Flickr:swisscanEach day brings something new and exciting from a technology perspective. Whether you recently launched a blog, are trying to stay up-to-date on the latest social media tools, or looking for affordable software, there are more options out there than ever before. Luckily, our members take the time to share their knowledge, experience, and resources with the nonprofit community. Together, we can stay on top of technology, even in a time of rapid change.

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Marion Conway loves blogging, is great at it, and really wants to encourage nonprofits to blog. To facilitate nonprofit blogging, she recently laid out an awesome strategy for getting started. Her first suggestion: define your blogging goals. Check it out!

Funding I.T. projects can be expensive, and not all foundations are excited to award grants for an IT overhaul. The Pierce Family Foundation noticed the change in nonprofit IT needs, and has a great article on their strategies for funding technology.

Although funding for software may not be abundant, there are lots of discounted or free options for nonprofits. TechSoup recently put together a great list of resources and organizations that can help you get the software you need without causing budget turmoil.

While there has been significant buzz surrounding Google+, it's unclear whether using the platform will increase nonprofits’ ability to do good. The Chronicle of Philanthropy summarized the debate nicely and features advice from Beth Kanter.

At this month’s Philadelphia NetSquared event, Ivan Boothe of Rootwork  spoke about the implications of Google+ for nonprofits and social change. A recording of the presentation and the slides are available for free. It's a great overview of the platform; I personally learned a lot!

If you missed the NYC Social Media for Nonprofits conference, don’t worry: Farra Trompeter of Big Duck posted her favorite takeaways from the speakers. Among them: Measure your ROE (Return on Engagement) to learn the true value of social media. According to Debra Askanase, it's less important to track the pure numberss of fans and followers, and more to look at how they respond, share, and connect with you.

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