Nonprofit IT Staffing Survey: Salaries, IT Investments, and An Organizational Digital Divide | N-TEN: The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network

Nonprofit IT Staffing Survey: Salaries, IT Investments, and An Organizational Digital Divide | N-TEN: The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network: "Nonprofit IT Staffing Survey: Salaries, IT Investments, and An Organizational Digital Divide
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Technology has the potential to change the way nonprofits works and make the world a better place. But smart IT requires smart management and staff. We wanted to know what that really means: The first-ever Nonprofit IT Staffing Survey analyzes data on nonprofit IT salaries for different job functions, IT budgets and expenditures, satisfaction in IT staffing, and level and areas of IT outsourcing in more than 1,000 U.S. nonprofits. Read the full report.

Key Findings
> IT Investments: Large nonprofits and early technology adopters invest significantly more in IT. Self-described non-tech savvy nonprofits have a median IT budget of $667 per employee, compared to $2,500 for their more high-tech counterparts"

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Marketplace: Click, click, donate

Marketplace: Click, click, donate: "Click, click, donate



The Internet is offering philanthropists broader latitude in how they give to charitable causes — including more control over how their money's spent. Alex Goldmark reports.


WEBSITE: Donors Choose

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MARK AUSTIN THOMAS: Get out your checkbook. Today is National Philanthropy day hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Of course not everyone makes their charitable donations by check. More and more online options like PayPal accounts are being offered, but the Web isn't just raising more money it's also opening up new ways to donate. Alex Goldmark has more."

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CUES CEO Network: Online Philanthropy

CUES CEO Network: Online Philanthropy: "CUES CEO Network: Online Philanthropy

Posted by Trey Reeme on November 15
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When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit last year, credit unions responded. In fact the National Credit Union Foundation raised and distributed more than $3 million in the wake of Katrina alone.

So I was surprised to hear during today’s session on online philanthropy that virtually none of that $3 million was raised via the Internet.

The NCUF, through sponsoring a new website called cuaid.coop, is working to change that.

I’m very encouraged that this conversation is taking place before the next disaster occurs. I do believe the online philanthropy space is growing more competitive with products like ChipIn, but credit unions can and should leverage the power of the network (you know, the inherent not-for-profit, cooperative aspect that ties all credit unions together)."

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The Daily, Friday, November 10, 2006. Study: Our lives in digital times

The Daily, Friday, November 10, 2006. Study: Our lives in digital times: "Study: Our lives in digital times

Digital technology did not create 'the paperless society' that many had predicted, at least not yet, but it does have people communicating more than ever, according to a new assessment of the impact of information and communications technologies (ICTs).

The study, published today in the Connectedness Series, examines some of the expected outcomes expressed about the widespread use of ICTs in everyday life when these technologies were introduced, and shows that some of them have so far not materialized.

It finds that some of the key outcomes of ICTs are manifested in shifting behavioural patterns, including communication and spending. For example, patterns of communication are changing and people are talking on the phone and using email more than they ever have."

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Nonprofits turn to the blogosphere to attract new donors, raise awareness - Examiner.com

Nonprofits turn to the blogosphere to attract new donors, raise awareness - Examiner.com: "Nonprofits turn to the blogosphere to attract new donors, raise awareness

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Katie Wilmeth, The Examiner
Nov 13, 2006 5:00 AM (5 hrs ago)
Current rank: # 95 of 6,028 articles
WASHINGTON - Although somewhat behind the curve, many local nonprofits are clueing in to the use of blogs as a way to reach out to younger donors and volunteers.

“It’s all been very recent,” said Marjorie Sims, vice president of programs and operations at The Women’s Foundation, a D.C.-based nonprofit working to increase the number of women that donate to charities.

The organization launched a redesigned Web site just last month that included a section for blogging. The page has already become the most popular one on the site, Sims said. Board members and Women’s Foundation staff blog about the organization’s fundraising efforts and female-focused issues, a strategy Sims hopes will bring unlikely donors to the table."

Welcome to BtoBOnline.com-The unseen blogosphere: Internal blogs

Welcome to BtoBOnline.com: "The unseen blogosphere: Internal blogs
Paul Gillin
Nov 13, 2006

As the population of bloggers expands, one question comes up repeatedly: Why aren't more corporations blogging?

The truth is that they are, you just don't see it. Internal blogs are gaining popularity because their speed, ease of use and low cost make them a superior alternative to e-mail for all kinds of communications."

The Tartan Online : Students bring tech support to third world countries

The Tartan Online : Students bring tech support to third world countries:
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"The initiative began the previous fall as a single class for students interested in bringing technology to underdeveloped nations. It was first taught by Dias and Rahul Tongia, a senior systems scientist in computer science and engineering and public policy. The class is now titled Technology for Developing Communities and has been joined by several other classes and an independent study program for graduate students. Dias and Tongia still teach the class."

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions: A New Twist on Equal Opportunity

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions: A New Twist on Equal Opportunity: "A New Twist on Equal Opportunity
Monday, November 13, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time
In an era when people around the world interact with one another through Web sites, chat rooms, cellphones, iPods, and other gadgets and gizmos, nonprofit leaders must adapt to a new mind-set, argues Allison H. Fine in her new book, Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age."

onPhilanthropy: Six Considerations for Strengthening Information Security

onPhilanthropy: Six Considerations for Strengthening Information Security: "Six Considerations for Strengthening Information Security
By: Dr. David Crooke, 11/02/06


Individuals in today’s workplace, whether nonprofit or for-profit, often make two common errors when thinking about privacy and information security.

