NTEN

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Welcome to November: this month is all about YOU, NTEN members! Well: > Every business day in November, we will give away special prizes to randomly selected NTEN members. NTEN gear from CafePress and WeAreMedia. One free Season Pass for unlimited NTEN webinars in 2009. One complimentary NTEN membership renewal. >

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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 development director will tell support staff to get ready to accept mobile gifts. Weiner Consulting.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. NTEN: Nonprofit Technology Network is focused on helping nonprofit staff adopt new technologies in their chosen areas of expertise, and to thrive by doing so. Meet Carolyn Appleton!

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Care2

APRIL 18, 2014

Combined, these organizations hosted more than 44,000 events and raised more than $1 billion online. In the book Social Change Anytime Everywhere , that I co-wrote with Amy Sample Ward of NTEN, we disucss the pyschology of fundraising. Cycle events saw the biggest percentage jump year over year in average gift size at 9%.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants April 14, 2008 I like hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Marketing and Fundraising Ideas tells us about how not to ask for a major gift.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

If you are interested in helping organize, host, or participate, please let me know! Women are underrepresented : some of the most gifted folks in technology are women yet they are rarely quoted as experts by the mainstream media and blogs. Details: Date: May 12, 2009. Location: global (telephone and web). Why Women Who Tech?

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NTEN

MAY 15, 2009

To help folks get started, we hosted a release party. Size of donation is down, but number of gifts is up. Average gift size is way down compared to the 2007 data, but the blow has been cushioned by the sheer number of gifts nonprofits solicited online. Will gift size increase with an economic turnaround?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2009

Coming up from April 26-28, NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Conference (or NTC) 2009, is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals. From panels, plenaries, and presentations (oh my!) to networking opportunities galore, get yee online to register to attend and join us in San Francisco for the three-day event.

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Care2

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Christine Schaefer of Salsa Labs told us that "the most important thing to remember about running any conference is that you are the gracious host. Gracious host = gracious guests. And, gracious guests will enjoy hearing your stories, help with whatever you may need and possibly offer gifts.". Ask it often.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Stop by Booth 88 at the Science Fair and film your own video for your limited edition NTEN Spark™ to syndicate your Tweets, share on Facebook with friends, and create your own Pledge. BONUS: If your NTEN Spark garners the most views, we will give away a fully functional spark to the charity of your choice. IdealWare in booth 63.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 5, 2009

As I wrote this post on the flight back from my third NTEN Conference I know I felt similar to many of the other 1,600 “NPTechies” (Nonprofit Techies) who are leaving San Francisco. So, allow me this chance to glow in the softer side of nonprofit technology and share some of my favorite moments of the 2009 NTEN Conference.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Stop by Booth 88 at the Science Fair and film your own video for your limited edition NTEN Spark™ to syndicate your Tweets, share on Facebook with friends, and create your own Pledge. BONUS: If your NTEN Spark garners the most views, we will give away a fully functional spark to the charity of your choice. IdealWare in booth 63.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

TechSoup will be hosting a pre-conference workshop on Office 365; exhibiting at the NTC Science Fair; speaking at plenary events, breakout sessions, and a "Birds of a Feather" lunch; and facilitating networking opportunities. Share the gift of TechSoup by telling your favorite organization about our free membership.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

As the second week of Member Appreciation month starts to wind down, I'm glad for the opportunity to discuss today's particular NTEN give-away: AdWords for Dummies , courtesy of Jossey-Bass/Wiley publishers. Even better, if you're a member of NTEN , you can get expedited consideration for a Google Grant.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Friendraising, by the way, is the concept of cultivating and developing relationships for purposes other than soliciting philanthropic gifts, such as for a volunteer role or in an advisory capacity. Hosted parties called Red House@Your House. It was to serve as the kickoff for Red House 2009 and was hosted by a board member.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

I have been knee deep researching and thinking about Web Analytics in general and Google Analytics in particular for a third screencast in a series I'm doing for NTEN. Web Analytics As Simple Gifts To Measure Mission 3. Production Note: I wonder if " Simple Gifts " is in the public domain?). Young Einstein.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

One of the case studies I shared was about NTEN’s recent social fundraiser to raise scholarship money for NTC conference attendance. They set up a c ommunity champions campaign on Razoo and asked their champions to commit to raising $500 each and that the money would be matched by the NTEN board. Thank you not the last touch.

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See3

MAY 1, 2007

Unfortunately, Katrin neglected to mention DoGooderTV, but we know that next time she will give DoGooderTV, which hosted the NTEN – See3 Nonprofit Video Contest , a big plug. It’s a big topic, but notice how much time she spent on web video! Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Every year on Valentine's Day, Heart Disease Online hosts this event by offering information, resources and support to those who lives have been touched by congenital heart disease, and an opportunity to make a contribution. Why not send some geek love from NTEN ? Do you have a special techie in your life who works for a nonprofit?

