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

MARCH 14, 2011

The fabulous Rob Cottingham, the NTC Official Cartoon Blogger, is helping us prep with some great cartoons. Today we're sharing the tips you need to stay connected while at the NTC! Wifi Internet You have FREE access to Internet in your hotel room and throughout the conference at the hotel.

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NTEN

JANUARY 19, 2011

One of our hopes was getting a strong FCC ruling on Net Neutrality to protect free speech and innovation on the Internet. NTEN and other public interest organizations were pushing for a rule that would prevent Internet providers from acting like Web gatekeepers. In December, the FCC passed a weak Net Neutrality rule.

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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. Holly warmed up the crowd with a humorous slide show about the Internet connectivy. This year 2008 people are in attendance, the most ever.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Artwork by Favianna Rodriguez If you've been to the NTC before, you know the basic lay of the conference land. But our records show that over 60% of you will be new to the NTC. Over the next 3 weeks, we're going to do our best to help you navigate the NTC so you have a rockin' time in DC.

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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. Holly warmed up the crowd with a humorous slide show about the Internet connectivy. Also new this year is the online NTC. This year 2008 people are in attendance, the most ever.

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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. We’ve received a lot of questions in person and over email about how Square works, so we thought we’d share our experience. And make me a cup of coffee. (It

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2010

On Friday, April 9 and Thursday, April 10 attendees at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) will have the opportunity to participate in the member lounge hosted by TechSoup Global by either unwinding with snacks and WiFi, or by getting wound-up with exciting activities designed to inspire and connect.

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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. Prices go up on Aug 31st so check out the full agenda here and register today !

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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. Holly warmed up the crowd with a humorous slide show about the Internet connectivy. Also new this year is the online NTC.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

We can have real, tailored conversations with our donors all over the Internet. 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 11, 2010

On Thursday, April 9th at 8:00 am, we kicked off the tenth Annual Day of Service at NTEN's NTC which was a resounding success! The very first Day of Service was back in the days when nonprofits were very new to the Internet and most (particularly smaller organizations) did not have IT expertise in-house and, some, computers.

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Care2

APRIL 7, 2010

What an incredible line up of panels the folks at NTEN programmed for the 10th annual NTC - scheduled for April 8th - 10th in Atlanta. For those of you in DC who can't make it to NTC this year, Care2 is hosting a remote viewing party on Friday, April 9th. Have some favorite panels of your own? Let us know in the comments section.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2009

Last Monday I attended my colleague, Susan Tenby's panel presentation, Building and Sustaining Vibrant Online Communities at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). Tags: Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 I've bulleted key points from the speakers below. Slides and resources from the panel can be found here.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2010

Use the video player above to view a live stream of journalist Andrew Sullivan's opening plenary at NTC 2010, beginning at 5:30 a.m. Tags: Online Activism Online Fundraising Online Seminar Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 Pacific (8:30 a.m. See below for a full schedule of live-streamed events. Tools Web Building.

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NTEN

MARCH 17, 2011

[As part of the 2011 NTC, a group of attendees are documenting their experiences at the conference on the NTEN Blog.] By Heidi Schudrowitz I was pleasantly surprised to see so many women sitting in the Jefferson Room on the opening day of the conference.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2010

The Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is here again and team members from NetSquared and TechSoup Global will be busy presenting, sharing, and connecting in Atlanta, and hopefully with you! Tags: E-Learning GreenTech Online Seminar Social Networking Tech Planning Training Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0

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Forum One

APRIL 19, 2013

Last week, at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Minneapolis , Forum One attendees were busy making the most of the annual nationwide meet up of technologists and non-profiteers. Below are our key insights from this year''s conference and what we think will be the biggest topics for future NTCs.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2012

There’s no better way to join your nptech brethren than with a speaking session at NTC. Get your panel picked for the uber hip SXSW Interactive festival. Submissions are due July 20. 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Submissions are due August 3. Oh, and don’t forget about Blackbaud’s conference for nonprofits.

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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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NTEN

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today, we want to introduce you to Glenn McKnight , Treasurer of Internet Society of Canada. The mission of the Internet Society of Canada is to promote an Open and Free Internet in Canada. Why should people donate to the 2015 NTEN Community Challenge to support opportunities such as NTC/LCS scholarships?

