NTEN

DECEMBER 5, 2010

2010 has been a good year for NTEN. After a lot strategic planning, much hard work (and not a little luck), we've managed to grow our membership, help more nonprofits learn nonprofit technology skills through our programs, and connect the NTEN community more than ever before. Are you NTEN's next Membership Director?

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

You already know that technology can help you and your organization create the change you want to see in the world. NTEN's mission is to help you do that. Today at the 11NTC , NTEN's Executive Director, Holly Ross, announced the launch of the journal during the morning plenary.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

We are all very excited to announce today that NTEN has received a $1.15 This is the first grant NTEN has received from Google. So far, their tireless efforts to funnel strategic information, supportive community and valuable opportunities our way have been pretty monumental on minimal funding. million grant from the Google Inc.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Teaser: We are all very excited to announce today that NTEN has received a $1.15 This is the first grant NTEN has received from Google. You can read the official press release , but we thought you might rather read what a few members have to say: Blog Content: We are all very excited to announce today that NTEN has received a $1.15

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NTEN

JANUARY 18, 2011

Then the 2011 NTC Scholarship Silent Auction is for you! While we've used the public humiliation of the NTEN staff as the theme in the past, this year we want to celebrate the collective awesome of the NTEN community. Humiliation and good company provided by Microsoft Community Affairs. New to yoga? What's that?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Over the last decade, NTEN has been part of this transformation of technology from back-room efficiency builder to disruptor of every department in your organization. The NTEN community has been on the front lines, helping every one of us find the skills and connections we need to make the most of this opportunity.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Over the last decade, NTEN has been part of this transformation of technology from back-room efficiency builder to disruptor of every department in your organization. The NTEN community has been on the front lines, helping every one of us find the skills and connections we need to make the most of this opportunity.

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2011

Know what else can help your fundraising efforts? Get the skinny in the report we co-authored with Idealware, " A Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems ", updated for 2011. We love that longtime NTEN Member David Krumlauf posted a picture of how he was using some NTEN gear. A good donor management system.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 15, 2011

On our Facebook page , our community is reflecting on their technology accomplishments. Recently, I've been thinking about the launch of NTEN's newest resource: NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders. As a bonus, most of these subscribers are new to NTEN.

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NTEN

JULY 2, 2010

(Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Tag your own news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome online, or contact Annaliese with your updates.) . It's a helpful compilation about online tools for. Members are in bold.

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2011

This all-day conference is dedicated to helping nonprofit professionals broaden their skill set, connect with the community, and get inspired – so mark your calenders for this September 19th, in Oakland, CA. Nonprofit Day 2011 will feature keynote speaker Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, who wants you to sustain yourself while helping others.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

We know it can be hard to be the new gal or guy at a big event, but please trust us when we say that the NTEN community is the one of the friendliest and most fun out there! Over the next 3 weeks, we're going to do our best to help you navigate the NTC so you have a rockin' time in DC.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Teaser: The NTEN community finds strength in numbers -- and that starts with you. As the force that defined the field of nonprofit technology, NTEN supports not only its thousands of members, but countless others in the nonprofit sector. Your gift will help us make more of these valuable reports available in 2011.

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NetWits

MARCH 22, 2011

I just got back from the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , where listening was top of mind: Listening to the amazing speakers, listening to the #nptech community , and listening to all the great ideas floating around the halls of the Washington Hilton.

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NTEN

JANUARY 13, 2012

Each year we designate November Member Appreciation Month and 2011 was no different. We saw a fantastic outpouring of goodness : over 250 #NTENThanks mentions, weekly & daily prizes, as well as a whole slew of free webinars led by experts from the community.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The NTEN community finds strength in numbers -- and that starts with you. As the force that defined the field of nonprofit technology, NTEN supports not only its thousands of members, but countless others in the nonprofit sector. Your gift will help us make more of these valuable reports available in 2011.

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NTEN

JANUARY 4, 2011

To accomplish that, we need your help with the 2011 scholarship campaign. Create an NTEN Auction Item In each of the last two years, with generous matching support from Convio , we've raised $20,000 to send over 100 people from small nonprofits to the NTC for the best learning and networking opportunity of their careers!

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NTEN

JUNE 2, 2011

As Facebook reaches 600 million users in January 2011, social media continues to attract attention from nonprofits internationally. Make sure to cross-post to multiple social networks if you are sending out communications about an important subject. How can you empower your community? Empower visitors. What are their interests?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 19, 2011

Well, the Nonprofit Technology Conference is an amazing experience every year: people from all kinds of organizations, all kinds of backgrounds, and with all kinds of passion, joining together to talk about how we can use technology to make even more social impact – it’s just my kind of community! It’s not too late!

