Are you wondering what it would take to integrate your various software packages to allow them to share data? In this session, we’ll talk through the high level options and key considerations, and then dive into some of the technical terms and concepts that will help you understand what would be involved in programming an automatic connection between software packages. We’ll discuss possibilities in integrating the software you already have, and what features you should look when choosing new software to prevent integration woes.
Are you wondering what it would take to integrate your various software packages to allow them to share data? In this session, we’ll talk through the high level options and key considerations, and then dive into some of the technical terms and concepts that will help you understand what would be involved in programming an automatic connection between software packages. We’ll discuss possibilities in integrating the software you already have, and what features you should look when choosing new software to prevent integration woes.
There are, of course, many, many different open source projects that are in varied stages of development, some are quite mature, others not. These include operating systems, databases, web servers, and applications of a wide sort. Some software, especially on the server, such as Apache, MySQL, and others, are not only mature, they are ubiquitous, almost standard. Other software, such as desktop applications, lag behind in adoption, but are ready for you to use in your organization, right now. This webinar will cover the whole range of software, including server software, CMS, database applications, and desktop software. We will focus on what is really ready for use, now, both in terms of maturity of development for all applications, and ease of use, for end-user applications.
Cost: $25 for NTEN Members, $50 for Non-Members
05/20/2008 - 11:00
05/20/2008 - 12:30
US/Pacific
Measure Twice & Cut Once: Planning, Budgeting and Implemention
Budgeting and planning for technology can seem like shooting at a moving target. How do you know how much you should budget for technology in the next year? This session will outline best practices in planning and budgeting for technology in your organization.Skill Takeaways:
Creating a technology planning team
Creating a Technology plan
Budgeting for technology
Cost: $75 for NTEN Members, $125 for Non-Members
01/31/2008 - 11:00
01/31/2008 - 12:30
JOHN KENYON has been helping nonprofits for over 15 years by providing advice, teaching seminars, and writing articles about technology. In the late 90’s he was Information Technology Director at San Francisco’s Management Center. Along with Michael Stein he wrote both The eNonprofit: a guide to ASPs, internet services and online software and the Nonprofit Quarterly article “A Decade of Online Fundraising”. John recently served as Training and Consulting Manager at Groundspring.org/Network for Good, helping organizations effectively leverage the Internet, before returning to private practice in 2006. He is an adjunct professor for the University of San Francisco’s Masters of Nonprofit Administration degree program and has been a featured speaker at conferences across the US, in England and online.
Are you wondering what it would take to integrate your various software packages to allow them to share data? In this session, we’ll talk through the high level options and key considerations, and then dive into some of the technical terms and concepts that will help you understand what would be involved in programming an automatic connection between software packages. We’ll discuss possibilities in integrating the software you already have, and what features you should look when choosing new software to prevent integration woes. 
