, one of the best ways to compound your giving is to assist organizations providing community support year round. One such organization is Concepts for Adaptive Learning, located in New Haven, Connecticut. The reasons why this organization deserves our support are chronicled in this Hartford Courant news article and in this New Haven Register news article."
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Singapore licenses are online! « Creative Commons Singapore
Singapore licenses are online! « Creative Commons Singapore: "Singapore licenses are online!
In all the enthusiasm after we finally made it and among the million other things each one of us is involved in we neglected to communicate the merry news on this blog. Yes, after some delay, the Singapore versions of the Creative Commons licenses are now online and available for all Singapore-based authors to use. Just head over to http://creativecommons.org/international/sg/ for an overview of the licenses."
In all the enthusiasm after we finally made it and among the million other things each one of us is involved in we neglected to communicate the merry news on this blog. Yes, after some delay, the Singapore versions of the Creative Commons licenses are now online and available for all Singapore-based authors to use. Just head over to http://creativecommons.org/international/sg/ for an overview of the licenses."
Monday, December 01, 2008
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Twitter As Charitable Giving Spreader: A Brief History and Meta Analysis of Fundraising With Twitter
Great material re Twitter fundraising From Beth Kanter
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Twitter As Charitable Giving Spreader: A Brief History and Meta Analysis of Fundraising With Twitter: "Twitter As Charitable Giving Spreader: A Brief History and Meta Analysis of Fundraising With Twitter
Last August, I saw the impact of Twitter's velocity first-hand with a fundraising experiment. I was able to raise $2,500 in 90 minutes at Gnomedex. I wondered whether or not those results would be replicable? Right before Thanksgiving, the TweetsGiving effort and Avi Kaplan helped Epic Change raise over $10,000 in 48 hours to build a classroom in Tanzania. The campaign used the power of retweeting to spread the message across twitter users.
As Lucy Bernholz notes, this might be one more sign that fundraising on Twitter is less marginal and moving to the middle. Lucy points to some implications for organizations to consider:"
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Twitter As Charitable Giving Spreader: A Brief History and Meta Analysis of Fundraising With Twitter: "Twitter As Charitable Giving Spreader: A Brief History and Meta Analysis of Fundraising With Twitter
Last August, I saw the impact of Twitter's velocity first-hand with a fundraising experiment. I was able to raise $2,500 in 90 minutes at Gnomedex. I wondered whether or not those results would be replicable? Right before Thanksgiving, the TweetsGiving effort and Avi Kaplan helped Epic Change raise over $10,000 in 48 hours to build a classroom in Tanzania. The campaign used the power of retweeting to spread the message across twitter users.
As Lucy Bernholz notes, this might be one more sign that fundraising on Twitter is less marginal and moving to the middle. Lucy points to some implications for organizations to consider:"
Thursday, November 27, 2008
The Unofficial Guide to Friendfeed Part 2: Getting Started
The Unofficial Guide to Friendfeed Part 2: Getting Started: "In part 1 of this series on Friendfeed, I brought up a list of reasons which I had found made Friendfeed quite possibly the best social network / news discovery service I have ever used.
Today I’d like to give you some ideas (in order) of how to get started on Friendfeed."
Today I’d like to give you some ideas (in order) of how to get started on Friendfeed."
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions
Transcript of a Live Chat from Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions: "How Charities Can Raise Money With Twitter and Other Social-Networking Tools
Tuesday, November 25, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time
Twitter, Facebook, and other online social-networking tools offer ways for nonprofit organizations to build connections with supporters and donors."
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions: "How Charities Can Raise Money With Twitter and Other Social-Networking Tools
Tuesday, November 25, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time
Twitter, Facebook, and other online social-networking tools offer ways for nonprofit organizations to build connections with supporters and donors."
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The NonProfit Times - "How About A Microblog With Your Microbrew?
From Nonprofit Times TechnoBuzz
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "How About A Microblog With Your Microbrew?
By Susan Sobel Finkelpearl
To all nonprofit communicators, organizers and marketers making your way in today’s turbo-charged new media landscape: I feel for you. One day the buzz is, “Start a blog,” the next day word on the street is, “Get on Facebook and MySpace” to stay afloat. Some of you may have heard stories of nonprofits joining the virtual world, Second Life, to garner new members and funds. That might have you simply scratching your head."
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "How About A Microblog With Your Microbrew?
By Susan Sobel Finkelpearl
To all nonprofit communicators, organizers and marketers making your way in today’s turbo-charged new media landscape: I feel for you. One day the buzz is, “Start a blog,” the next day word on the street is, “Get on Facebook and MySpace” to stay afloat. Some of you may have heard stories of nonprofits joining the virtual world, Second Life, to garner new members and funds. That might have you simply scratching your head."
Ledger-Enquirer.com | 11/25/2008 | Group hopes to give Wii systems to soldiers
Ledger-Enquirer.com | 11/25/2008 | Group hopes to give Wii systems to soldiers: "Voice-activated laptops reconnect the wounded with the world, allowing them to maintain contact with their deployed unit and family members not at the bedside, and developing self-confidence by showing they will continue to be engaged and productive despite their injuries.
Dubbed “Wii-habilitation,” the use of Wii game systems in medical settings can have a powerful effect on a wounded soldier’s recovery, too."
Dubbed “Wii-habilitation,” the use of Wii game systems in medical settings can have a powerful effect on a wounded soldier’s recovery, too."
Monday, November 24, 2008
IRS Raises Questions About Charity Status of Mozilla Foundation - Philanthropy.com
IRS Raises Questions About Charity Status of Mozilla Foundation - Philanthropy.com: "IRS Raises Questions About Charity Status of Mozilla Foundation
Technology experts are drawing attention to the fact that the Internal Revenue Service is raising questions about the Mozilla Foundation’s tax exempt status."
Technology experts are drawing attention to the fact that the Internal Revenue Service is raising questions about the Mozilla Foundation’s tax exempt status."
Sunday, November 23, 2008
World news Feed Article | Politics' next step? Donations go high text
World news Feed Article | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Mobile giving is currently limited to nonpartisan, charitable organizations, such as the United Way, and politicians must clear a few technical and regulatory obstacles. But that could happen before the next presidential election.
'There's some things we'll have to work out for campaign finance, but I think in four years we'll have done that,' said Jed Alpert, CEO of Mobile Commons, one of the five mobile application service providers that help organizations implement mobile giving."
'There's some things we'll have to work out for campaign finance, but I think in four years we'll have done that,' said Jed Alpert, CEO of Mobile Commons, one of the five mobile application service providers that help organizations implement mobile giving."
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Business & Technology | Online news site Crosscut poised to switch to nonprofit | Seattle Times Newspaper
Business & Technology | Online news site Crosscut poised to switch to nonprofit | Seattle Times Newspaper: "David Brewster's commercial venture into the world of Web journalism, is poised to make a shift to nonprofit status, a mere 18 months after its online debut.
'I'm very optimistic about this nonprofit model as a way out of the trap' of having to rely on online advertising for financial sustenance, said Brewster, who also founded Seattle Weekly and the nonprofit cultural center Town Hall."
'I'm very optimistic about this nonprofit model as a way out of the trap' of having to rely on online advertising for financial sustenance, said Brewster, who also founded Seattle Weekly and the nonprofit cultural center Town Hall."
Monday, November 17, 2008
Creating a Flickr Photostream - PC World
Creating a Flickr Photostream - PC World: "You'll find tagging and other sorts of associative web trails all over the modern internet. But few of the best-known sites are as focused and user-friendly as Flickr. The website is almost entirely concerned with photos and beautiful images, and it presents a very pretty face to the world."
Saturday, November 15, 2008
The Most Influential Women in Web 2.0 | Fast Company
The Most Influential Women in Web 2.0 | Fast Company: "We've heard the stats before -- only a quarter of those involved in computer and mathematical occupations are women. And yet, in the ever-evolving world of Web 2.0, women have often been pioneers, redefining the way we interact online. To give credit where it's due, we tracked down the most influential of these. Our list wasn't chosen by star power, nor by career altitude. Rather, we feature the biggest innovators."
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
FT.com / Home UK / UK - Charity begins in the office
FT.com / Home UK / UK - Charity begins in the office: "Charity begins in the office
By Sarah Murray
Published: November 11 2008 02:00 | Last updated: November 11 2008 02:00
TechnoServe received a $2.9m grant from Microsoft last August. The grant was not a donation towards one of the non-profit's programmes, which equip entrepreneurs in the developing world to establish businesses that create jobs and reduce poverty."
By Sarah Murray
Published: November 11 2008 02:00 | Last updated: November 11 2008 02:00
TechnoServe received a $2.9m grant from Microsoft last August. The grant was not a donation towards one of the non-profit's programmes, which equip entrepreneurs in the developing world to establish businesses that create jobs and reduce poverty."
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Smaller Online Communities Doing The Job
By Michele Donohue
Daphne Dixon wanted to get the word out that Conscious Decisions, an environmental nonprofit in Farfield, Conn., was hosting its Green Faire. Instead of calling and hassling all the local newspapers, Dixon used a feature on AmericanTowns.com to forward the press release to media outlets and saw results."
By Michele Donohue
Daphne Dixon wanted to get the word out that Conscious Decisions, an environmental nonprofit in Farfield, Conn., was hosting its Green Faire. Instead of calling and hassling all the local newspapers, Dixon used a feature on AmericanTowns.com to forward the press release to media outlets and saw results."
Chattanooga Times Free Press | Chattanooga: Nonprofits blogging for dollars
Chattanooga Times Free Press | Chattanooga: Nonprofits blogging for dollars: "“We made $64,000, which was $25,000 more than our previous best, and we had bidders from 15 states,” said Jane Kaylor, Ronald McDonald House executive director.
