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FEBRUARY 24, 2014

" After looking at past data and finding new ways to talk about membership, the museum was able to grow its membership base and encourage donors to give more. Chicago Museum of Industry Community Data Leadership Mark Mathyer nptech nten Strategy Fundraising'

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Working with data doesn’t have to be hard, but it can be intimidating when you’re starting out. It’s not true, and you need to un-learn that lesson if it’s scaring you away from your data. Data data analysis Food & Water Watch Jo Miles Leadership nptech nten Organizational Culture Strategy IT Staff'

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2015

Check out the latest articles news and events from NTEN Members: What lies ahead for nonprofits in the coming year? Andrew Means , Data Analysts for Social Good , argues that it''s important to value impact, not innovation alone. Open data is another big topic with implications for nonprofits. Innovation is not the problem."

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

flickr photo: woodleywonderworks November is member appreciation month, and we set today aside specifically to thank our amazing NTEN members, and to help them celebrate each other. If you're on Twitter, just thank your favorite NTEN member(s) and include #ntenthanks in your update. NTEN is so much more than a community now.

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AUGUST 22, 2013

During my 7 year tenure at NTEN, I''ve had the pleasure of looking at a lot of data, and figuring out ways to use that data in strategic ways to drive the organization and our community forward. Specifically, members who had registered for at least one NTEN event over the course of the year were 37% more likely to renew.

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NTEN

AUGUST 12, 2013

Seems we've entered a golden era of interactive mapping, with no shortage of exciting ways to display geographically-specific data. In the last few years, we've seen exponential growth in interactive mapping software that presents data from all sorts of angles.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Data evaluation Leadership Nell Edgington nptech nten social velocity Strategy success Program' If each nonprofit organization is now creating their own theory of change, and their own outcome and impact measurements, how do we compare those to another nonprofit’s outcome and impact measures?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Data evaluation Leadership Nell Edgington nptech nten social velocity Strategy success Program' If each nonprofit organization is now creating their own theory of change, and their own outcome and impact measurements, how do we compare those to another nonprofit’s outcome and impact measures?

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Ananda Roberts Data Leadership logic models nptech nten Communications Program' A logic model helps to visualize those details and highlight the connection between a program's purpose and the programs results, and it helps you make sure you're measuring the right things so you can show success!

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2014

We''re kicking off Monday with a shout out to NTEN’s Community of Practice (COP) leaders. Some are veterans in the #nptech space who''ve been organizing with us for years; others have just started their groups after being inspired at the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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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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AUGUST 31, 2012

We're coming to the Boston area on September 13th to put on a one-day workshop that will explore ways you can make data easier to manage, more useful, and mission-focused. When : Thursday, September 13th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern Time. Where : 40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02142. Cost : Free!

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Whether you call it "data-driven", "data-informed", "evidence-based", or something else, making smarter decisions and strategies for your organization is something every nonprofit leader strives for—and what the latest issue of NTEN:Change is all about.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2013

It might''ve been Memorial Day weekend, but baseball and barbecues are hardly the only things going on with NTEN members. The NTEN community (that''s you!) gets 10% off registration with the code "nten". What does better data about nonprofit programs look like? Community member roundup nptech nten Program'

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NTEN

JULY 14, 2010

You, dear NTEN community, know the importance of technology in meeting your missions. We're incredibly excited about a brand-new program to get us one step closer: the Technology Leadership Academy. > Learn more and apply to the Technology Leadership Academy here. But oh, will it be worth your time.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Are you using Google+ Open source vs proprietary CMS Just what is a data scientist anyway? Images for blogs List of #nptech conferences in 2014 5 Tips for responsive web design Reasonable remote support options Did your favorite post make the list? community Leadership nptech nten Communications Fundraising IT Staff Program'

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NTEN

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! Do Good Data 2013 is in Chicago, Illinois this August.

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NTEN

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. They''re free to join and open to everyone regardless of NTEN Membership. 14ntc Community COP CoPs Leadership Communications Fundraising IT Staff Program'

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2013

Flickr: waywuwei Earlier this year, we worked with Avectra to release The 2013 Nonprofit Engagement Data Study , which was based on a survey of nonprofit communications and fundraising professionals, as well as executive directors.

