[DDN] What do small nonprofits need to know about fundraising for technology?

s and recipients. Best regards from Deborah * No relation to yours truly, except to the extent that all human beings are cousins, and that I happen to be an avid fan of the human being in question. Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cyber-yenta.org __

[DDN] FW: Digital divide research

-original message-- From: Meredith Aalto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Aug 1, 2006 11:30 AM Subject: (MBM) Digital divide research To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear members of Mission-based-MA listserv, I am currently conducting research into the digital divide and how this affects disadvantaged peo

[DDN] Volunteers needed for the Wikipedia conference - Cambridge, MA, USA - August 4th-6th

ts of volunteers are needed. If you're interested in getting involved, please go to http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2006/Teams#Volunteering Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Many thanks and best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[DDN] Mixed Reality for Nervous Nonprofit Novices

the nonprofit sector who would like to know more about virtual reality but is perplexed about how it can be relevant to his/her work. Susan Tenby is an excellent guide. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cyber-yenta.org ___

[DDN] TechSoup opens a virtual branch office on Second Life

profit techies are roaming around in Second Life, be sure to go to the virtual community discussion section of the TechSoup web site. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cyber-yenta.org ___

[DDN] FW: "Identity Mashup" conference at Berkman Center for Internet & Society

(Dear DDN Colleagues: The Berkman Center at Harvard is hosting this conference on a topic that I believe will be crucial for civic and community organizations to address in the next few years. Best regards from Deborah) -original message- From: Seth Young, Berkman Center for Internet &

Re: [DDN] new Wikipedia category: Digital Divide activists

dy, Very cool! And I love that photo of Taran. How does one get to be immortalized with a Wikipedia entry? There was one of me for a day or two, but then it was fastracked for deletion. :-( Otherwise, I would have wanted to be in the "digital divide activists" category. Warm re

[DDN] A simple (and free!) solution: ClustrMaps

ny that that's part of the attraction of ClustrMaps for me. Best regards from Deborah P.S. If you go to the bottom of the righthand column on my blog, you'll see a ClustrMap that illustrates the geographic distribution of readers from 06 November to 10 November 2005. Deborah Eli

[DDN] Wikimaniacs, meet Boston. Boston, meet the Wikimaniacs.

can help address this problem. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE

[DDN] Advocating for new technology in nonprofit organizations

nly continue the discussion via the Boston 501 Tech Club email distribution list, but also post comments to my blog about other possibilities for enhancing the learning experience. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.de

[DDN] Seeking advice: CMS for NPOs

M Pros Summit in Boston and learn something that they can really use when they get back to the office? Many thanks and best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=debora

[DDN] Re: Is the Internet the New Social Welfare Delivery System?

beth.finn.com/blog/_archives/2005/10/12/1294788.html> Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn ___ DIGIT

Re: [DDN] Is the Internet the New Social Welfare Delivery System?

f Michigan's School of Information <http://katrinahousing.net>. Fortunately, John is a member of the DDN list, so he can say more about his ideas to this group, if he wishes. Warm regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.de

[DDN] Is the Internet the New Social Welfare Delivery System?

o understanding whether the internet is the new social welfare delivery system, it seems to me that further research is our best hope. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://pu

[DDN] From Reporters Without Borders: A Handbook for Bloggers and Cyber-Dissidents

pedia has been nominated for deletion. A discussion on Wikipedia about the deletion is now in progress. Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn _

Re: [DDN] Question: Online Communities and Social Networking Websites

. Good luck! Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn On 9/23/05, Roshani Kothari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello everyone, > >

[DDN] From the Katrina PeopleFinder Project: Getting ready for Hurricane Rita

Dear Colleagues, The folks at the Katrina PeopleFinder project are starting to compile web-based resources that can be deployed to assist those who are affected by it: <http://katrinahelp.info/wiki/index.php/Hurricane_Rita> Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massach

[DDN] "Nonprofit Technology" article in Wikipedia

ki/Nonprofit_technology> Many thanks and best regards from Deborah * See <http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog/_archives/2005/9/19/1237655.html>. Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public

[DDN] Re: What can we do to prepare for a DISASTER?

nited eWay). I'll be posting any additional updates to <http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog/_archives/2005/9/15/1230048.html>. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http:

[DDN] Re: What can we do to prepare for a DISASTER?

hose in need. What do you think? Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list D

[DDN] Capaciteria Update: Serving up peer-rated nonprofit capacity resources 24/7

s from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/m

[DDN] Katrina PeopleFinder Project update: 345, 000+ records of missing persons

se go to <http://192.122.183.218/wiki/index.php/Katrina_PeopleFinder_Project> or <http://www.katrinalist.net>. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=debor