Nonprofits are turning to the Internet to raise money, broaden donor bases, save on the expense of fundraisers and invite feedback from supporters."
Nonprofits are turning to the Internet to raise money, broaden donor bases, save on the expense of fundraisers and invite feedback from supporters."
Monday, November 03, 2008
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Website Features User Feedback on U.S. Charities
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Website Features User Feedback on U.S. Charities: "Website Features User Feedback on U.S. Charities
(Nov. 3, 2008) A new website called GreatNonprofits allows donors to post reviews and ratings of charities. Charities, in turn, are able to customize their page and ask for donations.
The goal of the new service, begun November 2007, is to offer a similar tool for donors as customers have in the for-profit sector for reviewing businesses. “The closest comparison to our site is probably Yelp.com, because we give people a chance to describe their experience with a nonprofit, good or bad,” explained Shari Ilsen, director of marketing and outreach at GreatNonprofits, which is based in Palo Alto, Calif. Yelp.com is a website featuring customer reviews of businesses"
(Nov. 3, 2008) A new website called GreatNonprofits allows donors to post reviews and ratings of charities. Charities, in turn, are able to customize their page and ask for donations.
The goal of the new service, begun November 2007, is to offer a similar tool for donors as customers have in the for-profit sector for reviewing businesses. “The closest comparison to our site is probably Yelp.com, because we give people a chance to describe their experience with a nonprofit, good or bad,” explained Shari Ilsen, director of marketing and outreach at GreatNonprofits, which is based in Palo Alto, Calif. Yelp.com is a website featuring customer reviews of businesses"
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
StartupsNigeria » Exclusive Interview with Temi Kolawole on BarCampAfrica
StartupsNigeria » Exclusive Interview with Temi Kolawole on BarCampAfrica: "SN: You just came back from BarCampAfrica held in California. Please tell us what it was all about.
Temi: BarCamp is basically an informal gathering of people to share ideas, based mainly around technology. I must confess that BarCampAfrica was a little different from others I’ve attended, in that I expected it to be a technology event, but found it to be a lot more about African development and charity. That’s of concern to me. I believe there’s extreme poverty all over the world, in Asia, Europe and other places, but we all still find it
very hard to talk about Africa, without focusing on charity and aid."
Temi: BarCamp is basically an informal gathering of people to share ideas, based mainly around technology. I must confess that BarCampAfrica was a little different from others I’ve attended, in that I expected it to be a technology event, but found it to be a lot more about African development and charity. That’s of concern to me. I believe there’s extreme poverty all over the world, in Asia, Europe and other places, but we all still find it
very hard to talk about Africa, without focusing on charity and aid."
Saturday, October 18, 2008
onLine: Archives
Thanks to Beth for the heads up.
onLine: Archives: "onPhilanthropy has focused on twitter before (see here and here), but I want to share my thoughts on the ways I have seen twitter maturing, primarily as a network driving social change and action. Twitter has been on my mind a lot recently since we started posting from our new @onphilanthropy twitter account. The conversations I've had with some of our readers and people involved in this space have been worthwhile and fun so thank you and if you haven't already, feel free to follow us and say hi."
onLine: Archives: "onPhilanthropy has focused on twitter before (see here and here), but I want to share my thoughts on the ways I have seen twitter maturing, primarily as a network driving social change and action. Twitter has been on my mind a lot recently since we started posting from our new @onphilanthropy twitter account. The conversations I've had with some of our readers and people involved in this space have been worthwhile and fun so thank you and if you haven't already, feel free to follow us and say hi."
Friday, October 17, 2008
Strategy and Messaging: How to Make Your Ideas Stick | AFP Web/Audioconferences
On November 6th an upcoming AFP WebAudioconference.
Strategy and Messaging: How to Make Your Ideas Stick | AFP Web/Audioconferences: "Why do some ideas stick with people and others go in one ear and out the other? As someone working for a nonprofit, you have some of the most important ideas around, but you may not be getting your ideas across as effectively as you could.
Chip Heath examines why certain ideas - ranging from urban legends to public health messages – survive and prosper in the social marketplace of ideas."
Strategy and Messaging: How to Make Your Ideas Stick | AFP Web/Audioconferences: "Why do some ideas stick with people and others go in one ear and out the other? As someone working for a nonprofit, you have some of the most important ideas around, but you may not be getting your ideas across as effectively as you could.
Chip Heath examines why certain ideas - ranging from urban legends to public health messages – survive and prosper in the social marketplace of ideas."
Thursday, October 09, 2008
See3 | Guide to Online Video
See3 | Guide to Online Video: "Today the web fully supports video. And that requires a new paradigm for how you think about video, how you document your work, and how you reach out to your constituents.
This 7-part introduction is designed to get you thinking about online video, and to get you started on the path toward becoming a more web-centric organization."
This 7-part introduction is designed to get you thinking about online video, and to get you started on the path toward becoming a more web-centric organization."
Friday, October 03, 2008
What's Your Strategy for IT and Globalization? | SMART ENTERPRISE INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES FOR THE CIO
What's Your Strategy for IT and Globalization? | SMART ENTERPRISE INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES FOR THE CIO: "PRABHASH SHRESTHA | CIO
The Association of Fundraising Professionals
Globalization, for us, means two different things. First, our association serves members in close to 40 countries, so we have to be able to serve our members directly all over the world in different time zones, with different currencies, local laws and shipping practices. Second, we have 197 local chapters, each with its own administration and offices. So our global focus is on several projects that will help the member experience by improving the way our chapters do business and receive and disseminate information."
The Association of Fundraising Professionals
Globalization, for us, means two different things. First, our association serves members in close to 40 countries, so we have to be able to serve our members directly all over the world in different time zones, with different currencies, local laws and shipping practices. Second, we have 197 local chapters, each with its own administration and offices. So our global focus is on several projects that will help the member experience by improving the way our chapters do business and receive and disseminate information."
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Metro - Charities feeling the pinch in tough times
Metro - Charities feeling the pinch in tough times: "The Mustard Seed is accordingly redesigning its website, to make charitable giving easier. And it's looking at other ways to improve its marketing strategy."
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Can the Internet have a heart?
Can the Internet have a heart?: "October 1, 2008 (Computerworld) What if there were a way for you to directly help the neediest families in your community and the world — or for help to find you, after a fire, flood or some personal tragedy — without the involvement of a government agency, nonprofit organization or church? What if assistance could flow seamlessly, based on information routinely collected and resources instantly deployed online?"
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Are you a Facebook fan? - News
Are you a Facebook fan? - News: "Although the College is more than 250 years old, administrators are trying to keep as up-to-date as possible with the latest networking trends.
As part of this push, the College developed a Facebook page last spring."
As part of this push, the College developed a Facebook page last spring."
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Resources: Fundraising Blogs from the AFP Community
From the AFP ewire
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Resources: Fundraising Blogs from the AFP Community: "Resources: Fundraising Blogs from the AFP Community
(Sept. 29, 2008) They have been down the road you’re on, and their expertise is just a hop, skip and a blog away.
Some seasoned fundraisers and nonprofit leaders are finding self-published online columns and articles (a.k.a. blogs) to be a great way to share their wisdom and add to best practices in the field."
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Resources: Fundraising Blogs from the AFP Community: "Resources: Fundraising Blogs from the AFP Community
(Sept. 29, 2008) They have been down the road you’re on, and their expertise is just a hop, skip and a blog away.
Some seasoned fundraisers and nonprofit leaders are finding self-published online columns and articles (a.k.a. blogs) to be a great way to share their wisdom and add to best practices in the field."
Monday, September 29, 2008
Learn and Serve America > Press Release - Detail
Learn and Serve America > Press Release - Detail: "Washington D.C. – Aiming to tap the skyrocketing popularity of social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace to promote social good, the Corporation for National and Community Service today announced $2.3 million in grants to use social media to engage college students in service to meet community needs.
The grants provide seed funding to six organizations to develop the next generation of technology innovations to support college student service. The grant program, the first of its kind by a federal agency, capitalizes on two emerging trends: the strong civic attitudes of today’s millennials and college students, and the explosion in use of social networking sites."
The grants provide seed funding to six organizations to develop the next generation of technology innovations to support college student service. The grant program, the first of its kind by a federal agency, capitalizes on two emerging trends: the strong civic attitudes of today’s millennials and college students, and the explosion in use of social networking sites."
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Celebs Join MySpace and PayPal for 'Net Philanthropy Effort - MarketingVOX
Celebs Join MySpace and PayPal for 'Net Philanthropy Effort - MarketingVOX: "he aforementioned celebrities are supporting the effort by sporting the fundraising widget on their MySpace profiles:
* The Jonas Brothers: www.myspace.com/jonasbrothers
* Miley Cyrus: www.myspace.com/mileycyrus
* Hilary Duff: www.myspace.com/hilaryduff
* Vanessa Hudgens: www.myspace.com/vanessahudgens
Each star was given the opportunity to support their own charity. Heroes star Hayden Panettiere, for example, is using the widget to help save the wales"
* The Jonas Brothers: www.myspace.com/jonasbrothers
* Miley Cyrus: www.myspace.com/mileycyrus
* Hilary Duff: www.myspace.com/hilaryduff
* Vanessa Hudgens: www.myspace.com/vanessahudgens
Each star was given the opportunity to support their own charity. Heroes star Hayden Panettiere, for example, is using the widget to help save the wales"
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Foundations and Web 2.0 - Philanthropy.com
From the Chronicle Give and Take Blog
Foundations and Web 2.0 - Philanthropy.com: "Foundations and Web 2.0
A new report that looks at how foundations are using interactive Web 2.0 technology, such as blogs, podcasts, and social networks, in their communications has been announced — appropriately — on the blog run by the Communications Network, a membership organization for people who handle public relations at foundations.
