Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

So first, what is data portability? Basically, it means that the data that you put into social networking sites, like profiles, social graph (those who you are connected to,) media, etc. In addition, they are portable – you can move your data from place to place. These include Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and many others.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Earlier this spring, we collected responses from 1000 folks and have analyzed and reported back that data for you in this report. > Satisfaction with NTEN programming overall, among members and non-members, is up over previous years. 93% of NTEN members would (or have already) recommend membership to their colleagues.

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APRIL 29, 2010

The new 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from NTEN and M+R was just released today! The 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study covers just about everything we think you should be tracking to fully understand your online program's effectiveness. Just remember: What matters most is YOUR data! Steve Peretz, M+R Strategic Services.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Open Data November 8, 2007 As the hype (which, I agree I have contributed to ) around OpenSocial dies down, the reality behind OpenSocial becomes clear. Tim O’Reilly has a bang-on post about the fact that OpenSocial does not mean that users can have data portability. O’Reilly doesn’t really have an answer for that one.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

We're excited to be partnering with GreatNonprofits and Guidestar on their 2010 GreatNonprofits Science & Technology Campaign -- and not just so we can pick up a few reviews for NTEN. Campaign deadline: August 31, 2010 So, when you've got a free moment, head on over there and rate the science and technology orgs you know.

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NTEN

APRIL 23, 2010

Report season is in full effect here at NTEN. We've recently released the 2009 IT Staffing and Spending Report and the 2010 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report (in conjunction with Common Knowledge & thePort). Next up: the 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study we're releasing with M+R Strategic Services.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 30, 2010

After all, there's no guarantee that, without our fine cat video curation, you'd always end up with something as funny as " Staticky Cat vs. Balloon ", let alone our most popular link: Yes, gentle readers, it gives us great pleasure to re-present your 2010 "Things We Like" champion: " An Engineer's Guide to Cats ". (We Happy holidays!

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

After all, there's no guarantee that, without our fine cat video curation, you'd always end up with something as funny as " Staticky Cat vs. Balloon ", let alone our most popular link: Yes, gentle readers, it gives us great pleasure to re-present your 2010 "Things We Like" champion: " An Engineer's Guide to Cats ". (We Happy holidays!

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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2010

The second annual Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report, a joint project of Common Knowledge, thePort, and NTEN, has hard data and insights on the trends surrounding social networking technology as part of nonprofit organizations' marketing, communications, fundraising, and program services.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

CiviCRM got great scores in NTEN's Data Ecosystem Report. There are challenges -- and benefits -- which Gregory Heller, a strategist at CivicActions , will explore in his session, " Working with Open Source Software and Vendors " at the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference. . Subscribe to the NTEN Podcast.

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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2011

Did we see evidence of this in our annual Nonprofit IT Staffing & Spending survey conducted at the end of 2010? For many nonprofit organizations, as with the wider public and private business sectors, the last couple of years have been impacted by a general economic downturn. Well, yes and no.

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APRIL 29, 2010

I’ll try to keep it short and just sweet enough to fill you in on everything you need to know about the new 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study from M+R Strategic Services and NTEN. This stuff fascinates me – which I guess is good since it’s my job.

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APRIL 30, 2010

(Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Tag your own news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome online, or contact Annaliese with your updates.) . Rock on open data and mapping! Tags: community buzz NPTech nten members.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

By Jeff Stanger, Director, Center for Digital Information We are obsessed with data — big data, open data, linked data, personal data, government data, visualized data. Data carry enormous potential. It's important that we don't confuse "data" for "information." And rightly so.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? There are lots of debates in the amazing world of measurement and learning: The only valid data is quantitative data. Make data-driven decisions only, don't trust your gut ever. (I By Beth Kanter, Beth's Blog.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

" 2011 NTEN Champions Fundraising Campaign by the Numbers | NTEN – "The funny thing about being the Nonprofit Technology Network is that it can be really hard to practice what we preach. You may recall that the NTEN community recently helped us raise over $15,000 to host more local events throughout 2012. ."