[DDN] Telephony to the Rescue, Reuniting Loved Ones

to hear saying he is safeand how he can be contacted or he can listen to messages left for him." As of this moment, ContactLovedOnes.Org is still in development. Air America Radio's Public Voicemail is up and running. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Bos

[DDN] FW: Katrina: Gave money already? Give your time right now online.

crisis. Many thanks from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn -original message- From: David Geilhufe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sep 3, 2005 4:05 PM Subject: K

[DDN] More Harmonic Convergence with the 501 Tech Club

dation is one of my clients, but this expression of enthusiasm was not requested, endorsed by, or underwritten by TechFoundation. Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com

[DDN] "High-Tech Help From a Low-Tech Guy"

e; meanwhile, WCE is very busy doing something about it! I'm proud to say that WCE was founded here in Massachusetts, and that Timothy Anderson was a featured speaker at a "Boston TechConnect" event during the time when I was director of that program. Best regards from Deb

[DDN] RE: Career paths and career ladders in nonprofit technology

s are no longer available. "Go to private funding > sources," we're being told. I fear the privatization of the US government has > begun and worry about what means to the nation.> I share your worries, but haven't figured out a good overarching strategy. Best regards f

[DDN] The N-TEN Webinars

hanged Volunteering Presented by Greg Baldwin of VolunteerMatch Nov. 15: Branding Through Websites Presented by Laura Quinn of Alder Consulting Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public

[DDN] Re: Mauritanian and/or Francophone bloggers

request to the email distribution list <http://npogroups.org/lists/info/interider>. Teresa Crawford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> is also a great stateside maven on the international eRider movement, and may be able to help you locate the right person or people. Warm regards from Debor

[DDN] RE: Career paths and career ladders in nonprofit technology

staffing from the recent book "Nonprofit Internet Strategies." You can read it here: "Hiring and feeding techies" Tim Mills-Groninger <http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog/_archives/2005/7/29/1089077.html> Enjoy! Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn

[DDN] Why You Need to Download and Read the eRider Starter Kit

nity. Best regards from Deborah P.S. A disclaimer: I've been a member of the Riders movement for about five years, and consider Dirk Slater and Teresa Crawford to be oracles on the topic of bringing technology to mission-based organizations. So I'm not exactly objective about th

[DDN] Re: A Nonprofit Organization That Upholds the Freedom to Blog

ver, I'm sending him a CC of this post, so that he can say more about this if he chooses. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn On 7/20/05, J

[DDN] A Nonprofit Organization That Upholds the Freedom to Blog

RSF's current strategy, but was very polite about the onslaught of free advice that he was receiving from this altruistic busybody. I'm looking forward to seeing what direction RSF does in fact take! Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston,

[DDN] Career paths and career ladders in nonprofit technology

art of the world. Many thanks and best regards from Deborah * Here I must boast: I came up with the name and the basic concept for this one while I served as TechFoundation's national nonprofit liaison officer. Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.debor

[DDN] H2O Playlist

egards from Deborah P.S. For more on the conceptual framework, see Molly Krause's Playlist, "The Philosophy of H2O." Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn

[DDN] While we're on the topic of GIS - how about that Boston Renaissance Resource Kit?

ktop and does not make use of online connectivity. It is therefore a tool that has all the strengths and weaknesses of a self-contained resource rather than one that is updated via the internet. - BRRK takes up a lot of storage on your hard drive. The installation file alone is 51.5

[DDN] Google Earth for Nonprofit Organizations: Let's All Try It, and See What Happens

#x27;s start brainstorming, and find out! Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailin

[DDN] Nonprofit Blogging: The Shape of Things to Come

tinue to draw web users. A cluster of blogs that offer compelling insights and new points of view can be a part of that strategy. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.or

Re: [DDN] I am not an economist

actical, blame it on me. John is in South Korea this month teaching a course, and probably isn't tracking this thread. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http

[DDN] An invitation from the Boston 501 Tech Club

ddresses to me ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). I'll make sure that you receive an electronic invitation. If you aren't a nonprofit techie in Massachusetts, but know of someone who is, please feel free to let me know, and I'll be happy to send him/her an invitation! Many thanks and best rega

[DDN] I am not an economist

tudying the social theories of Max Weber, Emile Durkhein, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, and Georg Simmel finally paid off, in that I had some inkling of the context of Yochai's argument, even if I failed to comprehend it fully. Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston,

[DDN] Bragging Rights in Boston

y bring help to bring us to the tipping point. Go, team! Best regards from Deborah P.S. Full disclosure of financial relationship: I used to serve as TechFoundation's national nonprofit liaison officer and director of its Boston TechConnect program, and am currently working with TF on a c

[DDN] Networking event for nonprofit techies in Massachusetts (USA)

to join the Boston 501Tech Club (it's free), please go to <http://list.nten.org/lists/info/ 501techclub-boston>. Please also feel free to pass along this invitation to others who are interested in technology for the nonprofit sector. Many thanks and best regards from Deborah Deborah Eliza