Some foundations are already embracing technology tools that allow for two-way communications, write the report’s authors David Brotherton and Cynthia Scheiderer."
Foundations and Web 2.0 - Philanthropy.com: "Foundations and Web 2.0
A new report that looks at how foundations are using interactive Web 2.0 technology, such as blogs, podcasts, and social networks, in their communications has been announced — appropriately — on the blog run by the Communications Network, a membership organization for people who handle public relations at foundations.
Some foundations are already embracing technology tools that allow for two-way communications, write the report’s authors David Brotherton and Cynthia Scheiderer."
Monday, September 22, 2008
Trees Forever does high-tech tree planting -- chicagotribune.com
Trees Forever does high-tech tree planting -- chicagotribune.com: "DES MOINES, Iowa - Trees Forever is going high-tech to plant trees in Des Moines.
The nonprofit group plans to use cutting-edge, high-definition images of the city to guide the planting of hundreds of thousands of trees over the next several years.
The technology will be unveiled Wednesday during a symposium where the group will discuss forestry issues."
The nonprofit group plans to use cutting-edge, high-definition images of the city to guide the planting of hundreds of thousands of trees over the next several years.
The technology will be unveiled Wednesday during a symposium where the group will discuss forestry issues."
Giving goes techno
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Giving goes techno
Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
September 22, 2008
In an increasingly technological world, it’s becoming easier to donate to charity from home - or wherever you are - than ever before.
One wouldn’t necessarily think it, but last year alone, one TV show, in only one episode, managed to get viewers at home to contribute more than $75 million USD to charities in Africa and the US. That show: American Idol Gives Back.
Using ubiquitous technologies such as text messaging and online donations, the show was able to raise the funds from its viewership almost instantaneously. Such is the power and the impact of new technologies on the charitable sector."
Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
September 22, 2008
In an increasingly technological world, it’s becoming easier to donate to charity from home - or wherever you are - than ever before.
One wouldn’t necessarily think it, but last year alone, one TV show, in only one episode, managed to get viewers at home to contribute more than $75 million USD to charities in Africa and the US. That show: American Idol Gives Back.
Using ubiquitous technologies such as text messaging and online donations, the show was able to raise the funds from its viewership almost instantaneously. Such is the power and the impact of new technologies on the charitable sector."
Fredericksburg.com - Nonprofits seek friends BY THE NUMBERS OTHER MEDIA CASE STUDY
Fredericksburg.com - Nonprofits seek friends BY THE NUMBERS OTHER MEDIA CASE STUDY: "Nonprofit groups continue to struggle through tough economic times, when donations drop and need rises.
Often, the first budget cuts come in the marketing department--which a nonprofit marketing expert calls shortsighted.
But there is one marketing tool that requires few resources--social networking Web sites."
Often, the first budget cuts come in the marketing department--which a nonprofit marketing expert calls shortsighted.
But there is one marketing tool that requires few resources--social networking Web sites."
Social Media Opportunities for Social Movements | Open Media Boston
Social Media Opportunities for Social Movements | Open Media Boston: "Social Media Opportunities for Social Movements
by Jesse Kirdahy-Scalia (Staff), Sep-19-08
* Open Source
* Tech News
mass_media_forum.jpg
Traditional mass media forums provide few opportunities for weak social movement organizations to advance their frames. As a result, organizations without sufficient resources are largely absent from public discourse in the mass media forum. Fortunately, social media sites that rely on user-generated content create forums for more democratic public discourse, and the high visibility of user-generated content and conversation promotes a sense of collective identity and power. How can social movement organizations best take advantage of these forums to promote their own stories and frames, and encourage activism?"
by Jesse Kirdahy-Scalia (Staff), Sep-19-08
* Open Source
* Tech News
mass_media_forum.jpg
Traditional mass media forums provide few opportunities for weak social movement organizations to advance their frames. As a result, organizations without sufficient resources are largely absent from public discourse in the mass media forum. Fortunately, social media sites that rely on user-generated content create forums for more democratic public discourse, and the high visibility of user-generated content and conversation promotes a sense of collective identity and power. How can social movement organizations best take advantage of these forums to promote their own stories and frames, and encourage activism?"
Friday, September 19, 2008
Web leaders on economy: Keep calm and carry on | The Social - CNET News
Web leaders on economy: Keep calm and carry on | The Social - CNET News: "Standing at his company's booth on Thursday afternoon, one representative of a Web-based nonprofit shook his head with disapproval. 'Not enough people are talking about it,' he said. We all know what 'it' is.
In fairness, it's a stretch to say everyone was Twittering while Wall Street burned. The underlying attitude at the Web 2.0 Expo was one of sober acceptance, realizing that conducting business in 2008 is more difficult than it was in 2006."
In fairness, it's a stretch to say everyone was Twittering while Wall Street burned. The underlying attitude at the Web 2.0 Expo was one of sober acceptance, realizing that conducting business in 2008 is more difficult than it was in 2006."
Wired Campus: Gift Will Help Put Holocaust Video Testimonies on the Internet - Chronicle.com
Wired Campus: Gift Will Help Put Holocaust Video Testimonies on the Internet - Chronicle.com: "Gift Will Help Put Holocaust Video Testimonies on the Internet
A $2-million donation to the University of Southern California’s Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education will assist the organization in beginning work to store video testimonies of Holocaust survivors in a searchable Internet archive that will be available to the public, the foundation announced today."
A $2-million donation to the University of Southern California’s Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education will assist the organization in beginning work to store video testimonies of Holocaust survivors in a searchable Internet archive that will be available to the public, the foundation announced today."
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Red Cross Disaster Relief Tools » home
Red Cross Disaster Relief Tools » home: "Red Cross Social Media Tools You Can Use
$100 million fundraising campaign
This wiki's purpose is to gather all possible online fundraising tools together so it's very easy for anyone to access and use them to help the Red Cross. Please add your own creations as you see fit!
September 10, 2008
The Red Cross today launched a $100 million fundraising campaign for the Disaster Relief Fund.
We'll need the help of our social media faithful to get the money raised.
This space is dedicated to offering you tools you can use to help your own online fans, friends and family join the Disaster Relief Team."
$100 million fundraising campaign
This wiki's purpose is to gather all possible online fundraising tools together so it's very easy for anyone to access and use them to help the Red Cross. Please add your own creations as you see fit!
September 10, 2008
The Red Cross today launched a $100 million fundraising campaign for the Disaster Relief Fund.
We'll need the help of our social media faithful to get the money raised.
This space is dedicated to offering you tools you can use to help your own online fans, friends and family join the Disaster Relief Team."
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wired Campus: New Social Network Hopes to Catalog All Researchers and Their Interests - Chronicle.com
Wired Campus: New Social Network Hopes to Catalog All Researchers and Their Interests - Chronicle.com: "Richard Price, a research fellow at the University of Oxford’s All Souls College, is blasting an e-mail plea to every academic mailing list and blog that he can find asking academics to sign up for his new online directory of researchers worldwide. His goal is to create an online guide to who’s doing what, and where, so scholars can share information and collaborate."
Friday, September 12, 2008
A Microsoft Refugee Becomes a Social Technologist - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com
A Microsoft Refugee Becomes a Social Technologist - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com: "Mr. Poole, 47, plans to spend the next few months figuring out where he would like to work next — most likely, he said, for a non-profit foundation or agency, not in the technology industry.
But he is joining NComputing as its co-chairman and “global ambassador,” the company said Tuesday."
But he is joining NComputing as its co-chairman and “global ambassador,” the company said Tuesday."
Givvy Launches Online Tools for Getting Organized About Your Charitable Giving | Xconomy
Givvy Launches Online Tools for Getting Organized About Your Charitable Giving | Xconomy: "Givvy Launches Online Tools for Getting Organized About Your Charitable Giving
Rebecca Zacks 9/12/08
Back in February I tried a million different ways to get Givvy founder John Treadway to tell me exactly what is was his months-old startup was building. The best I could get out of him at the time was something about online tools that give individual donors “more control and more empowerment over why, when, where, and how they give to charities,” and a lot of intriguing talk about the idea that people would feel better and give more if they were more able to ensure that their charitable spending aligned with their beliefs and priorities."
Rebecca Zacks 9/12/08
Back in February I tried a million different ways to get Givvy founder John Treadway to tell me exactly what is was his months-old startup was building. The best I could get out of him at the time was something about online tools that give individual donors “more control and more empowerment over why, when, where, and how they give to charities,” and a lot of intriguing talk about the idea that people would feel better and give more if they were more able to ensure that their charitable spending aligned with their beliefs and priorities."
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Jhai PC: Low-cost computer links villages to the Web | csmonitor.com
Jhai PC: Low-cost computer links villages to the Web | csmonitor.com: "n the small Hmong village of Phonsavad in Laos, three hours upriver from the nearest road, the Jhai PC is a portal to another world. Built to withstand monsoon rains and extreme temperatures and linked to the Web by satellite, the tough computer brings villagers weather reports, current prices for their rice crops and weavings, and contact with relatives living abroad.
It comes with a communications suite that both literate and illiterate villagers can use and will eventually host a videoconference kit for checkups with doctors. The computer costs about $200 and can charge its battery from a generator powered by pedaling a stationary bike."
