Were kind of a consumer reports for nonprofit software, if you will, or for those in the technology sector. Degage is a classical ballet term meaning disengage. In this webinar, laura quinn discusses idealware s social media decision guide and outlines the process of deciding which social media channels your organization should consider using. Laura quinn is the executive director of idealware, a nonprofit that conducts extensive research and provides trainings and written resources to help other nonprofits make smart decisions about software. Software to support program evaluation by laura quinn, december, 2011 share this with a friend. Well talk through the software options and best practices that can help. Laura quinn, executive director, idealware laura has been working in the software sector for more than 15 years.
Laura quinn, director of partnerships and knowledge, idealware laura has worked in the technology field for nearly 20 years. Im here at the nonprofit software development summit and have been doing mostly logistics, however today i was able to attend a session facilitated by laura quinn of idealware called gaps in nonprofit software the notes from the session can be found here it was an exciting discussion for me because the first twenty minutes or so we discussed gaps in backend office software or what i. Defining knowledge management for your organization by laura quinn, august, 2015. As idealware s director of partnerships and knowledge, she partners with idealware staff and a diverse range of organizations to develop high quality information resources for nonprofits. Laura has been working in the software sector for more than 15 years. Page 1 using social media to meet nonprofit goals february 2010 authors kaitlin lacasse, idealware laura s. There aint no such thing as a free software package by laura quinn, december, 2008. Purchase the recording now creating great graphics for the web.
Introductions laura quinn executive director, idealware kyle andrei introductions. Our publications, assessments, and training can save you time and money by providing impartial guidance that gives you the knowledge and confidence you need to decide whats best for your organization. Quinn, idealware chris bernard, italics media for more information about the authors, please see appendix b. Apr 18, 2010 trying to navigate through all of the software types that are possible is really challenging, says laura s. The idealware field guide to software v foreword welcome the field guide to software for nonprofits is very much a labor of love for idealware. Five things nonprofits can do to promote themselves online. May 20, 2011 as idealwares executive director, laura directs idealwares research and writing to provide candid reports and articles about nonprofit software. A few good web analytics tools articles and howtos. The idealware field guide to software for nonprofits 2014. Shes been working in the sector for more than 15 years, and is a frequent speaker and writer on technology topics. The idealware field guide to software for nonprofits 2014 quinn, laura on. Jan 23, 2020 laura quinn is an independent consultant, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks. I find it strange, however, that one side of the philanthropy coin seems to get the lions share of attention nonprofit technology. Mar 24, 2014 laura quinn is the executive director of idealware.
May 14, 2008 laura quinn idealware managing all the dates, documents, tasks and people associated with a project can be daunting, but online project management software can help. Straightforward infographics can even be an easy and interesting way to just keep in touch. Idealware helping nonprofits make smart technology decisions. Page 2 a consumers guide to grants management software october 2011 authors jay leslie, idealware laura quinn, idealware chris bernard, idealware many thanks to the organizations who supported this research the grants managers network the william and flora hewlett foundation the charles stewart mott foundation the technology affinity group.
For detailed comparisons of 28 popular grants management systems, download idealware s free consumers guide to grants management systems. Such investments require the conviction of a longterm strategy. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. New guide details evaluation tools the chronicle of. Laura has been working in the software sector for nearly 20 years. Prior to her consulting work, laura founded idealware and served as the executive director for nine years. Software advice for charities the chronicle of philanthropy. Laura quinn, expert trainer and panel moderator laura quinn is an independent consultant, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks. Its such an obvious area where technology can fit in and apply.
Lisa pools technology affinity group and laura quinns idealware are two organizations doing good work to make that happen. Page 3 consumers guide to lowcost data visualization software september 2009 idealware authors laura quinn, idealware chris bernard, italics media for more background information, please see the authors and contributors section. Our expert trainer laura quinn laura quinn is an independent consultant, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks. As idealware s executive director, she directs idealware s research, writing, and training to provide candid reports and articles about nonprofit software. Mobile applications programs that run on your constituents iphone or other phone can also be a useful tool in a nonprofit communicators toolbox. Shes been working in the sector for more than 15 years, and is a frequent speaker. Laura quinn asked me to contribute an answer towards idealware s ask idealware. The guide isnt intended to help you pick specific software vendors, but rather to understand and pick what kinds of software might be valuable for you. The idealware field guide to software for nonprofits 20. How nonprofits can promote themselves online flyte new media. Idealware is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide information to help other nonprofits make smart software decisions. Her intention was to start a conversation, and it seems to have worked. Contributors we are indebted to the community of nonprofit staff members and consultants who participated in.
She has also selected software, designed interfaces, and conducted user research for multimillion dollar software. In addition to interviewing me, she also spoke with several other consultants and non profit leaders about their experiences with online auction software such as cmarket and ebay her article is a must read for anyone considering an online. Apr 26, 2014 the idealware field guide to software for nonprofits 2014 quinn, laura on. Quinn, executive director, idealware techsoup partners this article is courtesy of idealware, which provides candid information to help nonprofits choose effective software. A few good online survey tools for your nonprofit techsoup. There aint no such thing as a free software package. She found that many affordable tools are also powerful, friendly, and flexible. Low cost tools to create your own infographic idealware.
Understanding software for program evaluation laura quinn on. Prior to idealware, laura founded alder consulting to help nonprofits create internet strategies, select appropriate software, and build sophisticated websites on limited budgets. Idealware field guide to software for nonprofits by. We dont hand out cash perse except for the odd extraordinary project but we do work with a myriad of funders and clients and so databases are part of our day to day.
