Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

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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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The debate is held between consultants, clients, and journalists, each of whom brings some level of expertise in the field. The post 5 Tech Trends From Across The Pond appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

Here’s a list of the top reasons volunteers keep coming back, according to volunteer consultancy company , Software Advice : 27% convenient scheduling. The post The 6 Hidden Benefits Of Volunteering appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. 24% Proof of work’s impact. 23% Professional development.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. 3) Find the Right Tech to Showcase Items and Make Bidding Easy Your digital silent auction platform needs to look great and be easy for your auction bidders to use.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Comparing your experience with that of other nonprofit organizations can help you answer questions with and see what others are doing to implement and promote adoption of the new tech service. Nonprofits are surrounded by technology resources from sources like Tech Impact. Communicate with Users.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 25, 2013

Provide training, support, and appoint a few employees as consultants to help make the transition as seamless as possible. This will help you and your nonprofit get the lay of the land before making a massive tech switch, and help you get acclimated to the processes involved. Help mitigate some of the backlash with ample pre-planning.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

During 2023, I’ve written extensively about all things tech, from digital transformation to MarCom strategies, and more recently AI. As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Celia Astheimer, a CRM Consultant at Tech Impact, helps nonprofits find sustainable solutions for managing their growing supporter database. The post 7 Tips For Building Nonprofit Supporter Profiles appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc. Check out our Tech deals on TechSoup ! The post 6 Tips For Engaging And Retaining Your Nonprofit’s ‘BIG’ Supporters appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

Acknowledge Change Isn’t it enough that you did your research and purchased a tech stack that fits your needs? In the tech world state-of-the-art doesn’t exist. Dawn Briskey,orgSource Vice President of Client Services frequently collaborates with Kevin on tech projects. Why is this extra attention important?

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Byte Technology

APRIL 30, 2015

But that expense is a justifiable reality, given that, for non-profits operating in today’s electronic world, a website is an invaluable tool for getting out your message; staying in touch with donor bases and attracting new ones; raising funds quickly and easily; and recruiting and communicating with volunteers. Throw a party.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Tech Impact understands this, and we want to help your nonprofit make the most informed decision possible. Contacting a consultant to help guide your nonprofit through this uncharted territory could be a great way for your nonprofit to ensure it’s getting exactly what it needs to be successful.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Image courtesy of Rensec IT Consulting. “Nonprofits tend to invest more in their missions and programs, and not necessarily in technology resources,” Anthony Pisapia, Director of Development and Programs for Tech Impact, explained.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2022

By the end of their first year, the group had set up a youth enterprise, not-for-profit business called Big Local Little Voices Printing & Merchandise, selling personalised items on their Facebook page to raise money and reinvest it back into the community. Three key decisions made Local Trust’s new approach to tech successful: 1.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 22, 2013

The most important part of any tech upgrade is assessing your organization’s need in relation to the service, software, or tech. Before buying, consult with an expert to figure out if the technology is scalable to your nonprofit’s growth. Industry News Tech cloud cloud computing cloud storage coud security SaaS'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Furthermore, nonprofits receive different types of revenue than most for-profit businesses. of resources more than profitability,?with How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2021

Despite the need to address this gap, PhotoDNA and related tools are currently facing attacks from both tech sector policies (like expanded adoption of end-to-end encryption ) and government regulation (such as the European Union’s ePrivacy Directive ). The Responsibility of Tech Companies.

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TechImpact

APRIL 17, 2014

Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc. The post Reach Farther On Your Nonprofit’s Facebook appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Industry News Social Tech nonprofit nonprofit technology social media'

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 15, 2013

applications), however for a long term, big tech investment, a custom demo or consultation is very reasonable. The post 3 Tricks To Getting More Out Of A Software Demo appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Leadership Tech demonstrations software demo upgrading technology'

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

That is never more true than when talking about our tech implementations. Consult an expert. Your OFfice 365 vendor should have someone available for you to consult to guide you through the process, making it as painless as possible. Unfortunately, we cant just wish out projects through to completion. Consider local storage.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 17, 2011

It’s geared toward a for-profit audience, but it certainly has some reasonably useful lessons for nonprofits, and it has been a topic of conversation in the #nptech world today. Nonprofits who need tech help partnering with local organizations who provide training to the unemployed and ex-offender? The list goes on and on.

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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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TechImpact

DECEMBER 24, 2013

ITWorks is run by Tech Impact, a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits leverage technology to make a greater impact. What I hope you walk away with is the knowledge that there are people in those companies who care about you,” said Tech Impact’s Associate Executive Director Anthony Pisapia, in his welcoming remarks.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 8, 2013

By consulting with a cloud expert, you can determine what kind of storage space, controls, and protections your nonprofit will need. The post 4 Cloud Myths Nonprofit CFOs Need To Know appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Myth #4: The cloud is expensive, and we have our own servers.

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APRIL 22, 2021

An eLearning consultant can help you answer this question and more. Through that work, we’ve seen the common questions that associations face when it comes to hiring an eLearning consultant— and now, we’re here to answer them: What is an eLearning consultant? What does a learning consultant do? That’s great!

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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. SalesForce was built for for-profit ventures, but their nonprofit arm is just as robust. The constant grind to find new funds is the challenge of every nonprofit. Best of luck and happy fundraising!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

” With the dream of combining her two greatest passions of performing and helping others, she began her journey as a fundraising consultant and charity auctioneer in 2016. An experienced not for profit fundraiser, and performer with unparalleled energy and charisma, Layne is a game-changer in the live fundraising landscape.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 13, 2013

On behalf of our ITWorks students, and the entire staff of Tech Impact, I thank you for your support, and wish you a wonderful holiday season! Patrick Callihan, Executive Director, Tech Impact. ITWorks is a program of Tech Impact , a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded to support the technology needs of nonprofits.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2007

. &# It’s written by this guy, Alan Weiss, who has written the “ Ultimate Consulting &# series, which seems to be focused primarily on making a lot of money in consulting. One of which is something I would love to talk with other consultants (and clients, too) about. He thinks that time-based billing is bad.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Even today, it’s not an easy task to find investors who are willing to take a chance on socially responsible ventures that prioritize social good over profitability. My first successful tech company created technologies that could read just about any book or document. I was eager to repeat the experience under our new name of Benetech.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” We took August off in the Leadership webinar series, so it feels really good to be back with you and to be back with you with a partner—the first of two webinars we’re going to do with our friends at Tech Impact. So let me introduce our two Tech Impact presenters.

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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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TechImpact

DECEMBER 3, 2013

“Where I’m from, jail and death before age 18 are the two major options, but I wanted different,” said Christopher Snow, who because of ITWorks is now working as a Technology Services Technician for the large international consulting firm, Accenture. Through ITWorks, Tech Impact is truly supporting the entire community. Donate this.

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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 looking forward to it. 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

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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