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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Flickr: Lydia Mann (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.) Tags: community buzz nonprofit technology NPTech nten members.

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JUNE 7, 2011

Flickr: Newfrontiers NTEN is excited to announce a new opportunity for year-round community engagement: Communities of Practice (CoPs). CoPs are being established at NTEN to create deeper networking and educational experiences for members of the NTEN community at large.

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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.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 8, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Update on social network portability January 8, 2008 Last week, I covered the Richard Scoble dust-up. I think that people are getting wary of social networks where they have no control over their own data.

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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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OCTOBER 8, 2010

Flickr: Chad_Norman (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.) . NTEN's LinkedIn group for members. Members are in bold.

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MAY 28, 2010

NTEN is People! Flickr: kalabird) (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.) . > NTEN Facebook Page.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

Flickr: ePublicist A recent discussion thread on NTEN's main community email list really hit something home for me. NTEN member Sean Watson brought up his concern about the lack of staffing around, and interest in, "business processes" in most nonprofit organizations. Don't just use spreadsheets, use pictures. of people, even.

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MARCH 24, 2011

Nonprofits that want to connect with their constituents are almost obliged to participate on these networks. Causes and associations provide status updates on the networks, post links, publish content via tools like Facebook Notes, groups on Linked In and Facebook, and ask questions on all of the services.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

flickr: Beach650 Most days, we're hiding from the rain in our Portland, OR office. 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. Are you going?

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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

JUNE 10, 2011

What is a knowledge sharing network? A robust knowledge sharing network might involve people sharing resources, best practices, worst practices, just-in-time information, quick tips, and deep thinking, all focused on a specific topic. What are some examples of knowledge sharing networks? Knowledge is a lofty word.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Social Networks and Digital Sharecropping October 1, 2007 I was reading Deborah Finn’s curmugeonly post about Facebook. I have been having curmudgeonly thoughts about social networks in general.

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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.). Did I give up any job responsibilities to add these?

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JUNE 12, 2009

Flickr: daveiam I've got lots of goods this week, so without further ado, let's get to the members-online round-up: Beth Kanter raffled off a complimentary NTEN membership, courtesy of thePort. Our pals (and members) Network for Good and Kivi Leroux Miller combined to provide a free Nonprofit Email Marketing Guide.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Flickr Photo: Luc Legay You use social networks at work, right? In fact, we want you to tell us all about it in a survey about social network use by nonprofits that we're running with Common Knowledge and ThePort. > The Nonprofit Social Network Survey is a joint project of NTEN, Common Knowledge and ThePort. >

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Flickr Commons Project: Smithsonian Institution I've been neglecting my Member News roundups, but it's not because I don't care -- it's a combination of you guys all being super active and NTEN being consumed by NTC prep. It's nice to see NTEN members playing well together! Interestingly, social media comes last.).

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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. We’ll share what they told us in this series of blog posts. If you’d like to share your stories, click here.]

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 22, 2009

Will you be at NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Conference April 26-28 in San Francisco? During this year's NTC, over fourteen hundred nonprofit professionals will gather to learn about the newest trends and tools in nonprofit technology, and of course, to network and socialize. I hope you'll stop by if you're at the conference.

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JUNE 17, 2011

Flickr: magnuscanis This week, NTEN members are busy sharing ideas and experience on a range of topics. Speaking of free, Network for Good just released The Online Fundraiser's Checklist 2.0. There are some great events coming up and some interesting conversations about picking the right tools for the job. Anything we missed?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Flickr: hellojenuine Member Appreciation Month, or MAM, as we affectionately refer to it around NTEN HQ, got off to a strong start last week with some great free for Members events, lots of #NTENThanks sharing, and of course, prizes! Social Network Fundraising: Facts, Myths, and Strategies that Work. prizes, of course!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2008

I'm working remotely on an unreliable and slow wifi connection and Flickr has been getting a massage (down for maintenance) for most of the afternoon. and social networking tools? and social networking tools? It is important to think about the benefits, objectives, and audience before jumping on the social networking bandwagon.

