Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 6, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology NTC Links April 6, 2007 There has been a little bit of blogging and the like at NTC – although it was certainly hindered yesterday, when the internet was down for most of the day.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology News from NTC ‘08 March 20, 2008 I’ve been having a great time here at NTC – running into lots of folks I’m happy to see again, and meet, learning about new things, being involved.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 17, 2008

This year, I’m much more clear about the directions my work is going in, and what I’m looking for at NTC. Last year I was just re-emerging from having taken a break to go to seminary, and not quite exactly sure what I was doing. And of course, there is Penguin Day !!

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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. Cost: Tickets are free!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

"The mobile tools to solve social problems are already out there." session, Open Source Mobile Apps for Social Change. In his session, he shared these tips, strategies, and tools for nonprofits looking to use mobile for social good. What the Mobile Revolution Means. What the Mobile Revolution Means.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

” But what if there was a way to use online tools, mobile apps, and software that helped lengthen our attention spans and replace information overload with a sense of mindfulness? ” These apps can transform our mobile phones, tablets, and computers from agents of distraction into agents of mindfulness. I set a Fi.tt

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Today is the last day to vote for your favorite NTC 2013 sessions. They will also share secrets, tips and best practices on how to find, keep and love these valuable donors. Have you finished casting your votes yet? If you are a little overwhelmed by all of the great panels to choose from this year, Frogloop has you covered.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

12NTC: Open-Source Mobile Apps for Social Change from Ariel Gilbert-Knight. Telling Better Stories: Fundraising Tips from 12NTC from Ariel Gilbert-Knight. More than Apps: Mobile Tips from 12NTC from Ariel Gilbert-Knight. If you attended NTC, what were the highlights? Purchase Recordings from Online NTC.

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NTEN

JANUARY 23, 2012

This week we’re filling you in on all the amazing events put on by other organizations before and during the NTC. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Nonprofit Seminar at the 2012 NTC. Join Lunametrics for this one-day training to learn about Search Engine Optimization best practices and tips geared towards nonprofits online. >>

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

. “Every spare dollar needs to go into our mission, not our technology and we get stuck.&# She went on to tell the story about how several biotechnology firms are moving their employees to mobile – the iPhone and the laptop. These companies have more iPhone apps than the iStore.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

She went on to tell the story about how several biotechnology firms are moving their employees to mobile – the iPhone and the laptop. Her last tip was to go out and look at the moon because it is closest to the earth in 18 years and she heard about that on NPR. These companies have more iPhone apps than the iStore.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2014

Since it was a Friday and I was leaving for NTC in a few days, repairing was not a viable option, so I ended up getting a new phone. (I Hopefully, you have read our three-part series on mobile backups. Do you have any other backup/restore tips for your phone? Share them in the comments below.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

We’re one month out from NTEN’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Washington, DC. Last year was my inaugural year attending NTC, and within a few hours of landing in snowy Minneapolis, I was meeting hundreds of nptechies at the pre-conference party, #NTCBeer. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?

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NTEN

MARCH 27, 2012

The NTEN staff is so excited that we're blogging our favorite tips throughout the week. There's a lot going on at the NTC, so here's a step by step guide to using myNTC , the online conference community, to plan your schedule: Step 1: Access Your Account. Step 3: Map Out Your Agenda. Step 4: Find Your Friends.

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MARCH 19, 2011

She went on to tell the story about how several biotechnology firms are moving their employees to mobile - the iPhone and the laptop. Her last tip was to go out and look at the moon because it is closest to the earth in 18 years and she heard about that on NPR. These companies have more iPhone apps than the iStore.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

I blurbed this book with, “If you are looking for a recipe book for tips and tactics to integrate mobile and social media to round out your nonprofit’s marketing plan, look no further than this book.” Social and Mobile Staff. Internet Director. Web Producer. Online Campaigner. Database Manager.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Saint Paul, Minnesota: Digital Dumpster Fire: Tips to Handle Social and Online PR Problems ( Communications Networking Lunch). Durham, NC: What You Want to Know from NTC. Mukono, Uganda: First Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Saint John Kaama Primary School. Covina, California: Monetization of Content. Europe + UK.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2014

Since it was a Friday and I was leaving for NTC in a few days, repairing was not a viable option, so I ended up getting a new phone. (I Hopefully, you have read our three-part series on mobile backups. Do you have any other backup/restore tips for your phone? Share them in the comments below.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

But what if you can't make it to NTC this year? Attending our events is like going to NTC in DC — except without the cost of a hotel and flight! Naples, Florida: Google Drive: Tips and Tricks for Collaboration and Productivity. First Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

If you don’t have much time, you might check out TechSoup donation partner, Mobile Beacon’s What's Involved in Technology Planning , which boils things down to three questions: What does your group plan to do with computers in the next few months? Images: Mobile Beacon. Tech Planning Mobile Beacon technology planning'

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FEBRUARY 17, 2015

But what if you can't make it to NTC this year? Attending our events is like going to NTC in Austin — except without the cost of a hotel and flight. Research Triangle, North Carolina: Get More out of Excel: Tips and Tricks. Mukono, Uganda: First Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

April 7, 2016: Preplanning Your Digital Story from Concept to Storyboard with filmmaker Liz Norton and digital media trainer Nife Adeyemi, who will talk about nailing down a solid video concept, give tips on scripting and storyboarding, and describe what you need to do before you pick up a camera. Washington, DC: Best of SXSW and NTC.

