Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 7, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Joining the NTEN Board August 7, 2007 Katrin, the Executive Director of NTEN, announced today that I’m joining the Board. (So Good move on NTEN’s part! Congrats to everybody!

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MARCH 7, 2014

Director of Strategic Design. The truth is, it takes more than just a “field of dreams” for people to come to and participate in a community. Here are a few cues we can learn from my daughter about building online communities before we dive deeper into something we can truly embrace. community Community Demetrio P.

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JANUARY 6, 2015

Check out the latest articles news and events from NTEN Members: What lies ahead for nonprofits in the coming year? TechSoup Global makes their 2015 tech predictions , while Prichard Communications alerts us to the 3 Communications Trends in 2015 Your Nonprofit Can''t Ignore. Calling new executive directors!

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APRIL 10, 2014

Today we give a huge thanks to our mighty team of NTEN Community Champions : you helped to collectively raise over $30,000 for the greater good of the #nptech community! Debra Askanase, Founder & Social Media Strategist, Community Organizer 2.0 So today, we tip our hats to you.

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MARCH 21, 2014

Director of Strategic Design. Building a community online isn’t just about you and your organization, it’s about embracing the people who share your vision, purpose, and cause outside of your immediate organization. community Community Demetrio P. community Community Demetrio P. Demetrio P. LimeRed Studio.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology NPTECH Punk June 19, 2008 Beth, of course, suggested this , and I’m jumping on her bandwagon. I realized, in being introduced to Edupunk , that I have been doing it for, oh, almost 20 years now.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Global Director, Mobilisation Lab. Advocacy Colin Holtz Communications Community greenpeace Michael Silberman nptech nten Rebuild the Dream Social Media Strategy Communications' Michael Silberman. Greenpeace. But many are also asking what it takes to successfully run a grassroots-led campaigns platform.

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Director, Content Strategy. 14ntc data Data Fundraising nptech nten Communications Fundraising' Caryn Stein. Network For Good. It can be easy to get caught up in chasing the next big thing online, but it’s not usually the best fundraising strategy. It’s one four-letter word: Data. It’s one four-letter word: Data.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Cloud Infrastructure Michelle Warner Mobile Mobile Citizen mobile internet access nptech nten Strategy tools Communications IT Staff' Cloud Infrastructure Michelle Warner Mobile Mobile Citizen mobile internet access nptech nten Strategy tools Communications IT Staff' Michelle Warner. Mobile Citizen.

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JUNE 4, 2013

What does this mean for nonprofit advocacy, communications, engagement, donations, program delivery, site design and system infrastructure? NTEN''s publication, designed especially for busy nonprofit executive directors, departmental directors, boards, and other leadership staff, is free and hot off the press.

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

Digital Strategy Director. Data infographic Nicole Lampe nptech nten Communications Fundraising' Nicole Lampe. Resource Media. Any marketer worth her salt can tell you a powerful infographic is social media solid gold. But what is it that compels people to share, like, or tweet? Or to write a check or take action?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Design Director. Data indexes infographics MSDS nptech nten Ryan Reynolds Communications' Ryan Reynolds. Indexes are de riguer these days. But now a new breed of index has begun to proliferate some truly unexpected sectors, and they have the potential to have far-reaching impacts.

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APRIL 7, 2015

Get inspired, mark you calendars, and enjoy the latest round-up of NTEN Members making news. Sixteen nonprofit tech experts (including NTEN Members: Jeff Shuck , David Neff , Donna Wilkins , Frank Barry , and NTEN''s Amy Sample Ward ) share their ideas and fundraising best practices in Blackbaud ''s new free ebook, The Future of Fundraising.

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JANUARY 28, 2013

Over the last few years, NTEN has been working with nonprofits to understand how to better wrangle all the data they’re creating and what’s available to them into improved results: more mission impact. In 2010, we organized an online workshop we affectionately titled “Taming the Data Monster.”

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MAY 1, 2014

Think about them as free professional development opportunities — spaces to have smart, organic, and timely conversations and presentations with your nptech peers. Groups are developed and supported by volunteer community organizers. They''re free to join and open to everyone regardless of NTEN Membership. Let me know!

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MARCH 15, 2014

Communications Director. 14ntc nptech nten' Kristen Meador. The crowd was a bit slower moving this morning after last night’s revelries, but eager nonetheless to hear Willa Seldon from Bridgespan Group discuss new trends in the intersection of technology and philanthropy.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012

IT Director. While communications styles may clash, we still need to find ways to work together. We all have different communication styles. I recently attended a workshop during the EDUCAUSE Institute New IT Managers Program , where we took one of the myriad of tests that help determine your primary communication style.

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MARCH 14, 2014

Communications Director. 14ntc nptech nten' That was followed up by a touching Microsoft video showcasing its efforts to use technology to unite and inspire people. 14ntc nptech nten' Kristen Meador.

