Google Drive as an Organizational Document Management System: an NTEN Case Study
NTEN
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
IT Director. A look at the basics of NTEN's own continually evolving Google Drive Policies and Document Management System. Karl Hedstrom.
NTEN Case Study: Managing Systems and Documents in the Cloud
NTEN
MAY 14, 2013
NTEN, whose mission is to help members strategically use technology to make the world a better, just, and equitable place, didn't so much consciously move to the Cloud as come of age in it. When IT Director Karl Hedstrom joined NTEN in 2006, a few employees had been working remotely, thanks to the Cloud. Kimberlee Roth.
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NTEN Celebrates National Volunteer Week: Honoring NTEN Committee Members
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. Chris Bernard, Editorial and Communications Director, Idealware. Weiner Consulting.
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The 2014 NTEN Community Survey Report is here!
NTEN
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Every year, NTEN conducts an annual Community Survey to find out more about the individuals and organizations in the NTEN Community. community Community community survey engagement nptech nten Organizational Culture report research Staffing Strategy survey Program' across departments. . across departments.
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Hosting Nonprofit CRM Donor Systems in the Cloud
NTEN
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
By Margaux Pagán, Director of Strategic Fundraising, DonorFuse , and Tim Sarrantonio, Account Consultant, Z2 Systems. Cloud-based fundraising solutions are not only here to stay, they are becoming the preferred solution for fundraisers of all levels of experience.
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Interview with Andrea Post, NTEN's Events Manager
NTEN
JUNE 25, 2014
Andrea Post is NTEN''s newest team member. How did you first become involved with the NTEN Community? Everyone keeps asking me how I first learned about NTEN, and I just keep giggling because the truth is that I can’t remember. Doesn’t everyone just know NTEN? nten staff' Andrea Post 1. That’s pretty cool.
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The 12th Issue of NTEN: Change is Out - "Outcomes & Impact"
NTEN
DECEMBER 11, 2013
Every nonprofit aims to have impact, but few have the systems in place to calculate little more than outputs. 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! Get started!
Four Things to Consider When Choosing a Learning Management System
NTEN
AUGUST 15, 2014
Director of Technology and Operations. If your mission includes an educational aspect, a learning management system could be your cup of tea, but which flavor is right for you? Building an e-learning site entails pulling several systems and tools together to deliver a smooth online experience for learners. Aaron Winters.
Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit
NTEN
JUNE 6, 2023
Outlook) and video conferencing platforms, use a spreadsheet, create slides, and use tools that are specific to your organization, such as a timekeeping system or an expense reporting system. A bus driver or cleaning staff might need only a few of these skills, whereas a development director might need all these and many more skills.
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Joining the NTEN Board
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
AUGUST 7, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Joining the NTEN Board August 7, 2007 Katrin, the Executive Director of NTEN, announced today that I’m joining the Board. (So Good move on NTEN’s part! Congrats to everybody!
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4 Ways to Increase Intra-Organization Equity in Nonprofit Tech
Saleforce Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Despite positive progress, inequality is still pervasive throughout our institutions and systems, and nonprofit technology is not exempt. And, as the NTEN Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology highlights, “…technology does not and cannot succeed without an organizational culture that supports it”. About the Author. Carmen Dowell.
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Thinking About a New Donor Management System for Your Organization? Read This First.
NTEN
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
It’s been nearly five years since the first release of Idealware’s Consumers Guide to Donor Management Systems report, and two years since Idealware and NTEN last partnered to update the report. This higher ceiling allowed us to include several widely-used donor management systems ineligible for inclusion in previous years.
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Selecting a Nonprofit CRM System? Start with the Strategy!
NTEN
AUGUST 27, 2012
Executive Director. Holly Ross. The message is clear. Selecting a new CRM has to be driven by your strategy: how you do the work of meeting your mission. Constituent Relationship Management, or CRM, has changed dramatically in the last decade.
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NTEN State of the Nonprofit Cloud Survey Results
Tech Soup
MARCH 13, 2012
Over the last few months NTEN has been surveying U.S. To quote Annaliese Hoeling, NTEN’s publications director: A couple of the biggest take-aways for us were that 91 percent of nonprofits taking our survey reported using at least one cloud software solution?. NTEN surveyed 780 nonprofits across nine U.S.
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Confessions of a Former Nonprofit IT Director: Dos and Don'ts
NTEN
AUGUST 2, 2012
As always, no executive directors or board members were harmed in the writing of this article. And hat-tip to Allan Benamer and the "Confessions of a Former Non-Profit Executive Director" blog for inspiration for this series). Get that back room ready for an expensive pile of VOIP phones that you’ll never learn how to use!
