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this article is multiple pages, 13 in depth looks at different clouds

This article focuses on the pitfalls of poor selection practices. Many of these are similar to poor management practices in general. A link to a list of potential vendors is also included....

This article talks about how the efforts to raise money for Japan have been less urgent and have raised less money than during the Haiti earthquake.

A post explaining the difference between "spam" and "not spam" that I wish would be required reading for any business (non profit or private). A must read before sending out a bulk email of any kind.

This is something that can help npo's out in the long run.

UNICEF is playing with the idea of using QR Codes to encouraging people to donate items on a 1X2 (buy one, give one) basis while shopping at the store. It is a pretty neat way to utilize the technology, and encourage people to donate.

Another article with tips for better fundraising. The most important message conveyed by this article is to measure fundraising results in reality. There is no need to repeat procedures that aren't delivering.

Technology has been dramatically improving relief efforts in places like Haiti. For example, "crowd sourcing" can be used to get information on any medical emergencies and to track trapped victims and then it can be used to create an online map that can be used by relief workers. Volunteers have been using GPS on their phones to help them through unfamiliar areas.

Computerworld - "The federal government's "meaningful use" attestation (PDF document) period begins today, allowing data collected on electronic health record systems (EHRs) by hospitals and physician practices to be submitted in order to receive thousands to millions of dollars in reimbursement payments...."