Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2010

Your nonprofit video will be featured on the YouTube homepage, receive a grant from the Case Foundation, get great prizes from Flip Video and the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN), and have your work showcased at a screening in Washington DC. March 19 is the deadline.

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JANUARY 27, 2012

Many of you know Annaliese as a great resource for any questions regarding all aspects of NTEN’s resources and nonprofit technology in general. Last year she changed her focus at NTEN to became our Research and Publications Director, and she’s already receiving huge honors for her work. Have more news to share?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Before I take you behind the scenes of our NTEN board fundraiser for Giving Tuesday , let me ask you to consider to a donation of any size to support NTEN and the Nonprofit Technology Conference Scholarship campaign. The NTEN Board Giving Tuesday Campaign. Source: Blackbaud.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2008

To start things off, I'm happy to announce today's member receiving an NTEN give-away, a free NTEN Webinar: Thank you, Don Montesi ! Your work and your NTEN membership make us proud, and we'd like to celebrate that by sending you a coupon for a free NTEN webinar. " So, I'm giving away more free stuff today!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2013

Cisco is generously contributing $3500 to four contest winners. In addition to prizes provided by Cisco, contest winners will be featured on the YouTube homepage and receive free registration to the Nonprofit Technology Conference, the signature event hosted by the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN).

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JANUARY 31, 2014

If your organization produces creative, inspiring videos, we think you deserve recognition for the work you’re doing – and maybe even some incredible prizes. These awards aren’t just about judging your work – we’re aiming to have an impact in communities at home, and around the world, too. See contest rules here.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2008

There are only a couple more days to participate in our CRM and Consulting give-away contest, so don't forget to enter. While you're waiting to hear who wins on Friday, join us for the free-for-members webinar about working with your CRM: Get More From Your Database , today at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Thank you, Alex!

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MAY 18, 2009

Here are highlights from the web of NTEN members doing their, you know, NTEN-type awesomeness: NARAL-Pro Choice America launched a contest on Twitter last week: submit hashtag (#) ideas for aggregating the discussion around "the Supreme Court battle that's just around the corner. Tags: NPTech nten members.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Flickr: ccbrand Even though summer''s in full swing and it''s so easy to spend those lovely afternoons just sipping lemonade, the nptech community is hard at work putting out new research, collecting data, and figuring out how to put technology to work to solve today''s most pressing issues. Take advantage of the summer special rate!

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MAY 24, 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 sounds likethey're working towards the same thing as CommonGoodVT! Members are in bold.

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AUGUST 21, 2009

NTEN members generally rock, but every week we try to give props where props are due. This week in NTEN member news: . " GlobalGiving recently ran a contest to encourage nonprofits to use social media tools to engage and raise donations for their causes. Fellow NTEN member Ryan Heneise gives his "here, here!

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See3

MARCH 5, 2013

If you or your organization produces creative, impactful videos, we think you deserve some recognition for the work you’re doing – and maybe even some incredible prizes. The contest is presented by […]. contest Daily DoGooder dogoodertv Uncategorized Causes Cisco Contests DoGooder Awards Nonprofits NTEN Video YouTube'

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NTEN

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. Convio and Social Actions worked together to launch the Change the Web Challenge.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

For the 5th year in a row, the annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest , presented by YouTube and See3 Communications , is open for submission during the weeks leading up to the Nonprofit Technology Conference. The medium educates and makes others aware of issues, progress that’s being made, and the work that still needs to be done.

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MARCH 6, 2013

If you or your organization produces creative, impactful videos, we think you deserve some recognition for the work you’re doing – and maybe even some incredible prizes. The contest is presented by YouTube , See3 Communications , and NTEN with generous sponsorship by Cisco. But the awards are much more than a contest.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

We’ve been working hard the past few days and are happy to share that we’ve narrowed down this year’s DoGooder Video Award submissions to a few special finalists! Visit the contest site today and cast your vote! Public voting is open through March 10th, 2014. Voting is easy; you simply select your choice in each category.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. The 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is taking submissions starting February 1st. Are you a nonprofit?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

I was an early adopter of this approach back in 2006 and over the years I have had the opportunity to raise over $250,000 for a charity that supports Cambodian children using these techniques as part of online giving contests like the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge. Enter online fundraising contests.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

NTEN has just announced the first NTC video competition. In fact, there's an NTEN Affinity Group for video blogging where you can get advice, ask questions, or share what you know. Chris Burke is winner of Save the Net viral video contest - check out the video here. Check this out.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

If you've taken some risks with your organization's video work this year, great news: thanks to The Case Foundation, the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards will be adding a special category for "Fearless" videos. Different is just what The Case Foundation is looking for in this year's contest. Did you experiment? Take risks? Enter today.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate. There are many ways to include social media in your work.

