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The Guide to Managing ICT in the Voluntary and Community Sector is produced by the ICT Hub to help voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) make best use of information communication technologies (ICTs).The guideis intended particularly for staff and volunteers from small and medium-sized organisations and especially for those people who don't

"What are the top social media tools to use to spread an organizations message and how does an organization effectively use online communications tools. Let's get down to my top 10 list of things every nonprofit should know about social media and online communications."

This is worth reviewing for those of you interested in communications.

A merger of two online companies with similar objectives now working together to further their missions. Ad Council promotes advertising and Communispace involves community members with businesses in specific areas. Combined, nonprofit organizations can utilize both to move the community to support their missions.

This article relays that a recent survey indicates that Americans still need local involvement in their communities. Rather than preventing this, as some believe, social media encourages involvement. The more things change, the more they stay the same...

When most businesses and non-profits start using social media, they start with "small talk" with their communities. They politely reply to tweets, express appreciation to donors, respond as quickly as possible to customer support issues, and generally try to add value to their network. But all to often, they fail to move beyond the "small talk" and create meaningful discussions that their communities are dying to have

Social Camp is a two day event initiated to discuss new communication technology for the non profit sector

Clearly, social media has emerged as a powerful mobilizing tool, particularly for issues like labor disputes, where political passions run high. Whichever side you're on, labor or management, experiences like the one the DSO and its musicians have faced for the past six months tell us that social media is here to stay and nonprofits have to understand how to manage - no, embrace - the now-dominant form of communication for more and more of their community members.

This blog addresses how sensitive issues can be kept private when used by nonprofits to form a community. Examples include how a nonprofit supporting the victims of human trafficking can story-tell their experiences to a wider community without endangering the privacy of the ones involved.

Wireless technology platforms are changing rapidly and there is always an emerging battle between two or more delivery paths. LTE appears to have an edge in the immediate future but WiMaxx is one of the technologies that hopes to supplant it. Public safety organizations are endorsing LTE.

There is a definite correlation in mobile wireless applications for public safety and nonprofits alike

Great article about the inside of working in a community management

Microsoft Community Affairs and TechSoup recently hosted a webinar focused on how moving to the cloud can benefit nonprofits.

Did you know? FUN statistics. * 35% of mobile local news consumers feel they can have a big impact on their community (vs. 27% of other adults) * 65% feel it is easier today than five years ago to keep up with information about their community (vs. 47% of nonmobile connectors) * 51% use six or more different sources or platforms monthly to get local news and information (vs. 21%) * 75% use social network sites (vs. 42%) * 15% use Twitter (vs. 4%)

This strikes me as another press release. While interesting, I'd generally avoid linking to private company press releases, unless there's some clear innovation involved. A press release from Pew about a recent Internet study, or a Berkman Center release regarding recent research is OK. A private company press release should be viewed cautiously.

This article explains how a database helps your organization save more then just money. Databases bring potential fundraising and more program control. It will alow your organization to grow and is a great way for communication. So a database is more then just saving on money and paper.

This is the alternate approach to buying software for donor management which theoretically is the better approach after a non-profit reaches a certain size

This outlines new technologies, in the form of mobile communications, that the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Trilogy International have collaborated on. It is now possible for global aid organizations to communicate with local agencies and individuals who may be in great need by way of text messages.

SMS phone application created for relief efforts in Haiti is going worldwide soon!

The data shows more smartphones shipped than PCs in the most recent quarter.  For nonprofit orgs -- and government -- this is important to notice, because it mean strategies previously focused on DESKTOP / LAPTOP devices or apps may need to be revised.  A mobile strategy will be increasing important for fundraising, for communication, for collaboration, and for advocacy.