Robert Weiner

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What to Do When Technology Isn’t Your Problem

Robert Weiner

Does it feel like you never find the right combination of technologies to just make things work? If you technology decisions at your organization are driven by some of the following, we’d love to see you at NTEN''s Nonprofit Technology Conference (aka the NTC): We chose the system because we have a volunteer who knows it.

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Predictions for Nonprofit Fundraising Technology in 2012

Robert Weiner

NTEN published my somewhat snarky predictions for nonprofits' use of fundraising technologies in 2012. But others will fail to see that technology, and people who know how to support and use technology, are necessary investments. many nonprofits will struggle with out-of-date systems. By all means, try new things.

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Going from Accidental Techie to Technology Leader

Robert Weiner

On one hand, those who decide that technology will be their vocations need to push for roles and titles that reflect what they really do. My article is meant for those who want to stop being accidental and move into a technology leadership role. I agreed, but only to an extent. They're ready to graduate from their apprenticeships.

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Nonprofit Technology Resolutions for 2009

Robert Weiner

In early January, Convio asked a group of nonprofit technology bloggers to suggest New Year’s resolutions for nonprofits ( TechSoup Blog was one of the participants ). In addition, they asked people to post resolutions on Convio’s Connection Café blog.

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Nonprofit Technology 601

Robert Weiner

Heather Carpenter’s Nonprofit Leadership 601 blog posted a list of resources for people who are new to the field of nonprofit technolology. This post lists books, reports, Web sites, blogs, and conferences that nonprofit techies — and not just those newbies — should know about.

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Early-Bird Discount on the Nonprofit Technology Conference Ends 1/31

Robert Weiner

The early-bird registration period for NTEN’s 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 31. Author Stephen Johnson says, "Clay Shirky may be the finest thinker we have on the Internet revolution, but Here Comes Everybody is more than just a technology book; it’s an absorbing guide to the future of society itself.

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Maybe It’s Not Your Database, It’s You

Robert Weiner

The premise is that complaints about an organization's database may be misdirected: the problem is how the system is being managed (aka management problems disguised as technology problems). Does the person who oversees the database understand the organization’s strategic plans so they can make sure the technology can support them?

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