NTEN

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Earlier this fall, Convio released its " Peer-to-Peer Event Fundraising Benchmark Study ," based on a look at 48 organizations using Convio's TeamRaiser to manage fundraising events. You can find the complete study online here. They recently released an infographic to illustrate some of the key benchmarks.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2009

But like Holly mentioned on the NTEN blog , we’re going to need your help to do it and have a few ways you might be able to lend a helping hand: 1. NTEN will be able to waive registration fees for up to 57 attendees with scholarships this year. Every dollar of your gift will be matched by Convio , up to $10,000.

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Care2

APRIL 5, 2012

Kudos to Vinay Bhagat of Convio for winning the 2012 Care2 Impact Prize for his outstanding impact in online advocacy and fundraising. Bhagat garnered the most votes from the NTEN community, from among a pool of incredibly accomplished finalists including Nancy Lublin of DoSomething.org , Geoff Handy of Humane Society of the U.S.,

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NTEN

JANUARY 17, 2012

You've probably heard by now that Blackbaud has announced it intends to acquire Convio in a roughly $240 million deal. The fact is that the fundraising database market is HUGE. Here are a few of the posts that have already made their way around the Interwebs: Blackbaud & Convio - a match made in heaven or hell?

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Care2

JANUARY 18, 2012

The nonprofit community was stunned yesterday when Blackbaud purchased long time rival Convio. According to Blackbaud President Marc Chardon, “Combining Convio and Blackbaud is expected to help create one of the largest SaaS vendors with over $440 million in trailing twelve months pro forma revenue.”

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

We're going to raise another $10,000 (matched dollar for dollar by Convio) for the NTC scholarship campaign this year -- and send another 57 people down to Hot-lanta. . I convinced the entire NTEN staff to join me in a remake of the Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody ! Every dollar of your gift will be matched by Convio, up to $10,000.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2012

The eight reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. Published by NTEN. View: All NTEN Reports. Published by Convio. View: All Convio Reports. Published by Convio. Thank you.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

We're going to raise another $10,000 (matched dollar for dollar by Convio) for the NTC scholarship campaign this year -- and send another 57 people down to Hot-lanta. I convinced the entire NTEN staff to join me in a remake of the Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody ! Every dollar of your gift will be matched by Convio, up to $10,000.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

But this fall, NTEN staff is traveling all over the country to various NPTech events. " Unfortunately, no one from NTEN will be in-person at the event, but Holly will be Skype -ing in for a session. One of those session is a panel featuring NTEN's Annaliese. Here's a list of where we'll be and where we want to be.

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NTEN

JANUARY 19, 2012

Every year, the NTEN community raises $10,000 – generously matched by Convio ! – This year, the NTEN staff was bound and determined to make it happen on our own. to send more than 50 people from small nonprofits to the Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2009

He and I have had terrific idea swaps and brainstorms and I can only imagine the conversations he will spark in person at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. He received a NTEN scholarship to cover his registration cost but that’s it—he still needs to get there. When is the NTEN Conference? So here I am.

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NTEN

JANUARY 4, 2011

Create an NTEN Auction Item In each of the last two years, with generous matching support from Convio , we've raised $20,000 to send over 100 people from small nonprofits to the NTC for the best learning and networking opportunity of their careers! We need 200 items to make our goal of $10,000 and qualify for the match from Convio.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 15, 2007

I received an embargoed press release in my email about Convio's Open Initiative. Almost a year ago, NTEN hosted a field wide discussion about the need for nonprofit tech vendors, particularly CRM systems for online fundraising, to offer open APIs. (A The most recent announcement is from Convio, which launched Convio Open.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2009

(Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Tag your news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome, or contact Annaliese with your updates.) . Tags: NPTech nten members. Members are in bold. Thanks for including the NTC , Allyson!).

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NTEN

MAY 14, 2010

(Flickr: levork) (Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharingtheir nptech awesome. Thank you Convio and Sea Change Strategies for helping conduct and produce this report. I want to give a big shout-out to all the folks who made the 2nd Annual International Fundraising Conference (IFC) Online a success this week!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2009

For the past eight years, I've attended NTC , NTEN's premiere conference for nonprofit techies.* That shows the community considers NTEN of great value. Convio is offering to match the dollars raised up to $10,000. Despite the tough economic times, it seems the community is really excited about the 2009 NTC.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2010

Tad Druart, Convio. That's one of the reasons you soak up all NTEN has to offer about technology and engagement. While direct mail remains viable the impact over the long-term will diminish, particularly without integration with other communications, marketing and fundraising channels. Does X+Y+Boomer equal fundraising success?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

I mentioned before that Convio, the main sponsor of 09NTC ( the Nonprofit Technology Conference from NTEN ), is matching funds in NTEN’s scholarship appeal. Tags: fundraising scholarship conference nten 09ntc events. Visit nten.org/scholarship and donate now to get your vote for Holly’s fate.

