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."

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."

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."

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."

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."