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MAY 4, 2009

Although I hate the idea of talking over lunch, I'm glad that two years ago, under former ED Katrin Verclas, we added the awards ceremony to our closing lunch at the NTC. Flickr Photo: cambodia4kids The Lifetime Acheivement Award is given each year to a person who has pushed the nptech community forward.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2009

It's no surprise, then, that she's tackling the topic of " The Softer Side of Tech Consulting " at the 2009 NTC. . As the Technology Services Manager at the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University , Cindy has had lots of experience. This will be Cindy's first trip to the west coast -- EVER!

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Roger shared a little of his philosophy, the basis of his session at the 2009 NTC , " Better Online Storytelling ", upon his return from a trip to the Congo. . Roger is also really excited about getting to San Francisco to engage with the amazing nonprofit community there. I couldn't agree more. You can help, too !

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JANUARY 28, 2009

The early-bird registration period for NTEN’s 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 31. I love the NTC.

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DECEMBER 9, 2008

Nearly 1200 people working in nonprofits and technology will come together from around the world for the 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Francisco, April 26-28, 2009. More than ever, technology is helping nonprofits tap into and build communities to create social change. read more )

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APRIL 30, 2009

Instead, we're going to bring you bite-size reflections on the NTC one post at a time over the next few weeks.). Everything from the thumb drive, as well as everything we can coerce presenters to send us now will be posted online for the entire nonprofit community to share. Where/when is the next NTC? Will all the slides, etc.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Kevin Lo Chris Peters When you're a nonprofit manager, there are loads of great resources to help you get the skills you need to lead effectively: You can take classes on human resources, learn about the legal needs of your organization, or dive into accounting practices. But how do you learn what you need to know about managing technology?

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

(Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Tag your news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome, or contact Annaliese with your updates.) . We thank GCN for partnering with us to pull off the best NTC yet -- coming to Atalnta, April 8-10!

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JANUARY 29, 2009

But we really want you at this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference. You can still join us in San Francisco, April 26-28, for the greatest nonprofit tech show on Earth at the lowest price we offer -- but only if your register by January 31st. > You can reserve your spot at the After Party when you register for the 2009 NTC.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2009

As nonprofits, we're focused on action, all the time. At the NTC, she'll share her experiences at her session, "Evaluating Outcomes: Real Techniques for Measuring Civic Engagement and Technology Fluency " She spoke to me about it: Tags: Evaluation NPTech programs NTEN 09NTC.

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APRIL 17, 2009

How can a nonprofit balance its own needs with the needs of the community? If you get the chance to take a San Francisco field trip while at the NTC, Jeff, like a few others, can't recommend the Ferry Building enough. And where SHOULD you build that community anyway? In particular, check out the Slanted Door. It's an experience!

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MARCH 4, 2009

Ask anyone in the nonprofit technology community about Content Management Systems, and they're likely to mention one of the following: Drupal. Tags: OSS NPTech NTEN laura quinn websites foss content management CMS 09NTC. If there's one thing I've learned in my 6+ years at NTEN, it's that people love to hate their web sites.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Dahna Goldstein Bev Magda I used to do technology consulting with nonprofits, and I found that the work was about 10% technology, 90% psychology. Of course, knowing that isn't enough: Anyone who's engaged in implementing technology projects at nonprofits needs a whole slew of tools to help navigate the change management waters.

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JANUARY 27, 2009

I also get a lot of calls from consultants looking for advice on how best to thrive in the nonprofit space. Robert's leading two sessions at the NTC this year, both on the theme " So You Want to Be a Consultant " He took time out on a rainy Friday to chat with me: In addition to being a really nice guy, Robert is a foodie.

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JANUARY 29, 2009

I first saw them back in 2002, when the NTC was still the Roundup. Luckily for you, he's also bringing his decade-long experience trying to get nonprofit software to play nicely! Jon is leading a session at the NTC called An Open Civic Engagement Platform: A new generation of tools that play nice together.

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APRIL 7, 2009

Jakob Nielson released a study last week suggesting that nonprofits are leaving half of their potential online donations on the table because of simple usability issues. You don't have to be a die-hard Nielson fan to know that usability -- the ease with which your stakeholders can find what they need -- is an issue for most nonprofits. .

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Flickr Photo by Nikka Melt Every year, after we've had a chance to take a post-NTC breather, we pull together some of the best-rated sessions from the NTC and turn them into webinars. . Check out the line-up: Best of NTC: Mobile Giving Works, Learn How - August 5. Best of NTC: Going Remote: What You Need To Know - August 6.

