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. Novices and experts, and everyone in between, all come together and learn from each other (and have fun!). Visit nten.org/scholarship and help one more person get to the NTC!

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APRIL 3, 2023

Let us know here if you’re planning on attending any of these conferences — we’d love to say hi, buy you a drink, ply you with delicious conference session knowledge, and other fun stuff. Click here! Let us know if you want to be added to the list of equally 2024-election-obsessed pals who are gonna need to talk it out at that point!

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MAY 2, 2012

After catching up on our email and our sleep post-2012 NTC, we started reading blog posts from attendees and speakers, and we've been amazed by the insights and ideas you all took away from the conference this year! 12NTC: Nonprofits and the Future of Internet Rights , Carlos Bergfeld. Nonprofits and Innovation at NTC12 , Beth Kanter.

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MARCH 4, 2013

This is just a reminder that the registration rate for the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference is about to go up. > If one of those questions is, "Will there be puppies and kittens at the NTC?", And if you can't join us in person, be sure to check out the Online NTC. the answer is "Yes!" We're only a month away!

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. We rounded up a few of our favorite nonprofit fundraising conferences and included our impressions of each one. This is a great learning opportunity for anyone in the nonprofit sector who wants to be more effective in their role. They’re the best!

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The Nonprofit Technology Conference is a big production. Another way to be a part of the conference is to join the NTC Volunteer Team ! Working the NTC is a fun job, whether you're helping other attendees register, selling NTC merchandise at the bookstore, or monitoring a session live-stream.

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JANUARY 18, 2011

Do you like sending deserving NPTechies to the greatest nonprofit technology conference on earth for free? Then the 2011 NTC Scholarship Silent Auction is for you! Every year, we raise up to $10,000 to send staffers from small nonprofits to the NTC. Do you like cool things? Flexibility not required! Be prepared!

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JANUARY 19, 2012

Only 11 weeks to go until the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference ! One way we amp up the community awesome at the Nonprofit Technology Conference is by giving you opportunities to connect with each other and share what you know. Here are a couple of ways to connect and share at the 2012 NTC: Social Event Survey.

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JANUARY 9, 2013

This is just a quick, last reminder that Early Bird Registration for the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 11th. Your 3 days at the NTC will be chock-full of opportunities to share, bond, and build relationships. After that, the price goes up, so we encourage you to: > Register today to save $200!

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NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Registration for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is now open! We hope you'll be able to join us in San Francisco, April 3-5, for three days of learning, community, and fun. >Only Register for the 2012 NTC today! And it is, of course, a fantastic reason to register for the NTC right now !

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NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Registration for the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference (15NTC) is officially open - and you''re invited to help us make it the best conference yet! Aside from registering, don''t miss out on the opportunity to get the most out of the NTC, as well as be a key part of the program. 15NTC nonprofit technology conference NTC'

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

We had so much fun last year that we''ve added a second day of memorable presentations from people in our community. Ignite is a fast-paced, fun, thought-provoking social event that educates and entertains. Ignite talks give you the opportunity to share your fascinations and passions with the NTC Community. What is Ignite?

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MARCH 16, 2011

11NTC Tip - Plane That's right, the sold out 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference gets started tomorrow in Washington, DC -- and you can still join in the fun by registering for the Online NTC. It's casual dress at the NTC -- we want you to be comfortable! We say "business casual" but usually err on the side of casual.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Registration for the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference is now open! We hope you'll be able to join us in Minneapolis, April 11-13, for three days of learning, community, and fun. > Our signature three-day gathering brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Artwork by Favianna Rodriguez If you've been to the NTC before, you know the basic lay of the conference land. But our records show that over 60% of you will be new to the NTC. Over the next 3 weeks, we're going to do our best to help you navigate the NTC so you have a rockin' time in DC.

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MARCH 14, 2011

11NTC Tip - Wifi For the last week, we've been counting down to our time together in DC -- or online! -- for the Nonprofit Technology Conference, sharing tips each day to help you maximize your impact and your fun. The fabulous Rob Cottingham, the NTC Official Cartoon Blogger, is helping us prep with some great cartoons.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Happy Monday, Have Fun, Do Gooders! T he fourth guest post in my have fun, do good blogger series is by Amy Sample Ward. I have two rules of thumb I use almost always: #1 Make it interesting Because there are so many ways to "have fun and do good" I can fall victim to the option paralysis syndrome.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2010

That’s how #SOCIALMEDIA NONPROFIT tweet came to be. The Nonprofit Technology Conference is in Atlanta April 8-10 and Beth Kanter and Janet Fouts crowd-sourced a book of tips and tricks for the event. They blogged and tweeted top nonprofit and social media folks for help. Is that a social media success or what?

