NTEN

MARCH 5, 2013

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: the NTEN community is pretty amazing. From sharing ideas to sharing rides to the NTC, this is an extremely generous community and the 2012 Champions Campaign is yet one more example. Our board even matched your donations! See someone on the list below that you know?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

SXSW is just a few weeks away and we want to be sure that we can connect with all of you NTENers planning to join the technology party in Austin! Connect with NTEN Sarah and I, in typical NTEN fashion, will be sure to bring some NTEN swag and are hoping to connect with as many of you as possible! Where will we be?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

With election day coming right up, Nonprofit VOTE was kind enough to share with us a bunch of ways technology can help you cast your ballot. We're big supporters of democracy here at NTEN, so we encourage you to use all the tools at your disposal to help you make your decision and get it counted.

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NTEN

MARCH 8, 2012

There’s less than a month left before the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Francisco, are you ready? We’re working with local service organizations to coordinate a bunch of volunteer opportunities for conference attendees on Monday, April 2 and Tuesday, April 3. Create your agenda in myNTC.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

If you weren't able to join us in San Francisco last week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference , we've got a recap of some of the happenings here on our blog. 12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions.

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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. >

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NTEN

JANUARY 23, 2012

Flickr photo: andercismo 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. Number of fundraisers (including NTEN): 21.

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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

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. Everything's Local: Using Online Tools to Transform Communities.

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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. This year, we hope you'll join the nonprofit technology community in San Francisco, April 3-5.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Are you headed to San Francisco this week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference ? 12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions. "The Online Nonprofit Technology Conference will let you connect with. Lynn Van Housen.

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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. Everything's Local: Using Online Tools to Transform Communities.

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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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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

APRIL 10, 2012

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the March 2012 issue of NTEN:Change. Staff time and budgets are limited, and improving the different ways they use technology seems out of reach. Staff time and budgets are limited, and improving the different ways they use technology seems out of reach. By Laura S.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

In 2012, Yannis hopped over the fence at the Roger’s Centre in Toronto during a Blue Jays baseball game and started running across the field. Jason Shim is passionate about the intersection of nonprofits, youth, and technology. Follow Shub @shubsengupta.

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NTEN

APRIL 2, 2012

NTEN members are even using The Hunger Games buzz to educate about real world food and water issues. Oh, and let’s not forget using GIS technology to better connect localities with programs and services. Using GIS data has helped the YMCA of Metro Chicago better match local areas of need with their programs and services.

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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

JUNE 28, 2012

Fortunately, the NTEN community is making it easy this year. Speaking of resources, Microsoft recently offered the licensing to their Local Impact Map , free of cost, to nonprofits. 501tech miami If you're not in the New York City area, you can always join your local 501 Tech Club for ongoing learning opportunities.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

NTEN is proud to announce a mutual scholarship program in partnership with Connecting Up Australia to share nonprofit technology knowledge across the Pacific. Connecting Up Australia is doing amazing nonprofit technology work on the other side of the world. > Apply for a scholarship today! > Apply for a scholarship today!

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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. Download the complete report, "The State of the Nonprofit Data.". 39% use donor data to make budgeting decisions.

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NTEN

APRIL 24, 2012

[Editor's note: The following is an article from the March 2012 issue of NTEN:Change. There’s another piece that, while it is a cornerstone of our organization, complicates the picture even more: we hire local talent. There are skilled tradespeople in every country we serve, and local talent makes our model far more sustainable. (As

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2015

By 2012, about 20% of my audience was reading my blog through a mobile interface, either tablet or smartphone. So, that’s why in 2012 I opted to invest in the programming time for responsive design. .” If website person is not around/available, ask local folks in your org network who they use/recommend.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 15, 2013

We released our report on the 2012 TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey in September of 2012 and have now had a few months to ponder the findings and talk to several of you about what you think of them. We take heart that this is consistent with NTEN's State of the Cloud survey findings, where U.S. no Internet! -

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

These events are fiscally sponsored by NTEN and Microsoft and TechSoup is a partner in helping support the event. She told the story of TechSoup, which was started by a journalist who wanted to do something useful with the free software he was receiving from technology companies, so he started donating it to local nonprofits.

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NTEN

MAY 30, 2013

Enter NTEN''s 501 Tech Clubs. These are informal local groups of those working in the nonprofit sector that meet on a regular basis to network and connect with colleagues, share information, and develop a local professional support network. ConnectVA partnered with NTEN in 2012 in launch a local club in Central VA.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Heidi’s post triggered an interesting conversation in the comments on capture tools and transparency mentioned in the guest post below, but more importantly Julia Smith from NTEN volunteered to write up this guest post about the conference. Report back from the first-ever Do Good Data Conference by Julia Smith.

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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2012

Winning Webby Awards, talking strategy, using Pintrest, and posting infographics are just a few of the things NTEN members are doing this week. Time magazine recognized NTEN member Ben Rattray as one to the The 100 Most Influential People in 2012 ! It’s great to be a techie for good! Have more news to share?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2015

Bringing finance to a whole new level, these technologies offer swift transactions that are easily tracked and have some safety enhancements. As reported by the Star Tribune local , "Spare Key [the charity] is one of the first Minnesota nonprofits to make an appeal to cryptocurrency holders, and among a tiny but growing group nationally.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

Here’s what the buzz seems to be for 2013 from a nonprofit technology viewpoint. The Forecasts for 2012. I guess a good place to start is looking back at forecasts from January 2012. Andrew Cohen of Forum One did one called 12 Big Trends in Nonprofit Technology for 2012. Mobile Computing.

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