Wikipedia talk:Education program archive/Texas State University/POSI 5336 (Fall 2013)

General Conversation
Hey guys, I created this section for posts that might be useful for this project, but are general in their nature. Did anyone see this article about UT having a Wiki Editathon? Just an interesting read!SammiPark (talk) 14:00, 23 October 2013 (UTC) http://www.dailytexanonline.com/2013/10/21/ut-libraries-wikipedia-editathon-kicks-off-open-access-week-events

Suggested article topics notes from group discussion
Notes from brainstorm session for group wiki project 9/25

Tax exemption for nonprofit organization page (expand existing page) Could build out from both pages (tax exempt status or nonprofit organization) Makes a contribution to the field—audience would find helpful Potential questions we might address: How to gain tax exempt status Issues surrounding status Wiki has a lack of information

nonprofit technology page (expand existing page) too narrowly targeted to fundraising as exists now… We have bones could go a lot of different directions (Sam) No one is watching it right now—we could delete and start over without people getting angry

Potential headings/content to cover: how nonprofits are using technology to innovate/solve public problems: resources for getting subsidies for technology

Do things like hack-a-thons generate tangibles—increased commitment, resources? Literature demonstrating that technology might increase public’s engagement in public

how to engage people with tech-savy skills (recruitment strategies for volunteers) more fun than taxes ;)

Best practices: PA times did a series on nonprofit technology what worked/what didn’t Could read with an eye on the npvs nonprofit organizations—immediacy needs (how do you reach underserved populations?) smart phone technology how does this technology get adopted/not adopted by npos

Draw from literature on/link to existing pages on egov and gov 2.0

Nonprofit corporation (expand existing page) Are we trying to establish a distinction between corporation/organization? What void to we see this filling---there is a gap in knowledge pure information Hey people don’t know.. Clear definition of what this is…we could rework this idea by either revising the nonprofit corporation page OR revising the intro to the nonprofit organization page. Dealing with nonprofit organizational definition issues. Emilykayhanks (talk) 01:38, 2 October 2013 (UTC)

Jeff's Ideas
I think we could edit the voluntary sector page...it looks pretty short and not that well written. The nonprofit organization page is another option...thought we might have to focus on the United States only, given that is our primary familiarity. I also noticed there is an interesting page on Founder's syndrome. This is where the founder of an organization fails to thrive and expand after his/her organization gets underway. Social entrepreneurship might provide us with a good learning experience, and finally, we could consider the private foundation (United States) page as there is almost nothing written there (at least of deep intellectual value).

All that said...I do like the idea of starting with an entirely new page. That way we have less risk of outsiders taking issue with what we create (at least initially). I'm not tied to the concept of "ownership" for our page, but I can see us running into trouble if we start carving up a preexisting page that someone else feels they "own." We could work on a page about marketing (for nonprofits), or we could discuss/write about how nonprofits are founded and how they expand from a mere idea to a major movement.

Just some thoughts. Let me know what you think!

Jeffbn (talk) 15:49, 22 September 2013 (UTC)


 * I just read the Wikipedia pdf titled Choosing An Article. I thought it was helpful, so here's the link: []KARDuVarney (talk) 15:15, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the link; I did find that informative. What are your thoughts as far as a new article versus modifying an existing article? And if we do a new article, what should our topic be? Jeffbn (talk) 18:01, 24 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I think my suggestions are really safe in comparison. The wikipedia pages for The Tax Reform Act of 1969 and E-government 2.0 seem as though they could use some expanding and there appears to be a lot written about both topics, after searching Google Scholar. Since this course and topic matter are outside of my collegiate knowledge base, I feel somewhat limited to the information we have covered for the class. I suppose I could also include wikipedia's page on the Voluntary Sector for consideration for the same reasons as the previous two suggestions. As a class we could be a little bit better versed in the policy and terminology of the field and make a contribution. I am also a fan of expanding the Private Foundation page since our readings in The Nature of the Nonprofit Sector made it sound as though there has been ongoing issues with the definition and tax exemption status of this type of nonprofit.KARDuVarney (talk) 16:39, 25 September 2013 (UTC)

Sam's Ideas
I am leaning in the same direction and had looked at E-government 2.0 as well, but then I also noticed something on the Nonprofit Organization page that was interesting. After reading Longoria's piece on PILOTs it seems like there could be room to add to the "tax exemption" section on this page. Possibly we could contribute something about what happens in addition to tax exemptions or just expand on them in general? Just a thought; I was also looking at the Charitable Organization page which was interesting. I am not sure I am familiar enough with NPOs to know if there is a rift between NPOs and Charitable Organizations, etc. Looking forward to discussing more tonight! SammiPark (talk) 19:49, 25 September 2013 (UTC)

