Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 6, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology NTC Links April 6, 2007 There has been a little bit of blogging and the like at NTC – although it was certainly hindered yesterday, when the internet was down for most of the day.

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MARCH 24, 2015

These socks were made for walkin'' The 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, TX was a-mazing! Advice from #15NTC , Tessa Srebro, VolunteerMatch [2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference] Part 1 - How do I configure it? ChangeON Trendspotting: 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Debra Askanase, Community Organizer 2.0

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MAY 2, 2012

After catching up on our email and our sleep post-2012 NTC, we started reading blog posts from attendees and speakers, and we've been amazed by the insights and ideas you all took away from the conference this year! Balancing "Hard" and "Soft" Technology Costs , Nicole Wallace. Socialbrite strategists' sessions at NTC , JD Lasica.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2009

The early-bird registration period for NTEN’s 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 31. I love the NTC. Clay’s recent book, Here Comes Everybody, discusses how Web2.0 is revolutionizing the social order. " read more.

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APRIL 3, 2012

Another NTC means more great studies about nonprofit technology released, including the 2012 " Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmarks Report." for yourself: > Download the 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report. It's free! >

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2012

We're live-streaming the plenaries and specific session content as part of the Online NTC. Like the live event, the Online NTC is about more than the sessions, it's also about what happens in between. We've lined up some fantastic in between the sessions content for the Online NTC.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Yesenia Sotelo, Director of New Media, Jasculca Terman and Associates This will be Yesenia Sotelo's fifth NTC, but she was once a first-timer and is a self-designated introvert. Here, she shares some of her networking tips that will make anyone look like an NTC pro. NTC usually provides breakfast and lunch.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Every year, the NTEN community comes together to raise enough money to send staff from small nonprofits to the NTC. The silliness is, of course, a means to an end: creating a community devoted to transforming technology into social change. The NTC is a huge part of that. We've raised nearly $5,000 so far.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

11NTC Day of Service Volunteers Now in its thirteenth year, the Day of Service provide an opportunity for nonprofit techies to give something back to the local community where the Nonprofit Technology Conference is held. If you haven't heard, the 2012 NTC will be held in April 3-5 in San Francisco.

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NTEN

AUGUST 22, 2012

Help us shape the the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference ! If you work in a big office with lots of folks on a shared IP who are interested in the 2013 NTC, it may seem like the voting process is wonky; you'll essentially be changing the votes of one of your colleagues. With your input, we'll be able to craft our best agenda yet.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

We’re one month out from NTEN’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Washington, DC. Last year was my inaugural year attending NTC, and within a few hours of landing in snowy Minneapolis, I was meeting hundreds of nptechies at the pre-conference party, #NTCBeer. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?

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NTEN

JANUARY 9, 2013

This is just a quick, last reminder that Early Bird Registration for the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 11th. Of course, we'll have the seminars, trainings, and resources you need to help you put technology to work to further your cause. The magic, however, happens in the hallways. When : April 11-13, 2013.

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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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NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2008

For us, the nonprofit technology professionals -- a niche that includes IT professionals as well as fundraising and communications folks, as well as the small nonprofit staffers who are jacks-of-all-trades -- to do our jobs well, there's the added need to stay on top of the fast-evolving technologies and trends.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

Due to some technical glitches , you now have 48 additional hours to figure out what 5-10 of the 150 fantastic social change and technology projects at Netsquared will receive your vote. The NTEN's NTC and NPTech Pipe. There is certainly no shortage of buckets where nonprofit technology tagged resources are being aggregated.

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NTEN

JANUARY 2, 2013

The early bird deadline for the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference is coming right up -- and it just wouldn't be the same without you. The NTC is NTEN's signature three-day gathering, bringing together nonprofit professionals like yourself from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness. >

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

What is a knowledge sharing network? A robust knowledge sharing network might involve people sharing resources, best practices, worst practices, just-in-time information, quick tips, and deep thinking, all focused on a specific topic. What are some examples of knowledge sharing networks? Knowledge is a lofty word.