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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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FEBRUARY 6, 2009

I have a confession to make: I'm rooting for some organization, any organization, to unseat the Humane Society of the United States as the winner of this year's Nonprofit Video Awards. The 3rd Annual DoGooderTV Nonprofit Video Awards , which we're co-sponsoring with See3 Communications and the Nonprofit Times , are now open.

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JANUARY 26, 2009

It's fitting, then, that she's leading a session at the NTC about becoming a career nonprofit technologist. At the 2007 Nonprofit Technology Conference, Johanna and I were both missing our kids, and bonded over the fact that seeing "Goodnight Moon" in the hotel gift shop made us kind of weepy. .

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MARCH 5, 2009

We're doing more in the spring!).

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JANUARY 29, 2009

A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources. And our new Sprout-built fundraising widget could help as many as 57 people attend the 2009 NTC. Tags: NPTech NTEN Newsletter Things We Like. Read more posts on our blog. Terrific visual representations of data. since 1967. Need a techie on the cheap?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

If you're registered for the 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference , congratulations on being one of over 1000 amazing people coming together for 3 days of awesomeness, April 26-28. (If A few NTConnect highlights: Connect: Meet other NTC attendees before the show! NTC Sessions: You can create your own personal NTC Agenda!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

I've had a post in draft for a couple of weeks now about some personal/professional goals or my New Year's resolutions for 2009. I read Chris Brogan's " Your 3 Goals for 2009 " and I loved his process. Think of how you want to be successful in 2009. Then, try to think in even broader terms. I want to improve my writing.

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JULY 30, 2009

A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources. Pontifix just released a white paper, " Strategies for Nonprofit Marketing in a Recession ", which has good some good tips and only a little self-promotion. The 2009 Nonprofit Tagline Awards are only open until July 31st. Read more posts on our blog.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Over the last couple of years, our IT Staffing reports have found that nonprofits are hosting their own software and services less and less. Tags: NPTech sage NTEN remote 09NTC. Most are outsourcing website, email, and listserv hosting. For those of you who want REAL San Francisco Chinese food, check out the House of Nanking.

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JANUARY 29, 2009

If you know someone who’s been toiling in the open source vineyards, developing software that’s helping nonprofits succeed, check out the Tides Foundation Pizzigati Prize , a $10,000 annual award for outstanding contributions to software in the public interest. The application deadline for this year’s prize: March 2nd, 2009.

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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 So now’s my chance to blog about it!)

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MARCH 29, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Goodbye Microsoft… March 29, 2007 Just today, I received in the mail some Sony Vaio Picturebook laptops, courtesy of Gavin’s regular potlatch program. The geekout will be on Thursday at 3:30.

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JANUARY 29, 2009

Let's just consider our popular webinars : in addition to saving up to 50% off our already low prices, NTEN Members can buy the Season Pass -- unlimited webinars in 2009 for only $275. Prepare for the NTC. And, of course, NTEN Members save $200 off registration for the 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference. (We

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Starting today, video submissions are being accepted for the 3rd Annual DoGooderTV Nonprofit Video Awards, co-sponsored by The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) and See3 Communications. Nonprofit organizations and foundations are encouraged to submit their videos at www.dogooder.tv/contest2009 contest2009 !

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Find an NPTech Job. An investment banker recently incensed the nonprofit community by asking the New York Times, "If you just take your base home, the question becomes, why not just work at a nonprofit from 8 to 4 instead of a bank where you’re expected to work weekends and every night till 10 or 11?" So, what should you do?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Flicker photo: mastermaq Every year at the NTC , we partner with See3 to bring you the DoGooder Nonprofit Video awards. You may remember " Children Need a Bailout " from 2009, or " Breathe In, Breathe Out ," from 2008. Your chance to win grants, prizes, and exposure for your nonprofit.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2009

The early-bird registration period for NTEN's 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 31. I love the NTC.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Back Channels, Workflow, Data, Twitter, and me March 13, 2007 I read Beth’s recent blog entry on Twitter , and of course, the neo-luddite in me said “waste of time!&#

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APRIL 16, 2009

Flickr Photo by cathytx2001 Many nonprofits understand the importance of an online strategy but are unclear on how much to invest in online marketing and fundraising -- and what to expect in return. Blackbaud is conducting a survey as part of their State of the Nonprofit Industry (SONI) series.

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JUNE 30, 2010

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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