Apu's Ideas
I was somewhat split between E-Gov and Non-Profit Technology... I still think there is a lot more research available regarding E-Gov, but I also like all the articles and ideas everyone has for Non-Profit Technology. So you guys flipped me... originally I voted for E-Gov but I'm changing to Non-Profit technology. I've added some ideas, articles, etc as such. --Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 16:00, 23 October 2013 (UTC)

Post Articles Here
Hi class! Let's post any articles we find here. That way everyone can have access to them, and we also keep all information about the wiki on the wiki. When you find an article, please edit the page with the article's bibliographic entry (APA or MLA format should be fine). I will post some examples below. Jeffbn (talk) 14:30, 29 September 2013 (UTC)

Nonprofit Sector Taxation

 * Rubin, D. B., Singh, S., & Jacobson, P. D. (2013). Evaluating Hospitals' Provision of Community Benefit: An Argument for an Outcome-Based Approach to Nonprofit Hospital Tax Exemption. American Journal Of Public Health, 103(4), 612-616. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2012.301048


 * Dehne, A., Friedrich, P., Chang Woon, N., & Parsche, R. (2008). Taxation of Nonprofit Associations in an International Comparison. Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 37(4), 709-729.


 * Nagy, Jeanette and Chris Hampton. 2013. "Understanding Nonprofit Status and Tax Exemption." University of Kansas. http://ctb.ku.edu/en/tablecontents/sub_section_main_1308.aspxKARDuVarney (talk) 14:22, 1 October 2013 (UTC)

E-government/Government 2.0

 * Dixon, Brian E. 2010. Towards E-government 2.0: An Assessment of Where E-govenment 2.0 Is and Where It Is Headed. Public Adminsitration & Management. 15(2): 415-454. KARDuVarney (talk) 15:22, 1 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Ferro, Enrico and Francesco Molinari. 2010. "Making Sense of Gov 2.0 Strategies: No Citizens, No Party." eJournal of eGovernment and Open Government. 2(1): 56-68. KARDuVarney (talk) 15:00, 11 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Mergel, Ines. 2013. Social Media in the Public Sector. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.KARDuVarney (talk) 14:47, 1 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Morison, John. 2010. "Gov 2.0: Towards a User Generated State." The Modern Law Review. 73(4): 551-577. KARDuVarney (talk) 15:00, 11 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Nath, J. (2011). Reimagining government in the digital age. National Civic Review, 100(3), 19-23. doi:10.1002/ncr.20070
 * Soon Ae, C., Shulman, S., Sandoval, R., & Hovy, E. (2010). Government 2.0: Making connections between citizens, data and government. Information Polity: The International Journal Of Government & Democracy In The Information Age, 15(1/2), 1-9. doi:10.3233/IP-2010-0205
 * Yang, Zhenbin. 2012. "Investigating Gov 2.0 Services: Leveraging on User Participation." PACIS 2012 Proceedings. Paper 194. KARDuVarney (talk) 15:00, 11 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Scholl, Hans J. 2010. E-Government [electronic resource] : information, technology and transformation / Hans J. Scholl, editor. n.p.: Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, 2010., 2010. --Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 21:02, 17 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Perillo, Vincent T. 2009. E-government : Innovation, Collaboration and Access. New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2009. eBook Collection --Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 21:02, 17 October 2013 (UTC)
 * E-Government is dead: Long live Public Administration 2.0. Information Polity: The International Journal of Government & Democracy in the Information Age. 2012, Vol. 17 Issue 3/4, p239-250. 12p. --Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 21:02, 17 October 2013 (UTC)

Nonprofit Sector (Definitions and Overview)
This first article is a bit old, but it provides good coverage of what it means to be nonprofit.
 * Himmelstein, J. L. (1993). Review Essay: The Place and Meaning of the Nonprofit Sector. Qualitative Sociology, 16(3), 319.

This article shows how the sector is divided (of course utilizing part of the IRS Code).
 * Barman, E. (2013). Classificatory Struggles in the Nonprofit Sector. (Cover story). Social Science History, 37(1), 103-141. doi:10.1215/01455532-1958181

And this article talks about types of nonprofit organizations and their participation in advocacy.
 * Child, C. D., & Grønbjerg, K. A. (2007). Nonprofit Advocacy Organizations: Their Characteristics and Activities. Social Science Quarterly (Wiley-Blackwell), 88(1), 259-281. doi:10.1111/j.1540-6237.2007.00457.x

Hope everyone finds these helpful. Jeffbn (talk) 17:03, 30 September 2013 (UTC)

Nonprofit Sector (Technology)
This is not an existing Wiki article; however, it is a great resource for nonprofits and technology. This could be similar to the direction we would go in with building out that page (which is pretty stagnant.)
 * "Technology." NationalCouncilofNonproits.org. Council of Nonprofits, n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2013. .