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

NTEN Members are our heroes (Flickr: levork) (Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Tag your own news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome online, or contact Annaliese with your updates.) Members are in bold.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! Did your organization create impactful videos in 2011? The contest is presented by YouTube and See3 Communications and generously sponsored by Cisco and us, NTEN. This message is cross-posted from the NTEN blog.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Last week was the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference and not only did I have the pleasure of presenting a couple sessions, it was also my first NTC as a staffer, as I joined NTEN earlier this month. I had a really wonderful time, and the Community-Driven Social Impact session was terrific! Presentation.

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NTEN

MARCH 4, 2011

With just two weeks until the event, MobileCause (the co-host of Innogive) has decided to extend this deal to the NTEN community and enable 50 additional nonprofits the chance to attend the conference for just $99. CiviCRM Training Details: Date: March 16 - 17, 2011 Location: Pew DC Conference Center, 901 E St. Want to connect?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

The nonprofit community is filled with heroes. The 2011 Care2 Impact finalists are (drumroll please): • Darrell Hammond, CEO and Founder, KaBOOM! to cast your votes to help select the winner! In addition to voting for your favorite finalist, please do two more things to help them to win: 1. Campaign Director, 350.org

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NTEN

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Flickr: Chad_Norman (Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Tag your own news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome online, or contact Annaliese with your updates.) . NTEN's LinkedIn group for members. Members are in bold.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

One of the case studies I shared was about NTEN’s recent social fundraiser to raise scholarship money for NTC conference attendance. They set up a c ommunity champions campaign on Razoo and asked their champions to commit to raising $500 each and that the money would be matched by the NTEN board.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

That’s right, the session selection process is open for the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference ! But we rely on your feedback to help shape the agenda, so we hope you’ll make a little time to at least scroll through the list and vote on your favorites. Building a Community Across Platforms. Vote today!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

" 2011 NTEN Champions Fundraising Campaign by the Numbers | NTEN – "The funny thing about being the Nonprofit Technology Network is that it can be really hard to practice what we preach. Donating products to charities helps corporate bottom lines, reduces waste in landfills, and provides relief for people in need.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Every November, we invite NTEN members to have a little more fun than usual and bask in a big wave of Member Appreciation. This year, we've been floored by the level of fun and the amount of appreciation NTENers brought to the community. There are free programs, there are thank you posts, and there are prizes - gosh, are there prizes!

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NTEN

JUNE 8, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article that first appeared in the June 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] By Peggy Duvette, WiserEarth In the nonprofit world, we must listen carefully to our community.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2011

Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation -- one of our amazing panelists for the upcoming presentation at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , "Let's Go Stalking! and add notes and tags about the people in your community to help you keep track of more than just their addresses. How Can I Learn More?

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

What are excellent practices and what questions are good to ask when you want to create a thriving community while maintaining your organizational effectiveness? Having a conversation with your community of stakeholders is an essential activity for nonprofits. Two Community Stories. LikeMinded. Momentum was being lost.

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2011

These may be easy to execute, as they don’t require much planning, yet they are far less personal than community-based fundraisers, providing less of an opportunity to increase awareness about your cause. And the effective use of technology can help you extend the reach of your event. Highmark Inc.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn has been part of the Qgiv extended family since 2019—we proudly partner to help make a difference in our communities. Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser.

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NTEN

MAY 29, 2013

Since March of 2011, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with countless changemakers and nonprofit leaders in my role as NTEN’s Membership Director. It is with tremendous enthusiasm for our potential to make real impact together as a sector that I’ve accepted a new opportunity: to be NTEN’s CEO. So, hello, again!

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NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

In the NTEN community, the concept of "IT Staff" has been more fluid and inclusive, but we also know that many nonprofit professionals who have information technology responsibilities are either not given formal "information technology" titles, or don''t self-identify as "IT Staff" -- and often both cases are true for an individual.

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NTEN

JUNE 20, 2011

By Amy Sample Ward, Membership Director, NTEN. Building community and maintaining engagement is often a full time job – even if it goes unpaid! In Stacey's opinion, the most helpful tweets are the ones written authentically from the first person. Epic Change is no different. You can't do that when you're mass-tweeting.

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