Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 29, 2010

" Idealware Field Guide to Software for Nonprofits by Laura Quinn in Computers & Internet – "What types of software should your nonprofit be using? Our research on 135 online communities representing 45 major brands indicates that, with few exceptions, the answer is no."

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 7, 2009

The NTEN community co-authored a book and is planning an online conference for this Fall drawing on the contributors to move from writing to speaking. Tags: community events conference nptech ntc nten ontc. The next event is April 8-10, 2010, in Atlanta, GA.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2008

Ben Rigby of Mobile Voter, and the folks from Rock the Vote have just written a new book, Mobilizing Generation 2.0: A Practical Guide to Using Web 2.0 The NpTech Tag started as an experimental community tagging project in 2005. Okay, building the mashup will probably take you longer than ten minutes, but $10,000.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2006

executive summary here ) ContinuousProgress: Better Advocacy Through Evaluation is an online guide to more effective foreign policy advocacy and evaluation. The NPTech Blog Chatter Confessions of a non-profit IT director blog rasied ruckus with his proposal for creating a closed forum and new NTEN Affinity Group : nptechhelp.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2009

Here’s what the NTEN folks have to say about it: In addition to the scores of breakout sessions, the networking, camaraderie, and general nptech-related good times, noted author Clay Shirky will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 NTC, coming up in San Francisco, April 26-28. is revolutionizing the social order. " read more.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 13, 2010

Looking into ways for a small nonprofit to remind donors of the tax advantages of charitable donations, I came across a real gem in Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work, a down-to-earth guide you can preview (free) with Google Books.( read more ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

NpTech Talk. Congrats to Allison Fine for the Terry McAdam Book Award. Yikes, the first ever tag spam I've seen in the NpTech Tag Stream! Then, I remembered the phrase flowed through the NPtech tag stream about six months as a reference to interface design.) Holly Ross points to Robin Good's Beginner Guide to Facebook.

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NTEN

MAY 4, 2011

When I took the helm of NTEN just a few short years ago, I really wish someone had handed me a book that outlined all the stuff I was now supposed to worry about: finance, legal, human resources, and of course technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

Transparency is the New Black: My Top 5 Plus 1 (That will be the name of a book title in six months.!) The NTEN's NTC and NPTech Pipe. Just A Few Good Resources Plucked from the NpTech Tag Stream and Kikino. ErikaBJune shines a spotlight on virtual world and digital games for change projects. is an attitude , not a download.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Of course, referring to the newish book by Seth Godin called Meatball Sundae: Is Your Marketing out of Sync? MasterNewMedia has published an awesome Video Beginner's Guide written by Michael Pick. The NpTech Tag started as an experimental community tagging project in 2005. asks Rich Reeder.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Sarah Mann Wilcox of North Carolina Center for Nonprofits is the winner of nonprofit expert, Kivi Leroux Miller ''s new book, The Nonprofit Marketing Guide. mam Member Appreciation Month nptech nten' If you have any questions, always feel free to reach out via membership@nten.org or give us a call at 415.397.9000.

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NetWits

JUNE 15, 2011

3) National Park Field Guides App. description : The most versatile and interactive mobile field guide app available, NPCA’s new National Park Field Guide provides a complete view of a park wildlife, as well as a comprehensive ecosystem review of 50 national parks. link : [link]. Is it a site upgrade? Is it a mobile app?

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Wild Apricot

MAY 2, 2011

Here is a brief review of five recently published research reports, white papers, e-books and guides that might be of interest to non-profit and membership organizations.( read more ).

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Lasica , a consultant and author of four books about emerging technologies. Scores of additional articles, guides and tutorials to help newcomers and veterans alike get better acquainted with this fast-moving space. Her upcoming book “The Networked Nonprofit” will provide a social media roadmap for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Note from Beth: I’m taking part in the virtual book tour Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer are doing to explore concepts from Open Community: a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. I read an early draft of the book and think it is a very important idea for those of us in the nonprofit community embrace.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 2, 2008

It seems the lawyers affiliated with an about to be published book aren't too thrilled about our title. Given that they book is just weeks away from hitting the streets, that the author is a pretty nice guy, and that I don't want to hold up our work, the easiest solution is for us to find a new name for the project. Make Your Media.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

For a historic outing, Carolyn Appleton proposes a self-guided tour of the Texas State Capital. Consult a guide. Pick up some folk art or books from Yard Dog on South Congress or a Daniel Johnston t-shirt from Waterloo Records. 15NTC community Community nptech NTC nten tips Program' Take home a unique souvenir.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2009

Here's what the NTEN folks have to say about it: In addition to the scores of breakout sessions, the networking, camaraderie, and general nptech-related good times, noted author Clay Shirky will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 NTC, coming up in San Francisco, April 26-28. Clay's recent book, Here Comes Everybody, discusses how Web2.0

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

The program book has gone to print, the Miss Piggy costume has arrived, and the registration numbers keep rising. This opening reception provides an opportunity to network with nptech professionals while checking out the over 100 exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest offerings to the nonprofit sector. Lots of prizes.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

You''ll know who they are because they''ll be the ones who are most active in local tech groups and in nptech conversations online. The Nontrepreneur - or the nonprofit''s guide to entrepreneurship and reducing reliance on foundation funding. I learned about NTEN when researching for this book.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

The program book has gone to print, the Miss Piggy costume has arrived, and the registration numbers keep rising. This opening reception provides an opportunity to network with nptech professionals while checking out the over 100 exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest offerings to the nonprofit sector. Lots of prizes.

