NTEN

JANUARY 28, 2013

Over the last few years, NTEN has been working with nonprofits to understand how to better wrangle all the data they’re creating and what’s available to them into improved results: more mission impact. In 2010, we organized an online workshop we affectionately titled “Taming the Data Monster.”

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NTEN

MAY 21, 2013

As Lyndal Cairns, a 2012 NTC Scholarship recipient, shares: Before I went to NTC, I was the only social media manager working in the HIV sector in Australia. Donate online or TEXT "NTEN" to 25383 to donate $10 and nominate your scholarship attendee now! 13ntc 14ntc Community nptech nten scholarship campaign Program'

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

This year, as you may have heard, the NTEN staff is stepping everything up a notch – we like to call it " amping up the awesome " – and February is no different. Alison Carl White & Peg Giffels, NTC Session: Taking Action Making Change , #12NTCChange. We love our techies. We also love the Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

It's time for you to help us shape the agenda for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference ! If you vote, then subsequently change your vote, the count will increment by 2. You can find more information in our Voting Guide , but if you're ready, why don't you: > Vote on the 2012 NTC Session Proposals.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 28, 2011

The market in Kayes I'd like to tell you why I believe technology can change the world. The generosity of spirit of the NTEN community has helped us raise $10,547 to convene more local gatherings in 2012, but we still have a ways to go to reach our goal of $15,000 by December 31st. > It was a heck of a thing to witness.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

I have worked at NTEN for nearly nine years now; Ed Batista hired me back in January of 2003 to help create and run new programs for a nascent NTEN. Their unwavering belief that technology can accelerate and expand the way we make change in this sector inspired not only me, but lots of others.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2012

If you ask me, nonprofits will remember 2012 as a year when communities connected and mobilized with newfound moxie. With the help of data-informed personalization, online agility, and personality-driven movements, we saw big donations and big changes happening all over the place. Here's my take.

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NTEN

MAY 21, 2013

As Lyndal Cairns, a 2012 NTC Scholarship recipient, shares: Before I went to NTC, I was the only social media manager working in the HIV sector in Australia. Donate online or TEXT "NTEN" to 25383 to donate $10 and nominate your scholarship attendee now! 13ntc 14ntc Community nptech nten scholarship campaign Program'

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

We're less than 2 months away from the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference, NTEN's signature three-day gathering that brings together nonprofit professionals – like you! Save $100: Register for the 2012 NTC by February 17 >> We're serious about our mission: helping you use technology effectively to meet your mission.

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference Sells Out! Yep, it's official, the 2012 NTC has sold out. For the third year running, the nonprofit sector has shown how it values technology and its ability to help us change the world by buying up every available seat at the Nonprofit Technology Conference. Hot off the presses!

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2013

Last year, for her work on NTEN's Change journal, she received the 2012 Publishing Trendsetter Award. Last year, for her work on NTEN's Change journal, she received the 2012 Publishing Trendsetter Award. Please join me in congratulating Annaliese on a terrific tenure at NTEN and a great new chapter.

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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. Picturing Your Data is Better Than 1,000 Numbers: Data Visualization Techniques for Social Change.

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NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

Because we know that the term "IT Staff" means something very specific to people, and the concept of who is "IT Staff" has not changed as rapidly over the last few years as the role of technology in an organization has. These numbers went back down in our most recent survey, however.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2012

Rob Cottingham and Kate Rutter have been busy documenting the 2012 NTC in pictures. Check out the latest, a recap of a panel dicussion on data visualization: View full size. Thanks to Rally.org for making this possible!

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NTEN

APRIL 26, 2012

It’s hard to believe that the 2012 NTC is a wrap. As Holly wrote in the #NTCFail blog post outlining the things that didn’t go as planned at the event, we value being open and accountable at NTEN. The community showed up for the 2012 NTC. NTCwinning 1: The Community Photo by Trav Williams You. 1772 to be exact.

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

Flickr: diskychick There's been a flurry of activity lately in the NTEN community and it's easy to see that change is in the air! Some big news with a business tilt: we learned that NTEN member Advanced Solutions International (ASI) acquired online community solutions-focused software company GoLightly, Inc.

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NTEN

AUGUST 22, 2013

During my 7 year tenure at NTEN, I''ve had the pleasure of looking at a lot of data, and figuring out ways to use that data in strategic ways to drive the organization and our community forward. Specifically, members who had registered for at least one NTEN event over the course of the year were 37% more likely to renew.

