Nonprofits get with tech trends | www.azstarnet.com ®: "Nonprofits get with tech trends
Local agencies incorporating tools such as specialized software, blogs
By Tiana Velez
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 05.08.2006
Nonprofits still struggle to find low-cost tech equipment and upgrades, but that isn't keeping them from pursuing the same technological trends adopted by for-profit operations.
Local nonprofits are incorporating tools such as donor-management software and blogs — Web-based diaries with articles written by the blog owner that include images, media and links to other Web pages."
Monday, May 08, 2006
Friday, May 05, 2006
A Canadian technology assistance Manifesto | COMMUNITY BANDWIDTH
A Canadian technology assistance Manifesto | COMMUNITY BANDWIDTH: "A Canadian technology assistance Manifesto
After a year of writing several briefs and one, exceptionally large (by my standards), report for the Ministry of Citizenship — I can firmly say that I now know more than I ever dreamt I would know on the topic of successful non-profit technology initiatives. Add to that my own experience over the past few years and you've got a lot of blog posts. So here's the first...
Let's call it the Canadian non-profit technology assistance manifesto. And why does Canada need a manifesto for non-profit technology assistance? Simple: because successful, sustainable, long-term, and hands-on information technology support for most Canadian non-profits simple doesn't ex"
After a year of writing several briefs and one, exceptionally large (by my standards), report for the Ministry of Citizenship — I can firmly say that I now know more than I ever dreamt I would know on the topic of successful non-profit technology initiatives. Add to that my own experience over the past few years and you've got a lot of blog posts. So here's the first...
Let's call it the Canadian non-profit technology assistance manifesto. And why does Canada need a manifesto for non-profit technology assistance? Simple: because successful, sustainable, long-term, and hands-on information technology support for most Canadian non-profits simple doesn't ex"
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
No Charity Cases - Forbes.com
No Charity Cases - Forbes.com: "-
The nonprofit world gets little attention from the software industry, for understandable reasons: How much money can you make selling to these companies?"
The nonprofit world gets little attention from the software industry, for understandable reasons: How much money can you make selling to these companies?"
Monday, May 01, 2006
Christian Groups Hungry for Technology | Christianpost.com- Christian News Online , Christian World News
Christian Groups Hungry for Technology | Christianpost.com- Christian News Online , Christian World News: "Christian Groups Hungry for Technology
Monday, May. 1, 2006 Posted: 3:12:20PM EST
Faith-based organizations are growing bigger both in size and finances, giving more room for the religious groups to invest in expanding outreach to whole new levels. And many of them are investing with secular marketing agencies.
TeenMania, one of the largest Christian youth ministries in the nation, just came out of two newly launched stadium events that drew more than 60,000 teens in two major cities and is now headed toward the East Coast next weekend to reach thousands more. With the urgent need now greater than ever to reach the young generation for Christ, BattleCry – a “reverse rebellion” countering the MTV-impacted culture – kicked off in March on a new web platform.
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Monday, May. 1, 2006 Posted: 3:12:20PM EST
Faith-based organizations are growing bigger both in size and finances, giving more room for the religious groups to invest in expanding outreach to whole new levels. And many of them are investing with secular marketing agencies.
TeenMania, one of the largest Christian youth ministries in the nation, just came out of two newly launched stadium events that drew more than 60,000 teens in two major cities and is now headed toward the East Coast next weekend to reach thousands more. With the urgent need now greater than ever to reach the young generation for Christ, BattleCry – a “reverse rebellion” countering the MTV-impacted culture – kicked off in March on a new web platform.
"
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
ICE First Offers Free Software to First Responders; Life-Saving Data for Those Who Save Lives
PRESS RELEASE
ICE First Offers Free Software to First Responders; Life-Saving Data for Those Who Save Lives: "ICE First Offers Free Software to First Responders; Life-Saving Data for Those Who Save Lives
DARIEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2006--The nation's local police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians now have an important new asset on their belt ... the mobile phone. ICE First, a software application that allows users to store and retrieve their medical, insurance and emergency contact information on mobile devices, is now being offered free to active first responders around the country.
'ICE First was developed with the help of first responders. They know the importance of having emergency medical and contact information readily available,' said Keith Buckley, president and CEO of Juke Systems Inc., the company that created ICE First. 'Now that ICE First is commercially available, we've decided to offer it free to first responders so they can help spread the word and encourage others to carry this potentially life-saving information on mobile phones.'"
ICE First Offers Free Software to First Responders; Life-Saving Data for Those Who Save Lives: "ICE First Offers Free Software to First Responders; Life-Saving Data for Those Who Save Lives
DARIEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2006--The nation's local police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians now have an important new asset on their belt ... the mobile phone. ICE First, a software application that allows users to store and retrieve their medical, insurance and emergency contact information on mobile devices, is now being offered free to active first responders around the country.
'ICE First was developed with the help of first responders. They know the importance of having emergency medical and contact information readily available,' said Keith Buckley, president and CEO of Juke Systems Inc., the company that created ICE First. 'Now that ICE First is commercially available, we've decided to offer it free to first responders so they can help spread the word and encourage others to carry this potentially life-saving information on mobile phones.'"
