Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

That estimate comes from Noy Shoung, deputy general of human capacity building at the government's National Information Communications Technology Development Authority ( NIDA ), the government agency that oversees the country's telecommunication policy. distribution that is currently being translated into Khmer language.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

depends largely on two things: open standards, and open source software. And I think that they will be key to providing Government 2.0, which is as technically transparent and open as it hopefully will be in actuality. And I think that they will be key to providing Government 2.0, Well, Web 2.0

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

APRIL 20, 2006

This is a musing on the current state of the Gnu Public License, which governs a preponderance of open-source software projects. But first, let's talk about what open-source means for a minute. This is what has permitted such widespread commercial adoption of the open source idea.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

Ushahidi, an open source project originally deployed in Kenya to report post-election violence has since been downloaded and deployed for many other events and disasters, including Haiti, Chile, and Japan. Whether that “you” is the government, business, public services, other community members, or even philanthropists.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 13, 2014

We now understand that corporate collection and government interception of sensitive information is the norm, not the exception. At Benetech —a nonprofit technology company that develops innovative and effective applications for unmet social needs—we embrace the notion of individual empowerment every day in our work.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

All interested nonprofits or social enterprises will be able to leverage SocialCoding4Good by posting their open source software development projects for social change and inviting volunteers to work on them. CityOptions The best idea we received last year for a new project is getting underway! Read2Go Bookshare goes mobile!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Our second Impact Lab recently announced the Financial Aid Chatbot to support students as they navigate the FAFSA application.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Although reports of the massacre appeared in the United States, Salvadoran army and government leaders denied them and, all too soon, El Mozote was forgotten. But, we still have to protect our users from attacks from many repressive governments around the world. Photo credits: Rom Srinivasan and Patrick Ball.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Drupal is an open-source content management framework that was initially released 21 years ago. Drupal 8 was a ground-up rewrite “start over” of the entire core application. Forum One’s technology team works with mission-driven organizations and government agencies to develop and optimize their Drupal website journeys.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Drupal is an open-source content management framework that was initially released 21 years ago. Drupal 8 was a ground-up rewrite “start over” of the entire core application. Forum One’s technology team works with mission-driven organizations and government agencies to develop and optimize their Drupal website journeys.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 17, 2009

open source applications for helping make the government more transparent from Sunlight Labs. " Share Actions | Social Actions - Check out all of the great Social Actions Change the Web Challenge applications! " Apps for America Contest - Check out some of these really innovative (and cool!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2011

Treesaver is a new open source web platform for publishing that uses the new HTML5 standard to create narrative experiences—with text, pictures and video. Treesaver is significant for nonprofits because it combines important trends – open source software, web standards and mobile applications.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2009

Over the past month, I had the privilege of being the Forum One Project Manager for a fun, open-source web application development contest: the Apps for America 2: Data.gov Challenge. We conceived "DataMasher" -- a web application that allows users to "mash-up" two sets of state data using an operator of their choice.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Randy McCabe, MPower Open. This has the largest direct impact on the major donor end of the spectrum, as well as foundations and some government programs. Navy have been broadly adopting open source software. A bad economy can be one of the best things to happen to a marketing professional. The city of Washington, D.C.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2009

When I heard about this contest, I asked myself, "Who would I know with API coding skills and a passion for government transparency -- and who likes winning money?" They encourage you to use Sunlight's code libraries , which the Labs recently open sourced. " Duh: the NTEN community! Check the Labs' wiki for ideas.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

Here’s a sample of our accomplishments: Martus , our secure, open-source information management software for human rights defenders continued to empower many human rights groups worldwide to secure thousands of stories of human rights violations and to use this information strategically to advance their causes.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Surowiecki’s talk, drawing on his 2005 book , was about the surprising value of crowd-based judgments, from guessing the numbers of jelly beans in a jar, to mapping Martian craters , to open contests like the DARPA Grand Challenge for driverless vehicles. Foundation application? Foundation application?

