Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 24, 2008

I want to give huge props to Holly and all of the NTEN crew for putting on a fabulous conference. It was incredibly well organized and smooth running, the food and snacks were great, and the parties rocked. And, as a member of the NTEN board, I’m really proud of what’s been accomplished.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

The best software in the world won't do an organization any good if they can't get their staff to use it. NTEN is very lucky that Dahna Goldstein, founder of PhilanTech , wrote the chapter "Managing Technology Change" in our about-to-be-published book, Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission. I could not agree more.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Roger shared a little of his philosophy, the basis of his session at the 2009 NTC , " Better Online Storytelling ", upon his return from a trip to the Congo. . Roger is also really excited about getting to San Francisco to engage with the amazing nonprofit community there. I couldn't agree more. You can help, too !

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Kevin Lo Chris Peters When you're a nonprofit manager, there are loads of great resources to help you get the skills you need to lead effectively: You can take classes on human resources, learn about the legal needs of your organization, or dive into accounting practices. But how do you learn what you need to know about managing technology?

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Increasingly, organizations are also using software as a service, virtualization, and other remote computing techniques to support remote staff and increase collaboration across their sectors. For those of you who want REAL San Francisco Chinese food, check out the House of Nanking. Tags: NPTech sage NTEN remote 09NTC.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2009

Coming up from April 26-28, NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Conference (or NTC) 2009, is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals. to networking opportunities galore, get yee online to register to attend and join us in San Francisco for the three-day event. From panels, plenaries, and presentations (oh my!)

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MARCH 13, 2009

I had a great time chatting with her about her session at the 2009 NTC , " Your Website as an Experience of Your Brand " I had so much fun, I had to edit out half of the conversation. Take a listen: Farra also had a couple of San Francisco dining recommendations for NTC attendees. " Seriously.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2009

The early-bird registration period for NTEN's 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 31. Tools Social Networking Networks Running Your Organization Software Hardware Using the Web and Internet Online Fundraising. I love the NTC. " read more.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2008

I've had fun recognizing NTEN Members for their dedication to their work and this professional community. You've been a part of that, and you'll continue to be in front of the curve because you're working with each other and your organizations to make smart technology decisions every day. We look forward to seeing her in San Francisco.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2008

While you were thinking about getting your turkey in the oven, we were busily preparing the registration process for the Nonprofit Technology Conference , taking place April 26-28, 2009 in San Francisco. . > Register Today for the 2009 NTC! Check out the NTC Stuffing: View the 2009 Agenda!

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MARCH 17, 2009

Today, there are organizations large and small doing amazing things with technology to create actual social change. Public Interest Registry and NTEN want to celebrate that change, so we're launching the.ORG Ambassador awards. This year's Ambassador will be chosen by a judging panel made up of the.ORG and NTEN teams.

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APRIL 9, 2009

Flickr Photo by Green Moon Penguin Day is coming to San Francisco on Saturday, April 25, 2009, right before the NTC. Penguin Day San Francisco is happening at the Odd Fellows Hall at 7th and Market Street, in the heart of downtown. Tags: 09NTC NPTech NTEN Open Source peguin day. Register now at [link].

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

If you haven't heard, during the month of April TechSoup is hosting our 4 th annual Digital Storytelling Challenge designed to inspire, educate, and empower nonprofits, libraries and social good organizations to tell their story through video and photos. Co-Founder & Executive Director. Nancy Schwartz GettingAttention.org , Founder.

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See3

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Enter now and show us how your organization has been using video to inspire and ignite social change. Starting today, video submissions are being accepted for the 3rd Annual DoGooderTV Nonprofit Video Awards, co-sponsored by The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) and See3 Communications. If you made a video in 2008, we want to see it!

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APRIL 21, 2009

I'm still not totally certain, but what I CAN tell you is this: It used to be that you didn't really have to worry about the kinds of security issues that plague big organizations, but the times are changing, and so are the hackers. I didn't either. Lucky for us, we have the Public Interest Registry on our side.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 27, 2009

The 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) has begun. Some sessions are being broadcast live or presented via webinar through NTEN's site so even if you're not able to attend in person, you can still garner some useful info. The time has come. Sessions have started this morning. Designed by Susan Tenby. Designed by Susan Tenby.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 5, 2009

As I wrote this post on the flight back from my third NTEN Conference I know I felt similar to many of the other 1,600 “NPTechies” (Nonprofit Techies) who are leaving San Francisco. Some people work one-on-one with organizations consulting on anything from technology budgeting to online social media strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

How do you determine which technology, or set of technologies, will be best suited to your organization? Here are just two examples from organizations that I found to be most successful and effective. It was to serve as the kickoff for Red House 2009 and was hosted by a board member. How do you appropriately implement them?

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

We're tracking open rates, web site hits, blog comments, people served, high-dollar donations, staff productivity, and thousands of other things across our organizations. What problems do you need to solve at your organization? You probably have too many questions you want to answer at your organization. 16% retention rate .

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See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit their videos to the contest, hosted on DoGooderTV , the video sharing platform for nonprofits. The winner will be awarded an all-expense paid trip to the 2009 NTC to be held in San Francisco. This video has been viewed over 1.5 million times on YouTube. net www.dogooder.tv

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APRIL 24, 2009

In just 2 days, we'll be opening up the 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference with the Science Fair ! The Science Fair doors will open at 3pm at the San Francisco Hilton. The Science Fair doors will open at 3pm at the San Francisco Hilton. Tags: 09NTC NTEN science fair. But wait, there's more!

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JUNE 18, 2009

In a packed room at the 2009 NTC in San Francisco, LeVar Burton loomed large. They may not work for your organization. Brian Dill from Earthjustice, one of the panelists, saw the same thing at his organization. Tags: Fundraising marc ruben Newsletter NPTech NTEN. Marc Ruben, M+R Strategic Services.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2009

In the nonprofit technology community, I've heard stories of cut backs on "nice to have" items and expenses such as travel and training so that organizations can focus on their most critical goals first and cut back on what they deem not to be completely necessary. Put this great little widget made by NTEN to good use! That's right.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 10, 2011

time as starting CompuMentor, so organizing this new form of. available to the organizations that are working so hard to support our. in San Francisco. We'd organize bucket brigades of our small staff to. organization that has always seen itself as a social change. organization. with nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 28, 2009

I have not been blogging because I've been at the NTEN NTC Conference , the premier event for nonprofit techies taking place in San Francisco. NTEN had also set up a google application that lets people vote on questions which how they decided to handle the Q/A in a room of 1400 people. You matter, if you matter.

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JUNE 11, 2010

We want every one of you to stand up and lead your organizations to the technology mountain top. I met Barbara at the 2009 NTC in San Francisco, her first NTC. On Friday, we published a Leadership Manifesto. We're starting today with a video from Barbara Buswell, Executive Director of the PEAK Parent Center.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2014

It grew out of a pioneer online community in the San Francisco Bay Area called The Well , the acronym for The Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link. CompuMentor in due course turned into TechSoup when it became a national nonprofit, and TechSoup Global in 2008 after it had become an international organization. In the same year, NTEN.

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