Nonprofit news roundup, 05.03.13 � Philanthropy North Carolina

Nonprofit news roundup, 05.03.13 � Philanthropy North Carolina: Habitat Metrolina Partners receive tech award

Habitat for Humanity Metrolina Partners in Charlotte received the 2013 Technology Innovation Award from Apparo, formerly NPower Charlotte Region, and sponsored by Accenture.

SIB chief reviews Twitter use after Social Action Fund investigation

SIB chief reviews Twitter use after Social Action Fund investigation: Jonathan Jenkins, chief executive of the Social Investment Business, has agreed to review his use of social media in order to minimise perceptions that he has social relationships with people from charities that receive statutory funds on his recommendation.

Data Digest: Maps, Trends, and a Social Progress Index

Data Digest: Maps, Trends, and a Social Progress Index: Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It originally appeared on NetSquared.

This week, the call for data measurement in the social sector heightens with the proposition of a Social Progress Index and ways that NGOs can use data maps to increase effectiveness. The need for open data from NGOs is reiterated, while the way philanthropy has promoted the global Open Government Partnership is explained. Five trending Big Data technologies are also identified.

Open data and the charity sector: a perfect fit | News | guardian.co.uk

Open data and the charity sector: a perfect fit | News | guardian.co.uk: Government officials, charity leaders and senior figures from the open data movement said on Monday that the UK must foster an environment of collaboration and transparency in order to share best practices from the public and private sectors with nonprofit organisations.

"Part of the value of civil society is holding power to account, and if this can be underpinned by good quality data, we will have a very powerful tool indeed", said Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society.

Bloomberg Philanthropies Unveils Web Site and Priorities - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Bloomberg Philanthropies Unveils Web Site and Priorities - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: But that has changed. The billionaire has increasingly spoken out on causes to which he gives money, and today his Bloomberg Philanthropies unveiled its first Web site to provide viewers with detailed information about what it supports.

Thunderclap: Championing Board Diversity!

Thunderclap: Championing Board Diversity!: Young Charity Trustees is two years old! Please support our drive for greater Board Diversity! http://thndr.it/ZwcaSa”

New web addresses for NGOs and non-profits - Telegraph

New web addresses for NGOs and non-profits - Telegraph: Two new types of web address will indicate that organisations are bona fide non-profits or NGOs, writes Brian Cute, the Chief executive of the Public Interest Registry

1 | The Story Of Superstorm Sandy Through The Eyes Of NYC's Digital First Responders | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation

1 | The Story Of Superstorm Sandy Through The Eyes Of NYC's Digital First Responders | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation: Superstorm Sandy struck New York on October 29th, 2012. Six months later, the city’s digital first responders recall how they sprang into action, quickly disseminating information and helping to save lives.

CRM requires a more cohesive, customer-centric focus | TMA Resources

CRM requires a more cohesive, customer-centric focus | TMA Resources: Computerworld reported that an overwhelming majority of CRM projects are still focused inward on the objectives of the organization, when the goal should be driving value to clients. The source explained that the ultimate goal of CRM initiatives should be to drive a more meaningful experience, which requires that the client's voice is heard on all channels