See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Non-Profit Technology Professionals Principles/Code of Conduct

See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Non-Profit Technology Professionals Principles/Code of Conduct: "Thanks to the hard work of John Kenyon, the nonprofit technology community now has a professional code of conduct. In the next few months look for the launch of a logo and way for all nonprofit tech professionals, like us here at See3, to formally adopt this code.

Non-Profit Technology Professionals Principles/Code of Conduct"

Nonprofit tapping social networking to help ex-soldiers nab civilian jobs - Network World

Nonprofit tapping social networking to help ex-soldiers nab civilian jobs - Network World: "Hire a Hero is a nonprofit initiative founded in January 2007 by Internet entrepreneur and Gulf War vet Dan Caulfield as part of the Armed Forces Support Foundation. Hire a Hero has been used by some 180,000 people with 10,000 active community members at any one time."

Convio Hosts CASE Panel on Social Networking, Media - MarketWatch

Convio Hosts CASE Panel on Social Networking, Media - MarketWatch: "AUSTIN, Texas, Jul 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- David Lotz, Convio's Director of Higher Education, hosted a session directed at senior-level advancement professionals looking to explore creative ways to advance their programs and to forge ahead in new directions today at the 2008 CASE Summit. As a participant in a four-person panel that included representatives from LinkedIn, the Caltech Alumni Association and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lotz moderated insightful discussions revolving around social networking opportunities and benefits, specifically as they pertain to college and university alumni relations."

New Haven Register - United Way turns page, uses Facebook for giving

Thanks to the commenter who suggested this was the original story

New Haven Register - United Way turns page, uses Facebook for giving: "When you think of giving to charity, Facebook may not be the first thing that comes to mind.

The social-networking Web site is better known for members’ keeping in touch with friends and posting photos, but for United Way and other charities, it’s the new way to raise money and recruit volunteers to get involved in their communities"

WWJ Newsradio 950 - Give Camp Offers Nonprofits Free Application Development

WWJ Newsradio 950 - Give Camp Offers Nonprofits Free Application Development: "Nearly 100 software developers from all over Michigan wrote a wide variety of software and Web applications for more than a dozen nonprofits over the weekend at the first-ever Ann Arbor Give Camp."

Baseball Team Tests Texting For Charity Program -- Text Messaging -- InformationWeek

Baseball Team Tests Texting For Charity Program -- Text Messaging -- InformationWeek: "Washington Nationals fans soon will be able to text in charity donations during a game, thanks to a partnership between the team, MLB.com, and the Mobile Giving Foundation."

Take control of your online image

Take control of your online image: "July 14, 2008 (Computerworld) The rise of online networking sites has made it easier to connect with colleagues and learn about job openings. It's also part of a much larger trend in which more information about you may be available to anyone who's interested — including hiring managers, who often perform Internet searches on job candidate"

Connecticut charity getting face time on Facebook -- Newsday.com

Connecticut charity getting face time on Facebook -- Newsday.com: "Text size: increase text sizedecrease text size
Connecticut charity getting face time on Facebook

July 14, 2008

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A New Haven charity is reaching out to the digital generation through the online hangout and social networking Web site, Facebook."

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."

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."

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."

how to hire an online community manager | shara karasic

how to hire an online community manager | shara karasic