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NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2012

New for 2012: now with more scientific backing!). Things change, we adapt. If you do push things a little too far, or even make a simple mistake, an apology is still appropriate. Remember back when marketing was simpler? Check out these " Vintage Computer Advertisements from the late 1970s ". Okay, we've progressed in a lot of ways.

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NTEN

MARCH 27, 2012

We're down to the wire, with one week left before the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference. The NTEN staff is so excited that we're blogging our favorite tips throughout the week. Don't forget to scroll all the way to the bottom and hit "Update Profile" to save your changes. Step 3: Map Out Your Agenda.

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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. Picturing Your Data is Better Than 1,000 Numbers: Data Visualization Techniques for Social Change.

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NTEN

JUNE 15, 2012

They are all part of the diverse mix of nonprofit fundraising and marketing professionals attending the 2012 Bridge Conference – Harness the Winds of Change, August 7th – 9th at the Gaylord National Conference Center, National Harbor Washington, DC. As a Program Partner for the 2012 Bridge Conference – we want you to be there, too!

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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

MARCH 9, 2012

We wish everyone could attend the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Francisco, but we know that's not always possible. Your participation will leave energized and brimming with the actionable strategies you need to create the change you want to see in the world.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2012

NTEN's mission is to help our community use technology to create change in the world – and we need your help to grow our efforts in 2013. In 2012, we had more than 3,500 attendees to our local 501 Tech Club events, and hundreds more at local meet-ups across the country. Thank you, NTEN Board!) >

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NTEN

MARCH 6, 2013

Did you make a video in 2012 that had an impact in your community or around the world? The contest is presented by YouTube , See3 Communications , and NTEN with generous sponsorship by Cisco. Change Agent Award, for individuals who’ve gotten involved and produced their own cause-focused video. We want to see it!

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NTEN

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The more communications technologies change, the more they stay the same. Julia Reich. Julia Reich Design. Budgets are barely budging, staffing is scarce, and there’s a growing arsenal of tools & techniques to be tinkered with.

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NTEN

AUGUST 6, 2012

And if you need a little inspiration, then look no further than your fellow NTEN community members, some of whom have recently received recognition for their work. In 2012, our friends at Idealist.org surveyed over 1,000 U.S.-based Their consulting services focus on cloud-based technology solutions serving nearly 500 organizations.

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2012

Although I think this sentiment, at the NTEN office at least, is eclipsed by football fevor, regardless of what your plans entail, check out the tidbits of member news – including a useful handbook and two upcoming events--before you head out. And have a great holiday! Thinking of launching a website or in need of a refresher?

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NTEN

APRIL 27, 2012

Flickr: NTEN: Nonprofit Technology We're still catching our breath from the NTC earlier this month, but the nonprofit technology community is as active as ever this week! Learn more about these stories and all the ways NTEN Members are amping up the awesome. The 4th annual Women Who Tech TeleSummit will take place on May 23, 2012.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2012

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the March 2012 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete article in the current issue of NTEN's new quarterly e-journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] For organizations with budgets under $5 million, only 20% have a written and approved plan for 2012.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

But a shifting communications environment and changing donor demographics could render those best practices ineffective at best, and obsolete at worst, as early as 2012. Raising money in 2012 will require creativity and foresight. So how should your organization prepare for the changes that are afoot?

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2012

Fortunately, the NTEN community is making it easy this year. If your summer is already booked with adventures and vacations, don't worry the learning continues into the fall with the DEMO Fall 2012 conference. We're looking for a project that fuels social change through technology. Way to go Jenica!

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

Has it been a year already since we launched NTEN's quarterly digital journal for nonprofit leaders? NTEN's publication (which was recently honored with a Publishing Trendsetter Award ) is free and hot off the press. NTEN's publication (which was recently honored with a Publishing Trendsetter Award ) is free and hot off the press.

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2012

When our editorial committee decided on “Content Curation” as the overall theme of this issue when planning back in 2011, we knew that it would be an important topic for the nonprofit sector, but we didn’t anticipate that, in some ways, 2012 would turn out to be the year of content curation , as Beth Kanter predicted in January.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The contest is presented by YouTube and See3 Communications and generously sponsored by Cisco and us, NTEN. We're seeking out and celebrating the best videos that nonprofit organizations have created to advance their missions using this powerful medium to create meaningful change for the better.

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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. Picturing Your Data is Better Than 1,000 Numbers: Data Visualization Techniques for Social Change.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

In April 2012 NTEN worked with Idealware to conduct a survey of nonprofits about their relationships with data, and what we found was a large dichotomy—either they were doing a lot with their metrics or not much at all.

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