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2011 NTEN LIfetime Achievement Award: Judy Hallman
NTEN
MARCH 19, 2011
Each year, NTEN recognizes a member of this community who has furthered the work of the nonprofit technology field through dedication, innovation, and leadership. This year, we are thrilled to honor Judy Hallman for her work with this award. Her first job in computing came long before the Web. If they only knew then what we know now!
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NTEN #ONTC: Slides, Resources, and Reflections from ROI Session
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
My presentation is based on Chapter 3 of NTEN's book. His executive director wants to purchase Iphones for all staff. I just finished my session on ROI as part of the Online Nonprofit Technology Conference - a two-day virtual conference. I presented on ROI and Nonprofit Technology.
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Using Technology Tools to Streamline Nonprofit Board Operations
NTEN
AUGUST 14, 2013
Director of Scientific Programs & Advancement. Our board would help us with our grants review process, but we were using a pencil and paper system that was prone to errors and could result in a thousand index cards that needed to be entered into a spreadsheet. Tobie McPhail. Morris Animal Foundation.
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The Change Journal's 10th Issue is Out: It's a Mobile World
NTEN
JUNE 4, 2013
What does this mean for nonprofit advocacy, communications, engagement, donations, program delivery, site design and system infrastructure? NTEN''s publication, designed especially for busy nonprofit executive directors, departmental directors, boards, and other leadership staff, is free and hot off the press.
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90 Beyond the Idea Accelerator with Ann McAlpin: "Connections - Aged-Out Foster Kids and Caring Adults"
NTEN
OCTOBER 29, 2014
As the grand finale to NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit , a number of intrepid 14LCS attendees pitched and developed 24 awe-inspiring projects during the Idea Accelerator. Kids in the foster care system turn 18 and are turned loose to be independent. Kids “aging out” of the foster care system. Who could use this?
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The End of IT? With Freedom Comes Responsibilities
NTEN
AUGUST 15, 2013
Director of Programmes. The role of IT has historically been, “Here is your computer, and your database, and your file system, and this is how you enter information and save files.” Change Management Cloud Infrastructure Leadership Michael Enos nptech nten Richard Cooper IT Staff' Richard Cooper.
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76 14LCS: Idea Accelerator Coaches & Judges Announced
NTEN
AUGUST 21, 2014
We''re packing, preparing, designing, and more just to make sure this first Summit lives up to the NTEN community standards. The Leading Change Summit is just 12 days away. This required us to start playing with some of the 14LCS thinking toys – we couldn''t resist! Unlike the NTC, there''s no live stream for this event.
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Excel Is Not a Donor Management System!
NTEN
NOVEMBER 4, 2010
When I joined the organization, as a director of resource development, I inherited the organization’s most kept treasure: an Excel spreadsheet with all the donors and foundations we contacted in the past six or seven years, their social interests, who contacted them, when, how much money we asked, how much we received etc… This was (by far!)
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80 The 15NTC Steering Committee: Ready for your submissions!
NTEN
MAY 23, 2014
After that, Team NTEN will work closely with this year''s Steering Committee to finalize the content. The form is open through June 22, 2014. Who will read and review the submissions? Well, for starters, you can! The community voting platform will be open in July. Speaking of the Steering Committee, allow me to introduce them.
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67 Our heads are in the cloud with May's webinars
NTEN
MAY 1, 2014
Our heads are in the cloud this month at NTEN, and we have the webinars to prove it. Creative Ways to Use Salesforce to Enhance Your Nonprofit''s Systems Salesforce is one of the most popular technology platforms that nonprofits are using to connect to their communities for fundraising, communications, program delivery, and more.
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Member Round Up: Corn Dogs! Interactive Maps!
NTEN
AUGUST 24, 2012
In honor of the annual migration of children returning to school, NTEN member The Case Foundation is hosting a sweepstakes as part of their Be Fearless campaign. GOOD Maker, in a partnership with NTEN, announced Detroit's Green Economy Leadership Training (Solidarity) winner of their Use Technology for Good challenge.
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How Does Your Nonprofit Use Data To Improve Results?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 10, 2011
Today, NTEN’s Amy Sample Ward shared this fabulous video on Facebook. It’s a topic that NTEN’s executive director, Holly Ross, has covered with this must-read post: “ Four Ways Nonprofits Can Increase Their Impact With Data.”. Technical or Systems Challenges. Organizational Culture.
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95 Clearing Up the Cloud at NTEN's Nonprofit Cloud Computing Summit
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
I was lucky enough to attend NTEN's Nonprofit Cloud Computing Summit on Monday, August 29. The attendees I chatted with ranged from IT directors to accidental techies to the merely tech curious, all hoping to get a better handle on cloud computing. are, your security isn't bulletproof, you don't have 100% systems.
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14LCS Idea Accelerator: Transforming Technology into Social Change
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.