Choose software only after you know which outcomes to track and what to do with the information you gain. A nice overview of a number of the competitors to microsoft office. Laura quinn is an independent consultant, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks. Jun 20, 2019 laura quinn is an independent consultant, specializing in research for the philanthropic sector and building the capacity of nonprofit networks. A consumers guide to software for volunteer management. We also consulted postings on a number of nonprofit listservs and scoured reports on the topic. Laura quinn has been working in the software sector for more than 12 years. Prior to idealware, laura founded alder consulting, where she helped nonprofits create internet strategies, select appropriate software, and then build sophisticated websites on a limited budget. They can help convince supporters to support a particular campaign or present information to help constituents.
Prior to idealware, laura founded alder consulting, where she helped nonprofits create. Idealware s founder and executive director, laura quinn, wrote the following article for the markets for good blog. Jun 04, 2014 lisa pools technology affinity group and laura quinns idealware are two organizations doing good work to make that happen. Listen to the audio recording of the may 25, 2011 with laura quinn of idealware about grants management software. There was no need to ensure that anyone else could use. Laura quinn is the founder, director of partnerships and knowledge, and former executive director of idealware. Laura quinn of idealware provides five ideas that nonprofits can do to promote themselves online.
My work has been displayed in a number of exhibitions across the uk, including the society of wildlife artists swla annual show and the national exhibition of wildlife art newa, and has also been shortlisted for the bbc wildlife artist of the year award. Techsoup also has a resource area for software donations. Laura quinn is the executive director of idealware. For the first year or so, i wrote every article, researched every report, and conducted every conversation. Tool for intraagency evaluation resource sharing by rachel albert and laura beals. Infographicsa visual that displays numbers, charts, or just words to help present a messagecan be a very useful part of a nonprofits communication mix.
A degage is when a dancer moves their leg off the floor from a position with a pointed foot and straight leg to the front, side or back. Getting started with mobile outreach and delivery center. The complete infographic toolkit for nonprofits together sc. Its difficult to improve program services or reach without first measuring current effectiveness.
Its the same great seminar as getting started with online personal team fundraising, with a new title. In our increasingly datadriven world, nonprofits need more than ever to be able to measure and monitor the effectiveness of their programs. I am an artist specialising in oil portraits of wildlife, people and pets. The idealware field guide to software for nonprofits 20 quinn, laura on. Linking outcomes measurement with software digital impact. Idealware talked to six nonprofit experts about the web analytics tools theyve seen work well. Understanding software for program evaluation by chris bernard 20. Idealware field guide to software for nonprofits by idealware. Idealware will present our innovative evaluation pyramid, which challenges current thinking about how nonprofits should conduct evaluation. As idealwares executive director, she directs idealwares research and writing to provide candid reports and articles about nonprofit software. As idealware s director of partnerships and knowledge, she works with nonprofit leaders to guide the creation of research based information to help nonprofits make smart technology decisions.
Nonprofits are going to need to take a more entrepreneurial approach to survive this economic. It was a great question so i happily shot off an answer in email. Articles, conferences and books have been devoted to the concept and strategies behind evaluating the success of programs, but theres surprisingly little information available about how to fit data tracking and analysis software into such efforts. Laura quinn, idealware holly ross, nten this work is published under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialnoderivs 4. Laura quinn, author of the idealware field guide to software for nonprofits 20, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. There are so many different things that one could do, all of which take at least time, if not money. Idealware coordinated input leading up to the stakeholders meeting, including posting th e original baselines for public comment and through a community webinar in january, 2014 hosted by nlada. Tech impacts idealware is the authoritative source for independent, thoroughlyresearched technology resources for the social sector. Grants management software for all foundations united. View the profiles of professionals named laura quinn on linkedin. Six reasons why infographics matter center for nonprofit. Quinn and kyle henri andrei august 03, 2011 this article is courtesy of idealware, which provides candid information to help nonprofits and charities choose effective software.
Introductions laura quinn executive director, idealware kyle andrei. By laura quinn five trends in nonprofit technology. Getting started with mobile outreach webinar center for. Global exchanges tex dworkin shares the story of how social media was introduced to her nonprofit and the steps and challenges that followed. Defining knowledge management for your organization. Its easier that you might think to broadcast text messages to your supporters cell phones, to ask them to respond to a quick question, or even to ask them to donate right through their phone. Below, we walk through the online survey tools that have worked for others, and might work for you as well. Grants management software united philanthropy forum. The technology association of grantmakers tag is a 501c3 nonprofit membership organization that promotes the power of technology to advance the goals of the philanthropic sector. Laura quinn wildlife art, portraits and pet portraits. The idealware field guide to software for nonprofits 2014 apr 26, 2014. Laura quinn is the author of the secrets of ivy hall 5. Nonprofits can find plenty of guidance on how to evaluate programs, but theres very little about the tools they can use to do that, says laura quinn, executive director of idealware.
Laura quinn, author of the idealware field guide to software for nonprofits 20, on librarything. As idealware s executive director, she directs idealware s research and writing to provide candid reports and articles about nonprofit software. The idealware field guide to software for nonprofits 2012 mar 14, 2012. Just wanted to respond to sandys comments yes, thats absolutely true. Laura quinn, idealwares founder and primary force, has come up with a few clever models for eliminating such bias, but today she unleashed a more sustainable approach to funding that will greatly simplify the process. Your nonprofits beginning may well be a lot like idealware s.
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