On July 8 at 11:00 am PST, learn about the many online conferencing tools available that allow you to collaborate, create engaging conference calls, record phone interviews, or conduct online trainings and demonstrations.

You can now request products from donation programs with a fiscal year end schedule regardless of any requests you placed before June 30. The quantity limits have been reset, so you can request up to your full allotment of our most popular donated software, hardware, and online services.

Most people don’t think of them as office equipment, but almost certainly one of the most expensive pieces of equipment in your office is your refrigerator. How can yours be greener?

July 10, 2008Overcome+your+fundraising+fears+and+learn+to+ask+for+the+gifts+your+organization+needs.+Topics+covered%3A+Understanding+fund+development%3B+Assessing+your+fundraising+capability%3B+Motivations+for+giving%3B+Fundraising+rules+for+success%3B+and+Solicitation+types+and+tecniques.

July 8, 2008An+effective+performance+management+system+does+not+end+with+the+system%27s+design.++A+poorly+conducted+performance+evaluation+can+become+counterproductive-resulting+in+lower+productivity+and+employee+morale.++However%2C+when+a+manager+or+supervisor+is+prepared+and+the+appraisal+meeting+is+conducted+well%2C+the+manager%2Fsupervisor%2C+and+hence+the+appraisal+itself%2C+is+perceived+as+more+fair+and+accurate+by+the+employee.++This+workshop+will+focus+on+those+qualities+and+skills+needed+to+ensure+a+fair+and+effective+performance+evaluation+meeting.++We+will+discuss+the+goals+of+the+performance+appraisal+interview%2C+preparation+steps%2C+listening%2C+providing+effective+feedback%2C+and+creating+a+supportive+climate.

July 9, 2008How+do+you+go+from+having+a+good+cause+to+making+your+programs+a+reality%3F++In+this+workshop%2C+we+will+discuss+the+nuts+and+bolts+of+grant+writing%3A+understanding+how+to+find+the+right+foundations+for+your+project%2C+reviewing+the+essential+elements+of+any+grant+proposal%2C+learning+who+in+your+organization+has+the+infomration+you+need+to+complete+your+grant+request%2C+and+how+to+package+your+request+based+on+what+foundation+boards+and+staff+how+to+package+your+request+based+on+what+foundation+boards+and+staff+look+for+in+a+grant+proposal.++We+also+will+take+a+look+at+the+Common+Grant+Application%2C+which+is+the+standard+for+numerous+funders+throughout+Wisconsin.

July 10, 2008Is+your+organization+ready+to+go+green%3F+Have+you+been+the+process+of+going+green%3F+Do+you+know+how+and+where+to+start%3F+In+this+workshop%2C+you+will+learn+how+to+connect+your+organization%27s+mission+to+a+green+initiative%2C+how+to+form+collaborations+and+alliances+that+will+contribute+to+a+successful+green+movement%2C+and+identify+tips+for+getting+started%2C+including+promoting+and+engaging+internal+and+external+stakeholders+in+your+greening+initiative.+Yes%2C+you+can+make+a+difference+by+Going+Green%21

July 10, 2008The+Helen+Bader+Institute+invites+you+to+join+us+for+an+information+session+to+discuss+the+first+graduate-level+educational+programs+in+the+state+of+Wisconsin+specifically+designed+for+nonprofit+managers+and+leaders.++These+educational+opportunities+provide+students+with+the+essential+management+knowledge+and+skills+needed+to+successfully+pursue+or+advance+careers+in+nonprofit+sector+organizations.

Jul 08: Mobilizing Generation 2.0: How Nonprofits Can Use Technology to Engage Youth at TechSoup/CompuMentor

Jul 15: Ethos Roundtable at Charles Hotel

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Bridging the gap between the nonprofit and open source communities

How does a small group of artisans and activists transform a community? The Crucible has accomplished this through offering classes and workshops in welding, blacksmithing, foundry & moldmaking, woodworking, machine shop, motorcycle & bike repair, stonework, neon & light, kinetics, jewelry & enamel, fire performance, and clay animation.

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This entry is about VirtualBox! This is open source virtual systems on a single computer!?? If you have no idea what I am talking about then you don't need this software!?? Instead I suggest SandBoxie, which is not Open Source, and costs $30 for a lifetime personal license.?? For the rest of my audience that understands why we want virtualization, and has a dual core, or even a quad core computer, then we have a new toy! The list of capabilities of VirtualBox is totally awesome!

1. Cross Platform : Runs on Windows XP, Vista x86, AMD , Linux, Max OS X, and Open Solaris.
2. Guest OS: Windows NT, 2K, XP, Vista, DOS/Windows3.1 , Linux 2.4 and 2.6, and Open BSD.
3. Support for SATA which goes well beyond Microsoft VPC 2007 Unfortunately the USB support has been moved to the Editions version which requires payments, so they have taken a step backward there!
4. VirtualBox can load existing VMWare machines, as well save its own virtual machines using the Manager which is somewhat non-intuitve.?? But hey it's free; it's Open Source!
5. VirtualBox will even load Acronis True Image and R-Drive Image bootdiscs as virtual machines!

So say thank you to innotek, who released this software as an Open Source edition, and when you start using this software to provide a server with virtual machines, so you can test, host, and or use multiple operating systems on a single computer. Have fun!

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Considering the fact that this is merely a test, myself opting to do a test Ustream.tv broadcast over the my Comcast connection leaves me wondering where Comcast will decide to draw the line. See, I used to create a number of creative how-to YouTube videos designed to help Linux newbies overcome the hurdles that some might face starting out. It took one minor tweak, but I had the audio working easily. The webcam video was a no-brainer as it worked out of the box. But now I have to make a choice - do I keep streaming hoping that Comcast does not ban me for too much bandwidth use? I have been up and down their TOS and sure enough, it could not be more vague. So I am running the video streaming test today and may begin considering live shows for Linux how-tos, along with re-sharing the video via YouTube later. Tonight's videos stream is made possible as my wife is out of town visiting relatives. After all, there is no way I would be doing this if she was home, she would never hear of it. And my dog and cat are going nuts over the fireworks, so I am sitting here typing this with my dog's calming DVD on repeat - looks like it will be a long evening. So what do you think? Will Comcast and other cable ISPs begin the self-broadcaster crackdown here in the near future? Considering I am using more upload than download, will they even care? Only time will tell, I will be using FiOS here very soon after we move back up north so I am tempted to try my limits, just because I am curious. Will I begin doing this on a regular basis? Nothing extreme, likely on a set schedule and with the idea of broadcasting and then recording tutorials. We'll have to wait and see how it all pans out.

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I think change is in order for this blog. It is almost a year old and has changed so much from where it once was. I don't know why I choose the name DIGGED, maybe because its my favorite fake word. Anyways I have been doing some thinking and its time for a change. To help you out for now on my blog will focus on Apple news, web applications, iPhone/iPod Touch apps, of course anything interesting on the Internet. Also there will be some personal post here and there, I like to share whats going on with the readers. I really can't think of anything at the moment to call this "new" blog. So if you have any suggestions please leave them as a comment and I will take them into consideration.

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