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Going Green: Paperless Evaluations at the 10NTC

NTEN

At the 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we gave our session evaluation system a major tech overhaul by highlighting a mobile text messaging option in addition to our normal paper evaluations -- as well as an online option that was added at the last minute.

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Nerd, Geek, and Gear Herding: Technical Management Techniques for Managers

NTEN

When faced with a severe technical crisis -- think mail server down, fried DB server, website hacked -- it's important to approach the situation methodically and in an organized manner. During the live session at the 2011 NTC , we'll talk about real-life situations and how to handle them. The House is on Fire! Survey the situation.

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The Future of the Nonprofit Office: Working from Home v2.0

NTEN

We'll have to move to alternate methods of communication and examine results versus attendance. Howe has presented at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) since 2009. Management by walking around is a proven and effective technique, but it relies on employees being physically located together with the manager.

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My New Year's Resolution: Use Social Media Efficiently - 52 Tips

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

On January 1st, I wrote about my goals for 2009 using Chris Brogan's process of selecting three words or larger concepts to frame them. Attend NTEN's NTC Conference in April and attend the social media tracks. My three words: streamline, weave, and Einstein. Set a consistent schedule for your social media tasks and stick to it.

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Making Oz Home

NTEN

Terry Booth began working for PLUK in March of 2009 and was promoted to Media Director by the end of 2010. My story is happier than many others, though. Similar to the Civil Rights and Women’s Rights movements, Americans with disabilities have been fighting for equality since the 1960s.

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Reflections from Networked Nonprofit Workshop for 300 People

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I started experimenting with these concepts back in 2008 at SXSW session on Nonprofit ROI and SXSW Session on Nonprofit Crowdsourcin g as well as at the NTC in 2009 on a session mapping metrics to strategy. I’ve using the technique to deliver conversational keynotes at conferences.

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Let’s Connect at the NTC!

Amy Sample Ward

Science Fair: The NTC Exhibit Hall. During the workshop, we will present traditional community organizing principles and methods of campaign mapping. We’ll use the TSdigs event in October 2009 as a case study. Who : NetSquared and other Community Organizers. When : 10:30 a.m. Who : TechSoup Global staff.

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