It comes with a communications suite that both literate and illiterate villagers can use and will eventually host a videoconference kit for checkups with doctors. The computer costs about $200 and can charge its battery from a generator powered by pedaling a stationary bike."
Monday, September 08, 2008
Internet Chats, Pizza and Philanthropy « Minnesota Council on Foundations Blog - Philanthropy Potluck
From Philanthropy Potluck
Internet Chats, Pizza and Philanthropy « Minnesota Council on Foundations Blog - Philanthropy Potluck: "Philanthropists young and old — no matter how you like to communicate — take heart! Advocates of philanthropy are embracing electronic communications, but they haven’t forgotten the joy of sitting down for a face-to-face conversation over a slice of pizza.
On an 8/22 TPT segment on “Minnesota’s Philanthropic Tradition,” Almanac’s Mary Lahammer interviewed philanthropist and former RBC Dain Rauscher CEO Dick McFarland."
Internet Chats, Pizza and Philanthropy « Minnesota Council on Foundations Blog - Philanthropy Potluck: "Philanthropists young and old — no matter how you like to communicate — take heart! Advocates of philanthropy are embracing electronic communications, but they haven’t forgotten the joy of sitting down for a face-to-face conversation over a slice of pizza.
On an 8/22 TPT segment on “Minnesota’s Philanthropic Tradition,” Almanac’s Mary Lahammer interviewed philanthropist and former RBC Dain Rauscher CEO Dick McFarland."
Nonprofit donors have more options for giving - Fort Worth Business Press
Nonprofit donors have more options for giving - Fort Worth Business Press: "While these may be traditional ways to drum up money for a cause, such methods tend to be labor intensive for both the charity and for donors, said Aly Burroughs, the corporate marketing director for the American Heart Association’s Start! Tarrant County Heart Walk.
To save time and precious dollars, nonprofits are using technology to tug on the heart and purse strings of donors."
To save time and precious dollars, nonprofits are using technology to tug on the heart and purse strings of donors."
Saturday, September 06, 2008
AFP: MySpace links users to US hurricane emergency alerts
AFP: MySpace links users to US hurricane emergency alerts: "NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AFP) — In what is heralded as the seeds of an Internet-age emergency broadcast system, MySpace has teamed with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to spread news on hurricanes through users of the online social network.
As Hurricane Gustav blasted the US Gulf Coast early this week, DHS officials telephoned MySpace executives to 'fast-track' a project to build a disaster alert system that capitalizes on the hot Internet social networking trend."
As Hurricane Gustav blasted the US Gulf Coast early this week, DHS officials telephoned MySpace executives to 'fast-track' a project to build a disaster alert system that capitalizes on the hot Internet social networking trend."
Friday, September 05, 2008
A Social Network Where You Can Be Too Social - washingtonpost.com
A Social Network Where You Can Be Too Social - washingtonpost.com: "For many, Facebook has become an indispensable tool for managing their social lives. But all the friending, messaging and poking on the online social network has created a hazard: using it too much.
Elizabeth Coe found out after she sent 100 friends and professional acquaintances a link to her company's Web site. She got booted."
Elizabeth Coe found out after she sent 100 friends and professional acquaintances a link to her company's Web site. She got booted."
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Fund Raising at the Speed of Twitter - Philanthropy.com
Fund Raising at the Speed of Twitter - Philanthropy.com: "Fund Raising at the Speed of Twitter
Twitter — mini-blogs updated via text message — can raise money fast from the technologically savvy.
Beth Kanter and 250 bloggers, podcasters, and other technology enthusiasts at a Seattle conference raised $2,657 to pay for Leng Sopharath, an orphan in Cambodia, to go to college this year, using the new technology — and by passing the hat at the session — in just 90 minutes. By the end of the conference, the total had climbed to $3,77"
Twitter — mini-blogs updated via text message — can raise money fast from the technologically savvy.
Beth Kanter and 250 bloggers, podcasters, and other technology enthusiasts at a Seattle conference raised $2,657 to pay for Leng Sopharath, an orphan in Cambodia, to go to college this year, using the new technology — and by passing the hat at the session — in just 90 minutes. By the end of the conference, the total had climbed to $3,77"
newsobserver.com | Modern spin on church giving
newsobserver.com | Modern spin on church giving: "Tim Funk, The Charlotte Observer Comment on this story
A new Web site based in Charlotte will steer money to houses of worship in the Carolinas as many pastors worry that the faltering economy is sinking their budgets.
FaithRewards.com, will give online shoppers and business owners a chance to funnel a percentage of their spending and advertising dollars to their church, synagogue, mosque or temple."
A new Web site based in Charlotte will steer money to houses of worship in the Carolinas as many pastors worry that the faltering economy is sinking their budgets.
FaithRewards.com, will give online shoppers and business owners a chance to funnel a percentage of their spending and advertising dollars to their church, synagogue, mosque or temple."
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Students Flock to Microfinance to Learn Real World Skills - NAM
Students Flock to Microfinance to Learn Real World Skills - NAM: "PALO ALTO, Calif. – Idealistic students who wanted to give back to their community used to volunteer with food drives, homeless shelters or community centers. Charity was once very localized. Now, a co-ed can go online and donate to a poor entrepreneur in Nicaragua with the click of a mouse.
The Internet has spiked awareness of world economic problems and encouraged many young people to take on a new form of service – microfinance. Throughout the developing world, microfinance gives financial services to low-income entrepreneurs. Even loans of less than $100 have allowed entrepreneurs to create or improve existing businesses. It also provides savings accounts and insurance for the poor to ensure financial stability."
The Internet has spiked awareness of world economic problems and encouraged many young people to take on a new form of service – microfinance. Throughout the developing world, microfinance gives financial services to low-income entrepreneurs. Even loans of less than $100 have allowed entrepreneurs to create or improve existing businesses. It also provides savings accounts and insurance for the poor to ensure financial stability."
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
IT nonprofit looks into operating in Uganda - Network World
IT nonprofit looks into operating in Uganda - Network World: "Close the Gap, an international nonprofit aimed at reducing the digital divide, has u"
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Are Blog Search Services Less Relevant Than Traditional Search
Are Blog Search Services Less Relevant Than Traditional Search
Posted using ShareThis We are experimenting in using alternative posting services such as share this.
Posted using ShareThis We are experimenting in using alternative posting services such as share this.
AdWords-Style Widget Recommends Related Ways to Take Action - Social Actions
AdWords-Style Widget Recommends Related Ways to Take Action - Social Actions: "Social Actions is proud to announce the launch of a revolutionary widget that recommends to readers of your blog or website related ways to take action.
The widget automatically identifies the keywords on any page and lists social change campaigns related to the stuff you're writing about. These campaigns are gathered from social action platforms like Kiva, DonorsChoose, Change.org, GlobalGiving, Care2, Idealist.org, and fourteen others.
Find out what actions would be listed for your blog (or any website)"
The widget automatically identifies the keywords on any page and lists social change campaigns related to the stuff you're writing about. These campaigns are gathered from social action platforms like Kiva, DonorsChoose, Change.org, GlobalGiving, Care2, Idealist.org, and fourteen others.
Find out what actions would be listed for your blog (or any website)"
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The NonProfit Times -"Stretching Laptop Run Time
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Stretching Laptop Run Time
By Ted Needleman
You have to wonder sometimes. As laptops get smaller and lighter, their run times often suffer due to fact that smaller laptops have smaller batteries. Improvements in battery technology and the development of power-sipping CPUs help somewhat, but it’s rare to find a laptop that can run much more than two-and-a-half to three hours without a recharge."
By Ted Needleman
You have to wonder sometimes. As laptops get smaller and lighter, their run times often suffer due to fact that smaller laptops have smaller batteries. Improvements in battery technology and the development of power-sipping CPUs help somewhat, but it’s rare to find a laptop that can run much more than two-and-a-half to three hours without a recharge."
Monday, August 18, 2008
You Can' t Has My Cheezburger
Not per se nonprofit but still interesting read
You Can' t Has My Cheezburger: "Is anyone else going meme crazy these days? Maybe it’s just some strange conflation of meme-talk here at the Utne Reader office, but if I hear (or read or sniff) one more reference to a meme, I’m going to drink everyone’s milkshakes, and then make all the straws into my new bicycle."
You Can' t Has My Cheezburger: "Is anyone else going meme crazy these days? Maybe it’s just some strange conflation of meme-talk here at the Utne Reader office, but if I hear (or read or sniff) one more reference to a meme, I’m going to drink everyone’s milkshakes, and then make all the straws into my new bicycle."
Sunday, August 17, 2008
WWJ Newsradio 950 - Foundation Awards $125,000 to NEW for Outreach to Nonprofits
WWJ Newsradio 950 - Foundation Awards $125,000 to NEW for Outreach to Nonprofits: "The Nonprofit Enterprise at Work organization of Ann Arbor last week announced a two-year, $125,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
The grant will support outreach and marketing to nonprofit organizations to increase delivery of NEW’s npServ and BoardConnect programs in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties."
The grant will support outreach and marketing to nonprofit organizations to increase delivery of NEW’s npServ and BoardConnect programs in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties."
Friday, August 15, 2008
Summit Collaborative - Building Nonprofit Power:
Via Marc Osten's blog
Summit Collaborative - Building Nonprofit Power:: "I was recently interviewed by the Philanthropy Journal for their 2008 Nonprofit Technology Special issue. The article, Finding the Money for Technology addresses topics such as return on investment (ROI) and technology budgeting."
Summit Collaborative - Building Nonprofit Power:: "I was recently interviewed by the Philanthropy Journal for their 2008 Nonprofit Technology Special issue. The article, Finding the Money for Technology addresses topics such as return on investment (ROI) and technology budgeting."