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NTEN

MAY 20, 2011

Azavea explores this topic in a newly released whitepaper and documents how they built a prototype mobile app (for iPhone and Android) that overlays historical photos on the modern city streets of Philadelphia. Looking for simple tips and guidance on public relations and social media? Janet Fouts has your back! Anything we missed?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

And if you can't join in person, you can participate in the Online NTC , with live-streaming sessions, keynotes, and more. Come share your challenges, learnings, great tips, and plans for global expansion. Tips and Tools for Technology Planning. Find NetSquared at NTC. your cause - without leaving your desk.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

Portland, Oregon: NTC Round-Up: Mini-Presentations from the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Morrisville, North Carolina: Get More out of Excel: Tips and Tricks. Mukono, Uganda: First Term Mobile Solar Computer Training Meetup for Kikandwa Primary School. Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2010

A location-based social network is a social networking platform that is built around the idea of " where you are " and you use it on your mobile phone. Your status updates are your physical location with a brief shout out or tip. Or you could have your supporters add nonprofit locations and tips to Foursquare.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 29, 2007

My goal was to bring them to the Linux geek out at NTC , and have people play with Linux installs on them. We’ll see… Anyway, if you’ll be at NTC, come by and see where I got to. But, I realized that I had somewhat of a challenge on my hands. Linux is supposed to be easy to install and use. at 5:33 am Which Ubuntu?

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2010

Norman Reiss writes up a summary of the March NYC 501 Tech Club event on mobile campaigns for nonprofits. . the tips, Nancy! Met at the NTC? ! Nancy Schwartz points out two tools you can use (online) to make your. off-line) events that much more effective for your cause. Thanks for. events. .

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

There are some fabulous sessions proposed for the 2009 NTC , running the whole gamut of nonprofit technology, from planning to Web 2.0, That’s an interesting model, and, if the software is decent, sounds like it could be a good option for some organizations. But, of course, as with anything, look (a lot) before you leap.

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2014

While these have helped me with a lot of great tips and suggestions, at a certain point I needed to stop reading about productivity, and start putting techniques into action. Look out for my yoga session at next year’s NTC where we’ll stretch and explore more ways to find balance in busy nonprofit work life.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

Tips and Tools for Powerful Storytelling. Boston, Massachusetts: TNB Roundtable: Mobile Tech for Nonprofits - A Global Health Success Story. Los Angeles, California: Happy Hour with Informal NTC Reports. First Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School. Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Mukono, Uganda.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2014

In light of the boom in mobile technology, and online access nearly everywhere we go, having at least a basic understanding of SEO to make sure your website and content are optimized for success is important for nonprofits in 2014. Why I’m Excited: Part of the beauty of NTC is in the practicality of the content. See you there?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 7, 2007

I joined back in the day when it had just taken over the gathering that had been called the “Circuit Rider Roundup&# and became NTC. I’ve been connected in one way or another to NTEN for quite a long while. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

This post gives me the chance to finally write the very belated post on MPower I’ve been meaning to write since I got back from NTC. I had a great sit-down with Randy McCabe , CEO and Leo D’Angelo (CTO) of MPower at NTC. MPower is not a new product. It’s been around for quite a while, and has a solid user base.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

Many organizations have been using mobile technology successfully for years, but I believe 2010 will stand above the rest for nonprofits jumping on board and maximizing the potential of text messaging campaigns. Let’s face it -- we have seen a virtual explosion of mobile marketing campaigns in the past year alone. Twitter: @ahadirect.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

Many organizations have been using mobile technology successfully for years, but I believe 2010 will stand above the rest for nonprofits jumping on board and maximizing the potential of text messaging campaigns. Let’s face it -- we have seen a virtual explosion of mobile marketing campaigns in the past year alone. Twitter: @ahadirect.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

the skills identified in this workshop or sessions at the upcoming NTC designed to look at change issues that technology surfaces from the viewpoint of executive directors or IT staff might help. Net2 ThinkTank gives up a round up of how Nonprofits and NGOs are Using Mobile Phones and SMS for Social Change.

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