NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

[Editor's note: The following is from the December 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , NTEN's quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders. Everyone brings something unique to the table, whether it's content, tech skills or social media know-how. Read the complete issue on "Collaboration" when you subscribe to the journal for free! ]

Social Media 96

Social Media Collaboration Org Media 96

NTEN

APRIL 24, 2012

There are skilled tradespeople in every country we serve, and local talent makes our model far more sustainable. (As There’s another piece that, while it is a cornerstone of our organization, complicates the picture even more: we hire local talent. We don’t fly expat plumbers around the world.

International 60

International Project Org Technology 60

NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

We note here, as in our report, that respondents to this survey don’t reflect the wider nonprofit sector but rather organizations who already have shown interest in improving their technology effectiveness by being part of the NTEN community or The NonProfit Times subscribers who opted to take this survey.)

Adopt 81

Adopt Benchmark Tech Technology 81

NTEN

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The same holds true for lawyers, investment bankers, firemen, and doctors; their skills are not needed in day-to-day operations at the management level of a nonprofit. As long as your org doesn't give technology a seat at the leadership table, it will continue to be viewed as just another expense. During his 4.5

Leadership 94

Leadership Tech Lecture Org 94

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Formal authority is granted through position on an org chart, or through mandate (or sometimes fiat) from the senior management of an organization. So how do you hone that kind of skill? Here are some strategic ways to position yourself well to lead a technology change, and inspire people to want to do the things you want to do.

Tech 78

Tech Change Demonstration Influence 78

NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2012

This month we have a few Nonprofit Technology DOs and DON’Ts for you to consider: DO hand off technology to “the youngest person in the org” because they know how to use Facebook. That new CRM, website, or donor management system is going to magically fix your organization’s inefficient processes, fidgety funders, and demotivated staff!

Director 84

Director Journal Nonprofit Org 84