Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

The content is important, but it is only half of the instructional design task. Last week, I was an instructor for NTEN’s Technology Leadership Academy for a session on Nonprofit Technology ROI Methods. This post summarizes some learning research and offers some tips for delivering effective webinars.

Design 107

Design Effective Experiment Learning 107

NTEN

JUNE 25, 2014

Andrea Post is NTEN''s newest team member. As Events Manager, Andrea will be working on events such as the Leading Change Summit and Nonprofit Technology Conference. Read about her inspiration for working in nonprofit technology and more! How did you first become involved with the NTEN Community? nten staff'

NTEN 78

NTEN Interview Management Lesson 78

NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

Today we''re giving a big thank-you to the dedicated members of NTEN''s committees. NTEN committee members are the volunteers who work behind the scenes, contributing their expertise, time, and advice to help shape NTEN programming. Norman Reiss, Project Manager, Technology, Center for Court Innovation. Weiner Consulting.

NTEN 63

NTEN National Celebrate Volunteer 63

NTEN

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The 16th issue of the NTEN: Change journal is out, focusing on the Best of 2014: Cultivating Leadership. The inspiration, as reflected on the quarterly NTEN: Change covers, came from farmers, a profession characterized by the need to be responsive. You can''t talk about technology implementation without discussing change.

Issue 77

Issue NTEN Leadership Change 77

Global Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Technology has the power to unlock new possibilities for people and for the planet. Nonprofits on average spend less than 6% of their total operating budget on technology, with a mere 28% of organizations often or regularly using technology volunteers, according to an NTEN study. But not everyone is benefiting equally.

Adopt 52

Adopt Project Guide Technology 52

NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Prior to joining NTEN in 2013, I worked in the human rights field with Social Accountability International (SAI). Plus, check out the new NTEN Voices section for tips and tools from our team and community! But the first test is to set up a way to measure it. Get started!

Dominican Republic 88

Dominican Republic Issue NTEN Impact 88

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2014

On December 17, TechSoup hosted a SoupChat for nonprofits and libraries looking for more information on website design and hosting. Design and Web Building forum moderator Yann Toledano led the SoupChat. " Responsive Web Design. People discussed responsive, mobile-friendly design and touched briefly on security.

Design 65

Design Websites Resource Tips 65

NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Wondering what to do before, during, and after leading an effective technology training. The design work you do prior to delivering your session, if done well, can have a huge impact on whether your participants walk away inspired to practice their skills or apply their knowledge in the real world. 14ntc nptech nten training'

Training 82

Training Train Technology Blogger 82

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

The articles in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal capture stories of nonprofits in transition; they’re transforming from one stage to another, using technology to fuel their campaigns, initiatives, and to optimize their day-to-day work. >>Read You can’t rush nature, but you can set yourself up for success.

Costa Rica 66

Costa Rica Issue NTEN Change 66

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

Note from Beth: At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I was lucky to co-design and facilitate a session on technology training with colleagues John Kenyon, Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen. How to Be a Wizard at Tech Training Design and Delivery guest post by Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen.

Training 59

Training Train Design Tech 59

NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2011

Flickr: LexnGer In case you hadn't noticed, NTEN is a community of nonprofit and technology professionals sharing information about using technology effectively for nonprofit work. That means all the knowledge behind NTEN resources – the how-tos, best practices, strategy tips, recommendations, etc.

Journal 92

Journal Newsletter NTEN Guidelines 92

NTEN

AUGUST 7, 2013

My name is James; I’m the latest addition to the NTEN team as a Program Coordinator. As a practical dreamer and an advocate for technology, I’m really excited to work with an organization whose values are in sync with my own. I''m proud to join NTEN''s community and help nonprofits use technology to meet their goals.

NTEN 56

NTEN Program Artist Tech 56

NTEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Across the ocean and the international date line, there is an organization doing amazing nonprofit technology work -- Connecting Up Australia. NTEN is proud to announce a mutual scholarship program in partnership with Connecting Up to share nonprofit technology knowledge across the Pacific.

Technology 93

Technology Australia Registration NTEN 93

NTEN

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Teaser: Across the ocean and the international date line, there is an organization doing amazing nonprofit technology work -- Connecting Up Australia. NTEN is proud to announce a mutual scholarship program in partnership with Connecting Up to share nonprofit technology knowledge across the Pacific.

Australia 92

Australia Technology Registration Conference 92

NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This guide is designed with nonprofit staff in mind, especially those planning a virtual fundraising event for the first time. How should you evaluate the technology requirements? The post How to Plan Virtual Fundraising Events appeared first on NTEN. Download now to learn: What type of event should you organize?

Virtual 95

Virtual Fundraising Pledge Template 95

Wild Apricot

JULY 1, 2010

The Technology Leadership Academy is a 9-week online training program from NTEN, sponsored by Microsoft, that's designed to help non-profit leaders learn to use and manage technology more effectively to meet their organizations' missions.( Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Microsoft Twitter. read more ).

Leadership 93

Leadership Technology Profit Nptech 93

Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Generosity Xchange Nonprofit Marketing Summit Cause Camp TNPA Leadership Summit The Nonprofit Social Media Summit Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) AFP ICON Engage for Good Good Tech Fest Bridge Conference If you’re thinking to yourself “I can’t make all those conferences,” you’re probably right.

