Friday, February 25, 2011
Could IBM’s Watson Computer Aid the Work of Nonprofits? - Corporations - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Could IBM’s Watson Computer Aid the Work of Nonprofits? - Corporations - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "This week, roughly 100 government officials, medical researchers, nonprofit leaders, and others gathered at IBM’s research center in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., to discuss the possibilities. After the event, Stanley S. Litow, president of the IBM International Foundation, spoke with The Chronicle about his plan for how Watson might be able to improve how governments and nonprofits provide services."
Could IBM’s Watson Computer Aid the Work of Nonprofits? - Corporations - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Could IBM’s Watson Computer Aid the Work of Nonprofits? - Corporations - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "This week, roughly 100 government officials, medical researchers, nonprofit leaders, and others gathered at IBM’s research center in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., to discuss the possibilities. After the event, Stanley S. Litow, president of the IBM International Foundation, spoke with The Chronicle about his plan for how Watson might be able to improve how governments and nonprofits provide services."
Technolog - Google tool helps find Christchurch earthquake victims
Technolog - Google tool helps find Christchurch earthquake victims: "The Google Person Finder is a free, simple-to-use tool which was dreamt up after the 2010 Haiti earthquake. All someone needs to do is enter as much of a person's name as he or she knows and Google will provide any related information — including last known location, physical descriptions, last reported status and messages left by those searching for the individual."
HOW TO: Spend an Entire Year Giving to Charity - Yahoo! News
HOW TO: Spend an Entire Year Giving to Charity - Yahoo! News: "Every day, Garcia chooses a new charity and donates a small sum of money -- usually around $10, but never less than $5. He then documents that day's charity in a blog post on his Tumblr, where he describes the cause and provides some insights or personal stories to highlight its mission. Garcia, a Chicago-based actor and director, has minimal experience with blogging and social media but now relies on a suite of digital tools to spread his message, including a Twitter account, @deusexrockina, the hashtag #GiveEve"
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Five Ways Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Build Their e-Newsletter List | CharityHappenings Ticketing
Five Ways Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Build Their e-Newsletter List | CharityHappenings Ticketing: "Reports and predictions of the death of e-mail fluctuate seemingly on a quarterly basis.
However, one thing that is certain is that the ROI (Return on Investment) from e-newsletters is still relatively high compared to other Web-based channels. For me, that ROI translates into webinar attendees and speaking engagements. For nonprofits, the ROI of e-newsletters translates into online dollars raised through “Donate Now” technology, event attendees, website and blog traffic, and paradoxically new Followers, Fans, and Friends on social networking sites."
However, one thing that is certain is that the ROI (Return on Investment) from e-newsletters is still relatively high compared to other Web-based channels. For me, that ROI translates into webinar attendees and speaking engagements. For nonprofits, the ROI of e-newsletters translates into online dollars raised through “Donate Now” technology, event attendees, website and blog traffic, and paradoxically new Followers, Fans, and Friends on social networking sites."
Friday, February 18, 2011
William Brindley: The Promise of Mobile Technology
William Brindley: The Promise of Mobile Technology: "The Power of Mobile
According to ITU, there are 5 billion people with a cell phone subscription today. Cheaper production costs made it affordable for even those in developing countries to have mobile phones, thus allowing for social mobile initiatives to take shape.
NetHope has a variety of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) programs, tackling challenges found in health, monitoring and evaluation, microfinance, agriculture and education."
According to ITU, there are 5 billion people with a cell phone subscription today. Cheaper production costs made it affordable for even those in developing countries to have mobile phones, thus allowing for social mobile initiatives to take shape.
NetHope has a variety of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) programs, tackling challenges found in health, monitoring and evaluation, microfinance, agriculture and education."
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Press Release Detail - Sage Nonprofit Solutions
Press Release Detail - Sage Nonprofit Solutions: "In addition, organizations are planning to put more effort behind online fundraising during 2011. Forty-four percent of respondents said they expect the share of donation made online to increase this year."
2010 Online Giving Trends | Nonprofit Trends with Steve MacLaughlin | a Blackbaud Blog
2010 Online Giving Trends | Nonprofit Trends with Steve MacLaughlin | a Blackbaud Blog: "Blackbaud released its 2010 Online Giving Report today. The 2010 Online Giving Report combines findings from The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving with additional multi-year giving data to provide the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector."
Nonprofit Videos Win Big In Tufts Contest- The NonProfit Times Feb 16, 2011
Nonprofit Videos Win Big In Tufts Contest- The NonProfit Times Feb 16, 2011: "Nonprofit Videos Win Big In Tufts Contest
Six nonprofit video took honors in the Tufts University contest 501c3: Capturing Change on Camera inaugural video competition. The idea was to promote nonprofits that help children and families and filmmakers who tell their stories through visual testimonials.
The contest was sponsored by the Child & Family Web Guide at Tufts, an expert-reviewed online resource with information for parents, professionals and students."
Six nonprofit video took honors in the Tufts University contest 501c3: Capturing Change on Camera inaugural video competition. The idea was to promote nonprofits that help children and families and filmmakers who tell their stories through visual testimonials.
The contest was sponsored by the Child & Family Web Guide at Tufts, an expert-reviewed online resource with information for parents, professionals and students."
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Twitter's Biz Stone, TechNet's Ramsey share role in new non-profit - The Hill's Hillicon Valley
Twitter's Biz Stone, TechNet's Ramsey share role in new non-profit - The Hill's Hillicon Valley: "TechNet, a trade group for technology chief executives, is launching a non-profit arm called ConvergeUS.
Twitter's co-founder Biz Stone will serve as a founding board member. TechNet chief executive Rey Ramsey, the other founding board member, has roots in non-profit work as a co-founder of One Economy, which aims to spread technology to low-income people."
Twitter's co-founder Biz Stone will serve as a founding board member. TechNet chief executive Rey Ramsey, the other founding board member, has roots in non-profit work as a co-founder of One Economy, which aims to spread technology to low-income people."
How Tech Is Helping the Haiti Recovery | Fast Company
How Tech Is Helping the Haiti Recovery | Fast Company: "Since the 2010 earthquake, not-for-profits and corporations have developed new technologies to better deliver services to Haitians, transforming aid in disaster areas everywhere."
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
massnonprofit.org ::
massnonprofit.org ::: "February 8, 2011 — Watertown-based Catalogue for Philanthropy today announced it will launch the Massachusetts Philanthropic Directory, the nation's first complete, systematic, statewide directory of charities, an effort aimed at raising philanthropy “to a new level.”"
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