Why nonprofit communicators need social media | Article | Homepage articles
Why nonprofit communicators need social media | Article | Homepage articles: "Why nonprofit communicators need social media
By Melissa Underwood
Melissau @ragan.com
Four social media sites help recruit donors, deliver the message
A three-person team of twentysomethings spend all day networking on Facebook, MySpace and other social media outlets to do their part to save helpless animals. They’re not just animal welfare advocates; social networking is their job."
By Melissa Underwood
Melissau @ragan.com
Four social media sites help recruit donors, deliver the message
A three-person team of twentysomethings spend all day networking on Facebook, MySpace and other social media outlets to do their part to save helpless animals. They’re not just animal welfare advocates; social networking is their job."
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Nonprofit Alliance Offering Free Technology Assessments to Local Nonprofits | battlecreekenquirer.com | The Enquirer
Nonprofit Alliance Offering Free Technology Assessments to Local Nonprofits | battlecreekenquirer.com | The Enquirer: "Nonprofit Alliance is pleased to announce an exciting, free opportunity for area nonprofits related to technology capacity needs."
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Are You Being Served? - Small Business
Are You Being Served? - Small Business: "Are You Being Served?
Some people have skeletons in their closets, others have servers.
When D.C. residents Bethany Robertson and Peter Murray founded the I Do Foundation in 2002, a small Washington nonprofit, they enlisted the help of a technology expert to manage their server. The only inconvenience? He lived in Philadelphia. And so that's where the firm's server was kept -- on the floor of a closet in Larry's house."
Some people have skeletons in their closets, others have servers.
When D.C. residents Bethany Robertson and Peter Murray founded the I Do Foundation in 2002, a small Washington nonprofit, they enlisted the help of a technology expert to manage their server. The only inconvenience? He lived in Philadelphia. And so that's where the firm's server was kept -- on the floor of a closet in Larry's house."
Mobile Giving - Learn About Mobile Giving
From Joanna Fritz about About.com
Mobile Giving - Learn About Mobile Giving: "Mobile giving, the act of donating to a cause through one’s cell phone, is the newest thing in philanthropy."
Mobile Giving - Learn About Mobile Giving: "Mobile giving, the act of donating to a cause through one’s cell phone, is the newest thing in philanthropy."
Monday, August 04, 2008
One Laptop per Child Lands in India
One Laptop per Child Lands in India: "Nicholas Negroponte has found it tough going in India. For years as the head of MIT's Media Lab, the famed computer scientist promoted radical ways to use technology to transform society. His best-known idea is the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program (BusinessWeek, 6/5/08), a plan to make a simple, $100 laptop that would create a digitally literate generation in the hardscrabble classrooms of emerging-market nations. The laptop, now dubbed the XO, is finally being mass-produced in China."
Friday, August 01, 2008
onPhilanthropy: Articles: The Purposeful Techie: Nonprofit IT with Intention
From OnPhilanthropy
onPhilanthropy: Articles: The Purposeful Techie: Nonprofit IT with Intention: "The Purposeful Techie: Nonprofit IT with Intention
Thursday, July 31, 2008
By: Mark Shaw
The nonprofit 'accidental techie' phenomenon is not a new idea. Everyone has one in their- office the staff member who happens to know how to un-jam the printer becomes the go-to person for all manners of organizational and individual technology troubleshooting and repairs. Before he or she realizes what has happened, they have become the office technology guru."
onPhilanthropy: Articles: The Purposeful Techie: Nonprofit IT with Intention: "The Purposeful Techie: Nonprofit IT with Intention
Thursday, July 31, 2008
By: Mark Shaw
The nonprofit 'accidental techie' phenomenon is not a new idea. Everyone has one in their- office the staff member who happens to know how to un-jam the printer becomes the go-to person for all manners of organizational and individual technology troubleshooting and repairs. Before he or she realizes what has happened, they have become the office technology guru."
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Intel, Portugal agree to deal for 500,000 laptops
Intel, Portugal agree to deal for 500,000 laptops: "Intel Corp. on Wednesday pledged to provide elementary school students in Portugal with 500,000 computers based on its Classmate PC design, the latest move by the computer chip maker to take the lead in the emerging low-cost laptop market.
The computers will be delivered over the course of the 2008-09 school year. An Intel spokesperson declined to disclose how much the laptops will cost parents or other financial terms of the deal, saying Portugal's Ministry of Education is working out pricing details."
The computers will be delivered over the course of the 2008-09 school year. An Intel spokesperson declined to disclose how much the laptops will cost parents or other financial terms of the deal, saying Portugal's Ministry of Education is working out pricing details."
A 2nd look at an old post
Happened across a historical posting which discussed the pro's and cons of tagging. The criteria and discussion was interesting as well as some of the cross blog discussion.
http://afprc11.blogspot.com/search?q=beth%27s-cross-blog
http://afprc11.blogspot.com/search?q=beth%27s-cross-blog
Monday, July 28, 2008
Dad to pull comic-book all-nighter for charity
Dad to pull comic-book all-nighter for charity: "Stephen David Wark plans to pull an all-nighter tonight reading comic books and blogging about them. But it's for a good cause.
Wark is among dozens of bloggers around the world participating in the Day of Blogs, a fundraising campaign in which each participant posts every half hour for 24 hours straight and solicits sponsors to donate to the blogger's preferred charity."
Wark is among dozens of bloggers around the world participating in the Day of Blogs, a fundraising campaign in which each participant posts every half hour for 24 hours straight and solicits sponsors to donate to the blogger's preferred charity."
Who Needs So Many “Friends”? | eJewish Philanthropy
From ejewishphilanthropy.com
Who Needs So Many “Friends”? | eJewish Philanthropy: "Social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook aren’t just for college keg stand contest pictures anymore. Nonprofits are joining social network sites to connect with people, strengthen cause awareness and hopefully cultivate donors."
Who Needs So Many “Friends”? | eJewish Philanthropy: "Social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook aren’t just for college keg stand contest pictures anymore. Nonprofits are joining social network sites to connect with people, strengthen cause awareness and hopefully cultivate donors."
Friday, July 25, 2008
Microsoft finalizes Windows XP for OLPC laptops | All about Microsoft | ZDNet.com
Microsoft finalizes Windows XP for OLPC laptops | All about Microsoft | ZDNet.com: "Microsoft has internally released to manufacturing the version of Windows XP that it has tweaked to run on the One Laptop Per Child XO computer.
As James Utzschneider, General Manager of Marketing and Communications for the Unlimited Potential Group, announced on his blog on July 24:"
As James Utzschneider, General Manager of Marketing and Communications for the Unlimited Potential Group, announced on his blog on July 24:"
How Should Charities Use Social Networks? - Philanthropy.com
From the Chronicle Blog Give and Take
How Should Charities Use Social Networks? - Philanthropy.com: "How Should Charities Use Social Networks?
Is it wrong to use social-networking tools such as Facebook and Twitter to help promote your nonprofit group?
A debate on that topic is brewing among nonprofit experts, as some people express concern that marketers show a lack of respect for the purpose of social networks by intruding with messages about their causes."
How Should Charities Use Social Networks? - Philanthropy.com: "How Should Charities Use Social Networks?
Is it wrong to use social-networking tools such as Facebook and Twitter to help promote your nonprofit group?
A debate on that topic is brewing among nonprofit experts, as some people express concern that marketers show a lack of respect for the purpose of social networks by intruding with messages about their causes."
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Facebook Connect takes the web under its wing - Times Online
Facebook Connect takes the web under its wing - Times Online: "Facebook is seeking to extend its reach by allowing other websites to have their content and services promoted more heavily to Facebook users.
The social networking site said that that people would be able to log in to other sites using their Facebook account information, and have their activities on those sites broadcast back to their Facebook friends."
The social networking site said that that people would be able to log in to other sites using their Facebook account information, and have their activities on those sites broadcast back to their Facebook friends."
Tech Beat Live From Facebook F8: Mark Zuckerberg - BusinessWeek
Tech Beat Live From Facebook F8: Mark Zuckerberg - BusinessWeek: "He goes on to talk about how Facebook will be working more closely with developers. Not a lot of specific I can divine, though there is a “new and improved” developer site that launches today. Also announcing a “Great Apps” program in alpha phase to promote the best apps. The two inaugural apps are Causes, which helps support nonprofit groups, and the music app iLike, as had been rumored before the conference."
Monday, July 21, 2008
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > 'Isn’t Email Just Like Regular Direct Mail—But on Steroids?'
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > 'Isn’t Email Just Like Regular Direct Mail—But on Steroids?': "Isn’t Email Just Like Regular Direct Mail—But on Steroids?'
By Harry Lynch
(July 21, 2008) It’s been a while since a nonprofit executive asked me that question, but it still makes me smile. And groan a little too.
The myths and confusion engulfing email only seem to proliferate with each passing year. So here we are in 2008. A cool $10 billion or so is now being raised annually online. But what is the truth about email?"
By Harry Lynch
(July 21, 2008) It’s been a while since a nonprofit executive asked me that question, but it still makes me smile. And groan a little too.
The myths and confusion engulfing email only seem to proliferate with each passing year. So here we are in 2008. A cool $10 billion or so is now being raised annually online. But what is the truth about email?"
Thursday, July 17, 2008
See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Non-Profit Technology Professionals Principles/Code of Conduct
See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Non-Profit Technology Professionals Principles/Code of Conduct: "Thanks to the hard work of John Kenyon, the nonprofit technology community now has a professional code of conduct. In the next few months look for the launch of a logo and way for all nonprofit tech professionals, like us here at See3, to formally adopt this code.
