Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 17, 2011

Guest Beneblog by Patrick Ball, Jeff Klingner, and Kristian Lum After the earthquake in Haiti, Ushahidi organized a centralized text messaging system to allow people to inform others about people trapped under damaged buildings and other humanitarian crises.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 10, 2011

And there are all sorts of things you can do with those services, including helping out in disaster recovery. While there are some clear logistical problems in doing this with people, it works a lot better with computers (for starters, they don't need a salary, training, or job security). Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Based on the data we were able to collect from news sources, funder websites, and from funders directly , we issued two reports with our partners at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to help the sector make sense of its collective response. Like most organizations that analyze data about the U.S. The state of the data .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Explores the ecosystem of data for social problem solving and the role philanthropy can play. Argues for engaging in adaptive strategy given the data rich and rapidly changing environment for solving complex social problems. Disaster work. Larry McGill, “ Data for Good.” Alliance Magazine, September 2012. Long Live Strategy.”

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

This Odd Couple disconnect happens to even savvy digital organizations. But understanding where systems and related activities fall on the continuum of progress and being aware of what steps your organization might take next gives you foresight. An assessment can uncover hidden problems and opportunities.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? Generator participants think collaboratively about obstacles and ways to accelerate their organization's impact. Range is a map-based app that shows where youth can get free summer meals.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

technology planning for disaster preparedness. Another problem that nonprofits often have is what we call "technology by accident." What can technology do for your organization now, six months from now, and a year from now? organization created a formal technology plan? obsolete very quickly. experience.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

In addition to running a youth organization or a job training program or an environmental advocacy campaign, you are also running an information and technology system on which you do your work. CrisisCamps are one example of how cloud computing lets us reimagine a problem and thus develop new solutions. on our own servers or desktops.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

In addition to running a youth organization or a job training program or an environmental advocacy campaign, you are also running an information and technology system on which you do your work. CrisisCamps are one example of how cloud computing lets us reimagine a problem and thus develop new solutions. on our own servers or desktops.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2012

I did a post a few weeks ago on youth programs in TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map and decided I hadn’t covered this resource nearly enough. Our Local Impact Map. Childreach International serves a large network of international partners in work that involves a great deal of organization and coordination.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

These challenges helped provide early publicity, support, collaboration opportunities, and funding for now-famous "tech for good" organizations such as Ushahidi , FrontlineSMS , and many others. The information would be compiled and displayed in real time online on a map. Ushahidi Harnesses Data for Social Good.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. In the most simple terms, a movement is when organizations work with, and not for, the community. What’s our role?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

Grantees will engage in peer discussions about integrating social media effectively into their communications strategies and will learn from each other – from challenges and missteps as much as from accomplishments and wins – so success means organizations sharing both. Grantee organizations will measure what matters.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? This was the third Social Good Apps Breakfast organized by Caravan Studios , a division of TechSoup. The platform can be used for preparedness, response, and recovery.

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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

For organizations that aren’t experiencing significant challenges, an assessment can affirm that their systems still meet their needs. It’s also a chance to adjust processes, staff skill sets, and align with the future road maps of your technology partners. We uncover hidden problems and opportunities.” Kevin is right.

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Forum One

JANUARY 22, 2010

I was impressed by the number of developers who came out to support the idea that improved technology tools could help deliver aid more quickly, coordinate large numbers of people, allow for information transparency among aid groups, and potentially forecast humanitarian disasters to avoid huge loss of life.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 13, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t.

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

Managing a Nonprofit Organization: Updated Twenty-First Century Edition . Rather than fearing the inevitable, this book will teach you how to feel, map, assess, and learn from the continual state of flux we experience everyday. Have you ever wondered what makes high-impact organizations so outstanding? by Thomas Wolf.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Datakind brings data scientists together with social organizations to use data in humanitarian work. Data Mapping and Visualization. Probably the clearest examples of the usefulness of data for charities is the explosion of infographics and maps that graphically illustrate the issues that nonprofits are working on. MicroMappers.

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Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

A Compliance Learning Management System (LMS) is a comprehensive digital platform meticulously crafted to administer, deliver, track, and report on compliance training initiatives within organizations. This solution caters to global organizations and geographically dispersed workforces. Overemphasizing one can compromise the other.

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Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

A Compliance Learning Management System (LMS) is a comprehensive digital platform meticulously crafted to administer, deliver, track, and report on compliance training initiatives within organizations. This solution caters to global organizations and geographically dispersed workforces. Overemphasizing one can compromise the other.

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Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

A Compliance Learning Management System (LMS) is a comprehensive digital platform meticulously crafted to administer, deliver, track, and report on compliance training initiatives within organizations. This solution caters to global organizations and geographically dispersed workforces. Overemphasizing one can compromise the other.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2018

The conversation with Yeshi is “smart,” meaning that she asks and answers questions with a variety of images, maps, text, and videos. Leading edge organizations are putting the bots to work for social change. The bots aren’t just a technical challenge for nonprofits, they also present ethical problems, particularly for fundraisers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Crowdsourcing is defined broadly as: The process of organizing many people to participate in a joint project, often in small ways. The results are greater than an individual or organization could accomplish alone. There’s isn’t one best way to do it – and many organizations use a combination of these models to meet their objectives.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

On a regular basis, USAID would leverage the community to run contests where students can propose new ideas for complex international development problems, particularly those that engage directly with young adults. Disaster Response. International Disaster Community of Practice. In a Web 2.0 In a Web 2.0 Vote for this Idea].

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Or do you like to switch up the organizations you give to? Im a grad student!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 22, 2021

So clearly, there is a lot of money out there for all the organizations there. Well, because not only is there money out there, not only are they a great source of revenue for your organization, but thirdly, third reason, they will pay for just about anything. You’re going to see a big map of the U.S. Big map of the U.S.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2010

Bandwidth was a problem then, too. Now we are friends on Google Maps, and I can see his dot throughout his evening commute. If we’d had Twitter on 9/11, I imagine there’d have been many sincere, thoughtful, helpful messages from trusted leaders & organizations, like @RedCross , @NotInOurTown , @ACLU , @NationalGuard.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2009

I spoke about creating a culture of authentic generosity in your network, Stacey Monk talked about her organization, Epic Change, and Tweetsgiving Campaign, and David Armano talked about how social media is strengthening weak ties and how he leveraged his network to help a woman named Daniella. Obviously this isn't systemic, societal change.

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