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JANUARY 5, 2012

photo: Robert Weiner Today, I am excited to announce that the application for scholarships to the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is officially open. > Apply for a scholarship to the 2012 NTC. One of our core beliefs here at NTEN is that we are only as strong as our community.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

NTEN member and nonprofit communications expert Kivi Leroux Miller just released the 2012 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , based on a survey of over 1200 participants at the end of 2011. Here are some of findings that stood out: 78% of respondents planned to email their typical supporters at least monthly in 2012.

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

I think that the best thing that happened in 2012 was that some of the 2010-2011 "bleedng edge" conceptual technologies stood up and proved they weren't fads. When NTEN asked me to write a "best tech of 2012" post, I struggled a bit. Peter Campbell. Nonprofit Technologist. Techcafeteria.

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DECEMBER 13, 2012

The 2012 Member Appreciation Month prizes go to: Renewal Draw. For receiving more tweets of thanks and appreciation than anyone else – a reaffirmation of his dedication to supporting the community and sharing the nptech spirit – Jereme Bivins receives an Xbox Live (1 year subscription) from our generous sponsor, Microsoft !

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MARCH 31, 2012

flickr: *saxon* Whether you’ll be there in person, or you’re participating online, we want you to take part in all the 2012 NTC buzz. Here’s how: On the NTEN Blog We’ll be streamlining coverage of 2012 NTC on the NTEN blog. We can't wait to see you in person and online for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference!

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MAY 16, 2013

Everything Megan Keane does as the community engagement manager for NTEN is driven and supported by one simple principle: "It's all about the people," she said. Keane joined NTEN in 2012 and has worked as a community manager in the nonprofit sector for several years. "It''s

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

Giving Tuesday started in 2012 by Henry Timms, chief executive officer (CEO) of the 92Y: Cultural Institution and Community Center, to remind shoppers this the holidays are a time of giving, not just getting. In 2012 alone, Giving Tuesday saw participation from 2,500 organizations and processed almost $10 million dollars in donations.

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DECEMBER 4, 2012

If you ask me, nonprofits will remember 2012 as a year when communities connected and mobilized with newfound moxie. As you wrap up another year of working toward your mission, here are a few things to add to your 2013 to-do lists.

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APRIL 3, 2012

Another NTC means more great studies about nonprofit technology released, including the 2012 " Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmarks Report." for yourself: > Download the 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report. It's free! >

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

As a result, nonprofits across the board are shifting their advertising and community outreach efforts through online mediums almost exclusively. In 2012, baby boomers spent over 27 hours per week on the Internet, 2 hours more than millennials!(WSL Fundraising fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media technology'

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Based on some great feedback from our community, we've updated the way our voting widget displays your feedback on the 2012 NTC session proposals: Instead of showing the aggregate number of all the votes, it now shows the total of all "Up" and "Down" votes, giving you a better idea of how much overall activity a session is receiving.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Session proposals for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference are due Friday, August 12. The 2012 NTC will take place in San Francisco, April 3-5. Thanks for being a part of our community, and we hope to see you in San Francisco. If you haven't submitted a proposal already, we hope you will.

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MARCH 2, 2012

If you didn't have enough reasons to attend the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , here's one more: the first ever Drupal Day for Nonprofit IT Professionals. ThinkShout is facilitating an NTC Drupal Day on April 3rd, 2012, the first day of the NTC.

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JANUARY 19, 2012

Only 11 weeks to go until the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference ! We often say our greatest resource is our community; collectively, you have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to teach each other how to do your work better. Here are a couple of ways to connect and share at the 2012 NTC: Social Event Survey.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Every year, the NTEN community comes together to raise enough money to send staff from small nonprofits to the NTC. We firmly believe it's the diversity of our community that makes us strong. The silliness is, of course, a means to an end: creating a community devoted to transforming technology into social change.

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DECEMBER 30, 2011

Sometimes, the generosity of spirit in the NTEN community simply floors me. We've raised $11,457 to convene more local gatherings in 2012. > Please make a gift to support nonprofit technology in 2012. But it's you, the NTEN community, that really tells us – and each other – what's important.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

We're excited to announce that the Technology Leadership Academy is returning in 2012. We believe that with improved tech leadership, nonprofits like yours will provide more and better programs, inspire more communities, and involve more volunteers to share their time. The Academy gets at the very heart of what NTEN does.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

But first steps first… 11 New Year’s resolutions for nonprofit social media managers: 1) Create a “Thank You” video(s) for your 2012 fundraising campaigns. It’s for this reason that Accuracy in Media made my 2012 Favorite Nonprofits list. WWF Mobile. WWF Desktop. Wrap your head around the Cloud.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Registration for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is now open! We hope you'll be able to join us in San Francisco, April 3-5, for three days of learning, community, and fun. >Only Register for the 2012 NTC today! >Only 750 Early Bird tickets available.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

In another 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud found that “response and click through rates in nonprofit email campaigns declined by 16% and 18.7%, from 2012.” Whether they are volunteers, board members, family of employees, or members of the community you serve. But what are donors looking for? Entity type.