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NTEN

JULY 17, 2012

NTEN's going to head up I-5 to Seattle on August 8th to put on a one-day workshop that will explore ways you can make data easier to manage, more useful, and mission-focused. When : Wednesday, August 8th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Pacific Time.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

> Download the 2012 NTEN Community Survey Report. In May of 2012 we circulated the link to the online survey to the NTEN Community via direct email (sent to 38,354 contacts) and announcements in our community channels, including our blog, NTEN Discuss email list, our Facebook page, and our Twitter network.

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NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

Barber learned about the Technology Leadership Academy (TLA) and brought the opportunity to her new boss, executive director Peg Sandeen. Change Management Data Infrastructure Leadership nonprofit technology leadership nptech Organizational Culture Strategy tla Communications IT Staff'

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NTEN

JANUARY 8, 2013

[Editor's note: The following is from the December 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , NTEN's quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders. Data sharing has become a critical part of collaboration and will continue to do so as we are able to access and create more data. Where are you finding/sharing data for your organization?

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

After people, data is your organization's most important asset. Data can and should be used to help your organization make smarter decisions about the work you do now and to shape the way you work in the future. Last Fall, more than 400 people attended our first Data series, so we've brought it back with new presenters and topics.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Over the past 10 years, the mashup of the web and our personally identifiable data (PID) has grown up. Data silos also create problems. Whether it’s data or dances, silos keep people separated at the party. An organization that owns its data and manages it correctly owns its distribution channels. During his 4.5

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

In April 2012 NTEN worked with Idealware to conduct a survey of nonprofits about their relationships with data, and what we found was a large dichotomy—either they were doing a lot with their metrics or not much at all. Download the complete report, "The State of the Nonprofit Data.".

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

A technology officer should be brought in at the senior leadership level. What Does the Data Say? 'In In god we trust; all others must bring data.' – tech parable. They know the vast amount of data they have access to, where to find it, and what it means. This can be a tremendous asset at the management level. Efficiency.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2010

That's one of the reasons you soak up all NTEN has to offer about technology and engagement. In the study data we see practices of the charities accepted by donors of all ages, but not necessarily embraced. " The data shows that it is not just the economy that is making fundraising harder. " Mark Twain. 1946-1964).

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] Million Budget In small organizations like mine, more often than not, the Executive Director or senior leadership of the organization also wears the technology leader hat, accidental or not.

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NTEN

APRIL 21, 2013

And don''t forget, you can compare your own organization''s technology staffing and budget levels to the research via NTEN''s online benchmarking tool , which allows you to filter the data by organization size, staff size, issue area, and more. You can also print custom benchmark reports or download your filtered data set.

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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 "You've got data.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2012

If you can use your data to better understand your audience and your activities, you can not only improve your outreach, but you can work more effectively towards achieving your mission. Here's what you need to do.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? There are lots of debates in the amazing world of measurement and learning: The only valid data is quantitative data. Make data-driven decisions only, don't trust your gut ever. (I By Beth Kanter, Beth's Blog.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2012

NTEN's publication, designed especially for busy nonprofit executive directors, departmental directors, boards, and other leadership staff, is free and hot off the press. Collaboration that Helps Shift Resources from Logistics to Mission, from NTEN and Idealware. Special: Data-Driven Collaboration.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Collecting and synthesizing volunteer data may take a little time on the front end, but it should pay off in the long run. When it comes to obtaining, storing, and using data, volunteer situations are just like any other: the more data you collect, the better off your program will be.

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NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

You can download the complete report here , and don''t forget the companion online benchmarking tool , where you can compare some of your organization''s data against your peers in our research. When we look at the YOY data above, we see quite a bit of variance in this ratio over the three years, and no distinguishible pattern (trend).

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Now, I don't want to offend you, but I've seen how you treat your data. Your data deserves better. And good data management can help us solve those problems more effectively by allowing us to make better business decisions, collaborate more effectively, and engage the public and our clients in solving the problem, too.

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