Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology News from NTC ‘08 March 20, 2008 I’ve been having a great time here at NTC – running into lots of folks I’m happy to see again, and meet, learning about new things, being involved.

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NTEN

MAY 23, 2013

NTC Scholarships don''t just help first-time conference attendees. NTC Scholarships don''t just help first-time conference attendees. However, through the community contributions to the NTC Scholarship Fund, Amy was able to attend this year and came back bursting with information to share: Congratulations on an amazing conference!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2010

We covered the themes in our soon to be published book, The Networked Nonprofit , and engaged the audience in a conversation about these themes. It may be easier to write a book alone , but a collaborative effort can produce something rich. Oh, the book comes out in late June, but you can pre-order at a good discount on Amazon.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 17, 2008

This year, I’m much more clear about the directions my work is going in, and what I’m looking for at NTC. Last year I was just re-emerging from having taken a break to go to seminary, and not quite exactly sure what I was doing. And of course, there is Penguin Day !!

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NTEN

APRIL 26, 2012

It’s hard to believe that the 2012 NTC is a wrap. But we also want to share the things that were awesome, the pieces of the NTC that we feel pretty good about at the end of the day. The community showed up for the 2012 NTC. These quotes and the rest found in this post are from the NTC evaluation.) 1772 to be exact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

The Friday plenary session at the NTC featured Dan Heath, Co-Author of Flip the Switch, and was all about organizational change. Also new this year is the online NTC. She gave a quick update on NTC and thanked everyone including, staff, the community, and sponsors. That’s what lead them to write the book.

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NTEN

MARCH 15, 2012

See how pretty it is: QR Codes QR Codes will be all over the NTC to help you connect with other attendees, check-in at sessions, and evaluate the conference. Some of the places you’ll see QR codes: NTC Attendee Name Badges: Every NTC Attendee will have a QR code on their name badge.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2011

The NTC Bookstore and the wonderful NTC Bookstore volunteers If you bought something from the bookstore at the NTC, you may have already met the credit card app, Square. You tap on the photos of the t-shirt and the book to add them to the sales slip. Honestly, I’m not sure how the actual mechanics work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

The Friday plenary session at the NTC featured Dan Heath, Co-Author of Flip the Switch, and was all about organizational change. Also new this year is the online NTC. She gave a quick update on NTC and thanked everyone including, staff, the community, and sponsors. That’s what lead them to write the book.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2010

The book is available to read online or download in PDF format for free, the hard copies are print-on-demand, all available at: SocialbySocial.com. My favorite part of the NTC is getting to sit down, in person, with so many different people and learn about their work. To win a book, simply leave a comment with: Who you are.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2011

[Sketch by Hong Yee Krauker created on an iPad with Sketchbook Pro The Friday plenary session at the NTC featured Dan Heath, Co-Author of Flip the Switch, and was all about organizational change. Also new this year is the online NTC. She gave a quick update on NTC and thanked everyone including, staff, the community, and sponsors.

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NTEN

MARCH 4, 2011

Penguin Day Details: Date: March 20, 2011, 10 am - 4 pm Location: Josephine Butler Center, 2437 15th Street Northwest, Washington, Hashtag: #penguinday Get more information Register now Penguin Day is coming to Washington DC on Sunday, March 20, right after the NTC. Pre-NTC Events Well, it isn't really a bonus, as it's always part of the NTC!

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

Tim gets his pick of the prize box at the NTC Book Store. Congratulations to our first session evaluation raffle winner: Tim Brauhn from The 1010 Project! For everyone who didn't win, don't lose hope -- you still have several more chances to win!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2009

Did you miss your chance to attend NTEN's annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) back in April? NTEN will be hosting an online NTC on Sept 16 and 17, with a keynote from our very own Marnie Webb, co-CEO of TechSoup Global.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

That's the topic Sarah Durham, Principal at Big Duck , is going to tackle in her 2010 NTC session, " Brandraising Online: One Organization, Many Channels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2009

My colleague, Manny Hernandez, has written the "Ning for Dummies Book." . For anyone who works in nonprofits and wants to know the secrets to success of setting up and running a "branded" social network on Ning, Manny's book is your best resource. I'll pick four lucky people will be selected to receive a free copy of Manny's book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2011

That’s the questions I asked myself as I designed my panel for the NTEN’s annual conference, the NTC. He is now using his iPad with Sketch book pro and a stylus – which makes it possible for more immediate posting. I’m inspired to do more electronic doodling myself. Later I quizzed him about the tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The photo above a recent NTC. A donation to the NTC scholarship fund will help professionals make it to the 2019 Nonprofit Technology in Portland. This is based on the book by Kay Sprinkel Grace. Can you spot me? I’m the fourth one from the right. I’m standing on the stage with my fellow board members.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

Steve MacLaughlin and Claudia from Convio were kind enough to each send me a review copy of this new book on fundraising and social networks called People To People Fundraising. So, here's how this book giveaway is going to work. So, what do you need to do to win a free copy of this book?