Non-Profit Technology Professionals Principles/Code of Conduct"
Non-Profit Technology Professionals Principles/Code of Conduct"
Monday, July 14, 2008
Nonprofit tapping social networking to help ex-soldiers nab civilian jobs - Network World
Nonprofit tapping social networking to help ex-soldiers nab civilian jobs - Network World: "Hire a Hero is a nonprofit initiative founded in January 2007 by Internet entrepreneur and Gulf War vet Dan Caulfield as part of the Armed Forces Support Foundation. Hire a Hero has been used by some 180,000 people with 10,000 active community members at any one time."
Convio Hosts CASE Panel on Social Networking, Media - MarketWatch
Convio Hosts CASE Panel on Social Networking, Media - MarketWatch: "AUSTIN, Texas, Jul 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- David Lotz, Convio's Director of Higher Education, hosted a session directed at senior-level advancement professionals looking to explore creative ways to advance their programs and to forge ahead in new directions today at the 2008 CASE Summit. As a participant in a four-person panel that included representatives from LinkedIn, the Caltech Alumni Association and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lotz moderated insightful discussions revolving around social networking opportunities and benefits, specifically as they pertain to college and university alumni relations."
New Haven Register - United Way turns page, uses Facebook for giving
Thanks to the commenter who suggested this was the original story
New Haven Register - United Way turns page, uses Facebook for giving: "When you think of giving to charity, Facebook may not be the first thing that comes to mind.
The social-networking Web site is better known for members’ keeping in touch with friends and posting photos, but for United Way and other charities, it’s the new way to raise money and recruit volunteers to get involved in their communities"
New Haven Register - United Way turns page, uses Facebook for giving: "When you think of giving to charity, Facebook may not be the first thing that comes to mind.
The social-networking Web site is better known for members’ keeping in touch with friends and posting photos, but for United Way and other charities, it’s the new way to raise money and recruit volunteers to get involved in their communities"
WWJ Newsradio 950 - Give Camp Offers Nonprofits Free Application Development
WWJ Newsradio 950 - Give Camp Offers Nonprofits Free Application Development: "Nearly 100 software developers from all over Michigan wrote a wide variety of software and Web applications for more than a dozen nonprofits over the weekend at the first-ever Ann Arbor Give Camp."
Baseball Team Tests Texting For Charity Program -- Text Messaging -- InformationWeek
Baseball Team Tests Texting For Charity Program -- Text Messaging -- InformationWeek: "Washington Nationals fans soon will be able to text in charity donations during a game, thanks to a partnership between the team, MLB.com, and the Mobile Giving Foundation."
Take control of your online image
Take control of your online image: "July 14, 2008 (Computerworld) The rise of online networking sites has made it easier to connect with colleagues and learn about job openings. It's also part of a much larger trend in which more information about you may be available to anyone who's interested — including hiring managers, who often perform Internet searches on job candidate"
Connecticut charity getting face time on Facebook -- Newsday.com
Connecticut charity getting face time on Facebook -- Newsday.com: "Text size: increase text sizedecrease text size
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July 14, 2008
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A New Haven charity is reaching out to the digital generation through the online hangout and social networking Web site, Facebook."
Connecticut charity getting face time on Facebook
July 14, 2008
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A New Haven charity is reaching out to the digital generation through the online hangout and social networking Web site, Facebook."
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Adding Video to a Web site: Some Pointers - Philanthropy.com
From the Chronicle Give and Take blog
Adding Video to a Web site: Some Pointers - Philanthropy.com: "Adding Video to a Web site: Some Pointers
For charities thinking about how to use online video to tell their stories or motivate donors, marketing consultant Nancy Schwartz has some pointers to keep in mind."
Adding Video to a Web site: Some Pointers - Philanthropy.com: "Adding Video to a Web site: Some Pointers
For charities thinking about how to use online video to tell their stories or motivate donors, marketing consultant Nancy Schwartz has some pointers to keep in mind."
Blackbaud Completes Acquisition of Kintera - FOXBusiness.com
Blackbaud Completes Acquisition of Kintera - FOXBusiness.com: "CHARLESTON, S.C., Jul 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----Blackbaud(R: 68.99, +1.48, +2.19%), Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB: 21.06, +0.12, +0.57%), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Kintera(R: 68.99, +1.48, +2.19%), Inc., the leader and pioneering provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to the nonprofit and government sectors. Upon the closing of the acquisition, all remaining outstanding Kintera shares that were not tendered prior to the expiry of the tender offer were converted into the right to receive $1.12 per share in cash. As a result of the transaction, Kintera has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackbaud."
Techtree.com India > News > General > Microsoft Helping NGOs Better Use Tech
Techtree.com India > News > General > Microsoft Helping NGOs Better Use Tech: "Bill Gates leaves behind a rich legacy in terms of philanthropy. After him, Microsoft continues to come up with such initiatives, the latest being 'NGO Connection', designed as a new online resource for use by thousands of non-profits around the world.
'NGO Connection' aims to assist non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to better use technology to achieve their goals. It also intends encouraging networking and co-ordination of NGO resources across the world."
'NGO Connection' aims to assist non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to better use technology to achieve their goals. It also intends encouraging networking and co-ordination of NGO resources across the world."
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Social Networking Is More Than Tapping A Keg
Social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook aren’t just for college keg stand contest pictures anymore. Nonprofits are joining social network sites to connect with people, strengthen cause awareness and hopefully cultivate donors."
Social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook aren’t just for college keg stand contest pictures anymore. Nonprofits are joining social network sites to connect with people, strengthen cause awareness and hopefully cultivate donors."
Monday, July 07, 2008
Did Delicious Lose Its Chance To Be FriendFeed? | CenterNetworks
Thanks to Beth Kanter for pointing out this article
Did Delicious Lose Its Chance To Be FriendFeed? | CenterNetworks: "If you are an early adopter in the Internet space or a social media junkie then most likely you've been playing with FriendFeed. I am not going to debate here whether FriendFeed is good or evil, you can read my earlier commentary for those insights."
Did Delicious Lose Its Chance To Be FriendFeed? | CenterNetworks: "If you are an early adopter in the Internet space or a social media junkie then most likely you've been playing with FriendFeed. I am not going to debate here whether FriendFeed is good or evil, you can read my earlier commentary for those insights."
Digital Web Magazine - Portable Social Networks, The Building Blocks Of A Social Web
Digital Web Magazine - Portable Social Networks, The Building Blocks Of A Social Web: "Social networks as we know them—MySpace, Facebook, Twitter—each keep identity and personal relationships separate from one another. Every time you join a network, that information has to be duplicated, by hand, by you. It’s a familiar process, but in 2008 we have the tools to break that trend."
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Donors warm up to online giving | csmonitor.com
Donors warm up to online giving | csmonitor.com: "Donors warm up to online giving
Giving topped $300 million in 2007. A small but rising percentage of those gifts came via the Internet."
Giving topped $300 million in 2007. A small but rising percentage of those gifts came via the Internet."
SouthCoastToday.com: Web site connects volunteers, nonprofit
SouthCoastToday.com: Web site connects volunteers, nonprofit: "United Way of Greater New Bedford is offering a free online matching application — called Volunteer Solutions — that helps connect individuals to volunteer opportunities at nonprofit organizations throughout the community."
Monday, June 16, 2008
Nonprofit groups team up to provide technology services | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Robert Miller | Business Columnist | Dallas M
Nonprofit groups team up to provide technology services | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Robert Miller | Business Columnist | Dallas Morning News: "The Center for Nonprofit Management has entered into a partnership with NPower Texas to provide nonprofit groups with a one-stop source for technology services."
Friday, June 13, 2008
Virtually New Orleans : CU News : Boulder Daily Camera
Virtually New Orleans : CU News : Boulder Daily Camera: "High school students enrolled in the camp are spending this week intensively exploring what led up to the 2005 storm that ravaged the Gulf Coast and went down in history books as one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes. Later, the students will use Google SketchUp software and will post virtual reconstruction projects on Google Earth, where the models will be viewable worldwide."
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wired Campus: University Used Instant Messages to Communicate After Fire - Chronicle.com
Wired Campus: University Used Instant Messages to Communicate After Fire - Chronicle.com: "University Used Instant Messages to Communicate After Fire
In the wake of a devastating fire at Our Lady of the Lake University last month, university officials didn’t rely on phone calls or e-mail to keep the university community connected. They couldn’t. The fire was in the campus’s main building and had knocked the entire e-mail and phone networks out for about three days. Instead, the community relied on an instant-messaging service."
In the wake of a devastating fire at Our Lady of the Lake University last month, university officials didn’t rely on phone calls or e-mail to keep the university community connected. They couldn’t. The fire was in the campus’s main building and had knocked the entire e-mail and phone networks out for about three days. Instead, the community relied on an instant-messaging service."
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Technology Firms Come to China's Aid - WSJ.com
Technology Firms Come to China's Aid - WSJ.com: "As donations poured into China following last month's devastating earthquake, one group of Google Inc. engineers came up with their own contribution to the relief effort: a search engine."
Monday, June 09, 2008
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Charities See Potential for ‘Causes’ on MySpace, Facebook
An article by John Skendall from AFP ewire.
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Charities See Potential for ‘Causes’ on MySpace, Facebook: "Charities See Potential for ‘Causes’ on MySpace, Facebook
(June 9, 2008) A year after its release, the company that created the web application “Causes” (used by social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace) reports that the program has raised $2.5 million for 19,445 charitable organizations in the United States."