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

You may be familiar with the NTC ( Nonprofit Technology Conference ) hosted by NTEN. Treasure Island: You will help install a wireless network that will help provide free wireless internet to low income residents of Treasure Island, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay. Day Of Service View more presentations from Peter Campbell.

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NTEN

APRIL 6, 2012

Dear #12NTC - The NTC concluded last night, and then began the fun (and I am not being sarcastic here) of answering the question, "How'd it go?" Working Internet and a hotel staff that actually like you were our biggest measures of success. This is the most fun I have had at the NTC!" than I came with.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 27, 2009

The 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) has begun. Tags: Acquiring Technology Digital Divide Fundraising Online Seminar Running Your Organization Security Social Networking Staff Tech Planning Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 The time has come. Sessions have started this morning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

This network will enable residents to access the Internet for job searches, ID requests, and everyday communications. Wireless Network Installation. A group of volunteers, with parts and guidance from Cisco, installed of a wireless network at the WildTech Shelter. The Art of Story Capture.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

In the pre-internet days, that meant engaging some REALLY invested people, because the barrier to entry for telling a friend was pretty high. It's this dillema that Nancy Schwartz , consultant and blogger at Getting Attention , will take on at her 2009 NTC session, The Open Source Brand in the Age of Being Everywhere.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 11, 2016

In June, EveryAction released its 2016 Nonprofit Email Deliverability Study , an examination of over 50 national nonprofits of all shapes, sizes, and internet service providers to establish some benchmarks for successfully engaging audiences + soliciting donations through email. EOY Fundraising Implications. Always opt-in and confirm.

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JANUARY 30, 2013

At the beginning of March, Brett will be joining the crew over at ThinkShout , a long-time NTEN member, NTC Sponsor, and general do-good team in the nonprofit technology community. The magic of the Internet is elusive to many, but Brett has always known what makes us want to click and register for events.

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APRIL 3, 2009

Brian Rowe has put together a great panel at the 2009 NTC , " Fair Use, User Generated Content, Terms of Service and the DMCA Safe Harbor Act " I'll be the first to admit that intellectual property law sounds like it could replace the Tylenol PM in my travel bag. We use Creative Commons to license all of our reports, etc. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2016

In 1992, I had the honor of having a front row seat at the creation of a field – how nonprofits can use the Internet for mission driven work. Ensure a diverse range of organizations can attend the NTC through scholarships. Please consider donating to the fundraiser with colleague Cindy Leonard.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

12NTC: Nonprofits and the Future of Internet Rights from TechSoup's Carlos Bergfeld. If you attended NTC, what were the highlights? If you attended NTC, what were the highlights? Purchase Recordings from Online NTC. Here are some of our recaps with nuggets of wisdom highlighted for your use.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

At NTC this year, I interviewed Mark Horvath , creator of InvisiblePeople.tv. Tags: Community Tech Centers Community Tech Centers Digital Divide Online Activism Services Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 Many of the interviews on InvisiblePeople.tv off the ground.

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NTEN

JUNE 15, 2012

This session was one of the most popular at the 2012 NTC, so if you missed it this is your chance to catch it! Learn more >> Increasing Your Organization's Internet Presence (July 17). In today's world, being visible on the internet is becoming more and more important. Does it serve your mission and current goals?

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

This network will enable residents to access the Internet for job searches, ID requests, and everyday communications. Wireless Network Installation A group of volunteers, with parts and guidance from Cisco, installed of a wireless network at the WildTech Shelter.

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Bari Samad, Internet Director at Green for All , characterized it well in a recent conversation. "We Groups with political and social change goals are stronger and more viable over time when there are opportunities of personal interaction, relationship and trust-building, and sharing stories.

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NTEN

APRIL 11, 2014

You may have met board members at the recent NTC, or at a monthly Tech Club meeting. Rusty Burwell, Vice President, Data and Technology, American Lung Association Steve MacLaughlin, Director of Internet Solutions, Blackbaud. You may know them from their work and contributions to the sector.

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