This is pretty interesting-it is a nonprofit's Wiki page dedicated to providing tech resources for other nonprofits.
 * "Open and Free Technology Community." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Aug. 2013. Web. 08 Oct. 2013. .

I am still browsing for more info on the other topics, but for some reason I have been gravitating towards this one. SammiPark (talk) 17:58, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

Simone's Articles
Nonprofit Corporations: General Information (Texas)http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/nonprofitfaqs.shtml#NPC1 FtPA11 (talk) 19:28, 9 October 2013 (UTC)-Probably won't be able to go far with this. Sorry guys

Mancuso, A. (2011). Chapter 2: How Corporations Work. Incorporate Your Business (978141331388), 36-38FtPA11 (talk) 19:31, 9 October 2013 (UTC)

Jones, W. (2012). Using Technology to Connect Pro Bono Attorneys to Remote Clients. Dialogue (American Bar Association), 15(4), 24-26FtPA11 (talk) 19:33, 9 October 2013 (UTC)

Austin's Articles & Resources
Hackler, D., & Saxton, G. D. (2007). The strategic use of information technology by nonprofit organizations: Increasing capacity and untapped potential. Public Administration Review, 67(3), 474-487.

Saidel, J. R., & Cour, S. (2003). Information technology and the voluntary sector workplace. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 32(1), 5-24.

Maybe to define non-profits?: http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/non-profit_organizations or should we just reference the main nonprofit wiki page?

Olsen, M., Keevers, M. L., Paul, J., & Covington, S. (2001). E‐relationship development strategy for the nonprofit fundraising professional. International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing, 6(4), 364-373.

Lovejoy, K., & Saxton, G. D. (2012). Information, Community, and Action: How Nonprofit Organizations Use Social Media*. Journal of Computer‐Mediated Communication, 17(3), 337-353.

Linek, S., Schafrick, A., & Tochtermann, K. (2013). Just for the Image? The Impact of Web 2.0 for Public Institutions. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 8(2013), 7-14.

Non-Profit Technology

 * This is a good article showing some of the potential obstacles advances in non-profit technology can present. Specifically, the study looks at website management problems for rural and regional governments.--Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 15:50, 23 October 2013 (UTC)  *WEBSITE MANAGEMENT ISSUES FOR COMMUNITY-BASED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN RURAL AND REGIONAL AREAS. Information, Communication & Society. Sep2013, Vol. 16 Issue 7, p1072-1092. 21p. Ebscohost Link


 * Study looking into the emergence of information technology and how the expanded use of the internet affects the non-profit sector.--Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 15:50, 23 October 2013 (UTC) *The Benefits and Barriers Associated with the Use of the Internet Within the Non-Profit Sector. Journal of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing. 2006, Vol. 16 Issue 1/2, p171-193. 23p. 7 Charts. Ebscohost Link--Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 15:50, 23 October 2013 (UTC)


 * How "non-profit organization must adapt its strategies of technology transfer to suit the change of global economic environment so as to enhance benefits of technology transfer" --Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 15:50, 23 October 2013 (UTC) *CHANGING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER STRATEGIES IN A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION - AN EXAMINATION OF ITRI. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE COMPUTING INFORMATION AND CONTROL; JUN, 2009, 5 6, p1527-p1538, 12p. Ebscohost Link--Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 15:50, 23 October 2013 (UTC)

E-Gov

 * Scholl, Hans J. 2010. E-Government [electronic resource] : information, technology and transformation / Hans J. Scholl, editor. n.p.: Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, 2010., 2010.--Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 21:08, 17 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Perillo, Vincent T. 2009. E-government : Innovation, Collaboration and Access. New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2009. eBook Collection--Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 21:08, 17 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Government is dead: Long live Public Administration 2.0. Information Polity: The International Journal of Government & Democracy in the Information Age. 2012, Vol. 17 Issue 3/4, p239-250. 12p.--Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 21:08, 17 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Panda, Prabir, and G. P. Sahu. 2013. "Critical Success Factors for e-Gov Project: A Unified Model." IUP Journal Of Supply Chain Management 10, no. 2: 19-32. Business Source Complete--Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 15:16, 23 October 2013 (UTC)

Post Questions Here?
Testing out with my name stamp. --Apu.Naik.Austin (talk) 01:06, 19 September 2013 (UTC)

Just testing this out....