Monday, April 24, 2006
dBusinessNews :: New Tools to Power KC Philanthropy in 2006
dBusinessNews :: Daily Business News Delivered to Your Desktop: "Kansas City -
In an effort to grow philanthropy in Kansas City, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation today unveiled a series of new tools designed to make its community of donors and DonorEdge® nonprofits, more powerful, effective, and accessible.
Beginning today, individuals — whether or not they have a fund at the Community Foundation — will be able to contribute directly to the nonprofits they support through credit card donations. This effort, part of a focus on 'public philanthropy,' should make it significantly easier for individuals to use the wealth of information available from DonorEdge® — detailed data on more than 600 area nonprofits — to gain the insight and intelligence they need to make the biggest impact with their charitable giving. Nonprofits also can link directly from their own Web sites to their DonorEdge® profile to enable interested donors to more easily research the organization and make donations online."
In an effort to grow philanthropy in Kansas City, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation today unveiled a series of new tools designed to make its community of donors and DonorEdge® nonprofits, more powerful, effective, and accessible.
Beginning today, individuals — whether or not they have a fund at the Community Foundation — will be able to contribute directly to the nonprofits they support through credit card donations. This effort, part of a focus on 'public philanthropy,' should make it significantly easier for individuals to use the wealth of information available from DonorEdge® — detailed data on more than 600 area nonprofits — to gain the insight and intelligence they need to make the biggest impact with their charitable giving. Nonprofits also can link directly from their own Web sites to their DonorEdge® profile to enable interested donors to more easily research the organization and make donations online."
Friday, April 21, 2006
Gates to Give Japanese Groups Technology - New York Times
Gates to Give Japanese Groups Technology - New York Times: "Gates to Give Japanese Groups Technology
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: April 21, 2006
Filed at 8:26 a.m. ET
TOKYO (AP) -- Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates reaffirmed the U.S. software company's commitment to the Japanese market Friday as he kicked off a campaign here to offer some free technology help to nonprofit organizations.
Microsoft Corp. officials will travel to various regions in Japan to teach nonprofit groups ways to hook more easily with donors and let the public know about their services, he said"
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: April 21, 2006
Filed at 8:26 a.m. ET
TOKYO (AP) -- Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates reaffirmed the U.S. software company's commitment to the Japanese market Friday as he kicked off a campaign here to offer some free technology help to nonprofit organizations.
Microsoft Corp. officials will travel to various regions in Japan to teach nonprofit groups ways to hook more easily with donors and let the public know about their services, he said"
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Mobile Phones Could Soon Rival the PC As World’s Dominant Internet Platform
Mobile Phones Could Soon Rival the PC As World’s Dominant Internet Platform: "Mobile Phones Could Soon Rival the PC As World’s Dominant Internet Platform
Mobile Phones Poised To Overtake The PC As The Dominate Internet Platform In Some Markets, According To Ipsos Insight’s Latest The Face of the Web Study
April 18, 2006
Press Release
New York, NY – Today, the personal computer remains the dominant platform to access the Internet globally. However, Internet access via the mobile phone actually outpaces wireless access from a notebook PC in many of areas of the world – a statistic driven largely by the massive install base of mobile phones throughout the world as well as more developed wireless networks, according to The Face of the Web, the annual study of Internet trends by global market research firm Ipsos Insight."
Mobile Phones Poised To Overtake The PC As The Dominate Internet Platform In Some Markets, According To Ipsos Insight’s Latest The Face of the Web Study
April 18, 2006
Press Release
New York, NY – Today, the personal computer remains the dominant platform to access the Internet globally. However, Internet access via the mobile phone actually outpaces wireless access from a notebook PC in many of areas of the world – a statistic driven largely by the massive install base of mobile phones throughout the world as well as more developed wireless networks, according to The Face of the Web, the annual study of Internet trends by global market research firm Ipsos Insight."
The Chronicle, 4/20/2006: Web Site for Volunteers Focuses on Disaster Aid
The Chronicle, 4/20/2006: Web Site for Volunteers Focuses on Disaster Aid: "Web Site for Volunteers Focuses on Disaster Aid
By Leah Kerkman
Learning from the difficulties of coordinating the activities of volunteers following Hurricane Katrina, the Points of Light Foundation, in Washington, announced plans for a new Web site to match volunteers with appropriate tasks following national disasters."
By Leah Kerkman
Learning from the difficulties of coordinating the activities of volunteers following Hurricane Katrina, the Points of Light Foundation, in Washington, announced plans for a new Web site to match volunteers with appropriate tasks following national disasters."
RED HERRING | PBS Mulls Online Growth
RED HERRING | PBS Mulls Online Growth: "PBS Mulls Online Growth
Public television in the U.S. plans to join the growing rush of its commercial peers to the Internet.
April 18, 2006
The Public Broadcasting System said Tuesday it may make more of its content available on the Internet and on mobile devices such as MP3 players and cell phones.
PBS, a private, nonprofit media enterprise, has a fairly extensive online presence, particularly for children, but spokeswoman Lea Sloan said the company has begun talking about significantly extending its profile on the web.