First, people tend to think of information security as a technology problem — making it all about firewalls and encryption. Designing a truly secure information handling system instead requires a holistic approach that uses technology components, but first must address business processes, policies and most importantly, people. Many serious and successful hacking attempts begin with what hackers refer to as “social engineering” — they compromise the human components of the information system rather than the electronic ones."

Intel Chair Plans Philanthropy in India: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

Intel Chair Plans Philanthropy in India: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "ntel Chair Plans Philanthropy in India
Thursday November 2, 5:19 am ET
Intel Chairman Craig Barrett in India to Discuss Philanthropy, Business Expansion

BARAMATI, India (AP) -- Intel Chairman Craig Barrett was touring a small town in western India Thursday to explore how the U.S. chipmaker could help in advancing efforts to empower unemployed youth and farmers with the help of information technology.

Barrett was spending the day in Baramati, a town in Maharashtra state known for innovative adoption of new technologies."

Junior Seau Foundation Receives $900,000 in Technology and Services :: PNNOnline ::

Junior Seau Foundation Receives $900,000 in Technology and Services :: PNNOnline ::: "unior Seau Foundation Receives $900,000 in Technology and Services
Posted by: PNNOnline on Monday, October 30, 2006
Topic Human Services


The Junior Seau Foundation, founded by NFL All-Pro Linebacker Junior Seau, today announced that it is the recipient of $900,000 in Fujitsu technology and services. The products are part of a $30 million technology grant program designed to benefit and serve the technological needs of community-based and non-profit organizations nationwide that are selected by a third party consulting firm.


'I am honored and humbled that the Foundation has been selected as a beneficiary of this technology grant program and that it will receive nearly $1,000,000 in Fujitsu products and services,' stated Junior Seau. 'This demonstration of confidence in my organization's ability to deploy the technology grant through our network affirms my belief that corporations and individuals can support the Junior Seau Foundation and be assured that their generosity is used wisely to benefit the youth and community of San Diego.'

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Examining the Changing Role of Technology for Nonprofits :: PNNOnline ::

Examining the Changing Role of Technology for Nonprofits :: PNNOnline ::: "Examining the Changing Role of Technology for Nonprofits
Posted by: PNNOnline on Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Topic Conferences and Events


Blackbaud, Inc. hosted more than 1,100 leaders of the nonprofit sector at its seventh annual Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits on October 22-25. The Conference was centered around 120 educational sessions focusing on hot topics in the Internet, executive management, financial management, technology, development, and prospect research.


Tim Kobosko, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association's vice president of information services, attended the conference for his fourth time. 'Each year it gets better,' he said. 'I can't imagine spending three days anywhere else where we'd get this much valuable insight into products and what's ahead-and to be able to spend one-on-one time with Blackbaud employees.'


The Conference, which had a sellout crowd for a second year in a row, also provided Blackbaud clients with an opportunity to network with peers, preview the latest technologies, and meet Blackbaud employees-including the company's chief executive officer, Marc Chardon.

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Blancco Donates Data Erasure Software to Nonprofits Through TechSoup

Blancco Donates Data Erasure Software to Nonprofits Through TechSoup: "Press Release

Blancco Donates Data Erasure Software to Nonprofits Through TechSoup
Posted on : Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:24:00 GMT | Author : Blancco Ltd
News Category : PressRelease

Like commercial enterprises, nonprofits face a critical challenge when they want to recycle, resell, or reuse obsolete computers: the data remaining on the hard drives need to be professionally wiped in order to maximize data security and prevent data leaks or identity theft. Thanks to Blancco and TechSoup, nonprofits will now be empowered with the right technology to sanitize hard drives and to securely dispose of computers."

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RWJF - Newsroom - Features - RWJF Launches "Pioneering Ideas" Blog

RWJF - Newsroom - Features - RWJF Launches "Pioneering Ideas" Blog: "WJF Launches 'Pioneering Ideas' Blog

The blog aims to support the work of the Pioneer Portfolio and stimulate new thinking and lively discussions

The Pioneer Portfolio has launched Pioneering Ideas, a blog for RWJF staff, grantees and other innovators to share breakthrough ideas for health and health care.

'Our doors are wide open to the critical exchange of ideas and the opportunity to interact with a broad community of thinkers and doers,' wrote Bob Hughes, RWJF's chief learning officer, in an introductory post."

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Technology Review: Google provides tools for tailor-made search engines

Technology Review: Google provides tools for tailor-made search engines:
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"In return for providing a tailor-made search index, Google will display short, text-based ads tied to the search requests entered at participating Web sites.

The revenue generated from those ads will be shared with the Web site owners -- the same approach that has enabled Google to build the Internet's biggest advertising network and establish itself among the world's most valuable companies with a market value of nearly $150 billion (euro119.46 billion) after just eight years in business.

Web sites run by government agencies, universities and nonprofit groups will be permitted to deploy the custom search tools without being forced to run Google's ads."

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