This page pulls in information from ICT and voluntary sector blogs and websites that may be of interest and use to Circuit Riders.
- London ICT eBulletin-July 2010 highlights2 August 2010, 9:00 am
Summary of the Lasa ICT eBulletin - July 2010... - London ICT eBulletin-June 2010 highlights13 July 2010, 11:25 am
Summary of the Lasa ICT eBulletin - June 2010... - Backing Up Your Data - update2 July 2010, 3:20 pm
Overview of options available for backing up your data... - Unified communications options for nonprofits15 April 2010, 3:25 pm
How new solutions can streamline communications and spare the environment... - How Telecommunications Is Changing Work for Nonprofits15 April 2010, 3:25 pm
How communications technology is creating new, results-based model of work...
- [Software] Re: choosing software30 August 2010, 9:06 am
The five types you will encounter are (note that registration may be required before you can use the software): Open Source Software: will be provided under the http://www.gnu.org/ (in this case, 'Free' is closer to 'free speech' rather than 'free goods'!). Open source is normally associated with GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X. But there now plenty of Open Source software for Microsoft Windows. Though you may be able to get help at forums, you may need to pay for expertise if you don't hav... - [Software] Re: Free Software30 August 2010, 9:04 am
The FSF advocates for free software ideals as outlined in the Free Software Definition, works for adoption of free software and free media formats, and organizes activist campaigns against threats to user freedom like Windows 7, Apple's iPhone and OS X, DRM on ebooks and movies, and software patents. We promote completely free software distributions of GNU/Linux, and advocate that users of the GNU/Linux operating system switch to a distribution which respects their freedom. We drive developmen... - [New Media] Cloud based services16 August 2010, 3:00 pm
Does the cloud* beckon? Are you using any cloud based services? Are you putting your faith in Googledocs or Zoho? Why not let us know who you are using and trust. * See Wikipedia for a definition of cloud computing - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing... - [General] Consumer Protection10 August 2010, 3:34 pm
One of my clients bought a POS system for £16,000.00 from a company who was subject of a management buyout. This “new” company has refused to provide my client with support for their proprietary software unless he basically buys a whole new system over again which I think is scandalous. Surely there must be a way round this situation because they are the only people who can provide my client with support and they are continuing to sell the same software but just because they bought out ... - [Internet, Email and Telephones] Re: Online raffle providers?28 July 2010, 2:10 pm
James I am not sure about the legalities in terms of registering your online raffles. I did come across this site http://raffle.it/charity which offers online raffles (for a 20% commission) aimed at charities in the UK. Also a couple of other providers highlighted here - http://www.wildapricot.com/blogs/newsblog/archive/2009/12/04/easy-online-raffles-for-uk-nonprofits.aspx I hope this helps and would be interested to know how you get on and what experiences other organisations have of t...
- Flat screen monitors for Westminster19 August 2010, 1:39 pm
Westminster InTouch has 60 free flat screen monitors to distribute to local orgs. Find out more http://bit.ly/925j7c Westminster InTouch is a new website pioneered by Westminster City Council and Training for Life to promote all aspects of ICT for organisations and individuals in the borough.... - New: Lasa technology publications17 August 2010, 10:46 am
We have two new Lasa publications for you to mull over: London ICT E-Bulletin August 2010 The latest news on non-profit technology, events and training, funding, resources, tips and tools. It’s free and we can send it direct to your inbox when you sign up here. Computanews 157: Going virtual – online meetings: in the [...]... - Using New Media to tell your story (and collaborate with others)16 July 2010, 10:37 am
Stevenage CVS is the bedrock of the local non-profit sector, and provides a range of community services across the borough and the county. This is my presentation from their AGM on 8 July on why non-profit organisations need to be telling their stories and showing funders the difference their make to our lives if they [...]... - Writing a technology grant proposal – one hour version1 July 2010, 11:15 am
In these tough economic times with funding cuts of 15-20% widely predicted for the third Sector, the organisations that survive and prosper will be those who understand and invest in their technology. A key part of that is convincing a funder that investing in technology – a campaign website, a case tracking database and so [...]... - Funding outlook for the third sector1 July 2010, 10:47 am
A funding fare jointly hosted by KCSC and CaVSA H&F brought together last week funders from City Bridges Trust, Big Lottery and Grassroots Grants. With apologies to the keynote speakers, I’m reproducing the edited highlights of their presentations on the state of funding for London’s third sector. Context: coalition Government Labour controls 17/32 London boroughs [...]...
- Community Builder Chat Wrap-Up & September Details20 August 2010, 2:04 pm
Last night was the first in what will now be a monthly chat for community builders or those interested in learning more about building community, on and offline. The goal of this chat was to set some of the ground work for us to build on going forward. Below you’ll find highlights from the first [...]... - Community Builder Chats: Exploring the Community (August 2010)19 August 2010, 4:11 pm
Hi everyone! Welcome to the new monthly chats focused on community building. These are a branch of the #4Change chats – so whether you have participated in the past on a different topic or not, welcome In the future, these chats will have a topic and questions (generated from you!) posted ahead of time. As [...]... - Conversation Starter: Digital Natives Moving Offline19 August 2010, 1:18 pm
Ivan Boothe posted a link to this story recently on the Progressive Exchange list. It’s been a busy week so I just clicked through today and thought it was an excellent opportunity to start integrating more conversation starters into this blog (as suggested in the Blog Redesign thread). —– The article from Spiegel Online International [...]... - Great reads from around the web on August 16th16 August 2010, 8:16 am
I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I've found recently (as of August 16th). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Openness or How Do ... - New on SSIR: Community Building in a Big Backyard12 August 2010, 7:37 pm
My latest post for the Stanford Social Innovation Review is now up – you can check it out and join the conversation there; or read the repost below! —— Last year I used the metaphor of “gardening vs landscaping” to outline some of the key attributes I believe make for successful community building, on or [...]...
- The Art of Beginning for Improving Social Media Practice2 September 2010, 2:52 am
Two or three years ago, I received an email from Chris Brogan asking if I would give some advice to a recent college graduate named Avi Kaplan who was interested in a career of using social media for nonprofits. I chatted with Avi and answered some of his questions. Not long after that, Avi helped [...]...
- Get Your Social Media Strategy in Shape With Spreadsheet Aerobics1 September 2010, 5:47 pm
Successful social media is like going to the gym because the discipline of a good routine gets results much like working out on a daily basis. If you have put on running shoes for the first time, do you think you can really expect to win the Boston Marathon? If you are just starting out or [...]... - What Tools Are You Using for Listening, Engaging, and Social Media Management?31 August 2010, 4:20 pm
Based on the discussion threads in my Facebook page, I’ve updated my mega list of tools in my social media listening and engaging instructional wiki. In reflecting over the past three years, the definition of listening tools has broadened beyond “monitoring” or “research” to include several categories: social media engagement management, analytics, influencer identification, and [...]... - Win A Free Ticket To WomenWhoTech Annual Telesummit on 9/1530 August 2010, 4:47 pm
While some may think there are not a lot of high quality women who can speak on technology issues or are starting tech companies, it simply isn’t true. Women Who Tech brings together talented and renowned women breaking new ground in technology who use their tech savvy skills to transform the world and inspire change. The [...]... - Reflections from Networked Nonprofit Workshop for 300 People27 August 2010, 3:57 pm
Colorado Project View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Chip Conley was the keynote speaker at last week’s Craigslist Foundation Bootcamp and one thing that he said that has been stuck in my head is: “You can have a job, a career, or calling“ The latter, a calling, is when you can tap into an internal motivation that [...]...
