Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

• Mapping Technology: Google Maps Top Other Software

  Date: 2010.10.13 | Category: Civic Footprint, E-Learning, Technology | Response: 0

  My name is Kenneth and I am a fourth year Urban Studies student studying at the University of Toronto. Pastillas levitra I am currently taking INI437, a fourth year internship/ seminar course, where students, like myself, are partnered with non-profit organizations like Framework and other offices, such as the Councillor’s office. This course promotes learning by connecting theory to practice (i.e. actual work experiences).

  One of my first assignments as an intern at Framework is to examine the advantages and d Kaufen viagra isadvantages of five mapping software applications, then choose one as the most effective software for creating open interactive maps. Viagra levitra Viagra sale Viagra bestellung I’ve compared Google Maps, Fusion Tables, Map Quest, ArcGIS Explorer and Map Maker, and accessed them based on the following categories:

  – ease of use;
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  – total cost of ownership; and
  – exporting/sharing options.

  I have come to the conclusion that Google Maps is the best option for creating mobile and interactive maps. Levitra contraindicaciones Although mapping software like Fusion Tables and ArcGIS Explorer are more efficient when merging multiple data points into a map, Google Maps, in my opinion, provide users a better mapping experience. Viagra sin receta Cheap viagra online Indeed, Google Maps is extremely straightforward and user-friendly. Levitra pill I remember the first day of my internship; I’ve learned how to use Google Maps from a five minute tutorial that can be found on Youtube. Levitra prix pharmacie

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• Edmonton Timeraiser Neighbourhood Day

  Date: 2010.09.18 | Category: Technology | Response: 1

  Seven volunteers and I wandered around three of Edmonton’ s hippe Levitra pill st neighbourhoods handing out flyers promoting the 2nd Timeraiser. Prospecto levitra Buy the end of a 2 1/2 hour session, we visited over 100 stores, coffee shops and restaurants. Levitra pas cher Viagra bestellung Pastillas levitra

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  Whether it is the agencies, art or the fact the Amy Van Keeken’s Rock and Roll Sing along will be playing on Saturday October 16th, a lot of people we spoke to today are thrilled something like the Timeraiser is happening in Edmonton again this year. Cheap viagra online

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• Smartsheet Success!

  Date: 2010.08.18 | Category: Technology, Timeraiser | Response: 0

  While we love an effective and well-formatted Excel spreadsheet, they were never made for project management. So a while back we started exploring online tools that we could use for our project management. Cheap viagra online

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  So how is it working for us now Viagra alternatives ?  I woke up this morning, fired up my email and saw a series of notifications that our dedicated and amazing social media volunteer, Jessica Evans, had been up late organizing and activating the social media campaign for the upcoming Vancouver Timeraiser.  She had updated rows to add details around her strategy for engaging Twitter users, she had updated the status of certain tasks, had added comments, etc.

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• Salesforce.com for Non-Profits. An evening with Forrester, Hot Docs, Architech Solutions and Timeraiser

  Date: 2010.06.04 | Category: Technology | Response: 0

  I was invited to speak at the Salesforce.com for non-profits introductory session hosted by Architech Solutions on June 2nd at the Ivey Leadership Centre. Viagra for women Kaufen viagra Timeraiser presented alongside Forrester Research, Architech Solutions, and Hot Docs. It was a great to hear Forrester’s approach to planning CRM adoption and get a peak at Hot Docs application of Salesforce.com. Forrester has many great resources and advice for addressing a move to the Cloud, specifically related to adopting a new CRM. Kauf von viagra  I am excited to try out Forrester’s CRM Risk Assessment Self-Evaluation Tool – offered at the evening’s session.  One key highlight from Steve Wilkes’ talk was the importance of business planning and goal setting prior to selecting a CRM Cheap viagra online tool. He highlighted the need to address risk, security needs, and define your organization’s goals for a customer relationship management tool before migrating content and contacts (investing significant resources). Valuable advice.

  For our portion of the evening, I chatted Google Apps, Salesforce.com and our “Create Information Once, Distribute it Widely, Access it Anywhere” motto. After a brief overview of the Timeraiser program, I dove into our Cloud Computing strategy Levitra pill and open-architecture goals, something we’ve documented in detail on our blog. Purchase viagra online Brand viagra Prospecto levitra Viagra bestellung Viagra alternatives Levitra prix pharmacie I’m so thrilled with the level of interest in Salesforce.com for non-profits, and happy to recieve praise for the open approach we’ve taken in our IT strategy. Levitra contraindicaciones Levitra achat Pastillas levitra

  Thanks to Andrew Sinclair from Architech Solutions for hosting the event, and for inviting Timeraiser to demo our use of some very cool cloud tools. Levitra pas cher Online levitra Viagra sin receta Viagra levitra Viagra sale Over the counter viagra  My presentation is below, and you can find out a lot more about our use of the cloud in these two videos.

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• Core Strength in Action

  Date: 2010.03.15 | Category: Organizational Pilates, Technology | Response: 0

  When I first injured my back in 2003, I was surprised that the first exercises my physiotherapist gave me focused on the transverse abdominal muscles.  I had done a plethora of stomach exercises before then but never paid attention to those little guys. Viagra for women Viagra sale

  The premise: a strong core is the root of overall healthy functioning.

  We like this philosophy at Framework. Prospecto levitra  We like it so much we practice it all the time in the form of “Organizational Pilates”.  For a bit more detail about Organizational Pilates as our core management practice, take a quick read of Anil’s September 2009 guest post in Volunteer Vancouver’s blog.

  For now, I’d like to share an example of how the exercises and ‘training’ we’ve been doing for the past year or so (our organizational pilates regime) are translating into agility, flexibility and overall effectiveness.

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  The Success

  The GenNext volunteers in London are motiv Pastillas levitra ated and passionate to make the 1st London Timeraiser a huge success.  They are currently out connecting with local businesses like WCS Financial and Libro Financial Group who will sign on as spon sors Online levitra so we can buy artwork at fair market value from local artists.

  When a volunteer confirms a new corporate sponsor, we are able to alleviate the burdensome administration around partnership agreements, invoices, etc. Levitra achat Cheap viagra online  After one quick email containing contact information, we can produce all the necessary documents, email Purchase viagra online them over, and often have everyth ing signed Levitra pill in 20 minutes. Viagra levitra

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  On our end, what used to take us, on average 3 days, can now take 20 minutes start to finish with the end result being more organized and more transparent. Viagra alternatives

  The Process: Before & After

  We have completely removed printers, faxes, paper and pens from this workflow and instead rely on a wicked integration of Salesforce.com and EchoSign.

  I won’t go into it here, because it’s much for fun to have Amanda take you through the process in this concise and colourful video (shown above). Really, it’s a good video, even the folks at the EchoSign blog said so!

  How we got here: Organizational Pilates regime

  Our success can be attributed to our strong organizational core. Viagra sin receta  Our daily pilates regime builds:

  1. Strength to evaluate and implement technology that works best for us
  2. Agility to practice processes that can engage new ideas and evaluate them against our existing programming
  3. Focus to always use programming that engages and supports the best staff and volunteers
  4. Resiliency to learn from the work that we, and other like-minded initiatives, are doing
  5. Motivation to share everything we know, data we have and insight we generate

  We’re going to keep on this exercise regime; we’ re feeling fit as ever! Levitra contraindicaciones Over the counter viagra Viagra bestellung  And one thing I learned from my back injury is that maintenance is everything: I re-injured my back last year having neglected my transverse abdominus exercises.  Luckily I enjoy our organizational pilates more than actual exercise!

  Let us know how you exercise your organization’s core!