[DDN] Highlights from the Boston WiFi Summit - 05/19/2005 - Boston, Massachusetts, USA

ant, Northeastern University Conclusions and next steps: John M. Tobin, jr., City of Boston _ Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog

[DDN] FW: Invitation to the Boston Wi-Fi Summit at The Museum of Science - Thursday, May 19th

-original message- Boston Wi-Fi Summit at The Museum of Science The City of Boston invites you to attend the Boston Wi-Fi Summit to discuss the recent analysis of wireless technology in the City of Boston and models to increase Wi-Fi capability in the future. The event is the outgrowth

[DDN] Appropriate Technology on a Shoestring

question that a mission-based organization can accrue a healthy share of social capital for itself - while increasing the total amount of social capital among its sister organizations and stakeholders - simply by undertaking the responsibility of serving as a hub for online communications with

[DDN] Nonprofits in Massachusetts: TechFoundation is looking for YOUR input

iaison officer and director or the Boston TechConnect program, and am currently working with TF on a consulting basis. Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn ___

[DDN] New Civic Leadership and Machine Dreams

o instant surveys of their demographic characteristics and their opinions about current and future opportunities for civic engagement. What an opportunity to deepen everyone's knowledge in real time! Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:

[DDN] Re: Technology Grant

tion for which you work falls into that category. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn ___ DIGITA

[DDN] FW: Grassroots Use of Technology Conference - April 15th-16th - there's still time to register

-original message- CONTACT:Stu Mendelson Organizers' Collaborative 617 426-1228 x 108 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Boston, MA, April 6, 2005) This year, the Grassroots Use Of Technology Conference on April 15-16 in Cambridge, MA will for the first time offer a free "community day" – so tha

[DDN] Heroes, pioneers, technology for positive social change, and the Dirk Award

gards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailm

Re: [DDN] Non-Profits and Open Source

conference on "Grassroots Use of Technology" is coming up in April, and that there will be plenty of sessions on open source options. More info is available at <http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog/_archives/2005/3/10/416917.html>. Many thanks and warm regards from De

[DDN] FW: Grassroots Use of Technology Conference - April 15 & 16 - Cambridge, MA

-original message- From: Organizers' Collaborative <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Tech Resources for non-profits; Grassroots conference in April! Grassroots Use of Technology - April 16, 2005 Want to learn how to use the newest technologies to propel your group's activism into the 21st cent

[DDN] Re: The March 23 Digital DDN Meetup coincides with the Nonprofit Technology Conference

ink of it this way - you didn't really miss the first ddn meetup since we did have our little shindig at the Lenox hotel.) :-)>> Very true! And a delightful shindig it was. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog

[DDN] The March 23 Digital DDN Meetup coincides with the Nonprofit Technology Conference

s an ideal opportunity for DDN members in Chicago to do outreach to the nonprofit technology community and start their local meetings on a high note. What if the first DDN Meetup in Chicago were held at the conference hotel (Downtown Chicago Marriott)? Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth

[DDN] A Region's Nonprofit Digital Divide

beth.finn.com/blog/_archives/2005/1/3/222543.html> 2) <http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog/_archives/2005/1/18/260506.html> 3) <http://www.nten.org/ntc> 4) <http://www.ericsegal.org> 5) <http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog/_archives/2005/1/15/249468.

[DDN] LinuxWorld and the Nonprofit World (Redux)

et> Community Informatics <http://vancouvercommunity.net/lists/arc/communityinformatics> Human Service Information Technology Applications <http://www.husita.org/new/listserv.htm> Additional comments are very welcome! Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Cyber-Yenta Bos

[DDN] Online Tools for Constituent Engagement

005/2/10/314428.html> Or if you prefer not to go to my blog, just let me know off-list that you want a copy of the handout, and I'll be happy to email it to you. Best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Cyber-Yenta Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.el

[DDN] Bridging the nonprofit digital divide: A guide to recommended web links

rom Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Cyber-Yenta Boston, Massachusetts, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://blog.deborah.elizabeth.finn.com/blog http://public.xdi.org/=deborah.elizabeth.finn ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.

OFF-LIST Re: [DDN] a DDN community on ICTs and disaster relief?

acarvin @ edc . org > http://www.digitaldivide.net > Blog: http://www.andycarvin.com > --- > ___ > DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list > DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org > http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide > To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with t

[DIGITALDIVIDE] ICT for nonprofit and other mission-based organizations

ested. To do that, just send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any colleagues who are also interested in the topic, please feel free to pass along this invitation to them. Many thanks and best regards from Deborah Deborah Elizabeth Finn Cyber-Yenta Boston, Massachuset