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MARCH 24, 2015

, ChangeON Trendspotting: 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Debra Askanase, Community Organizer 2.0 Onge, HJC Technology and tacos: Thoughts on the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Andi Argast, Timeraiser What I learned at #15NTC! This much fun , Deborah Elizabeth Finn #15NTC = Amazing , Liza J.

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

Director of Professional Services. The emerging field of Engagement Scoring provides the tools for nonprofit communication specialists to make data-driven decisions to engage site visitors. If your organization is like most, you have a communications team pushing content through multiple channels. Betsy Ensley. ThinkShout, Inc.

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MARCH 19, 2013

Last year, for her work on NTEN's Change journal, she received the 2012 Publishing Trendsetter Award. And, she'll continue tweeting with the #nptech hashtag to stay connected to all the developments in this community. Please join me in congratulating Annaliese on a terrific tenure at NTEN and a great new chapter.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

Flickr: kool_skatkat Last month, NTEN's Executive Director, Holly Ross, posted a provocative article on our blog: " Rebranding the Accidental Techie." If you're a member of NTEN, you can read the entire thread and particpate here.). The organization could not manage either of those.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 16, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology So where is open source in the nptech ecosystem? My feeling from watching the conversations within the NTEN community is that people DO understand the acquisition costs of FOSS software.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

NpTech Conversations. the skills identified in this workshop or sessions at the upcoming NTC designed to look at change issues that technology surfaces from the viewpoint of executive directors or IT staff might help. For more NpTech Talk, see this roundup over at the NTEN blog. So, you want to build a MashUp?

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AUGUST 5, 2014

Over the past couple of months weve been introducing you to the incredible cast of characters who are helping to shape NTENs inaugural Leading Change Summit. Demetrio serves as LimeReds Director of Strategic Design. LimeRed is a creative services firm that works with organizations that inspire positive change.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Flickr Commons Project: Smithsonian Institution I've been neglecting my Member News roundups, but it's not because I don't care -- it's a combination of you guys all being super active and NTEN being consumed by NTC prep. It's nice to see NTEN members playing well together! It's been info overload around here, but that's a good thing!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2008

As a result, I'm publishing a briefer than usual edition of the NpTech Tag Summary because I can only get to fast loading blogs and web sites. NpTech Conversations Wild Apricot Blog is hosting next week's Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants on the topic "How are non-profits using Web 2.0 in the NpTech Tag stream.

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JUNE 18, 2009

Imagine producing online communications you're proud to share with the world and that garner praise from funders, donors, and other stakeholders. Prospects and stakeholders who interact with you online have only your online communications to evaluate your organization. Are you credible? Social media and Web 2.0 Real-life Examples.

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AUGUST 14, 2009

You should read her article to find out what NOT to do with your community. NTENny winner and general NTEN rock star Peter Campbell has a great run-down of the various nonprofit technology related extra-curricular work he's doing -- and by work, I mean the resources he's building and sharing with other nptechies. Kellogg Foundation.

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MARCH 19, 2011

Each year, NTEN recognizes a member of this community who has furthered the work of the nonprofit technology field through dedication, innovation, and leadership. Although Judy claims to be “retired” she is a very active participant in the tech community. If they only knew then what we know now!

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JANUARY 8, 2009

We don't do a lot of podcasting around here at NTEN. You should really check these out for both their helpful nonprofit communications content and as example of how to put together great podcasts. Sarah just interviewed NTEN's Executive Director , Holly Ross, about the Social Media for Nonprofits curriculum project, We Are Media.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Director of Digital Philanthropy. crowdfunding Data data-driven fundraising campaigns Mobile mobile fundraising nptech online advocacy peer-to-peer fundraising Strategy Communications Fundraising' Claire Kerr. Artez Interactive.

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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. We understand that executive directors may not have the time to attend webinars or conferences about technology.

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JUNE 24, 2013

Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to! Member Round Up member update nptech Social Media'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 2, 2008

If you've been reading this blog, you know that last week I started to work with NTEN on a social media and nonprofits curriculum development. Yesterday, Holly Ross, NTEN Executive Director, posted this discussion thread on the wik i: We've hit a snag in the road, and we need your help to get past it. NpTech Social Media Wiki.

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MAY 25, 2007

The NpTech Summary. So, this is going to be a NpTech Power of Ten roundup, noting ten themes from the week. And, speaking of Zen, the Zen Buddhist Center is looking for an IT director. Buzz in NpTech space -- from blog to blog to tagged bookmarks. If you're on Facebook, join the NpTech group so we can find each other!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

" Download the 2009 Data Ecosystem Survey Report | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network – NTEN just released a report on the data ecosystem in nonprofit organizations – it's free for members, but $50 for non-NTEN members. "The Here are five things non-profits should consider before pursuing texting."

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