Fredericksburg.com - Site hoping to strengthen nonprofits: "One hundred denizens of cyberspace met face to face last week to launch a new Web site designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations on the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
The network aims to connect charitable groups with one another, potential volunteers and information about events, issues, funding and training.
Since its beginning last year, nearly 200 nonprofits, churches, government agencies and businesses in the rural area have signed on to the project. About 500 people also have subscribed to an e-mail list, said Connect Rappahannock Coordinator Leslie A. Franklin."
Monday, March 20, 2006
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Inside Bay Area - IBA - San Mateo County Times -AOL's 'e-mail tax' exclusionary, critics charge
Inside Bay Area - IBA - San Mateo County Times - Home: "AOL's 'e-mail tax' exclusionary, critics charge
By Steve Geissinger, SACRAMENTO BUREAU
SACRAMENTO � Within days, e-mail will never be the same.
A private 'e-mail tax' looms, critical state senators said Wednesday, as they announced creation of a new E-committee and plans for legislation regulating Internet changes.
Internet giant America Online, on the other hand, says the change they will implement by the end of the month is good for everyone. Under their certified e-mail system, customers will pay a fee per message for guaranteed delivery. "
By Steve Geissinger, SACRAMENTO BUREAU
SACRAMENTO � Within days, e-mail will never be the same.
A private 'e-mail tax' looms, critical state senators said Wednesday, as they announced creation of a new E-committee and plans for legislation regulating Internet changes.
Internet giant America Online, on the other hand, says the change they will implement by the end of the month is good for everyone. Under their certified e-mail system, customers will pay a fee per message for guaranteed delivery. "
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Scholarships for TechSoup NetSquared Conference Available;
Untitled Document: "Scholarships for TechSoup NetSquared Conference Available; W.K. Kellogg Foundation Sponsors Attendees
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- TechSoup, the nonprofit technology Web site, today announced that the Philanthropy and Volunteerism Program of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will provide scholarships to 20 attendees of the TechSoup NetSquared Conference on May 30 and 31, 2006 in San Jose. "
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- TechSoup, the nonprofit technology Web site, today announced that the Philanthropy and Volunteerism Program of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will provide scholarships to 20 attendees of the TechSoup NetSquared Conference on May 30 and 31, 2006 in San Jose. "
Monday, March 13, 2006
onPhilanthropy - Making Your Site Interactive
onPhilanthropy - Making Your Site Interactive: "Making Your Site Interactive
By: Eduardo Arias, 03/10/06
Oftentimes, the skepticism new technologies receive outweighs the excitement, especially when these new technologies are introduced to cash-strapped nonprofits. Questions such as �can this make my job easier?- or can this help me communicate more effectively with my constituents? are usually preceded by �how much does this cost? if they are asked at all. "
By: Eduardo Arias, 03/10/06
Oftentimes, the skepticism new technologies receive outweighs the excitement, especially when these new technologies are introduced to cash-strapped nonprofits. Questions such as �can this make my job easier?- or can this help me communicate more effectively with my constituents? are usually preceded by �how much does this cost? if they are asked at all. "
Monday, March 06, 2006
TODAYonline-"the freeware bonus
TODAYonline: "the freeware bonus
There's no direct revenue but free software, like non-profit bodies, can add to the nation's economy and profile
Ken Xie
The thinking that 'if it is free, there must be a catch' may be quite right in the general business market — but not necessarily so when it comes to free software, that is, freeware.
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Take the anti-spyware Ad-Aware, firewall ZoneAlarm and anti-virus AVG, which are all free for personal use. Without their protection, all kinds of trojans, worms and viruses might flood your PC from the Internet and cripple it.
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Apart from such familiar freeware for personal use, one might also be surprised to learn that enterprise software is also available for free, and for commercial use too, without any obligations.
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Take e-learning software otherwise known as LMS (learning management system) used to create online classrooms over the Internet. While developers of top commercial LMSes are said to charge some universities US$100,000 ($162,000) or more annually, more end-users are turning to free LMSes — a Unesco website lists more than a dozen of these.
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There's no direct revenue but free software, like non-profit bodies, can add to the nation's economy and profile
Ken Xie
The thinking that 'if it is free, there must be a catch' may be quite right in the general business market — but not necessarily so when it comes to free software, that is, freeware.