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MARCH 17, 2011

The 11th NTC (Nonprofit Technology Conference), a three-day gathering in Washington, DC starts today. Every year NTC brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and discuss nonprofit technology, strategy, leadership, and communications. Location: Du Pont.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

We're less than 3 months away from the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , NTEN's signature three-day gathering that brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness. Managing a Flash Crisis: How to Handle Online Criticism of Your Organization.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

Savvy nonprofiteers know it's about much more than that. Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation -- one of our amazing panelists for the upcoming presentation at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , "Let's Go Stalking! Come to our panel at the 2011 NTC ! So, what is Social CRM? How Can I Learn More?

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APRIL 2, 2013

The 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference takes place in Minneapolis next week. It is the largest gathering of people who work in the nonprofit sector and technology. Join us for a discussion about the value of failure in the nonprofit technology sector. April 12, 2013 – 1:30-3:00 PM. Mindful or Mindfull Social Media?

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Yesenia Sotelo, Director of New Media, Jasculca Terman and Associates This will be Yesenia Sotelo's fifth NTC, but she was once a first-timer and is a self-designated introvert. Here, she shares some of her networking tips that will make anyone look like an NTC pro. NTC usually provides breakfast and lunch. Bring business cards.

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MARCH 23, 2011

That’s the questions I asked myself as I designed my panel for the NTEN’s annual conference, the NTC. My panel was about how nonprofits can work effectively free agents, individuals interested in social change but not a traditional nonprofit staff person or volunteer. It struck me that it was all about relationships.

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APRIL 11, 2010

On Thursday, April 9th at 8:00 am, we kicked off the tenth Annual Day of Service at NTEN's NTC which was a resounding success! Over 110 volunteers worked with almost 60 local Atlanta-based nonprofits sharing their wisdom and expertise on a variety of techie topics. More check-ins at Omni Hotels Powered by Whrrl.

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MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference kicks off on Tuesday and the event to attend is the Science Fair! This event provides an opportunity to network with nonprofit technology professionals while checking out nearly 100 exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest offerings to the nonprofit sector. CDS Global. Salsa Labs.

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NTEN

JANUARY 9, 2012

We're less than 3 months away from the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , NTEN's signature three-day gathering that brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness. Managing a Flash Crisis: How to Handle Online Criticism of Your Organization.

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APRIL 10, 2010

I had a good time going onstage with Asi Burak of Impact Games and Games for Change to do a quick runthrough of PeaceMaker , a game that places you as a leader in the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, at this year's NTC. In my video with Asi, he disagrees with me that games should be fun.

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APRIL 24, 2009

The 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference starts in just two days. > Find out how to follow the 2009 NTC Live! We've recruited NTC attendees of all stripes to live blog their way through the NTC. You can join in the fun by watching the stream and sharing your thoughts and commentary with the bloggers. .

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MARCH 28, 2011

Artez Interactive For Fun Did you miss Rob Cottingham's cartoon coverage of the conference? Check out notes taken by session attendees throughout the conference using Google Docs , too! Don't fear, you can find all of his conference sketches pulled together on the Social Signal site. And, here are all the photos on Flickr tagged "11NTC" !

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APRIL 10, 2013

Well, here I am, once again, at another Nonprofit Technology Conference. I''ve lost count – NTC events over the past ten years. Each is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow innovators who are pusing forward the important missions of nonprofit organizations. It''s a fun event. This time, I''m in snowy Minneapolis.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Eve Simon, Creative Director at Beaconfire Consulting , is serving up a tasty session at the 2009 NTC based on the theme: " This is Iron Chef.Battle Nonprofit " One San Francisco nonprofit will serve as the secret ingredient for four creative teams, who will each come up with a web site design, email template, and social media plan.

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MARCH 9, 2011

The Nonprofit Technology Conference is just around the corner, so we're posting 11NTC tips every day until the event starts - in one week! The NTC is packed with opportunities for rubbing elbows with your best friend in the nonprofit technology space, and for making five new best friends at the same time!

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MARCH 1, 2016

In a couple of weeks, one of the sessions I’m facilitating at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Jose is called “ How To Be A Wizard at Tech Training.” 8 Tips for Designing Powerful Nonprofit Training Workshops. How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Training. Remote Presenting.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Last year, NTEN created a scholarship fund program to help support many more people attend the Nonprofit Technology Conference. Donations were matched by Convio and with over $10,000 raised by the community, we had fun at the largest-attended NTC yet! This year, the whole gang is getting roped in!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 5, 2009

NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference held each Spring is always THE place to be for nonprofit techies: whether you work in a nonprofit organization or with one, are totally technical or fell into your techie job, like social media or like wiring an office. But, what do you want to talk about?

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

You may be familiar with the NTC ( Nonprofit Technology Conference ) hosted by NTEN. We host a strategy session where we pair up local nonprofits with nonprofit technology experts on a variety of topics - from online fundraising strategy to giving advice on databases. The locations: St.

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