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2007

In particular, Intel, whose chief rival AMD provides the processor for the OLPC machine, has launched its own " Classmate " laptop, and is winning support from the governments of many countries OLPC expected to sell to.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Benetech, like many nonprofit organizations building open source software for social good, often relies upon the contributions of experienced software developers to help its solutions grow and scale. We envision a thriving community committed to leveraging technology for good and bridging sectors for lasting, transformative impact.

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NTEN

JULY 23, 2009

Mobile Voices offers an open-source multi-media platform optimized for low-cost mobile phones that lets users create, share, and reflect on stories about their lives and communities. The N2Y4 Mobile Challenge called for innovative mobile applications supporting social good. Third Place: $10,000. The Process.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

To attract good applicants, nonprofits may well need to go mobile with their job application process. government initiative that aims to bring accessible broadband access to residents of low-income housing throughout the U.S. And if you're a parent, maybe avoid all smart toys? One is hiring. Another is surveys.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For nonprofit data, creating this language is becoming a self-organizing necessity in the same way that the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESGs) criteria are for the corporate world. Enter the Nonprofit Common Data Model (CDM) , originally stewarded by Microsoft as a founding creator and ongoing community sponsor.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 11, 2014

It must be protected from governments, organized crime, and others who may misuse it. We are exploring this in Benetech Labs , where, together with our partners, we examine the viability of new software-for-good projects, prototype, and test new applications with the potential to deliver large-scale benefits to society.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

Open Content for Nonprofits Open Content discussion continues with some comments from Michael Stein (east coast) about Laura Quinn's post last friday. "Laura is not creating media, as the Social Source blog suggests one ought, to lure you into her site. shows us how to screencast with Linux and other open source tools!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2007

The Google Powered Nonprofit Office Here's a few how-to articles about how to use google applications for your domain or how to become the on demand nonprofit. NetEquality provides resources for nonprofits government agencies, communities, housing authorities, and CDCs to install their wireless networks. Top Rated Resources at Kikono.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 8, 2022

Cloud for Good complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. apply now.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JUNE 14, 2019

At the time, Benetech had recruited area nonprofits to participate in four design teams: one on governance, one on funding, one on vision, and one on cost accounting. But each of the records had different descriptions of the application process and only one explained about its curfew and waiting list policy.

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2024

Image Source A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application designed to facilitate the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of educational courses and training programs. What is a Learning Management System (LMS)?

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2024

What is a Learning Management System (LMS) Image Source A learning management system or virtual learning environment is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, materials, or learning and development programs.

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2024

What is a Learning Management System (LMS) Image Source A learning management system or virtual learning environment is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, materials, or learning and development programs.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

On January 21, 2009, the White House issued the Transparency and Open Government Memorandum. The memorandum instructed the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide guidance to executive departments and agencies on implementing open government. A select group of these ideas are provided below.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

As an organization, CFA focuses on utilizing technology to drive access to government services for people across the US. These open source applications are helping to make government work better for everyone. Code for America (CFA) has succeeded in accomplishing great things in communities across the nation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Ushahidi is an open source platform that facilitates crowdsourcing through the use of SMS/cellphones and online mapping. Hybrids include a mix of openness and curated decision-making by experts. Open call for submissions, experts select a smaller group of finalists, public vote/commenting to select winners.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 7, 2013

It was so gratifying to see firsthand how Martus , a free and open-source software tool developed by Benetech, is empowering people to be the change they wish to see. We are now gearing up to beta test the prototype application and hope to soon release it to our growing Martus user community.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 30, 2011

The event helped create an extended dialog between participants of the Arab Spring and the developers of technology tools that activists have used to circumvent government censorship. This morning we saw live video of democracy protesters in Yemen who have been following the discussions via streaming video.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. Local Impact Map :: datamarket.azure.com/application. Government. If your nonprofit is active on Pinterest or wants to make better use of your digital library, knowledge of photo-editing is essential.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Government. Local Impact Map :: datamarket.azure.com/application. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. We the People :: petitions.whitehouse.gov. citizens to directly petition the U.S. FrontlineSMS :: frontlinesms.com.

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