.
Take the anti-spyware Ad-Aware, firewall ZoneAlarm and anti-virus AVG, which are all free for personal use. Without their protection, all kinds of trojans, worms and viruses might flood your PC from the Internet and cripple it.
.
Apart from such familiar freeware for personal use, one might also be surprised to learn that enterprise software is also available for free, and for commercial use too, without any obligations.
.
Take e-learning software otherwise known as LMS (learning management system) used to create online classrooms over the Internet. While developers of top commercial LMSes are said to charge some universities US$100,000 ($162,000) or more annually, more end-users are turning to free LMSes — a Unesco website lists more than a dozen of these.
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Thursday, March 02, 2006
Portsmouth Herald Local Business News: Companies get free advertising by helping Seacoast nonprofits
Portsmouth Herald Local Business News: Companies get free advertising by helping Seacoast nonprofits: "Companies get free advertising by helping Seacoast nonprofits
By Matthew Tetrault
mtetrault@seacoastonline.com
PORTSMOUTH - Four years ago Sexual Assault Support Services ran head first into what is called the technology barrier.
'We needed a Web site, but we had neither the budget to hire a Web designer, (nor) the knowledge to build one ourselves,' said Tammy Jordan, the organization’s community outreach coordinator.
SASS is not alone. More and more Seacoast-area nonprofits are using Web sites to provide contact information, attract volunteers and receive donations. No longer content with static, informational Web pages, they are now looking for online shopping carts, content updating software and company blogs. The technology barrier however, remains a large problem."
By Matthew Tetrault
mtetrault@seacoastonline.com
PORTSMOUTH - Four years ago Sexual Assault Support Services ran head first into what is called the technology barrier.
'We needed a Web site, but we had neither the budget to hire a Web designer, (nor) the knowledge to build one ourselves,' said Tammy Jordan, the organization’s community outreach coordinator.
SASS is not alone. More and more Seacoast-area nonprofits are using Web sites to provide contact information, attract volunteers and receive donations. No longer content with static, informational Web pages, they are now looking for online shopping carts, content updating software and company blogs. The technology barrier however, remains a large problem."
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Critics rip AOL’s pay-to-send e-mail system - Computerworld
Critics rip AOL’s pay-to-send e-mail system - Computerworld: "Critics rip AOL’s pay-to-send e-mail system
But participating vendor says concerns are untrue
News Story by Todd R. Weiss
FEBRUARY 28, 2006 (COMPUTERWORLD) - A variety of nonprofit groups today launched a Web site and a campaign
But participating vendor says concerns are untrue
News Story by Todd R. Weiss
FEBRUARY 28, 2006 (COMPUTERWORLD) - A variety of nonprofit groups today launched a Web site and a campaign
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Washington Examiner: Business-Capital Charity - TouchDC finds funding on Web - Frank Sietzen
Washington Examiner: Business: "Capital Charity - TouchDC finds funding on Web - Frank Sietzen
27Feb'06
Published: Sunday, February 26, 2006 8:16 PM EST
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The TouchDC regional experiment in online philanthropy is now entering its fourth year of pioneering new ways for area nonprofits to get increased recognition and funding. The project, which assists 25,000 mainly smaller nonprofits in the D.C. area, makes available an online giving technology created by Network for Good. TouchDC's Web site also offers a link organizations can put on their own Web pages to give potential donors an immediate way to make contributions or volunteer their services."
27Feb'06
Published: Sunday, February 26, 2006 8:16 PM EST
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The TouchDC regional experiment in online philanthropy is now entering its fourth year of pioneering new ways for area nonprofits to get increased recognition and funding. The project, which assists 25,000 mainly smaller nonprofits in the D.C. area, makes available an online giving technology created by Network for Good. TouchDC's Web site also offers a link organizations can put on their own Web pages to give potential donors an immediate way to make contributions or volunteer their services."
ARTICLE: Foundation helps nonprofits fetch tech upgrades (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com)
ARTICLE: Foundation helps nonprofits fetch tech upgrades (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com): "Many nonprofits struggle to raise enough money to fund their operations, let alone keep pace with ever-changing technology. To help organizations like the local SPCA move into the 21st century, T he Norfolk Foundation has given more than $700,000 to 41 charities since 2000.