Hi Dr. Hanks (and everyone in class),

If we're having issues or questions (that apply to everyone), should we post them on here? I think this would be a good idea. What do others think?

Jeffbn (talk) 14:45, 12 September 2013 (UTC)


 * I'm having some issues using the template feature for citing sources. Anyone else having this problemFtPA11 (talk) 15:38, 25 September 2013 (UTC)

Helpful Hint
If you follow this format ==Example==, the editor will create a new section without you having to click "New Section" each time.

Jeffbn (talk) 14:46, 12 September 2013 (UTC)

Section Suggestions for Gov 2.0 Page
A Gov 2.0 Approach KARDuVarney (talk) 15:34, 11 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Reengineering public services (Morison)
 * Adopting a governmentality perspective (Morison)

Barriers to eParticipation KARDuVarney (talk) 15:34, 11 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Social complexity (Ferro, Molinari)

Potential Participation Solutions KARDuVarney (talk) 15:34, 11 October 2013 (UTC)
 * Modular strategy (Ferro, Molinari)
 * Facilitate users (Yang)
 * Towards service acceptance (Yang)

Potential Sections for Nonprofit Technology

 * Defining what we mean by technology
 * Dr. Hanks mentioned anything, even a pencil, could be technological, so maybe we should approach it as digital/information technology.


 * General Benefits of Technology
 * Cost-savings and audience reach would be big here
 * Nonprofit vs. For-profit -- Does technology give nonprofits an advantage over their for-profit competition? (See Hamann & Bezboruah article [citation below])
 * Technology creates virtual communities, and connects people in remote parts of the world. The benefits of these connections are almost immeasurable (See Krause & Quick article [citation below]).


 * Sections on specific technological tools (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Computers, Smartphones, etc.) (See Zorn, Grant, & Henderson article [citation below])


 * Limitations of Technology/Exposure to Risk


 * Additional Resources/Outlets where nonprofits can turn for help

Articles for Nonprofit Technology

 * Hamann, D. J., & Bezboruah, K. C. (2013). Utilization of Technology by Long-Term Care Providers: Comparisons Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Institutions. Journal Of Aging & Health, 25(4), 535-554. doi:10.1177/0898264313480238
 * This is a very recent article and it shows that nonprofits may actually out-innovate their for-profit competition. Somewhat counter to what I would have expected. Jeffbn (talk) 15:18, 19 October 2013 (UTC)


 * Zorn, T., Grant, S., & Henderson, A. (2013). Strengthening Resource Mobilization Chains: Developing the Social Media Competencies of Community and Voluntary Organizations in New Zealand. Voluntas: International Journal Of Voluntary & Nonprofit Organizations, 24(3), 666-687. doi:10.1007/s11266-012-9265-1
 * Super recent article, and exactly what we are looking for. Complements and extends beyond our text (because it is more recent, and deals with nonprofits). Also, deals specifically with social media. Jeffbn (talk) 15:51, 19 October 2013 (UTC)


 * Krause, S., & Quick, D. (2011). Using technology to help save mothers and babies. Forced Migration Review, (38), 16-17.
 * Technology saves lives -- creates virtual communities; connects people spread out over vast geographic locales. And can be very cheap (e.g., SMS texting). Jeffbn (talk) 15:51, 19 October 2013 (UTC)

Jorge's Articles and Websites for Nonprofit Technology
“Nonprofits tend to invest more in their missions and programs, and not necessarily in technology resources,” Anthony Pisapia, Director of Development and Programs for Tech Impact, explained.

This is no surprise, but it poses a growing dilemma among nonprofits and foundations as more and more donors, sponsors, and volunteers turn to technology to facilitate actions and make connections.

In terms of fundraising, Pisapia mentions that cultivating an online presence, particularly in social media, allows nonprofits to see their audience in a new way and directly interact on an individual level to create a community.

Beyond the social sphere, nonprofits see less activity from mailing (i.e., direct mail and email).

“Originally the annual appeal was sent by direct mail, then we saw a shift to email, but even now email is becoming less effective–spam filters are picking up more and people are growing numb to solicitations.”

Currently, mobile marketing via peer-to-peer fundraising applications and text-to-donate campaigns are growing in popularity due to their effectiveness. The key change from web to social media and mail to mobile tools is the individual level of connection this technology allows.

And for smaller foundations with a growing network, unique communication with individual donors is harder to manage, causing many organizations to reevaluate their marketing and IT budget.