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

Along with balloons and birthday treats, CDS Global will be hosting an online game to be played via on tablets at our booth. Stop by booth #59 sporting your ClientTrack Skippy Pin (included in your conference tote bag) to receive a complimentary gift and meet the most passionate and expert technologists in the human services industry.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

To host remote guests, use a SkypeOut connection to call a phone line and Pamela or HotRecorder to record the audio. After the mp3 file is complete, you need to upload it to a hosting service and add it to your podcast RSS feed. I personally recommend LibSyn.com for hosting your podcast files and RSS feed generation.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

You need to make an informed decision about which type of event to host so that your investment will yield a favourable return. UNICEF’s Trick-or-Treat campaign at Halloween did this successfully and brought in $110,000 through 1,315 gifts. Tags: NPTech NTEN Fundraising. This is one case in which one size does not fit all.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

We are excited to host our national movement gathering in the Capital. NTEN / Washington, DC / $899. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Structuring Major Gifts Conference. Discover how these and other factors are irrevocably changing the ways donors structure their largest gifts of a lifetime. May 14 - 16.

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See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit their videos to the contest, hosted on DoGooderTV , the video sharing platform for nonprofits. The grand prize winner will be announced at NTEN’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in New Orleans on March 21. For additional information about See3 Communications, visit www.see3.net

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2009

At its most basic level, it’s a system that manages information about donors and gifts so you can understand how much you’ve raised, keep track of all the useful information you know about your donors, manage mailings, emails and campaigns, and print reports on all this information. Orange Leap MPX. by Orange Leap.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Also, consider customized giving options like a gift catalog or a "build your own donation" application. When ADRA , an international relief agency, used a gift catalog to increase giving, donations were 50% higher than non-catalog donations.*. Tags: Fundraising Newsletter NPTech NTEN online fundraising ron weber.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Some systems offer very little in the way of features to reconcile your gifts with your accounting systems. Others require you to consider accounting batches, or even accounting funds, every time anyone enters a gift. You should also consider whether a hosted system is a better fit than one that’s installed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

LolNptech commentary about a recent NTEN Discuss List thread. Google qualified nonprofit organizations can use GoogleCheckout to accept charitable donations without any fees as first reported by the NTEN blog. Changing the Present has launched a Facebook application adding to the virtual gift community. Fundraising 2.0

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2011

BroadPoint Technologies Visit BroadPoint Technologies in booth 56 and enter to win a $200 Amazon Gift Card! American Express gift cards, Gold Chocolate Coins, and a free eLearning Course. Good360 Good360 will be raffling off three $50 gift cards from our corporate donors The Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Williams-Sonoma.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 20, 2022

A prolific writer and speaker, he curates Bloomerang’s sector-leading educational content and hosts their weekly webinar series. Steven has contributed content to the National Council of Nonprofits, AFP, NTEN and Nonprofit Hub, and is a frequent conference speaker. They may have made their first gift or their 20th.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2007

I've had the pleasure of talking with Miles Maier face-to-face last month in Birmingham at the UK Circuit Riders conference hosted by LASA. How do you see gift economies operating in the nonprofit open source community, the nonprofit blogosphere, and nonprofit tech community in general? Is there a downside to gift economies?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

As FrogLoop blog concludes in its recent analysis of MySpace, "Social networking sites are essentially a microcosm of the internet, and hosting a profile on either is akin to managing a website. More On Social Networking for Social Change OneNorthWest recently hosted a seminar on social networking sites and environmental organizations.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

During this time, we need to get creative in ways to reach and engage our donors, as well as raise income, when we can’t physically host an event. After NTEN had to cancel their annual conference, they set up a crowdfunding page where people could still donate to help cover lost revenue from the conference. Virtual Live-Stream.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

This podcast hosted by Julia Campbell—digital marketing and fundraising expert, nonprofit consultant, and author—helps nonprofits build their communities. This podcast, hosted by Leila Adnani, helps nonprofits share their impact stories to promote the work that they do for potential donors. NTEN Publications. We Are for Good.

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Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Attend If You’re: A PBD fundraiser or public media professional looking for the inside scoop To Register: [link] FFE Summit Cabo San Lucas January 22-25, 2024 Hosted by the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, Summit gives foundation executives, board members, and alliance partners an opportunity to spend time with each other.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Let’s demonstrate with a few examples of virtual volunteer opportunities you can host: A virtual food drive — Spread the word about your opportunity on several social media platforms and offer potential volunteers instructions on how to participate. Offer them a gift card to a local restaurant — Who doesn’t love free food?

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NTEN

MAY 6, 2015

When longtime NTEN Member, Jen Newmeyer , tweeted about her NPTech work, magnetic poetry-style, it gave us the idea to ask her to share her latest technology success story. What else are NTEN Members up to? Our friends at Whole Whale are offering 30% off their new course on the Google Adwords Grant for NTEN Members.

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