NTEN

JUNE 5, 2014

It's all too easy to be wooed by the sparkly, new, and fun when considering a new technology purchase, much like shopping while on vacation. When nonprofits face a technology purchase, things can get heady, like they do in an unfamiliar grocery store.

Technology 96

Technology Change Management Fun Measure 96

NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

Last month we released our seventh annual report on nonprofit investment and practices regarding technology. I''d like to take a closer look at one aspect of our research and organizational practice: technology staffing levels. In our latest survey, we decided to ask about technology staffing levels differently.

Ratio 85

Ratio Report Technology Roles 85

NTEN

JULY 7, 2014

For nonprofits, charities, and global development organizations dedicated to helping others, access to technology should never be a hurdle or a limitation. Change Management cloud technology Leadership'

Technology 83

Technology Change Management Global Nonprofit 83

NTEN

JUNE 9, 2014

With online giving on the rise , it behooves nonprofit leadership to focus on embracing technologies for more effective fundraising. Change Management Fundraising Management mobile fundraising online fundraising Fundraising'

Technology 87

Technology Donor Change Management Mobile 87

NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2010

Flickr: kool_skatkat Last month, NTEN's Executive Director, Holly Ross, posted a provocative article on our blog: " Rebranding the Accidental Techie." If you're a member of NTEN, you can read the entire thread and particpate here.). fell into this field by discovering an interest or aptitude for technology while.

Case Study 65

Case Study NTEN Studies Leadership 65

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

[Editor's note: Ontario 211 and NTEN asked Ontario nonprofits about how they were using technology – and how they’d like to be using technology – for their work. Where do you think your organization is particularly strong (a leader) when it comes to using technology effectively?

NTEN 55

NTEN Technology Database Social Media 55

NTEN

JULY 3, 2012

[This is part one of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. In our latest Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey, we asked respondents about their technology staffing levels.

Benchmark 85

Benchmark Technology Nonprofit Survey 85

NTEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

These are heady times for those of us that work in nonprofit technology. From virtualization and cloud computing to geolocation services to Twitter and Facebook, the changes are exctiting and powerful. That's why we spent 2010 developing a strategic plan : we're ready to take the best of NTEN and make it better.

NTEN 60

NTEN Nptech Virtual Conversation 60

NTEN

JUNE 5, 2012

Should I put more resources towards developing a formal technology plan? How many technology staff should I have if my total staff is only 5? NTEN's annual research on nonprofit technology spending and practices sheds light on these questions, and many more. > technology staff. > Download the Report for Free.

Report 71

Report Survey Technology ROI 71

NTEN

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Technology will finally enter the c-suite of not-for-profit orgs. But as open source code bases like Drupal become more popular, not-for-profits will realize that we no longer need to outsource to technology firms because building a platform is cheap and easy and keeping up with upgrades is important. More orgs will hire CTOs.

Technology 98

Technology Org United States Drupal 98

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

You already know that technology can help you and your organization create the change you want to see in the world. NTEN's mission is to help you do that. Today at the 11NTC , NTEN's Executive Director, Holly Ross, announced the launch of the journal during the morning plenary.

NTEN 86

NTEN Free Public Journal 86

NTEN

MAY 6, 2013

Director, Technology & Innovation. There’s no doubt that many organizations are using cloud technologies in innovative ways. But, more specifically, what links might we find between the unique aspects of cloud technology, and the conditions and success factors for innovation? Karen Graham. MAP for Nonprofits.

Nonprofit 99

Nonprofit Change Management Map Nptech 99

NTEN

JANUARY 2, 2015

Choosing a new technology for your organization should be a comprehensive solution, not a deferred headache. So, you’ve decided to move to a technology-based solution that enables your staff and volunteers to reach the next level of excellence in nonprofit service delivery and management. Community TechKnowledge, Inc.

Adopt 36

Adopt Technology Change Management Measure 36

NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2011

[Editor's note: Ontario 211 and NTEN asked Ontario nonprofits about how they were using technology – and how they’d like to be using technology – for their work. We use technology really well in a measured and strategic way. What are the driving factors or needs in your organization when it comes to technology?

Brain 52

Brain Canada NTEN Technology 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

NTEN and Jossey-Bass/Wiley is hosting the " Online NTC ," a 2-day online conference based on the book, Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission. It is a learning event to help you better understand how to manage technology. They Just Won't Listen to Reason (Chapter on Change Management with Dahna Goldstein.

Conference 87

Conference Technology Online Chapter 87

NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

This issue of NTEN:Change provides statistics you should probably know about your supporters and constituents, strategies that might need to incorporate mobile technology considerations, tips, stories, and insights from nonprofit professionals and technology experts. A Mobile Silent Auction ," from Josh Hirsch, The Weiss School.

Issue 90

Issue Mobile Journal Change 90

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Our mission here at NTEN is to help you use technology to change the world. But we spend most of our time talking about the basics: how to lay a good foundation for technology use and management. This is why we decided to write Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission and hold the Online Technology Conference. .

Technology 62

Technology Registration NTEN Nptech 62

NTEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Teaser: These are heady times for those of us that work in nonprofit technology. From virtualization and cloud computing to geolocation services to Twitter and Facebook, the changes are exciting and powerful. That's why we spent 2010 developing a strategic plan : we're ready to take the best of NTEN and make it better.

NTEN 60

NTEN Virtual Conversation Skills 60

NTEN

APRIL 2, 2014

change management Change Management Digital Strategy intensive it Leadership Leadership nonprofit tech academy NTA social media Staffing Strategy IT Staff' Participants will be selected based on the guidelines and their commitment to full participation. To be considered, apply by Tuesday, April 8.

