Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Michelle, the consultant March 27, 2008 Someone mentioned to me that from what I write on my blog, she wouldn’t know what it is that I actually do in my consulting work. Gotta work on that.

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APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants April 14, 2008 I like hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Mostly, because I get to read blogs by people that aren’t on my list of feeds I read regularly.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants November 19, 2007 Today, it’s my turn to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. It was an open call, so there are a wide variety of posts to talk about.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

By Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier , CFRE, CNP, CNC, Executive Director of the Jordan Thomas Foundation and Owner of AQP Consulting. Kindful places a heavy focus on data, giving the user access to donors’ giving history, wealth details, and rating for likelihood to give. Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

Specifically, we’ll cover: 6 Benefits of Blackbaud for Nonprofits Working With a Blackbaud Support Consultant Blackbaud Support Resources Your Blackbaud solutions hold the potential to help your nonprofit move its mission forward in significant ways, but you’ll be hard-pressed to do so if you’re stuck struggling to use your tools properly.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. For many nonprofits, outdated and manual processes place a further burden on staff’s time. When Headwaters mobilized its rapid response funds in 2020, technology made all the difference.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants October 30, 2006 This Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has given me a chance to read some blogs I don’t usually get to read, since I’m so often focused in the tech field.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 19, 2007

I decided several weeks ago, for a variety of reasons, to retire my independent consultant hat. Being an independent consultant was, for me, a way to feel like I was using my skills for the greater good. I’ve been doing this work for more than 10 years now, full time for about seven of those years. And, I think I did that.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

There will be no shortage of inspiration from our keynote speakers, fun engagement online and via our mobile app, thought-provoking discussions, and a wealth of valuable takeaways, like practical tips from world-renowned experts. and Brani Milosevic, digital strategist and consultant for the not-for-profit sector. What can we do?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In this edition of nonprofit tech news, TechSoup shows new ways your nonprofit could harness mobile and killer apps in 2016! Now, it is looking like the emerging killer apps may be messaging apps that text directly to stakeholders' mobile phones. "The rise of mobile. One is hiring. Another is surveys.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Better Late than Never May 15, 2007 This carnival is a day late, unfortunately. Getting construction work done on your house will make life difficult sometimes.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. Inadequate Processes For many nonprofits, outdated and manual processes place a further burden on staff’s time. But that also presented a challenge.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

One critical element of this area involves refining the nonprofit’s tech stack for more effective moves management. Some organizations choose to work with consultants to identify the ideal audiences to fulfill their goals. A timeline in which those actions should take place. A Moves Management Template For Your Strategy.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2012

Get mobile broadband access for your organization with a donated fourth-generation (4G) modem or wireless hotspot from the Mobile Beacon Donation Program. Organizations eligible for the Mobile Beacon Donation Program can request one of the four devices (admin fee: $15) per TechSoup fiscal year. Choose from One of Four Devices.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

With the acceleration of digital transformation from the COVID-19 pandemic, many of America’s over 10 million unfilled jobs are in fast-growing sectors of the tech economy like the Salesforce ecosystem. Cloud for Good Honored as #2 on 2021 List of Best Places to Work in IT. million trained workers in the U.S. in just the next 3 years.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

I also don’t have the budget to bring in a consultant or vendor to solve every non-program problem. or has to be duplicated (are you entering the same donor data in 3 different places?). Mobile, cloud, social media, platforms, servers.technology just carries the water. Draw a green line where information is flowing smoothly.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

That said, many nonprofits choose to work with nonprofit consulting firms to optimize their tech stack to collect and segment donor data accordingly. . After all, as a nonprofit professional, you’re working with more tech solutions to conduct operations than ever before. 8 Segments to Organize Your Database.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology I’m hosting the carnival next week April 11, 2008 (Photo by frankienose ) I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants here, next week. So send in your best of the week! {

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Taproot Foundation''s mission is to lead, mobilize, and engage professionals in pro bono service that drives social change. 14LCS gave me an opportunity to tackle a challenge of recruiting tech professionals to pro bono consulting. What is your organization''s mission? Can you describe your experience at the 14LCS?

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Nonprofit Tech Essentials. The latest version of QuickBooks can help you manage your organization's finances all in one place. An all-around accounting package for smaller organizations, AccountEdge extends your reach from Mac and PC to mobile devices with free iPad and iPhone apps. And that means going mobile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Twitter and Facebook have been crucial in recruiting new pro bono consultants and connecting with nonprofits that could benefit from our Service Grant projects. Our LinkedIn group for Active pro bono consultants is a great place where these people can connect based on a current interest—giving back using their current skills.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

My theory of practice is different than my consulting philosophy. Actually, a client had a grant proposal, and it included the consultant’s “theory of practice&# which of course is something that most organizational development/effectiveness type consultants have, but rather few technology consultants have.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Also, it coincides with a new installation of Drupal for my consulting website , using the same basic template (called “ Blueprint “). September 22, 2008 I changed my Word Press theme, mostly because I was getting a bit tired of the old one, and wanted something really simple.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

But they seem to realize that the key to their success is being open, and they are doing their best to move that into as many places as possible. Katrin over at MobileActive.org weighs in , and I agree: So what does this mean for the ‘mobile for good’ field? This is big. Why is this good news for nonprofits?

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 17, 2008

I’m also holding the consultant spot on the panel “ Changing your CEO from barrier to partner &# with Marnie Webb, David Geilhufe, and Steve Heye. I’m in a little bit different of a place this year, than last. I’m on the Evaluating Open Source panel, with Laura Quinn and Catherine Lane, which should be great.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 7, 2007

March 7, 2007 Next Monday, I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival Hosting Again!

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

They can be very complex course management systems which are designed to do things like quizzes and grading (as well as discussions and have places to store course materials.) It is very easy to install, and there are an increasing number of consultants and companies offering support for Moodle.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2007

First, links for the day: High Tech Trash – it’s an in depth photo essay and interactive feature on the National Geographic website. I wish all a holiday season full of fun, quality time with family (chosen or otherwise), and joy. {

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 12, 2008

I’ll be on hiatus for about another week, and will have some long awaited new FOSS tools, as well as other posts that have been brewing for a while. { Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2007

(Photo by rob_pym ) I’m hosting this week’s Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants ! There weren’t many takers on this one, but there are some real troopers out there in the nonprofit consultant blogosphere, so there’s some great stuff to talk about. Sorry it’s a day late.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

This is your go-to dashboard for all the latest conference details with easy access from your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. Make sure to stop by the 501 Tech Club Happy Hour. This is a chance for any Tech Club member in any city or anyone who''s curious about what 501 Tech Clubs are, to meet face-to-face and learn more.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2007

I expect that this will enhance the appeal of LinkedIn for nonprofit executives, staff, and consultants for our own networking needs. It all sounds like LinkedIn wants to pull all of those people who have been migrating to Facebook back into their fold, with the idea that LinkedIn is serious about business. It’s an interesting strategy.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2008

Adobe (yeah, Adobe ) joined the Linux Foundation , and released a Linux alpha of Air , their new application platform. { Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 15, 2009

Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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