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Charities See Potential for ‘Causes’ on MySpace, Facebook: "Charities See Potential for ‘Causes’ on MySpace, Facebook
(June 9, 2008) A year after its release, the company that created the web application “Causes” (used by social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace) reports that the program has raised $2.5 million for 19,445 charitable organizations in the United States."
Friday, June 06, 2008
Interact with NTEN Office Hours - Chad Norman's Webby Things
From Chad Norman's Blog.
Interact with NTEN Office Hours - Chad Norman's Webby Things: "Interact with NTEN Office Hours
Yesterday I participated in the NTEN Office Hours program by hosting a session in the Communication Track...which we all know these days means webby things. I was a bit nervous going into the session, but I have to say it was a lot of fun - and a great example of using web technology to provide real-time results (on of my favorite things.)"
Interact with NTEN Office Hours - Chad Norman's Webby Things: "Interact with NTEN Office Hours
Yesterday I participated in the NTEN Office Hours program by hosting a session in the Communication Track...which we all know these days means webby things. I was a bit nervous going into the session, but I have to say it was a lot of fun - and a great example of using web technology to provide real-time results (on of my favorite things.)"
NBC 29: Count on Us - Alumni Connection Goes High Tech
NBC 29: Count on Us - Alumni Connection Goes High Tech: "The University of Virginia Alumni Association is looking to the web to help keep alumni 'in the know.' Viccellio said, 'There wasn't necessarily a call from alumni. We just felt like we should be online.'
The 100-year-old Virginia Magazine is no longer the only way to keep grads connected. UVA officials say they're striving for variety. The Virginia Magazine is on the web. 'Hoos Online, a site simliar to Facebook, recently made its debut. There are videos on YouTube, too."
The 100-year-old Virginia Magazine is no longer the only way to keep grads connected. UVA officials say they're striving for variety. The Virginia Magazine is on the web. 'Hoos Online, a site simliar to Facebook, recently made its debut. There are videos on YouTube, too."
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Technology News: Vendors: MPower CEO Randy McCabe: Open Source for Nonprofits
Technology News: Vendors: MPower CEO Randy McCabe: Open Source for Nonprofits: "'The nonprofit sector is a huge and vastly underserved market when it comes to CRM,' says MPower CEO Randy McCabe. MPower provides open source CRM software to nonprofit organizations, allowing them to download and use it without licensing fees. McCabe sees inherent shortcomings in the proprietary software model -- issues which MPower has targeted with its open source offerings."
San Luis Obispo County’s website | 06/05/2008 | Nonprofit Strategies: Why nonprofit groups need to be online
San Luis Obispo County’s website | 06/05/2008 | Nonprofit Strategies: Why nonprofit groups need to be online: "Nonprofit groups are exhorted regularly to increase their online presence.
Staff and volunteers are already stretched with current activities and might be resistant to adding technology to the workload.
After all, even technology that enhances services or effectiveness costs either staff time or money to acquire and operate."
Staff and volunteers are already stretched with current activities and might be resistant to adding technology to the workload.
After all, even technology that enhances services or effectiveness costs either staff time or money to acquire and operate."
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Panels wonder if work futile; hearing for nonprofits set : Local News : Knoxville News Sentinel
Panels wonder if work futile; hearing for nonprofits set : Local News : Knoxville News Sentinel: "Members of citizen panels charged with dividing up $2 million in community grant money to 117 nonprofit organizations are angry that their work now seems for nothing because the County Commission may redo the process on its own."
Volunteermatch Debuts Fresh Look And New Features To Make It Easier To Volunteer
PRESS RELEASE
Volunteermatch Debuts Fresh Look And New Features To Make It Easier To Volunteer: "Volunteermatch Debuts Fresh Look And New Features To Make It Easier To Volunteer
Changes mean faster, smarter searches and new social networking tools
(CSRwire) ATLANTA, GA, - June 1, 2008 - Today, at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, VolunteerMatch showed off upgrades to its Web service, located at www.volunteermatch.org, including a fresh design and important new features that make it easier for everyone to find a great place to volunteer."
Volunteermatch Debuts Fresh Look And New Features To Make It Easier To Volunteer: "Volunteermatch Debuts Fresh Look And New Features To Make It Easier To Volunteer
Changes mean faster, smarter searches and new social networking tools
(CSRwire) ATLANTA, GA, - June 1, 2008 - Today, at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, VolunteerMatch showed off upgrades to its Web service, located at www.volunteermatch.org, including a fresh design and important new features that make it easier for everyone to find a great place to volunteer."
WebCPA - Blackbaud to Acquire Kintera for $46 Million
WebCPA - Blackbaud to Acquire Kintera for $46 Million: "Blackbaud to Acquire Kintera for $46 Million
San Diego (June 2, 2008)
By WebCPA staff
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Nonprofit accounting software vendor Blackbaud has struck a deal to acquire rival Kintera for $1.12 per share, or approximately $46 million.
Kintera, which specializes in on-demand software for nonprofits, had been facing financial pressures lately, including the threat of a delisting notice from Nasdaq (see Kintera Gets Bad News from Nasdaq)."
San Diego (June 2, 2008)
By WebCPA staff
|
Nonprofit accounting software vendor Blackbaud has struck a deal to acquire rival Kintera for $1.12 per share, or approximately $46 million.
Kintera, which specializes in on-demand software for nonprofits, had been facing financial pressures lately, including the threat of a delisting notice from Nasdaq (see Kintera Gets Bad News from Nasdaq)."
Monday, June 02, 2008
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Contagious Causes: Is Social Networking the Next Big Thing?
This article appeared first in the AFP Ewire. The article is written by John Skendall.
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Contagious Causes: Is Social Networking the Next Big Thing?: "Contagious Causes: Is Social Networking the Next Big Thing?
(June 2, 2008) Social networking presents tremendous opportunities for charitable fundraising, but much of its potential remains yet to be unlocked.
Social networking is a way to spread information or ideas person-to-person through online networks that have formed on the Internet. Two examples of social networking include blogs—web pages that can be easily updated in diary form by multiple users—and websites like Facebook.com that allow people to create an online profile and share and interact with friends and meet new people."
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Contagious Causes: Is Social Networking the Next Big Thing?: "Contagious Causes: Is Social Networking the Next Big Thing?
(June 2, 2008) Social networking presents tremendous opportunities for charitable fundraising, but much of its potential remains yet to be unlocked.
Social networking is a way to spread information or ideas person-to-person through online networks that have formed on the Internet. Two examples of social networking include blogs—web pages that can be easily updated in diary form by multiple users—and websites like Facebook.com that allow people to create an online profile and share and interact with friends and meet new people."
Friday, May 30, 2008
Blackbaud Software Company Buys a Struggling Competitor - Philanthropy.com
Blackbaud Software Company Buys a Struggling Competitor - Philanthropy.com: "Blackbaud Software Company Buys a Struggling Competitor
By Holly Hall
Blackbaud, the nation’s largest provider of fund-raising software to charities, today announced that it will acquire Kintera, a San Diego software company makes similar software. Blackbaud, which plans an all-cash purchase, will pay $46-million in the buyout, or $1.12 per share for Kintera’s stock."
By Holly Hall
Blackbaud, the nation’s largest provider of fund-raising software to charities, today announced that it will acquire Kintera, a San Diego software company makes similar software. Blackbaud, which plans an all-cash purchase, will pay $46-million in the buyout, or $1.12 per share for Kintera’s stock."
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Blackbaud Spends $46 Million On Kintera
By Paul Clolery and Mark Hrywna
The buying spree of software vendor Blackbaud continues with the $46-million cash acquisition of troubled Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider Kintera. During the past 18 months, Charleston, S.C.-based Blackbaud has spent more than $130 million to tighten its grip on the nonprofit software space.
The acquisition of San Diego-based Kintera bolsters a major segment of Blackbaud’s product line, the online content management and deployment Sphere® technology platform, which has a significant market share. Blackbaud has NetCommunity™, but it hasn’t gained the wide acceptance by users that Kintera and Austin, Texas-based Convio have garnered."
By Paul Clolery and Mark Hrywna
The buying spree of software vendor Blackbaud continues with the $46-million cash acquisition of troubled Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider Kintera. During the past 18 months, Charleston, S.C.-based Blackbaud has spent more than $130 million to tighten its grip on the nonprofit software space.
The acquisition of San Diego-based Kintera bolsters a major segment of Blackbaud’s product line, the online content management and deployment Sphere® technology platform, which has a significant market share. Blackbaud has NetCommunity™, but it hasn’t gained the wide acceptance by users that Kintera and Austin, Texas-based Convio have garnered."
Blackbaud, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Kintera
PRESS RELEASE
Press Releases: "Blackbaud, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Kintera
Charleston, S.C. – May 29, 2008 – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it is acquiring Kintera, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNTA), a pioneer and leading provider of a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution to the nonprofit and government sectors. Under the terms of the agreement, Blackbaud will pay an all-cash purchase price of approximately $46.0 million. Blackbaud expects to finance the deal with cash and borrowings from its credit facility."
Press Releases: "Blackbaud, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Kintera
Charleston, S.C. – May 29, 2008 – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it is acquiring Kintera, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNTA), a pioneer and leading provider of a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution to the nonprofit and government sectors. Under the terms of the agreement, Blackbaud will pay an all-cash purchase price of approximately $46.0 million. Blackbaud expects to finance the deal with cash and borrowings from its credit facility."
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wired Campus: Nonprofit Library Group Will Share Book Records With Google - Chronicle.com
Wired Campus: Nonprofit Library Group Will Share Book Records With Google - Chronicle.com: "Nonprofit Library Group Will Share Book Records With Google
In an effort to increase the visibility of libraries’ holdings on the Web, Google and OCLC—formerly known as the Online Computer Library Center—have agreed to swap data."
