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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. " Download the 2009 Data Ecosystem Survey Report | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network – NTEN just released a report on the data ecosystem in nonprofit organizations – it's free for members, but $50 for non-NTEN members. "The

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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!&# Sounds like a reasonable idea.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Truth be told, most nonprofits have an overwhelming amount of content on their websites or other communication channels that can be easily repurposed for social. Cody Damon content strategy Data Media Cause nptech nten Social Media Strategy Web Sites Communications'

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NTEN

JULY 8, 2013

With all the focus on social media, multi-channel campaigns, and mobile technology, we may have let slip to the back burner some key reminders of how your website plays an anchor role in your nonprofit's brand. nptech nten Web Sites website website design Communications IT Staff'

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MARCH 25, 2011

Our upcoming webinar, " You and Your YouTube Channel " will help you get started. > > Learn more and register today.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

NTEN Members are our heroes (Flickr: levork) (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.) Members are in bold.

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

Thirty-eight percent of American mobile phone users -- 120 million people -- access the web via their mobile device; fewer than 30 million are iPhones or Android phones. The growth of the mobile web will continue to be very rapid in the coming years -- and will have substantially more reach than iPhone or Android applications.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2013

With all the focus on social media, multi-channel campaigns, and mobile technology, we may have let slip to the back burner some key reminders of how your website plays an anchor role in your nonprofit's brand. nptech nten Web Sites website website design Communications IT Staff'

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

Which web communication channels are the most effective? Here at NTEN, we receive a lot of questions about the the different uses of technology for fundraising. Leveraging the web matters. Using a greater variety of software, channels, and payment methods correlates strongly with fundraising success.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2010

That's one of the reasons you soak up all NTEN has to offer about technology and engagement. Chart 1 below shows that the next generation of donors, Gen X and Boomers are truly multi-channel. And while they still give through direct mail it is not the dominate channel that it is for the Mature donor.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Nonprofits have an unprecedented opportunity to reach more donors and increase revenue through online marketing channels, including search, video, and social media. facebook ads Google Grants infographic nptech nten online giving search mojo Strategy Web Sites youtube for nonprofits Communications Fundraising'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

Colleagues Allyson Kapin who founded a web agency called Rad Campaign (they designed my blog) and Amy Sample Ward, who the NTEN Membership Director (and I’ve known since 2007 ) have published a new how to book called “ Social Change Any Time Every Where.” Web Producer. Internet Director. Online Campaigner.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Last year, NTEN Community Champions helped to raise over $36,000 to support the NTEN Community Challenge , which enhanced NTEN''s program accessibility, including sending over 50 people to the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (14NTC) and the 2014 Leading Change Summit (14LCS) with scholarships.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 31, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The search for good web conferencing, take 2 January 31, 2008 Back in August, I did a review of web conferencing tools, with a decidedly unusual slant – as a presenter, I had to be able to share my Linux desktop.

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See3

MARCH 27, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Daniel Hartman MAR 27, 2008 NTEN Does Web 2.0

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

As many of you know, before joining NTEN as the Membership Director last year, I managed the NetSquared program which included locally-organized groups around the world, innovation challenges, and more. We should approach offline action as one of many channels available to us to reach our mission. This can be great, or it can be scary.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

I’m in Washington, DC for the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. After facilitating a panel at the Innogive Conference on integrating mobile into multi-channel nonprofit campaigns , I headed to a special event hosted by Google to celebrate the launch of Google for Nonprofits.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2012

If you already see how your website, your online communities, and your other channels all flow harmoniously together to drive donations and other actions, then. Last year I wrote a post for NTEN about four social media fundraising tools. Co-Founder and CEO. HelpAttack! good for you! If not, read on.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

How to Make the Most of a Crisis Situation with Cross Channel Integration. Nonprofits are finally realizing that not only do they need to coordinate their fundraising efforts across channels, but they also need to coordinate their outreach, marketing, engagement, thus list growth activities among their own internal departments.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

How to Make the Most of a Crisis Situation with Cross Channel Integration. Nonprofits are finally realizing that not only do they need to coordinate their fundraising efforts across channels, but they also need to coordinate their outreach, marketing, engagement, thus list growth activities among their own internal departments.