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2010

Of course, there are so many visualization tools out there now, you almost need a guide. Idealware to the rescue: " A Consumer's Guide to Low-Cost Data Visualization Tools ". Even more reason to carry the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch guides wherever you go. Tags: Newsletter NPTech NTEN Things We Like.

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NTEN

APRIL 23, 2010

In my book, that's the chocolate river surrounded by the candy forest -- magical! The Ultimate Guide to 11 Facebook Changes, and What they Mean , Huffington Post. Tags: Advocacy Community Data facebook instant personalization NPTech Policy privacy Social Media Web Sites Communications. Oompa Loompas ? Instant Personalization ?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 9, 2013

The Italian mathematician Fibonacci wrote a book that popularized this revolutionary system in the 13th century; gradually Hindu-Arabic numerals began to replace Roman numerals for bookkeeping, facilitating the expansion of commerce and trade and, eventually, the rise of the modern financial system. How Do I Use Metrics with My Event?

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

This is also a good time to remind all nptechies about our free e-book, The Resilient Organization: A Guide for Disaster Planning and Recovery and also the Mobile Beacon post: Preparing for Disaster and Tech Planning. Find my profile of Jason here including his list of NPTech heroes and where he gets his info. Image five: NTEN.

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Care2

JULY 11, 2013

While I have close to two decades of experience in the nonprofit field and love to share my experiences and data, I’m lucky to be surrounded by such smart nptech folks who share their knowledge with me. Check out their latest reports on the 2103 Field Guide to Software for Nonprofits.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

In case you haven''t already grabbed a copy of Kivi Leroux Miller ''s new book, A Communications Map for Engaging Your Community, Becoming a Favorite Cause, and Raising More Money , it will guide you through designing and implementing a content marketing strategy that will bring in supporters. Download the report. Anything we missed?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Frances Osborne's The Bolter is an Oprah Winfrey Book Club selection. Books like Predictable Irrationality and Nudge reveal radical insights into human behavior that turn many of our cherished assumptions on their heads. Tags: E-mail Newsletter NPTech NTEN Communications. Pop quiz: The following messages have what in common?

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NTEN

MAY 4, 2012

Join Josh Birkholz, author of the top-selling nonprofit book, Fundraising Analytics: Using Data to Guide Strategy at our upcoming webinar, "Fundraising Analytics for Campaign Planning", for a look at what's possible. Presented by : Josh Birkholz, author of Fundraising Analytics: Using Data to Guide Strategy.

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NTEN

AUGUST 3, 2010

Tags: kivi leroux miller NPTech NTEN.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

This post is adapted from his nineteenth book, Fundraising When Money Is Tight: A Strategic and Practical Guide to Surviving Tough Times and Thriving in the Future , published last year by Jossey-Bass. Tags: mal warwick NPTech NTEN Planning Fundraising. Mal Warwick has been raising money professionally since 1979.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

For more information about nonprofits, blogs and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) check out Organic Non-Profit SEO , The Nonprofit SEO Guide , Blogs and Search Engine Optimization , and 2009 NTC Preview: Kevin Lee on Search Engine Optimization 5. In my book, there are two things all blogs must have: a way to subscribe and comments.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

This week, our members improved LinkedIn, blogged about e-mail marketing, and even pre-released an e-book. Kivi Leroux Miller is accepting pre-orders for her upcoming e-book release, “ The Nonprofit Content Marketing Cookbook: Your Guide to Creating and Curating Content that Educates, Motivates and Inspires ”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

That said, I often joke to friends that when I retire from online activism/communications I am going to open a print book and stationary store that serves martinis, plays Pandora, and offers free handwriting classes. Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. It will make a strong impression. Guaranteed.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2011

You tap on the photos of the t-shirt and the book to add them to the sales slip. Having already programmed both items into the app, you simply scroll through the photos displayed under the sales slip on the main Square screen. Alternately, you can also ring a cash purchase or input the number of a card that refuses to swipe.

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NTEN

JANUARY 29, 2009

Your guide to the resources that will help you put technology to work for your cause (although this month, we're going to be a little self-serving). You can also book a room at the San Francsico Hilton at our special group rate. Tags: NPTech NTEN Newsletter how to. Get the Most out of NTEN. Hmm, wait, that doesn't sound right.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The NT100 will form the basis for a growing online resource for social enterprises called “The Social Tech Guide." Netflix for E-books. There are two new e-book subscription services. These services use a Netflix business model that allow subscribers to read as many books as you want for a monthly fee.

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