In an effort to increase the visibility of libraries’ holdings on the Web, Google and OCLC—formerly known as the Online Computer Library Center—have agreed to swap data."
Finextra: Qualcomm backs SMS charity donation service
Finextra: Qualcomm backs SMS charity donation service: "21 May 2008 - 13:33
Qualcomm backs SMS charity donation service
US wireless technology developer Qualcomm has become the founding patron of the Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF), a new service that enables people to make charity donations via SMS text message.
MGM says the founding donation from Qualcomm has been made through the telco's Wireless Reach initiative.
MGM aims to create a single 'mobile giving channel' that enables more than 250 million mobile users in the US to make charitable contributions instantly using their mobile phones. The MGF acts as a messaging gateway, compliance entity, billing settlement and records clearinghouse between operators and participating charities."
Qualcomm backs SMS charity donation service
US wireless technology developer Qualcomm has become the founding patron of the Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF), a new service that enables people to make charity donations via SMS text message.
MGM says the founding donation from Qualcomm has been made through the telco's Wireless Reach initiative.
MGM aims to create a single 'mobile giving channel' that enables more than 250 million mobile users in the US to make charitable contributions instantly using their mobile phones. The MGF acts as a messaging gateway, compliance entity, billing settlement and records clearinghouse between operators and participating charities."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Today @ PC World OLPC Announces Next-Gen XO-2 $75 Laptop
Today @ PC World OLPC Announces Next-Gen XO-2 $75 Laptop: "The nonprofit One Laptop Per Child has just shown for the first time images of its next-generation touch-screen laptop that goes by the name XO-2. According to Nicholas Negroponte, chairman of OLPC, the laptop is under development and has a goal of costing $75. Negroponte showed off images of the XO-2 at an OLPC event here at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He says the first XO-2 is slated to be built by 2010."
Monday, May 19, 2008
The journey to a wireless Boston - The Boston Globe
The journey to a wireless Boston - The Boston Globe: "As many cities have now learned, a corporate-driven, one-size-fits-all model for wireless may not provide the most effective solution. Well-publicized difficulties with such municipal WiFi plans have caused many to regard universal wireless models with skepticism. Yet at openairboston.net, we regard these difficulties as validation. Rather than throw millions of dollars at a citywide solution that might well fail, openairboston.net has employed discrete investments in small-scale rollouts that test technology against neighborhood needs to produce flexible systems that teach us how to do wireless right."
One Laptop, two systems - The Boston Globe
One Laptop, two systems - The Boston Globe: "THE GOAL of the nonprofit One Laptop per Child project has always been exciting: build a cheap, sturdy laptop and give it to poor children in developing countries to improve their educations."
Epilepsy charity condemns posting of seizure clips on YouTube | Society | guardian.co.uk
Epilepsy charity condemns posting of seizure clips on YouTube | Society | guardian.co.uk: "The posting of footage of people having seizures on the website YouTube has been condemned as the modern equivalent of Victorian freak shows.
The National Society for Epilepsy (NSE) is angry that the website features dozens of clips of sufferers having seizures and hundreds more showing people pretending to have seizures. Some videos have been watched by about 250,000 people."
The National Society for Epilepsy (NSE) is angry that the website features dozens of clips of sufferers having seizures and hundreds more showing people pretending to have seizures. Some videos have been watched by about 250,000 people."
Friday, May 16, 2008
Business & Technology | Microsoft joining laptop crusade | Seattle Times Newspaper
Business & Technology | Microsoft joining laptop crusade | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Microsoft and the laptop organization announced Thursday that the nonprofit's green-and-white XO computers now can run Windows in addition to their homegrown interface, which is built on the open Linux operating system. That had been anticipated for months, but it amounts to a major shift."
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Ten Ways to Change the World Through Social Media : Sustainablog
From Sustainablog.
Ten Ways to Change the World Through Social Media : Sustainablog: "f you’re reading this blog, then you’re on board with social media. There’s a good chance you belong to social networks like Facebook or MySpace. It’s likely that you Digg stories and even possible that you Twitter. These technologies and services, together with a growing number of others, make up the social web. It’s much like the regular web, but more interactive. More…social. It invites and even demands active participation from everyone. It has a global reach with viral capacity, and yet it’s bringing local communities closer together. It enables people to connect, organize, and make a difference as never before. Indeed, social media is a powerful force, one that the world’s CEOs are starting to acknowledge and take seriously."
Ten Ways to Change the World Through Social Media : Sustainablog: "f you’re reading this blog, then you’re on board with social media. There’s a good chance you belong to social networks like Facebook or MySpace. It’s likely that you Digg stories and even possible that you Twitter. These technologies and services, together with a growing number of others, make up the social web. It’s much like the regular web, but more interactive. More…social. It invites and even demands active participation from everyone. It has a global reach with viral capacity, and yet it’s bringing local communities closer together. It enables people to connect, organize, and make a difference as never before. Indeed, social media is a powerful force, one that the world’s CEOs are starting to acknowledge and take seriously."
Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » Twitter crowdsourced China earthquake in realtime
Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » Twitter crowdsourced China earthquake in realtime: "While the mainstream media scrambled to put up their “breaking news” headlines Robert Scoble alias Scobleizer, was early to tweet the news. Quickly there were live radio interviews, pictures, google maps, videos all being sent in real-time, says VentureBeat."
Citywide wi-fi bites the dust | Philadelphia Daily News | 05/14/2008
Citywide wi-fi bites the dust | Philadelphia Daily News | 05/14/2008: "arthLink, in a federal lawsuit filed yesterday to break that partnership with the city and Wireless Philadelphia, complains that it spent almost $30 million to develop the system and has just 5,942 subscribers. Most customers pay $19.95 a month while 908 'digital inclusion' customers qualify for a $9.95 rate based on their household income."
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
NewsFactor Business | The Craig Behind Craigslist Looks at Life Beyond His Site
NewsFactor Business | The Craig Behind Craigslist Looks at Life Beyond His Site: "ut there is a real Craig in Craigslist, Craig Newmark, and lately he has been looking at life beyond his little list that has become one of the most popular U.S. Web sites."
Saturday, May 10, 2008
MySpace announces 'Data Availability' project with Yahoo, eBay, Photobucket, Twitter | Webware : Cool Web apps for everyone
MySpace announces 'Data Availability' project with Yahoo, eBay, Photobucket, Twitter | Webware : Cool Web apps for everyone: "Inaugural partners in the project are Yahoo, eBay, Photobucket (also owned by News Corp.'s Fox Interactive Media), and Twitter. The program, available to MySpace's users worldwide, will be rolling out to a full version in the coming weeks.
'Historically, social destinations on the Internet have operated as independent, autonomous islands,' DeWolfe said. 'Today, MySpace no longer operates as an autonomous island on the Internet...We're hoping to create a significantly more social experience across the Web.'
This is a huge deal."
'Historically, social destinations on the Internet have operated as independent, autonomous islands,' DeWolfe said. 'Today, MySpace no longer operates as an autonomous island on the Internet...We're hoping to create a significantly more social experience across the Web.'
This is a huge deal."
Friday, May 09, 2008
ABC News: Cyclone Relief Efforts Get High-Tech Help
ABC News: Cyclone Relief Efforts Get High-Tech Help: "As cyclone recovery efforts begin in a rural third-world country where even owning a cell phone is illegal, relief organizations turn to high-tech helpers: satellites."
Wired Campus: Co-Founder of Second Life Says Academics Are Biggest Trailblazers in Virtual Worlds - Chronicle.com
Wired Campus: Co-Founder of Second Life Says Academics Are Biggest Trailblazers in Virtual Worlds - Chronicle.com: "Co-Founder of Second Life Says Academics Are Biggest Trailblazers in Virtual Worlds
Cory Ondrejka, the co-founder of the virtual world Second Life who is now a visiting professor at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California, said in a speech today that virtual worlds are here to stay, and that professors are among the most active pioneers."
Cory Ondrejka, the co-founder of the virtual world Second Life who is now a visiting professor at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California, said in a speech today that virtual worlds are here to stay, and that professors are among the most active pioneers."
onPhilanthropy: Articles: Helmets On, Social Citizens on the Rise
From onPhilanthropy
onPhilanthropy: Articles: Helmets On, Social Citizens on the Rise: "As the largest living generation of Americans, Millennials are using their passion for causes and their digital savvy to change the world in very practical ways; one purchase, one house built or mile walked at a time. Millennials are hands-on “experience seekers.” They want to experience change, to touch and feel it, and they want a menu of options for acting now and seeing results in real time for real people."
onPhilanthropy: Articles: Helmets On, Social Citizens on the Rise: "As the largest living generation of Americans, Millennials are using their passion for causes and their digital savvy to change the world in very practical ways; one purchase, one house built or mile walked at a time. Millennials are hands-on “experience seekers.” They want to experience change, to touch and feel it, and they want a menu of options for acting now and seeing results in real time for real people."
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
SiliconRepublic.com: Irish non-profits benefit from tech philanthropy
SiliconRepublic.com: Irish non-profits benefit from tech philanthropy: "07.05.2008 - Nearly 400 non-profit organisations and higher education institutions in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) are using donated licences from Salesforce.com to organise their work, according to the Salesforce.com Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the software-as-a-service company."
PC World - Business Center: OLPC Tries to Bridge Gap With Developer Community
PC World - Business Center: OLPC Tries to Bridge Gap With Developer Community: "A virtual uprising that broke out among developers questioning One Laptop Per Child's commitment to open-source software has prompted an official from the nonprofit effort to play peacemaker."
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