Okay, I'm behind again, but here's a few of the good software resources out within the last couple of weeks. More soon!
Don't Live in Fear Online--Let Users Post Comments! (FrogLoop)
A thoughtful look at the benefits of allowing users to comment online - primarily, the ability to frame the debate.
Online Video Publishing And Sharing: A Mini-Guide (Kolabora)
Another great guide from Kolabora, and greatly needed: a quick guide to features that are offered by online video services like YouTube and Google Video (and another 15 services)
Use of Digital Communications in UK Arts Organizations (London Calling)
From back in June, this is an very interesting report from a survey of UK arts organizations use of and issues with digital communication methods. The survey is very well done, and the results interesting though the report has some of the worse cases of info-porn I've ever seen (the key goes on the same page as the chart, folks! I don't care if it messes with your aesthetics!)
Reasons for Blogging (CK's Blog)
This is a somewhat interesting survey - of the reasons that people were blogging - made really interesting by the beautiful, graphic method of summarizing them. I admit it - I'm a graphic design junkie.
Rethinking "Internet for Everyone" & Social Networking (CTC VISTA Project Digest)
An interesting from-the-front-lines viewpoint - from a VISTA staffer - about the gap between tools that techies find "easy to use" and what's needed for nonprofit staff and constituents who have little experience with software or the internet.
The Sweet 16: Principles for Building a Successful Internet Business (LED Digest)
This doesn't have anything directly to do with nonprofits... but is a tremendous article about the realities of starting and running an organizaiton.
Communication Technologies -- A Decision Tree for Users (How To Save the World)
A detailed decision tree that walks through some questions to ask yourself to help decide whether you should be using email, IM, groupware, a wiki, etc. A great starting place.