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2009

We were incredibly lucky to have James Weinberg author a chapter in our book Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission with his colleague Cassie Scarano (who wrote an article in that newsletter). James and Cassie are bringing their long-time experience in the nptech hiring world to the NTC for two sessions.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

Come to our panel at the 2011 NTC ! A frequent speaker at national events who also donates his time to serve on several nonprofit advisory boards, Casey is currently writing two books on technology and philanthropy, and has contributed a chapter to “Do Your Giving While You Are Living.". How Can I Learn More?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

They’re doing a virtual book tour exploring concepts from Open Community : a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. Tags: Guest Posts Marketing and Communication #nptech Non-Profit ntc Open Community Social Media Strategy. What’s next? Is it working?

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NTEN

APRIL 30, 2009

Instead, we're going to bring you bite-size reflections on the NTC one post at a time over the next few weeks.). In early September, we'll start accepting submissions for the 2010 NTC. Where/when is the next NTC? Can I buy a book? Thanks for making another NTC so magical! . Submit an idea! Atlanta, April 8-10.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Peter is leading the session "How to Decide: IT planning and prioritization " at the 2009 NTC. It's more than a session, it's a chapter in our book, Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission.) He suggests you try to make the trip when you're out for the NTC !

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Today is the last day to vote for your favorite NTC 2013 sessions. Have you finished casting your votes yet? If you are a little overwhelmed by all of the great panels to choose from this year, Frogloop has you covered. Check out our favorite 10 sessions below. What about sending text messages connected to your email actions the next day?

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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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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

If you haven't heard, the 2012 NTC will be held in April 3-5 in San Francisco. Throughout the week, NTC attendee volunteers will be heading off site to give back. Throughout the week, NTC attendee volunteers will be heading off site to give back. Bay Area nonprofits are doing some incredible work.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2009

I love the NTC. 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.

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DECEMBER 6, 2013

At NTEN headquarters here in Portland, Oregon, preparations for the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is picking up speed, with Early Bird registration in full swing, and exhibit booths going fast. No one should contact you directly to book your rooms or offer you a "special discounted conference rate." Please beware.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2016

8 Must-Read Books on Training Design. Training in Another Language: Working with Translators and Interpreters. Bilingual Facilitation Techniques. Designing Interactive Webinars. Remote Presenting. Train the Trainers Model. Training Trainers. Other Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Recently, Ryder published a book, The Bullet Journal Method , which explain it in greater detail. When preparing for Nonprofit Technology Conference , my weekly motto was “be present” – reminding me to focus on what happens now and who I’m talking to now, reduce my social media time, and enjoy this present of participating in NTC.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2007

John didn't know he was making a promo for one of my NTC sessions! The NTC Conference is a little more than two months away and I'm really looking forward to conversations with colleagues and meeting others face-to-face for the first time. I pulled out my video camera to do some moment capture. Where do I find more information?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2013

The book offers several simple principles to incorporate: Movement is better than sitting. Body Breaks: The book suggests incorporating some sort of movement or body activity every ten minutes. ” The book offers some great reminders about how to make your presentations more interactive. Writing is better than reading.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The photo above is from last year’s NTC. A donation to the NTC scholarship fund will help professionals make it to the 2018 Nonprofit Technology in New Orleans. This is based on the book by Kay Sprinkel Grace. Can you spot me? I’m the fourth one from the right. The NTEN Board Giving Tuesday Campaign.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Luckily for you, Kevin Lo and Chris Peters, both from TechSoup Global , will walk you through what matters at their 2009 NTC Session : " Foundations for IT Decision-Making ". But it's not just a session at the NTC, it's also a chapter in our book -- written by the NTEN community -- Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission. .

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MARCH 9, 2011

The NTC is packed with opportunities for rubbing elbows with your best friend in the nonprofit technology space, and for making five new best friends at the same time! Here's a run down of some of the best ways to get connected in person this year: NTC Orientation - RSVP in myNTC! Member Reception - RSVP in myNTC!

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 12, 2009

Here’s what the NTEN folks have to say: The 2009 NTC will be THE place to engage around the technology issues that face the nonprofit sector. Find out more about our upcoming book, Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission. (Oh, Oh, the book relates to the NTC — but you’ll have to visit our website to find out how.).

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