Considered a capital expense to nonprofits, technology upgrades are high priorities for the foundation.
“We understand these are difficult funds to get, and it can be a very expensive venture,” said Christina Morris , senior programs officer for the foundation. “We also know it is important that nonprofits have these capabilities so the human resources can be used on the core mission.”"
Considered a capital expense to nonprofits, technology upgrades are high priorities for the foundation.
“We understand these are difficult funds to get, and it can be a very expensive venture,” said Christina Morris , senior programs officer for the foundation. “We also know it is important that nonprofits have these capabilities so the human resources can be used on the core mission.”"
Monday, February 27, 2006
Inside Bay Area - On the Move-"Web logs helping nonprofits spread word
Inside Bay Area - On the Move: "Web logs helping nonprofits spread word
By Francine Brevetti, BUSINESS WRITER
THE DO-GOODERS of the world are grabbing onto the Web's sassiest technologies to raise funds, rouse public opinion and build community.
Nonprofits have glommed onto blogging to remind supporters of their mission and keep them up to date of their latest accomplishments.
Blogging along with podcasting, RSS and tagging are tools referred to as social technology for their ability to create a community among the users and the sponsoring organization. Nonprofits find they transform their relationship with their supporters. "
By Francine Brevetti, BUSINESS WRITER
THE DO-GOODERS of the world are grabbing onto the Web's sassiest technologies to raise funds, rouse public opinion and build community.
Nonprofits have glommed onto blogging to remind supporters of their mission and keep them up to date of their latest accomplishments.
Blogging along with podcasting, RSS and tagging are tools referred to as social technology for their ability to create a community among the users and the sponsoring organization. Nonprofits find they transform their relationship with their supporters. "
Friday, February 24, 2006
ComputerPartner - UPDATE - Microsoft donates staff time to charity in Asia
ComputerPartner - UPDATE - Microsoft donates staff time to charity in Asia: "UPDATE - Microsoft donates staff time to charity in Asia
24 feb 2006 | 08:11 uur
Microsoft Corp. will give every employee in Asia three-days paid leave this year to pursue community service projects aimed at narrowing the digital divide in the continent, the company said Friday.
With 6,000 employees in the region, that adds up to 18,000 days of charity work, an amount of time Microsoft will set aside each year to pursue service projects in Asia.
The goal is to give 150 million more people in Asia access to technology and the Internet so they can learn how to use the information and communication tools online to help reduce poverty, improve quality of life, and tackle other issues."
24 feb 2006 | 08:11 uur
Microsoft Corp. will give every employee in Asia three-days paid leave this year to pursue community service projects aimed at narrowing the digital divide in the continent, the company said Friday.
With 6,000 employees in the region, that adds up to 18,000 days of charity work, an amount of time Microsoft will set aside each year to pursue service projects in Asia.
The goal is to give 150 million more people in Asia access to technology and the Internet so they can learn how to use the information and communication tools online to help reduce poverty, improve quality of life, and tackle other issues."
Thursday, February 23, 2006
IT News Online > N. America - General - IBM Teams with Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Bags Georgia Svcs Deal
IT News Online > N. America - General - IBM Teams with Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Bags Georgia Svcs Deal: "IBM Teams with Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Bags Georgia Svcs Deal
IT News Online Staff
2006-02-21
IBM Business Consulting Services announced that it is working with the Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN), an all-in-one resource for Georgia's nonprofit sector, to build a procurement shared services platform for collaborative sourcing to improve procurement operations across 1,400 local nonprofit groups.
Under the contract, IBM Business Consulting Services will use its Express Spend Management Solution to manage the day-to-day procurement and compliance operations, including spot buys and technical support for more than $19 billion in spending power."
IT News Online Staff
2006-02-21
IBM Business Consulting Services announced that it is working with the Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN), an all-in-one resource for Georgia's nonprofit sector, to build a procurement shared services platform for collaborative sourcing to improve procurement operations across 1,400 local nonprofit groups.
Under the contract, IBM Business Consulting Services will use its Express Spend Management Solution to manage the day-to-day procurement and compliance operations, including spot buys and technical support for more than $19 billion in spending power."