Application 84

Application Tech Classes Change Management 84

NTEN

JULY 19, 2013

Imagine you''re a leader (with a great background in all of those things that the mysterious "they" tell you you need to be sucessful as a nonprofit leader) and someone starts talking about IT and technology, and how you need to have a strategic technology plan in addition to your organizational plan. NTEN has got you covered.

Portland 47

Portland Technology Beginner Program 47

NTEN

JANUARY 24, 2012

On January 17th, the nonprofit, technology, and financial communities learned that Blackbaud was beginning the steps to acquire Convio , whose board had approved the purchase. Join NTEN's Executive Director, Holly Ross, Wednesday, January 25th, for a Community Call: " Your Perspectives on the Blackbaud and Convio Acquisition Announcement." >

Convio 54

Convio Blackbaud NTEN Community 54

NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

[This is part three of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. leadership makes technology decisions based on efficiencies, with little-to-no input from staff/consultant.

Adopt 81

Adopt Benchmark Tech Technology 81

NTEN

JUNE 7, 2013

An arts organization develops a technology plan to help meet diverse constituent needs. We really needed to think about how we should be investing in technology to align with our strategic goal to reach people statewide from our small office in tech-savvy Seattle," explained Margit Rankin, executive director. Kimberlee Roth.

Artist 60

Artist Case Study Leadership Seattle 60

NTEN

MARCH 16, 2015

You're about to roll out your technology plan. New technology often brings with it a sense of optimism. Change Management Leadership nonprofit technology planning tech management' StreamLink Software. But are all members of your team ready to roll out with you?

Communication 36

Communication Technology Change Management Tech 36

NTEN

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Director, Technology & Innovation. There’s no doubt that many organizations are using cloud technologies in innovative ways. But, more specifically, what links might we find between the unique aspects of cloud technology, and the conditions and success factors for innovation? Karen Graham. MAP for Nonprofits.

Nonprofit 68

Nonprofit Change Management Map Nptech 68

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

We told attendees they could have 5 minutes and 20 slides in front of the captive nonprofit technology audience. NTEN's newest publication, NTEN:Change , is designed for non-technical leaders of small to mid-sized nonprofits, features a regular section called "DIY Nonprofit Technology".

Journal 44

Journal NTEN Online Captivate 44

NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Technology projects succeed or fail at our organizations when staff members choose to use and leverage the system, software, or tool we have so carefully selected, purchased, customized, and implemented. Change Management implementation success Leadership Missy Longshore nptech nten Organizational Culture IT Staff'

Project 60

Project Tech Change Management NTEN 60

NTEN

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

David Geilhufe, Philanthropy Program Manager, NetSuite In this age of cloud computing, sophisticated, affordable (often free!) technology and increased measurement and reporting expectations, every nonprofit should ask themselves, “Who in my organization is responsible for successfully deploying technology in support of our mission?”

Professional 74

Professional Technology Consultant Change Management 74

NTEN

DECEMBER 15, 2011

On our Facebook page , our community is reflecting on their technology accomplishments. Recently, I've been thinking about the launch of NTEN's newest resource: NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders. We understand that executive directors may not have the time to attend webinars or conferences about technology.

Journal 59

Journal NTEN Reflection Public 59

NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] Million Budget In small organizations like mine, more often than not, the Executive Director or senior leadership of the organization also wears the technology leader hat, accidental or not.

Org 77

Org Leadership Technology Organization 77

NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

Gaining buy-in early on, soliciting bids and conducting an ROI analysis helped Death With Dignity National Center prioritize its top technology projects and prepare to develop metrics for evaluation. Barber learned about the Technology Leadership Academy (TLA) and brought the opportunity to her new boss, executive director Peg Sandeen.

Case Study 56

Case Study Leadership National Technology 56

NTEN

JULY 13, 2012

[This is part two of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. As we saw in the previous benchmark , larger nonprofits report having more technology staff positions than smaller organizations.

Ratio 67

Ratio Benchmark Technology Org 67

NTEN

JUNE 10, 2014

If you register for NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit this September (#14LCS), you’ll be asked to choose one of three tracks— Digital Strategy , The Future of Technology , or Impact Leadership —and you’ll spend quite a bit of time with your track-mates at the Summit.

Facilitation 69

Facilitation Leadership Track Change Management 69

NTEN

APRIL 10, 2012

Staff time and budgets are limited, and improving the different ways they use technology seems out of reach. But technology can offer straightforward, inexpensive means of providing higher quality services and create numerous opportunities to do more with less—even in our current economic climate. Please share in the comments below.

Service 77

Service Technology Teen Map 77

NTEN

MARCH 13, 2015

Mina Chang. Innovation and adoption of new technologies is not without controversy. Advocacy Change Management disaster response tech management unmanned aerial vehicles Program' Linking the World. For example: How does your nonprofit leadership feel about unmanned aerial vehicles?

Philippines 36

Philippines Disaster Technology History 36

NTEN

MARCH 31, 2015

I’d like to introduce you to four strategy typologies and share with you how knowing your strategy typology and its accompanying organizational behavior superpowers can help your organization become a superhero in aligning technology with its mission. Change Management Leadership Organizational Culture'

Michigan 36

Michigan Technology Change Management Culture 36

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

By Sean Watson, Nonprofit Technology Consultant, TechEffect. The selection of quality technology systems is a very important piece of managing those relationships, but equally important is how your team uses the technology. What is Technology Process Improvement? What is Technology Process Improvement?

Process 92

Process Technology Raise Fund 92