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IDEO: Design for Social Impact
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 30, 2008
I just gave a talk at IDEO, the famous Silicon Valley design firm. IDEO is very interested in making a bigger positive impact on society, and I was heartened by the great turnout and conversation. Doug Solomon, their Chief Technology Officer, was my connection to come in, and I appreciated Doug's invitation! IDEO has been working with the Rockefeller Foundation to bring more of the design community into the social sector.
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What software freedom means to me
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JUNE 25, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What software freedom means to me June 25, 2008 I got some interesting comments on the last post about Linux desktops. I realize that I haven’t talked about this in a while, and I’m not sure I’ve actually ever articulated this completely on this blog.
Are you one of the 16%? The HyperConnected
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 20, 2008
Most likely, only my Cambodian blogger friends like Lux Mean will understand the reference. So, let me explain. Dop Pram Moi is how you say sixteen in Khmer. The song, "I'm Sixteen" was made popular by the band Dengue Fever. According to a 16-page Nortel Whitepaper , "16% of people are 'hyper connected' [and] that 16% is expected to balloon to over 40% in the coming years.
The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Influence | Forum One: Internet Strategy, Social Media, User Experience and Web Site Development
Forum One
JUNE 24, 2008
Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go.
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Mr. Jim Goes to Washington (Again)
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 27, 2008
As part of the large national award we received from the Department of Education, we are spending a lot more time in Washington. I talk to lots of folks: congressional staff, members of Congress, folks at the Department of Education, the publishers, disability activists and so on. I hope to provide a little flavor of what this is like, since as an engineer and not-very-political-guy, this is new to me.
Linux desktops?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JUNE 24, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Linux desktops? June 24, 2008 I’m doing a webinar on Linux Desktops next month, and it’s making me think a lot about my own experience using Linux on the desktop, and where I think things are going. If you’ve read this blog for a while, you’ve heard my various sagas around using Linux on the desktop.
The (Lil) Green Patch Facebook app has now donated $33,600 to TNC's Facebook Cause
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 10, 2008
I heard about this from FriendFeed because Jonathan Colman shared this link and the resulting conversation prompted Jonathan to send me some additional information. It peaked my interest as part of my continued coverage of Facebook Apps for Good. (Lil) Green Patch is a social gardening game. A what? By planting cute little (virtual) fruit plants with your Facebook friends you can help make the world a greener place!
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Influence | Forum One: Internet Strategy, Social Media, User Experience and Web Site Development
Forum One
JUNE 18, 2008
Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go.
Today is World Refugee Day: Give Refugees a Hand
Have Fun - Do Good
JUNE 20, 2008
Today, June 20th, is World Refugee Day , a day to raise awareness about refugees' rights, and to honor their experiences. Yesterday's Huffington Post article, 500,000 Iraqis Refugees in 2007 , reported that, "A half-million Iraqis fled their embattled country in 2007, the third consecutive year more Iraqis were displaced than any other nationality." That's a statistic you don't often see in the news.
Up there with Gordon Moore!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 24, 2008
Well, that's a very optimistic title: I never expected to be up there with Gordon Moore. But, I was totally amazed to have my comments on the future of technology in the latest issue of IEEE Spectrum right next to Gordon's comments! Tech Luminaries Address Singularity Gordon Moore is one of the fathers of Silicon Valley, and has had wide-reaching impacts.
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NPTECH Punk
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JUNE 19, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology NPTECH Punk June 19, 2008 Beth, of course, suggested this , and I’m jumping on her bandwagon. I realized, in being introduced to Edupunk , that I have been doing it for, oh, almost 20 years now. In 1989, I joined the faculty of Hampshire College (and stayed for 10 years).
The Community is the Curriculum: NTEN's Social Media and Nonprofits Project - Come Join the Fun!
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 27, 2008
Over the next six months, I will have the pleasure of working with NTEN and Holly Ross on a new community-driven funded by the Surdna Foundation. The reason I am excited about this project is because it represents a new area of inquiry for me as well as a chance to deepen my learning in the topics that I've been writing about here on this blog for years.
Influence | Forum One: Internet Strategy, Social Media, User Experience and Web Site Development
Forum One
JUNE 18, 2008
Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go.
You Could Win $10,000 for Your Do-Good Business Idea
Have Fun - Do Good
JUNE 27, 2008
Which do you think is a better idea? a. Children's book depicting breastfeeding babies and toddlers b. Elmidae: An eco-friendly intellectual clothing line c. Girl Talk: Read to Achieve d. Go Localing.com: Help support local business by listing user-generated local favorite things to do, see and eat e. Meaningful Education in Africa for the Average Child: Lead Now Fellows f. organic fairtrade troglodyte dolls g.
How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!
Wild Apricot Blog : Crowdsourcing: How Business and Nonprofits Tap into the Wisdom of Crowds
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JUNE 11, 2008
Remembering Peter Scialli
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 23, 2008
I know that the Bookshare.org community will be sad to hear of the passing of one of our original staff members, Peter Scialli. Peter started working with me over twenty years ago, with his access tech company ShrinkWrap Computing. The name was a play on Peter's Ph.D. in psychology, which was his other career path beyond technology, which he loved so well.
Frackin’ Brilliant
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JUNE 17, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Frackin’ Brilliant June 17, 2008 That’s what I said to Tompkins Spann, of Convio, when he told me last week (after I duly signed the requisite NDA) that Convio was going into the donor database business by building an app on top of Salesforce.com.
Information Coping Skills: Turn Off the Damn Email Software and Get Some Work Done (Or go for a walk)!
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 14, 2008
Photo by Will Lion. An interesting article in today's New York Times called " Lost in E=Mail, Tech Firms Face Self-Made Beast." The article describes how some technology firms, including Microsoft , Intel , Google and I.B.M. , are banding together to fight information email overload - by doing research on information coping skills - one of my favorite topics for the past ten years.
The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics
Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker
Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.
Influence | Forum One: Internet Strategy, Social Media, User Experience and Web Site Development
Forum One
JUNE 18, 2008
Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week. I wish I was able to attend, but am glad that many of my clients have the opportunity to go.
Big Paycheck or Service? Is There a Middle Way?
Have Fun - Do Good
JUNE 25, 2008
The New York Times recently published an article, Big Paycheck or Service? Students are Put to Test , about graduates who go into school with high ideals for changing the world, but come out working for big business. (Hat tip to Echoing Green for the link). According to the article, Harvard professor, Howard Gardner, is teaching “reflection” seminars at Harvard, Amherst and Colby, "which he hopes will push undergraduates to think more deeply about the connection between their educations and aspi
Wild Apricot Blog : Whats Your Rapleaf Reputation - and why should you care?
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JUNE 30, 2008
Guatemala: the Secret Files
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 10, 2008
Frontline World is airing a terrific piece on our Guatemala work tonight on KQED in the Bay Area (9 pm PT). You can view it online right now. It already aired on the east coast. I don't think we've ever had such extensive and thoughtful coverage of a topic: there are the video segments, slideshows, extended interviews and more. Everybody at Benetech is so proud of our human rights team getting this kind of exposure and promoting the importance of human rights.
Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?
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Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.
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