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Care2

MARCH 17, 2011

The 11th NTC (Nonprofit Technology Conference), a three-day gathering in Washington, DC starts today. Every year NTC brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and discuss nonprofit technology, strategy, leadership, and communications. Million Donors Uncovered and Interpreted.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

NTEN and Jossey-Bass/Wiley is hosting the " Online NTC ," a 2-day online conference based on the book, Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission. It is a learning event to help you better understand how to manage technology. I did a panel presentation at the NTC conference in April on the chapter as well.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2014

The most important part of the NTC, though, is the community. 14ntc nptech nten' With over 100 educational sessions in store, a wide range of pre-conference workshops and activities , and over 2,000 expected participants, this will surely be an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and change! >Register Today!

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NTEN

MAY 10, 2012

photo from Broken Banjo Photography We've already established the successes and failures of the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , but what about the straightforward facts? 1772 NPTechies registered for 2012 NTC. This year, 137 of you tuned in to the Online NTC, representing 30 states, 6 countries, and 3 continents.

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Online networks were used to help organize the national day of action but the action was not about "likes" or fans or messages. While the online networks may have taken off in terms of size and activity, is that where the power of this day of action was rooted? It's not about the "network".

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

This year, we can't wait to connect with all of you at 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , so we're skipping the whole "waiting" part and introducing a new way we can all connect before we even arrive in Washington, DC. And it's included with your 2011 NTC registration.). But honestly, the bonus item IS the community.

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NTEN

MARCH 15, 2012

If you’re planning on attending the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference on April 3-5, it’s time to prepare your smart phone for all the mobile-y things you’ll be doing at the conference (And if you’re not yet registered, don’t delay, register now before we sell out.) Session QR Codes: Each NTC Session has a unique QR code too.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

One of the above is the actual cover of " Visualizing Information for Advocacy " - a must read booklet from Tactical Technology Collective. NpTech Conversations. This guide on the Total Cost of Technology from the ICT Hub may also be useful. For more NpTech Talk, see this roundup over at the NTEN blog.

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NTEN

MARCH 20, 2013

If NTC isn't enough, there's another great conference around the corner! We’re excited to be co-sponsoring the upcoming Engaging Customers and Community through Social Technology Symposium with NeighborWorks America. Join us on May 8th in Portland, OR, and learn how you can leverage social media and technology for social good.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 5, 2009

NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference held each Spring is always THE place to be for nonprofit techies: whether you work in a nonprofit organization or with one, are totally technical or fell into your techie job, like social media or like wiring an office. The conference schedule for NTC has been developed openly and collaboratively.

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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. Let’s say someone wants to buy a t-shirt and a copy of Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission. Honestly, I’m not sure how the actual mechanics work.

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NTEN

JANUARY 9, 2012

We're less than 3 months away from the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , NTEN's signature three-day gathering that brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness. Technology as a Catalyst for Openness.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2009

In the nonprofit technology community, I’ve heard stories of cut backs on “nice to have&# items and expenses such as travel and training so that organizations can focus on their most critical goals first and cut back on what they deem not to be completely necessary. Airfare can be one of the pricier parts of getting to the NTC.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. TechSoup Technologies for Good. Hacker Helper is all about not reinventing the technology wheel.

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NTEN

JANUARY 23, 2012

This year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference is fast approaching. This week we’re filling you in on all the amazing events put on by other organizations before and during the NTC. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Nonprofit Seminar at the 2012 NTC. Social Impact Salon at the 2012 NTC. >> Looking for a ride?

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2010

in Atlanta, and the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference is already buzzing. We know that not everybody who wants to attend the NTC actually can, for any number of reasons. (We > Get all the details on our NTC Live page. 1:30 PM: Unleashing Technology to Advance Social & Economic Development. It's 8:00 a.m.

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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 and social networking tools?

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference kicks off on Tuesday and the event to attend is the Science Fair! This event provides an opportunity to network with nonprofit technology professionals while checking out nearly 100 exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest offerings to the nonprofit sector. GreenInfo Network.

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AFP Blog

APRIL 5, 2007

Another tool for finding postings and articles from NTENNTC Pipe | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network: "Riding the wave of yesterday's announcement of NTEN's NPTech Pipe, we have added an additional pipe to the NPTech Pipe that aggregates all NTC tagged/related postings and articles."

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