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Quantitative and qualitative data are often positioned as opposing or complementary means of documenting impact. Data reports and personal snapshots are often generated separately, then placed side-by-side with the hope that the juxtaposition of hard metrics with an emotional picture and blurb will resonate with a wide range of people.

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NTEN

AUGUST 16, 2010

Flickr Photo: Caro Wallis (Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Tag your own news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome online, or contact Annaliese with your updates.). Tags: community buzz NPTech nten members. Members are in bold.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

The data says we should move on. Two recent reports share data about the actual role celebrity connection plays in nonprofit fundraising and both say the same thing: forget celebrities. Online fundraising revenue grew overall by 14% between 2009 and 2010. Getting Over Celebrities.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Over the past 10 years, the mashup of the web and our personally identifiable data (PID) has grown up. Data silos also create problems. Whether it’s data or dances, silos keep people separated at the party. An organization that owns its data and manages it correctly owns its distribution channels. During his 4.5

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NTEN

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Recently, I've been thinking about the launch of NTEN's newest resource: NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders. In the last quarter of 2010, I researched current digital publication options and platforms and looked at other association publications. As a bonus, most of these subscribers are new to NTEN.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 5, 2010

Tomorrow morning, I’ll be leaving on a jet plane, to Atlanta, Georgia, for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference. I’m looking forward to the Unconference on Open Data organized by NetSquared, and getting to see lots of old colleagues. Tags: Nonprofit Tech 10ntc nptech nten. I went to two Circuit Rider Roundups.).

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MARCH 16, 2010

Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. Session: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a sea of Analytics. Session: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a sea of Analytics.

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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!&# And then there is data.

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NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

You can download the complete report here , and don''t forget the companion online benchmarking tool , where you can compare some of your organization''s data against your peers in our research. Is the clear jump after 2010 due to the more inclusive language in the survey question, or to increased staffing levels at organizations?

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2010

Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. Session: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a sea of Analytics. Session: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a sea of Analytics.

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NTEN

APRIL 30, 2010

Open Data ! Then, of course, there's Big Data , which may or may not tranform the social sciences -- hopefully not in the same way Big Oil helped transform the environment. Tags: Newsletter NPTech NTEN Things We Like. The oldest tree in the world has been around since before the first pyramids were built. You're welcome.

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MAY 20, 2010

Well, you have clues to their behavior already, in the data you've been collecting -- perhaps even inadvertantly -- as they read your messages and navigate your web site. If you feel like all that data's dragging you under, join us for " Understanding Behavior: Getting Engaged or Stranded at the Inbox?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Effective data visualization is the future of nonprofit storytelling. Your organization is awash in data, but (while we hate to be the ones to break the news) nobody wants one more boring spreadsheet. Chris Milk combines data, music, and images to create a personalized experience for you as part of an interactive Arcade Fire video.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2012

These reports are, however, some of the most valuable in terms of insight, useful and practical data, and how-to advice. Published by NTEN. View: All NTEN Reports. 7) Giving USA 2011: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2010 :: Download. All the reports currently listed are based on U.S. Thank you.

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2010

We have so many data-themed links this month, you should probably take a moment to consider what all this information may be doing to your brain. Google's new Fusion Tables lets you import, mash-up, share, and visualize your own and others' data. Idealware to the rescue: " A Consumer's Guide to Low-Cost Data Visualization Tools ".

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APRIL 12, 2011

Includes data from Blackbaud , American Red Cross , MobileMarketer.com , and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Based on 2006 data, the chart features the 10 major sources of revenue for U.S. 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study A visual version of the 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study by M+R Strategic Services and NTEN.

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NTEN

MARCH 31, 2010

Data is becoming an art form , but who does your information belong to? Tags: Newsletter NPTech NTEN Things We Like. Lucy Bernholz's " Open Philanthropy: A Modest Manifesto " is awesome. You need to read it -- after you read her article in this newsletter. It's right up there. Go on, scroll up. The cats will be still be here.

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NTEN

MAY 5, 2011

Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] Our analysis [ from the 2010 Online Giving Study ] showed the following: Fundraising is still about relationships.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I volunteered to be the “expert&# in residence for the “Program&# track of Office Hours. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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