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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! Read about their inspiring work in a recent TechSoup Global interview.

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DECEMBER 14, 2009

The one that that does all that amazing work in your community with MacGyver -like tenacity? The one that is changing the world with just one working laptop, a used printer, and a lot of duct tape? Everyone nominated will be entered to win one of 50 free NTEN memberships , compliments of Convio ! You know that organization.

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JULY 29, 2010

Flickr photo: kcolwell We know that you, my fellow NTEN community members, are rock stars. But we want to shine a spotlight on your selflessness and showcase your amazing work. You can write fundraising email copy in your sleep and hand code your e-appeal while making breakfast and watering your plants.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

A compelling video won over 12% of donors, while fundraising contests only 42% inspired 5% to give. In the newest eNonprofit Benchmarks report from NTEN and M+R Strategies, it’s easy to see what a compelling cause may be to Millennial donors: disaster. How are you working to build trust with your community?

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NTEN

MAY 25, 2010

Last week, I had the good fortune to speak with some great organizations doing historic preservation work in the Western United States. By and large, these are small organizations that frequently rely on volunteers and working boards to fill all roles the organization needs to staff. It only enters one social media contest a year.

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See3

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

The contest will award a total of $10,000 in grants, funded by the Case Foundation , to the best videos of the year found in the YouTube Nonprofit Program —a special program that YouTube designed to help nonprofits achieve their missions. ? We are thrilled to partner with YouTube for the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Working with the folks over at NTEN , we decided the nonprofit community itself should be empowered to recognize the people of their choice to win none other than a membership to the best nonprofit technology organization around, The Nonprofit Technology Network! Tweet this. Post on Facebook. So what are you waiting for?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The contest will award a total of $10,000 in grants, funded by the Case Foundation, to the best videos of the year found in the YouTube Nonprofit Program —a special program that YouTube designed to help nonprofits achieve their missions. FAQs - Answers to all your most pressing contest questions. You can register here.

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See3

MARCH 27, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Daniel Hartman MAR 27, 2008 NTEN Does Web 2.0

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APRIL 26, 2012

As Holly wrote in the #NTCFail blog post outlining the things that didn’t go as planned at the event, we value being open and accountable at NTEN. Learning that other non-profits were working through the same issues my organization is going through, whether it be applying technology, buy-in from stakeholders, etc. Draw, don't write!

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

India Social Entrepreneurship Journey, February 2010 Contest - Please support me! I’m so honored by your support and really look forward to a chance at sharing all the work from this network of changemakers with those on this journey! Thank you to those who have already voted or commented!

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

She got lots of great advice on how to work together better, from staff and board members, to consultants and grant writers. Check out the slideshow of their sand creations and learn more about Mercy Corps'' work with the Syrian refugees. Sign up for NTEN''s Workshop-Technology Champion Master Class in San Francisco on September 19!

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

She got lots of great advice on how to work together better, from staff and board members, to consultants and grant writers. Check out the slideshow of their sand creations and learn more about Mercy Corps'' work with the Syrian refugees. Sign up for NTEN''s Workshop-Technology Champion Master Class in San Francisco on September 19!

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NTEN

MARCH 6, 2012

poetryslam At NTEN, we love all the various tools and technologies that help us communicate and connect with our community, ensure that all of our work and cat videos are backed up, and our data is both useable and safe. NTEN is hosting the Nonprofit Technology Poetry Slam at SXSW. But, we don't think we're alone.

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APRIL 13, 2012

It was amazing to see so many NTEN members at the NTC last week! video contest and earn the chance to win money for your cause! Using data from Independent Sector , Greg calculates the value of an hour of volunteer work at roughly $21.79. Submit it to the 2012 Lights. Click here to learn more - via video of course. In 2010, 62.8

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JANUARY 12, 2015

If your organization produces creative, inspiring videos, we think you deserve recognition for the work you’re doing. The DoGooder National Video Awards contest opens today! The contest is presented in partnership with YouTube and See3 Communications. See contest rules here. Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

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