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Case Study: Transforming A National Network Culture Through Technology

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The US Department of Education recognized that Parent Centers could increase their impact through technology and allotted funding for 8 pilot centers that represent the cross section of abilities in the network to test a technology model. There is a huge disparity in the network in terms of resources, expertise, and capacity.

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NTEN Announces Launch of New Publication for Nonprofit Leaders (and It's Free!)

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But she also recorded a special message for you: The first issue features such fantastic articles as “Boosting Board Collaboration” by Idealware ’s Chris Bernard, a series of predictions and insights from the NTEN community of experts about what to expect in 2011, a look at Network for Good’s landmark study , “What 1.9

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You're Invited to the Tech Leadership Academy

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The Academy is a 9-week online training program designed to help nonprofit leaders understand how to manage technology to both meet their basic operational needs and meet their missions. . > By the way, participants will be able to earn points toward special software donations from Microsoft, free 2011 NTC registrations, and more!). >

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Maximizing Your Data, Minimizing Your Time

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Nonprofits need to find a way to capture this information, to build a bridge from its commercial social network to something it owns to ensure against data loss. According to the 2011 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report , nine out of 10 nonprofits have a standard Facebook page. Does it need to be?

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Elephants, Triggers, and Actions: Applying Behavior Theories to Our Nonprofits and Our Work

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For those of you who have read Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard , by Chip and Dan Heath – or if you were at the 2011 NTC and saw Dan's Plenary – you've probably already started thinking about the Direct-Motivate-Shape the Path triumverate for helping people change their behavior.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Friday, December 24, 2010 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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A Maxim For Leaders For 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 I heard this advice quoted the other day and wanted to share it. All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.