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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. Successful community organizing across history has always been networked. Photo credit: Flickr jakubsteiner ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2006

For me, the only solution is to have a network and we spread the experimentation out amongst us. If we can't do this as a network, we'll NEVER get past early adopters, IMHO. One of the panelists spoke about the importance of peer networks to support nonprofit technology needs.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2012

Into the Cloud: The Public Interest Network. Are there other challenges with this topic that you'd like NTEN to address in future studies? Flickr photo credit: Podrunzy. > Read the in-depth article on our findings & check out the case studies! The case studies are: I nto the Cloud: IWRC. Into the Cloud: AED.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2008

Flickr Credit: RobbieG1 It's times like these that being part of a community of professionals, a community of colleagues who share tips, insights, and even job opportunities, becomes even more valuable. . Building that community and providing that professional development training is the idea behind NTEN, and the mission we pursue.

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JANUARY 10, 2012

Flickr photo: woodley wonderworks Yet again, the NTEN community has come together to support each other and the work that we do. In November and December of last year, you came together to raise $15,000 to help us provide more local programs and community support at NTEN.

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AUGUST 30, 2012

Flickr: ATOMIC Hot Links Ahhh, Labor Day weekend: the barbeques and parades, the hot rod drag race finals, and the wistful goodbye to summer, white shoes, and seersucker suits. And have a great holiday! Thinking of launching a website or in need of a refresher?

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NTEN

MAY 2, 2012

Curation at NTEN , Evonne Heyning. Nonprofits Chalk Up Big Gains in Social-Network Followers , Derek Lieu. My Top Five Takeaways from NTEN's Drupal Day , Melissa Anderson. Nonprofit Investment in Social Networks and Membership Continue to Grow , Business Wire and 4Traders. Wake Me When NTEN's Over , Roger Craver.

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JUNE 13, 2012

flickr: Eva the Weaver. NTEN's local meet up groups have been popping up all across the US over the last few months. Chicago : Our Chicago group has been back up and running since February of this year, meeting monthly to network and learn from varied presenters. Check out the complete list of NTEN's 501 Tech Clubs.

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Care2

DECEMBER 5, 2011

According to a study by Blackbaud , NTEN and Common Knowledge, over 92% of nonprofit organizations have a presence on at least one social networking site, but most raise very little money through their social activity. In fact, 87% have raised under $1000 on Facebook since they began using the platform. Social media adoption by budget.

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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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AUGUST 10, 2011

Flickr: Alexdecalvelo SXSW Interactive is offering 5 scholarships to attend the 2012 conference. Kicking off on March 9th, there will be ample opportunities for hands-on training, networking, and big-picture analysis. Applications are due August 26th, at 11:59 PM PST.

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NTEN

JANUARY 12, 2010

Flickr Photo: Vermin Inc Sacrilege right? We are, after all, the Nonprofit TECHNOLOGY Network. Tags: Infrastructure Leadership NPTech NTEN. This is the sort of thing I'm not supposed to say. And yet, I'm reminded almost every day that technology isn't always the answer. . I guess I'll stick with voicemail.

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2011

Flickr: coolcatcookie Our community continually strives to further their missions and help other organizations further their causes, too! This week, NTEN released the 2011 Community Survey Report , which is all about YOU. Have more news to share? Drop us a line or include your links in the comments! Did your tweet tip make the list?

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APRIL 30, 2009

NTEN’s 09NTC just wrapped up in San Francisco and many conversations at the conference focused on social media use by nonprofits. How do you decide what kind of information or campaigns are delivered to your various community members on different social networks? Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. From Idealist.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Flickr: Sarah_Ackerman What a year, NTEN members! But, for now, check out all the amazing things NTEN member are doing, planning, and asking for in the last few weeks of 2011. NTEN members receive 10% off registration using the discount code "NTEN"! We’re excited to congratulate DoSomething.org !

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