Pisapia adds, “At the end of the day, they just want something that works! Nonprofits want technology resources they can trust, and they want to know they are getting good advice.”

When it comes to finding the biggest-bang for a nonprofit’s buck, most are turning to the cloud for applications that will allow more automation in daily workflow.

Cloud-based Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) systems that integrate with email services and analytics are growing in popularity, along with the ability to share files and data. When nonprofits can spend less time managing information, they can devote more time to interacting with their sponsors, volunteers, and donors–who, as a community, can drive a mission.

Catalina Escobar says it best in an article from Markets for Good,, “Sustainable social transformation can only happen if the movement around information and data reaches social organizations all around the world.”

- See more at: http://blog.techimpact.org/technology-challenges-nonprofits-face/#sthash.Xzc0Les4.dpuf

http://blog.techimpact.org/technology-challenges-nonprofits-face/

Website listing technology sources

http://www.philanthropy.org/resources/it_nonprofits.html

http://foundationcenter.org/gainknowledge/nonprofitlinks/npr-technology.html

http://nonprofittechnologymagazine.com/

http://www.tsne.org/site/c.ghLUK3PCLoF/b.2213371/k.A68E/Articles__Information_Technology_Resources_for_Nonprofit_Organizations.htm

http://www.hswsolutions.com/resources/nonprofit-tech-funding/

Technology Why is Technology Important for Nonprofits? Technology is essential to effectively advancing and managing a nonprofit. Especially in tough economic times, thoughtful use of technology can be the most efficient way for a nonprofit to communicate more effectively, engage with donors, evaluate programs and schedule volunteers, or simply research and keep up-to-date on legal requirements and funding opportunities.

The potential of technology is amazing, but knowing what tools are appropriate and how to employ them most effectively can be overwhelming. Fortunately there are terrific resources that can guide nonprofit leaders in selecting and using technology in the most effective way and provide information to help you utilize the software that is most current and suitable for your nonprofit’s operations.

How Can Nonprofits Use Technology to Advance Their Mission? Social Media The emerging technologies surrounding social media, such as micro-blogging, wikis, tweeting and social networking websites, are addressed in the Communications and Marketing section of the Council Nonprofits’ website. There are a tremendous number of helpful resources available on the internet, such as those collected on the Net Squared/Tech Soup website on developing effective social media policies, which include sample guidelines and a sample social media handbook.

Resources Affordable Technology Solutions: TechSoup offers free nonprofit learning resources, including articles, blogs, webinars, and forums led by expert hosts. Once registered and qualified with TechSoup, nonprofits can access donated and discounted products and services, including high-quality refurbished hardware and software from partners like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, Intuit, and Symantec. Nonprofit Recycling and Reuse Network is dedicated to the productive transfer and reuse of technological equipment like laptops, desktop computers and office supplies. Idealware offers product reviews and reports on software of interest to nonprofits. Blogs about Technology: Beth’s Blog, written by nonprofit technology guru Beth Kanter, is one of the most popular blogs sharing best practices in nonprofits' use of social media. Michelle Murrain’s blog, Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology, offers thoughtful perspectives on nonprofit technology from an experienced leader in the field. More blogs on nonprofit technology: Idealware NetSquared NTEN TechSoup

Other Resources: Developer Shed Newsletter is a free newsletter containing information available on free and open source software, Microsoft technologies, hardware reviews and development, website marketing and optimization, and news from around the world of technology. NTEN brings together nonprofits around the nation that skillfully use technology to advance their missions and meet community needs. NTEN’s 501 Tech Clubs allow you to join a local group of aspiring nonprofit techies, to meet locally and talk shop. Need help? Reach out to NPower, a network that connects nonprofit organizations to technology and provides assistance to other nonprofits, serving close to 4,000 nonprofits a year. Setting your Sites: Fraud Resources on the Web - A list of websites that offer important information on online fraud prevention. - See more at: http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/resources/resources-topic/technology#sthash.DWONSVH1.dpuf

http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/resources/resources-topic/technology

Persuasive Arguments For Our Preferred Topic

 * For all the reasons outlined in the immediately preceding section, I prefer to build out the page on nonprofit technology. I think a page on this topic would benefit the greatest number of people (both in and tangential to the sector), and it would never be out of date. As new technology emerges, it can be added to our existing page, creating, in time, a vast repository of knowledge for nonprofit organizations and actors. To me, this seems to fully embrace our class mantra: "pay it forward." Of course, I am open to other points of view, and I look forward to reading what each of you has to say. Thanks! Jeffbn (talk) 19:13, 19 October 2013 (UTC)