DMNews.com | News | Article-"Outlook 2006: Nonprofits: Don’t Keep Data Fallow
DMNews.com | News | Article: "Outlook 2006: Nonprofits: Don’t Keep Data Fallow
Feb. 23, 2006
By: Steve Stapleton
StrategicOne
sstapleton@strategic-one.com
Soaring costs. Lower ROI. Donor fatigue. Muddy data. What’s a fundraising organization to do? The key is improved analytics. New techniques and tools are available to fundraisers, including cutting-edge marketing automation technology that performs many of the functions that previously chewed up large chunks of valuable staff time. Because of these enhancements, one could argue that the overall outlook for data-driven fundraisers is positive. You see this reflected in the industry’s effort to produce “clean” data and to leverage it across multiple channels."
Feb. 23, 2006
By: Steve Stapleton
StrategicOne
sstapleton@strategic-one.com
Soaring costs. Lower ROI. Donor fatigue. Muddy data. What’s a fundraising organization to do? The key is improved analytics. New techniques and tools are available to fundraisers, including cutting-edge marketing automation technology that performs many of the functions that previously chewed up large chunks of valuable staff time. Because of these enhancements, one could argue that the overall outlook for data-driven fundraisers is positive. You see this reflected in the industry’s effort to produce “clean” data and to leverage it across multiple channels."
The Sun News | 02/23/2006 | HGTC show puts nonprofits on film
The Sun News | 02/23/2006 | HGTC show puts nonprofits on film: "HGTC show puts nonprofits on film
By Johanna D. Wilson
The Sun News
Valerie Harrington is not trying to be the next Oprah, but she is determined to help nonprofit organizations gain a higher profile by stepping in front of the camera as a television host.
Harrington is the executive director of Step Up. It's an organization aimed at mobilizing volunteers and matching them with the groups in need of their talents. She will begin conducting interviews in March with folks from 14 nonprofits in 30-minute taped segments produced by students at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
The partnership between Step Up and HGTC will give nonprofits opportunities to use the free footage to promote their programs and services via television, on Web sites, during special presentations and in other creative formats, Harrington said.
'As much as I love Oprah, I don't believe I can fill her shoes, but I do hope to give exposure to the nonprofits that have little or no money in their budgets for marketing and things of that nature,' she said."
By Johanna D. Wilson
The Sun News
Valerie Harrington is not trying to be the next Oprah, but she is determined to help nonprofit organizations gain a higher profile by stepping in front of the camera as a television host.
Harrington is the executive director of Step Up. It's an organization aimed at mobilizing volunteers and matching them with the groups in need of their talents. She will begin conducting interviews in March with folks from 14 nonprofits in 30-minute taped segments produced by students at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
The partnership between Step Up and HGTC will give nonprofits opportunities to use the free footage to promote their programs and services via television, on Web sites, during special presentations and in other creative formats, Harrington said.
'As much as I love Oprah, I don't believe I can fill her shoes, but I do hope to give exposure to the nonprofits that have little or no money in their budgets for marketing and things of that nature,' she said."
Reuters AlertNet - Microsoft Earmarks $41 Million in Software, Cash for Disaster Relief
Reuters AlertNet - Microsoft Earmarks $41 Million in Software, Cash for Disaster Relief: "Microsoft Earmarks $41 Million in Software, Cash for Disaster Relief
22 Feb 2006 22:38:00 GMT
Source: Mercy Corps
Website: http://www.mercycorps.org
REDMOND, Wash. � Feb. 22, 2006 � Microsoft Corp. today announced it is donating $41 million in software and cash to NetHope and the Interagency Working Group on Emergency Capacity Building Project (ECB). This grant is intended to enable efficient and rapid communication among nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) during times of crisis, when speed, collaboration and efficiency can make a true difference in people�s lives. "
22 Feb 2006 22:38:00 GMT
Source: Mercy Corps
Website: http://www.mercycorps.org
REDMOND, Wash. � Feb. 22, 2006 � Microsoft Corp. today announced it is donating $41 million in software and cash to NetHope and the Interagency Working Group on Emergency Capacity Building Project (ECB). This grant is intended to enable efficient and rapid communication among nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) during times of crisis, when speed, collaboration and efficiency can make a true difference in people�s lives. "
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