Conference 98

Conference NTC Virtual Registration 98

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Designed by Emily Lonigro Boylan, Owner and Creative Director, and Demetrio Cardona-Maguigad, Director of Strategic Design, both of LimeRed Studio , the Idea Accelerator offered the chance for partners who might not have met otherwise to connect on common ideas, and work with coaches to refine the project to meet shared goals.

Ideas 99

Ideas Change Technology San Francisco 99

NTEN

APRIL 10, 2014

Today we give a huge thanks to our mighty team of NTEN Community Champions : you helped to collectively raise over $30,000 for the greater good of the #nptech community! Thank you for your ongoing support and effort to make nonprofit technology accessible to a wider audience! So today, we tip our hats to you.

Celebrate 59

Celebrate NTEN San Diego National 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Year in Review Here’s what I learned from looking over my 2021 professional accomplishments: NTEN Lifetime Achievement Award : I was honored and very surprised to be awarded the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Lifetime Achievement Award. All done remotely from home as I have yet to get back on airplane.

Professional 111

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 111

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 4, 2012

Topic : Designing Online Engagement to Collaborate with Your Community. Description : You can design online engagement to unleash your evangelists. In this workshop, we’ll focus on all aspects of designing high-value, engaging, and participatory content that creates a partnership with your fans. Date : April 4, 2012.

San Francisco 105

San Francisco Conference Technology Participatory 105

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

That's why we've designated September as a month to talk about fundraising and fundraising technology. In no particular order, here is a compilation of some of the NTEN community's favorite fundraising resources that surfaced throughout September. You can find the description and register here. Check out the recording here.

NTEN 54

NTEN Resource Community Fundraising 54

NTEN

JUNE 13, 2012

Thanks to a scholarship from NTEN, I was given the opportunity to fly to Sydney to attend the ConnectingUp! Conference, to network with and learn from the Australian nonprofit technology sector. I learned so much at the conference and it's going to help me in my everyday work in becoming a technology leader. 211Ontario.ca

NTEN 74

NTEN Conference North America Canada 74

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Responsive web design (also known as mobile optimization) refers to designing a site to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices. The problem could be that many library websites are simply not designed with these devices in mind. Responsive Web Design. Why Mobile? inch smartphone display.

Library 71

Library Mobile Design Web 71

NTEN

JULY 12, 2012

Manager of Information Technology. And I've been thinking about adaptive web design of late. The results are pretty conclusive in terms of demonstrating needs for adaptive web design and cross-browser compatibility. Jason Samuels. National Council on Family Relations. Anyone who knows me knows I’m a data nerd.

Design 91

Design Web Data eBook 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Year in Review Here’s what I learned from looking over my 2021 professional accomplishments: NTEN Lifetime Achievement Award : I was honored and very surprised to be awarded the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Lifetime Achievement Award. All done remotely from home as I have yet to get back on airplane.

Professional 96

Professional Facilitation Reflection Journal 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. In order to do that, you have to think like an instructional designer ! This requires a lot of more thinking through the design and technical practice to run smoothly.). Think Beyond Presenters.

Facilitation 50

Facilitation Interaction Reflection Design 50

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

JANUARY 9, 2020

We wrote a paper about Nonprofits and Machine Learning for NTEN and wrapping a research paper for the Gates Foundation on how these new technologies might scale generosity and the challenges. And, of course, I continued working on a number of volunteer projects, including serving as a board member to NTEN and LLC.

Professional 140

Professional Personal Croatia Build 140

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By investing in automation and organizational tools that let technology take over on the day-to-day tasks, your team can devote more of themselves to your organization’s big-picture initiatives. Never underestimate the value of services that are designed to ensure you’re set for success from the moment you purchase your software and beyond.

Software 295

Software Fundraising Training Train 295

NTEN

JULY 15, 2011

and Seth Giammanco, Principal, Minds On Design Lab. Each category is exhibited by different tools, technology, and/or approaches. It's an exciting time, where strategy begets technology solutions and in turn technology inspires new strategic opportunities. Debra Askanase, Founder, Community Organizer 2.0 Authenticate.

Social Media 87

Social Media Websites Integration Design 87

NTEN

AUGUST 4, 2011

CoP's offer groups within the nonprofit technology sector an online space to connect, as well as the opportunity to hold monthly webinars or discussion phone calls. Designed with peer knowledge sharing in mind, CoP's aim to provide an established point of reference along with a network of support and resources.

NTEN 47

NTEN Community Literacy FAQ 47

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is coming to TechSoup’s hometown of San Francisco in April and we couldn’t be more excited! Conference session proposals are submitted by experts in nonprofit technology, including yours truly, TechSoup. Tips and Tools for Technology Planning. Vote for TechSoup Sessions.

San Francisco 67

San Francisco Conference Technology Proposal 67

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

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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

But this fall, NTEN staff is traveling all over the country to various NPTech events. September 28-29 in London, UK : The Lasa European Not-For Profit Technology Conference will be discussing the topic "Will the Cloud Save the Sector?" One of those session is a panel featuring NTEN's Annaliese. Are you going?

NTEN 50

NTEN Las Vegas North Carolina San Diego 50

NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2009

Join your NTEN colleagues ( tomorrow! ) Free and only for NTEN members. Broadband Access, NTEN Community Call (Wed, Aug 26): Learn about the issues and advocacy efforts regarding Broadband access and the nonprofit sector. Free and only for NTEN members. > Free and only for NTEN members. > Learn more and RSVP.

NTEN 60

NTEN Free Tech Resource 60