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2013

NTEN and M&R also released their report, the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study. The 2013 Blackbaud Online Benchmark Report (formerly The Convio Online Benchmark Report ) is in its seventh year started by Convio’s Founder, Vinay Bhaghat. Fundraising Ideas to Reverse the Trend of Declining Email Response Rates.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 19, 2011

I’m really happy to be part of the 11NTC Scholarship fundraising campaign this year. And, as you may know, every year, NTEN tries to raise $10,000 to send staffers from small nonprofits to the conference who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend. It’s not too late!

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

In preparation for your end-of-year campaigns, NTEN has devoted September to talking about fundraising. You should also check out the article Philip wrote for us this month, " Effective Uses of Social Media for Fundraising " Speaking of ourselves, remember that post back in February from Alan Cooke of Convio ?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

This year, as they have for the last few years, Convio is matching those funds dollar for dollar, so that we can send 50 folks who would not otherwise be able to attend. And when you donate you'll get a vote - a vote on which pop song the NTEN staff will rewrite and perform at the NTC.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits September 19, 2008 Here are a few interesting tidbits that have come my way over the course of the last few days There is a new online fundraising platform, founded by an ex-Convio person.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 12, 2010

That was the meat, now here's the pudding: the NTEN community's remake of "Bohemian Rhapsody", Muppets style!" The big changes to fundraising in the coming years will spring from the power of the web, according to Azadi Sheridan, chair of the Institute of Fundraising’s Technology Special Interest Group.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2009

Fellow NTEN members Green America (formerly Coop America) helped guide Peter to a wind-powered provider. Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer host a weekly NTEN Office Hour they call "NTEN Water Cooler Chat", every Thursday at 3pm ET. M+R released a new case study on the impact of premiums in online fundraising campaigns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

NpTech Conversations Convio Opens Up API Jason at DIA summarizes the posts and the bigs news in the nptech field this last week - Convio Releases An Open API. Convio or Causes? More from the Convio Summit this week. NTEN's Call for NTC Sessions - Deadline October 24th.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Member Appreciation 2011 NTEN Member Appreciation Month is still going strong! Each week, we're recognizing three NTEN Members who participate in MAM activities (find out more about how you can win here ). 11/11 at 11:00 am pacific Now, onto the important part - prizes! Last week's winners are.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2012

For example, my colleague Shai Coggins from Connecting Up (the Australian version of NTEN), who always brings me Tim-Tams. Vinay Bhagat of Convio was given the 2012 Care2 Impact Prize for his outstanding impact in online advocacy and fundraising. After a wonderful video tribute, she said, “Thanks NTEN, you have my back!”

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NTEN

MARCH 2, 2009

Last Monday, when we were at $6000 and change, I wasn't sure we were going to meet our $10,000 fundraising goal. But the NTEN community really came through in the end, and for that, we thank you. Special thanks to Beth Kanter for all her efforts, and to the other NTEN stars who made sure the appeal was heard far and wide: Judi Sohn.

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Care2

OCTOBER 18, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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NTEN

MAY 2, 2012

Curation at NTEN , Evonne Heyning. Why Fundraisers are Failing at Storytelling -- and What They Need to Change , Lori Jacobwith. Care2 Impact Prize Awarded to Vinay Bhagat of Convio , Clint O'Brien. In Defense Of Serious Fundraising Dialogue , Roger Craver. My Top Five Takeaways from NTEN's Drupal Day , Melissa Anderson.

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Care2

MARCH 26, 2012

To honor these heroes, Care2 is today announcing the start of open voting to select the winner of our second annual "Care2 Impact Prize," which recognizes individuals in the nonprofit sector who have made an outstanding impact on the field of online advocacy, online fundraising or both. Only one vote per person will be counted.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Much has changed with regard to fundraising and “friendraising” during the 12 years I have been a professional fundraiser, the most obvious being the use of technology. The fundraising piece does often come – just at a later date.). Fundraising Events. Adrienne D. And how do you check results? www.karma411.com.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Amy VanWyngarden, Convio. Peer-to-peer fundraising events are growing in popularity - and rightfully so! Although registration is typically limited due to capacity constraints, these events can prove to be lucrative fundraisers for nonprofits. This strong affinity motivates these individuals to fundraise.

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NTEN

JANUARY 18, 2011

Every dollar is matched by Convio, allowing us to send up to 57 people this year. While we've used the public humiliation of the NTEN staff as the theme in the past, this year we want to celebrate the collective awesome of the NTEN community. Every year, we raise up to $10,000 to send staffers from small nonprofits to the NTC.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Meg Murphy, Convio. [Ed. note: This article is part of NTEN's Member Appreciation Month spectacular. "I don’t have enough resources to do online fundraising and marketing", and. "I’m not sure I can afford to invest in online fundraising. "I’m not sure I can afford to invest in online fundraising."

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 9, 2011

Conferences are a great way to meet other Convio users, gain best practices, and think creatively about online marketing. some of us from Convio in the coming months (including yours truly!). Before we jump into the laundry list, Convio's Facebook page is your one-stop shop for upcoming Convio events - bookmark it for future reference!

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