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NTEN

JANUARY 31, 2014

The contest is presented by NTEN, YouTube , and See3 Communications , with generous sponsorship by Cisco and the National Alliance for Media and Culture and the National Youth Media Network. Innovations in web video are rapidly moving forward – so show off what you’ve done for your cause, and help other do-gooders see what they can do.

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Care2

JUNE 4, 2012

Earlier this spring, NTEN surveyed readers of the NTEN:Change Journal (a quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders) to find out how they were using their various communications channels (like their website, Twitter and Facebook profiles, as well as direct email). View more presentations from NTEN.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2013

Your nonprofit''s internet presence and communications channels must now be directed fully towards mobile. There is no such thing as the FAIL organization -- at least as far as we know -- and NTEN does not propose the actions described above. We now return to your regularly scheduled blogcast. Everything must exist in the cloud.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

Tobias Eigen from Kabissa presented at the Web2fordev: Remixing the Web for International Development. Google announces " Broadcast Your Cause, " a nonprofit channel on YouTube. LolNptech commentary about a recent NTEN Discuss List thread. It's an open source free web meeting service. Fundraising 2.0

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NTEN

MARCH 6, 2013

The contest is presented by YouTube , See3 Communications , and NTEN with generous sponsorship by Cisco. Innovations in web video are rapidly moving forward – so show off what you’ve done for your cause, and help other do-gooders see what they can do. The DoGooder Video Awards are taking submissions starting March 4, 2013.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 2, 2008

If you've been reading this blog, you know that last week I started to work with NTEN on a social media and nonprofits curriculum development. Yesterday, Holly Ross, NTEN Executive Director, posted this discussion thread on the wik i: We've hit a snag in the road, and we need your help to get past it. Channel the Community.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 14, 2010

The things that make the TV we've known -- limited channels defined by their number on a large stationary screen in our homes -- are merging into the world of the web and mobile. On the web and on our smartphones, we have websites and applications that deliver video content. The web and TV are merging. for social change.

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Care2

OCTOBER 27, 2014

This is one of the key concepts that I discuss in my book Social Change Anytime Everywhere , co-written with Amy Sample Ward of NTEN. You need a mobilized base of supporters who believe in your mission and who are consistently engaged across multiple channels. Online Fundraising Online Marketing Trends Web 2.0'

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NTEN

JUNE 4, 2010

Yesterday, on the NTEN channel, we started a discussion on the future of privacy for nonprofits with Stowe Boyd , known for his speaking and writing on the social revolution on the web.

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NTEN

JANUARY 5, 2012

NTEN member and nonprofit communications expert Kivi Leroux Miller just released the 2012 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , based on a survey of over 1200 participants at the end of 2011. Here are some of findings that stood out: 78% of respondents planned to email their typical supporters at least monthly in 2012.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

There are channels for everything. You can search YouTube, Google video or about 10 other video sites, and make those searches a new channel. Miro is basically a video player, which can recognize RSS feeds, and automatically download videos. PBS has quite a number, as do various and sundry video podcasters.

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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. Matt is the Founder and CEO of iGiveMore , a nonprofit that works to make online giving impacts visible through social media channels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Mobile can’t be this separate tactic or channel in your communications strategy. What is your message and what do you want the audience to do? How do your all your communication channels work together to inform, engage, and motivate? Also, there is secondary data to review and your web site analytics. Qwerty Monsters.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Web 2.0 I had originally planned to talk about RSS/XML after tagging, but I decided instead to hold off on that as a start on the posts about the inner guts of Web 2.0. Such is life.

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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. The Center developed a Facebook Page , blog , a podcast , a Slideshare channel (with slidecasts), a Linkedin Company Page , and a private Delicious profile for internal knowledge-sharing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Using the internet and social media as a vehicle to tell stories is an approachable, inexpensive, and effective way to engage your audience (Check out NTEN's social media and storytelling web seminars series for the juicy details.) So, are you ready to channel your inner old-school hip-hop master and start storytelling?

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

Your gala event is a culmination of a year or more of relationship building, multi-channel outreach and face-to-face interaction, just like a social media fundraising campaign. Isn't it amazing that in a few short years, an organization (NTEN) and a conference (NTC) have done so much to help us push the envelope and evolve so rapidly?

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