‘Random Hacks of Kindness’ Uses Technology to Solve Problems
Two weekends a year, software developers lend charities their expertise.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
Competitions Seek Examples of Nonprofit Innovation
The Alliance for Global Good wants to spur new ways for high-performing organizations to finance their work; plus other competition deadlines.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Real Innovation in Social Change Lies in Reinvention
Organizations that work for the social good have made encouraging steps toward improvements in financing and demonstrating their worth, but they can do so much more, argues consultant Nell Edgington.
By Nell Edgington
Contributor
A Simple Map Can Help You Reach the Right Clients
Maps can help charities make sure they’re reaching the people who most need assistance, says a nonprofit technology expert.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
‘Open Source’ Ideas for Nonprofits
Principles that guide development of software might help charities better serve their clients.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
Matching Data Scientists and Nonprofits
New group seeks to give nonprofits help analyzing information that affects programs and operations.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
New Site Aids Evaluation Process to Increase Impact
PerformWell offers questionnaires and other tools charities can use to assess their performance.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Nonprofit Data Visualization: a Gallery
Twelve colorful examples of infographics and interactive data tools created by charities.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Interactive Graphics Can Enhance Supporters’ Engagement
As the cost and difficulty of producing such infographics has gone down, more nonprofits are finding ways to let people find their own stories in data.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
A Charity Adds Design Expertiseto Its Small Staff for Big Results
A Child’s Right, which provides clean drinking water in developing countries, hired a designer who could help people visualize the group’s mission.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Visualizing Data Helps Charities Get Attention
Data-rich graphics are transforming how nonprofits reach the public and helping them improve the way they serve others.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Charities Offered Chance to Win an Interactive Training Simulation
A company that creates interactive simulations seeks to use its technology for social change.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Nonprofit Innovation: a Free Webcast
The Taproot Foundation is bringing together experts who, it promises, will provide pragmatic ideas.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
How a Zoo Reduces Conflicts Among Workers
The Saint Louis Zoo uses a program that distills personality types into categories and makes sure all kinds of employees are included on teams.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
At FailFaire, Speakers Muster Their Courage to Offer Candor About Mistakes
Employees of charities say being frank about unsuccessful technology projects provides others with important lessons to help avert similar failures.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Innovation Case Studies in the Arts
ArtsFwd, a new Web site, features profiles of cultural groups that are experimenting with bold new approaches.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor