Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It originally appeared on NetSquared. Why Markets for Good may go wrong. Pundits: Stop Sounding Ignorant About Data.

Africa 47

Africa Data Philanthropy Giving 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

I’ve been noticing that I tend to get more engagement on technology posts than social engagement posts, although when I worked hard at stirring the pot, there have been a few productive conversations. The problem with Google + as it stands right now (and it will be changing) is that lack of community features and mainstream adoption.

Google 119

Google Change Social Adopt 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2008

He warns us about getting seduced by Shiney Object Syndrome, a common problem where one does not have a target the audience precisely or use a multi-channel strategy - and just sets up a Facebook Cause or Fan Page. Not buying into social media/Facebook hype. The NpTech Tag started as an experimental community tagging project in 2005.

Summary 50

Summary Social Network Nptech Network 50

Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 8, 2006

A couple weeks ago, I did an interview for the NetSquared Podcast with Leda Dederich, the creator of the dotOrganize project, and co-author of the report "Online Technology For Social Change: From Struggle to Strategy." A lot of it was actually validating what we already knew, that there is a big problem out there.

Interview 40

Interview Organization Online Strategy 40