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99 April Fools’ Day! + A Real Update about Our Website Redesign
NTEN
APRIL 1, 2015
IT Director, Karl, and I have been dreaming about this little April Fools’ Day prank for over a year. Seriously though, the NTEN staff, with help from wonderful consultants, have been making big strides towards the website redesign. Karl and Marketing & Publications Director, Joleen, give their updates below.
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36 Nonprofit Technology Celebrates International Women's Day
Tech Soup
MARCH 7, 2017
Jane Meseck , senior director of global programs at Microsoft Philanthropies. Lisa Pool , founder and executive director of the Technology Affinity Group. Amy Sample Ward and Holly Ross from NTEN. Catalina Escobar , executive director of MAKAIA in Colombia. Karen Haring , founder and executive director of Libera.
What's your social media elevator pitch for your nonprofit's executive director or board?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
Photo by Marco Wessel Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending one of NTEN's "Ask the Expert" calls and chats with Wendy Harman who is the professional listener for the Red Cross. Now, think about your measurement system so you can gather that data quickly and make adjustments.
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Member Round Up: Numbers and Nominations!
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. Speaking of exciting achievements, congratulations are in order for a few of our NTEN members honored by Fastcase 50 this year! and James L.
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Developing a Cloud Migration Strategy, Part 1: What Systems Can You Migrate?
NTEN
MAY 9, 2012
Director of Professional Network Services. Matthew Eshleman. Community IT Innovators. While it may be tempting to move to the cloud because of your free 10 Salesforce licenses or free Google Apps account, it's critical to answer the question: Why migrate?
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A Few Predictions for Nonprofit Development Technology in 2012
NTEN
JANUARY 6, 2012
When NTEN asked whether I’d be willing to predict tech trends for in 2012, I, of course, asked my Magic 8 Ball™. When NTEN asked whether I’d be willing to predict tech trends for in 2012, I, of course, asked my Magic 8 Ball™. A board member will tell a nonprofit that they should buy system “A” because (pick one): it’s cloud-base.
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Nonprofit Data: The Case of York County Library System
NTEN
JANUARY 7, 2013
Editorial and Communications Director. Data is dynamic, not static, and so are organizations—which means that over time, the data they need to track changes as they change. Chris Bernard. read more
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44 Member Round Up: Tedx, Chase Community Giving grants, new services, just another quiet holiday week.
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
A grant money giveaway and a renowned speaking event are just a taste of the goings-on: In June we learned that as part of their 'Be Fearless' campaign, NTEN member the Case Foundation would be a primary sponsor of TEDxMidAtlantic 2012 and that the event's theme would also focus on 'Be Fearless'.
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60 Find me in my “office”
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
The description: “ Talk with Michelle about internal software systems – document and knowledge management, CRM, client management databases, intranets, etc.&# I volunteered to be the “expert&# in residence for the “Program&# track of Office Hours. So, come join me.
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120 Announcing the 2015 Award Winners!
NTEN
MARCH 6, 2015
NTEN also announced the IMAB Integrated Marketing Awards , annually awarded to nonprofit marketing campaigns that have truly integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns: The Donor: An integrated marketing campaign or program had an impact on donor satisfaction and the donor experience : Operation Smile''s Matching Campaign.
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36 How Many Donor Databases Are There?
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 11, 2009
This list came from my head, my bookmarks, and lists compiled by NTEN and Idealware for their donor management software surveys (and I’m not certain all of these are actually donor databases). It does not include custom systems, of which there are many. Morant Information Systems. Association Management System.
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It's Almost Here: The Nonprofit Cloud Summit in NYC, Oct 26
NTEN
OCTOBER 17, 2011
We have a great line-up of presenters, including cloud experts – and NTEN Members – Ami Dar (ED at Idealist.org), Matthew Eshleman (Director of Professional Network Services atCommunity IT Innovators), and Donny Shimamoto (Founder of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies). > Learn more and RSVP for free today.
What's So Scary about Cloud Security?
Tech Soup
AUGUST 16, 2012
argues that cloud-based services are likely to be safer and more secure than most in-house nonprofit computer systems. He is director of programmes at CTT, which is our TechSoup Global partner in the UK. "I’m as big an advocate of a good firewall and a reputable anti-virus/spam package on all your systems as the next person.
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67 Are you Sending Mixed Messages to your Members?
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Director of Insights and Analytics. She also receives an automated gift acknowledgement email from your donation system, as well as a mailed “Thank You” letter from your development department the following month. Marissa Maybee. Bear Analytics. Organizational data siloes may be the culprit.
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New Members Are Asking Questions. and We’ve Got the Answers!
NTEN
MAY 3, 2012
We’d like to take this opportunity to highlight a few of NTEN’s recent educational resources on databases. Free Report: 2011 Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems Report Blog Post: WordPress vs Drupal. Like the 501 Tech Clubs, these groups are free and open to everyone.
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