The company, known for its educational and cultural programming, is hoping to make its signature shows such as Frontline, American Experience, NOVA, Nature, and American Masters available to the web’s global audience.
Public television in the U.S. plans to join the growing rush of its commercial peers to the Internet.
April 18, 2006
The Public Broadcasting System said Tuesday it may make more of its content available on the Internet and on mobile devices such as MP3 players and cell phones.
PBS, a private, nonprofit media enterprise, has a fairly extensive online presence, particularly for children, but spokeswoman Lea Sloan said the company has begun talking about significantly extending its profile on the web.
The company, known for its educational and cultural programming, is hoping to make its signature shows such as Frontline, American Experience, NOVA, Nature, and American Masters available to the web’s global audience.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Kids in developing nations need basic necessities not 100 dollars laptops : Culture : Features : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)
Kids in developing nations need basic necessities not 100 dollars laptops : Culture : Features : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri): "Kids in developing nations need basic necessities not 100 dollars laptops
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Here's the vision. Take the best of current laptop technology, strip out the parts that add bloat and weight, develop some cool new alternatives to expensive components, combine it with free software, and wrap everything into a rugged yet handsome package costing around 100 dollars.
Then, when you are done, try to get it into the hands of 100 million or more children in developing countries. That is the dream of One Laptop per Child (OLPC), a nonprofit initiative launched by faculty members at the MIT Media Lab.
The goal: Create a fully functional laptop computer that is inexpensive enough to enable every child in the world to gain access to some of the best educational resources available."
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Here's the vision. Take the best of current laptop technology, strip out the parts that add bloat and weight, develop some cool new alternatives to expensive components, combine it with free software, and wrap everything into a rugged yet handsome package costing around 100 dollars.
Then, when you are done, try to get it into the hands of 100 million or more children in developing countries. That is the dream of One Laptop per Child (OLPC), a nonprofit initiative launched by faculty members at the MIT Media Lab.
The goal: Create a fully functional laptop computer that is inexpensive enough to enable every child in the world to gain access to some of the best educational resources available."
Network for Good growing - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change
Network for Good growing - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "Network for Good growing
Merges with Groundspring, plans new suite of online tools for nonprofits.
04.11.2006 -
By Todd Cohen
Network for Good in Bethesda, Md., and Groundspring in San Francisco merged in December to create a nonprofit technology group that plans this summer to release a suite of online fundraising and communications tools for nonprofits.
The combined organization, to be known as Network for Good, also will customize for nonprofit use the web-based database that San Francisco-based salesforce.com already provides for more than 400 nonprofit clients, said Bill Strathmann, CEO of Network for Good.
Before they agreed to merge, he said, Network for Good and Groundspring each was working independently with salesforce.com to integrate their products with its database."
Merges with Groundspring, plans new suite of online tools for nonprofits.
04.11.2006 -
By Todd Cohen
Network for Good in Bethesda, Md., and Groundspring in San Francisco merged in December to create a nonprofit technology group that plans this summer to release a suite of online fundraising and communications tools for nonprofits.
The combined organization, to be known as Network for Good, also will customize for nonprofit use the web-based database that San Francisco-based salesforce.com already provides for more than 400 nonprofit clients, said Bill Strathmann, CEO of Network for Good.
Before they agreed to merge, he said, Network for Good and Groundspring each was working independently with salesforce.com to integrate their products with its database."
Macworld: News: Group protests e-mails blocked by AOL
Macworld: News: Group protests e-mails blocked by AOL: "Group protests e-mails blocked by AOL
By Todd Weiss, Computerworld
Critics of America Online's proposed 'pay-to-send' e-mail program were angered late last week when e-mail messages containing their www.DearAOL.com Web page links were automatically bounced back to senders by AOL's antispam filters.
The nonprofit DearAOL.com Coalition was formed in February to protest what it called AOL's creation of an e-mail tax that would harm the free and open use of the Internet."
By Todd Weiss, Computerworld
Critics of America Online's proposed 'pay-to-send' e-mail program were angered late last week when e-mail messages containing their www.DearAOL.com Web page links were automatically bounced back to senders by AOL's antispam filters.
The nonprofit DearAOL.com Coalition was formed in February to protest what it called AOL's creation of an e-mail tax that would harm the free and open use of the Internet."
Friday, April 14, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Oracle donates database to UK Muslim charity - vnunet.com
Oracle donates database to UK Muslim charity - vnunet.com: "Oracle donates database to UK Muslim charity
System helps charity support helpline better
James Brown, Computing 13 Apr 2006
ADVERTISEMENT
The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is using database software to improve its record keeping.
The charity provides culturally sensitive support services to young UK Muslims.
MYH director Shareefa Fulat says that before the Oracle database system was installed, the organisation used a paper filing system that was cumbersome and difficult to search."
System helps charity support helpline better
James Brown, Computing 13 Apr 2006
ADVERTISEMENT
The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is using database software to improve its record keeping.
The charity provides culturally sensitive support services to young UK Muslims.
MYH director Shareefa Fulat says that before the Oracle database system was installed, the organisation used a paper filing system that was cumbersome and difficult to search."
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