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MAY 10, 2012

photo from Broken Banjo Photography We've already established the successes and failures of the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , but what about the straightforward facts? 1772 NPTechies registered for 2012 NTC. At the 2012 NTC, we had 109 of them, with 91 booths in the Science Fair - our largest yet! gallons of coffee.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Deloitte named gamification as one of its top tech trends for 2012. Gamification is employed by multiple websites across a variety of industries – LinkedIn, Merriam-Webster, FundingWorks, and Marketo marketing automation software – to name a few.

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MAY 21, 2012

> Please take the 2012 NTEN Community Survey! Each year NTEN conducts an annual survey to guide our work and understand how the nonprofit technology community is doing. > > Please take a few minutes to take our annual community survey! What nonprofit technology issues does your organization most need help with?

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MARCH 20, 2012

In addition to the events that we've planned, the community comes together to make sure there's plenty to do outside of "official" NTC hours. This year, we're even kicking things off with a Welcome Reception featuring San Francisco's very own Extra Action Marching band.

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

NTEN's mission is to help our community use technology to create change in the world – and we need your help to grow our efforts in 2013. Can you make a donation to support the nonprofit technology community? We couldn't have done it without the generous support of the NTEN community. That's doubling your impact!

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MARCH 27, 2012

We're down to the wire, with one week left before the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference. There's a lot going on at the NTC, so here's a step by step guide to using myNTC , the online conference community, to plan your schedule: Step 1: Access Your Account. Step 4: Find Your Friends. Step 5: Connect with Exhibitors & Sponsors.

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MAY 11, 2011

Flickr: anythreewords Did you know that Fundrasing and Development staff was the fastest-growing constituency in the NTEN (read: nonprofit tech) community? > Please take the 2011 NTEN Community Survey Each year NTEN surveys the nonprofit technology community (that's YOU) to ask: How do you use technology in your work?

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AUGUST 29, 2011

We were excited to have our first 2012 NTC Community Call last Tuesday! This year, we’re going to include a mix of educational and community programming to Day 1, starting off with a Welcome Reception. We’ve also added a couple new session types for the 2012 NTC educational sessions.

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MARCH 8, 2012

There’s less than a month left before the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Francisco, are you ready? Do you want to find a way to give back to the Bay Area nonprofit community? Here are a few ways you can prepare to make the most of your NTC experience. Create your agenda in myNTC.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

We're less than 3 months away from the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , NTEN's signature three-day gathering that brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness. Everything's Local: Using Online Tools to Transform Communities.

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APRIL 26, 2012

It’s hard to believe that the 2012 NTC is a wrap. NTCwinning 1: The Community Photo by Trav Williams You. The community showed up for the 2012 NTC. As controversial as it was, it really gave a lot of fuel to some thinking we need to be doing as a community. Here are a few areas we thought were pretty successful. (It

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) was the 12th conference that I have attended (it had earlier reiterations). Every year it is like attending a family reunion. I have some many friends and colleagues that I only get to see once a year at the NTC.

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MARCH 29, 2012

Want to hack the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference agenda in real time? Do you have expertise you’re willing to share back with your community? Come prepared to circle the chairs, rock the flip charts, meet your community, and remember: real techies talk to each other. The NTC is your conference.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011

but the passion of the community was unbridled and big. John Kenyon , Michael Stein , Deborah Elizabeth Finn , Robert Weiner , Jane Meseck , Michael Gilbert , and Beth Kanter are just a few of amazing the community members who have been with NTEN as long as I have. But the real reason for our success is you - the community.

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MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference kicks off on Tuesday and the event to attend is the Science Fair! In celebration of our 40th birthday on April 1, 2012, CDS Global is bringing the party to NTC 2012! NTC 2012 attendees can stop by KELL Partners’ booth #69 and enter to win a drawing for an Apple iPad. CDS Global.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

We're less than 3 months away from the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , NTEN's signature three-day gathering that brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness. Everything's Local: Using Online Tools to Transform Communities.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

There were signs of life out there in our community nonetheless, which we've wrangled together to help you get back into the swing of things. This week Chase launched the voting period for the 2012 Chase Community Giving program which will award $5 million in grants to 196 charities.

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