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What Is Nonprofit Technology? | NTEN
AFP Blog
MARCH 11, 2015
NTEN : "A refresher course on what nonprofit technology is and isn''t." ''via Blog this What Is Nonprofit Technology?
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Celebrate Giving Tuesday with NTEN and @Kanter
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
The second annual GivingTuesday is on December 3rd and you’re invited to join the celebration with NTEN! Here are three easy ways you can be part of the giving season kick-off: Donate to the 2013 NTEN Challenge. The 2013 NTEN Challenge will raise $50,000 to support expanded programs and continued accessibility for a diverse set of organizations in 2014. fundraising 2013ntenchallenge beth kanter givingtuesday nten year end fundraising
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Tech Is Everyone's Job | NTEN
AFP Blog
MARCH 26, 2015
Tech Is Everyone''s Job | NTEN : "Let’s face it: It’s 2015. Technology is a central part of how we do our work, communicate, and even fundraise. The idea that technology – from decisions to training and even testing new tools – would be something reserved for a single staff person or department simply doesn’t meet the needs we have as organizations anymore. I am not saying, of course, that I think a technology or I.T. staff role or department isn’t necessary!
Goodies for NTEN members!!
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Every year, NTEN spends a whole month saying thank you to its member community of nonprofit professionals committed to using technology for social change by offering a full month of free programming and prizes exclusively for NTEN Members, plus special local events and content. If you’re not an NTEN Member, you can learn more and join today just in time for the celebration! All November webinars are free for NTEN Members ; then look forward at what’s ahead for 2015.
The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
NTEN / Portland, OR / $899. It's finally here! If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! These conferences range in size, location, and topic. We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management. Marketing & Communications. Nonprofit Technology, and more! It doesn't just stop here!
Guaranteeing Successful New Technology Adoption | NTEN
AFP Blog
JANUARY 8, 2015
Guaranteeing Successful New Technology Adoption | NTEN : "So, you’ve decided to move to a technology-based solution that enables your staff and volunteers to reach the next level of excellence in nonprofit service delivery and management. Congratulations!
Report Release: The 2011 NTEN Community Survey Report | NTEN
AFP Blog
JULY 15, 2011
Report Release: The 2011 NTEN Community Survey Report | NTEN : "The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) conducts an annual Community Survey to find out more about the individuals and organizations in the NTEN community: we want to find out how these individuals and organizations use technology in their work, gauge the impact of NTEN programs and services on their professional development and their organization’s missions, and track trends in the nonprofit technology community over time
Technology's Emerging, Enthusiastic Leaders | NTEN
AFP Blog
JUNE 27, 2014
Technology''s Emerging, Enthusiastic Leaders | NTEN : his is where the iUrban Teen program comes in. We aim to bring back the wonder and enthusiasm that Carl Sagan spoke of, what we call the “technology spark.” We do this by introducing teens to Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Art (STEM Arts) related careers. We work to get teens inspired to pursue the knowledge required to bring their ideas to life.
NTEN Communications Roundtable January 2011
Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 11, 2011
2011 presentation nten roundtableDate : January 11th, 2011. Location : Phone & online chat. Topic : Questions, conversation and ideas about communications for nonprofits. Description : Welcome to 2011! It’s a new year, and we know you’ve got a lot planned – what communications, campaigns, appeals or projects do you have on the calendar? What questions do you need answered, what feedback or examples are you looking for?
NTEN Communications Roundtable December 2010
Amy Sample Ward
DECEMBER 7, 2010
Related Links : NTEN Roundtables. 2010 presentation communications nten roundtableDate : December 7th, 2010. Location : Phone & online chat. Topic : Questions, conversation and ideas about communications for nonprofits. Description : This month’s Communications Roundtable focuses on communications struggles, lessons, and best practices for working internationally.
Technology is 90% Psychology | NTEN
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Technology is 90% Psychology | NTEN : If you've ever implemented a technology project at a nonprofit, you know it's true: technology is 90% psychology. Success rarely hinges on the hardware and the software; technology hinges on the humans involved
NTEN + Planet = Better Place
SocialFish
JULY 29, 2011
Just heard that my favorite association of all time, the Nonprofit Technology Network ( NTEN ), is having a SUMMER SALE on their membership dues. As a member of NTEN, you’ll instantly have access to a supportive, committed community that shares your passion and relates to your challenges. Together, the NTEN community puts technology to work so members can further their mission and make the world a better place.&#.
NTEN Communications Roundtable November 2010
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
Related Links : NTEN Roundtables. Tags: 2010 presentation appeals communications nten roundtable Date : November 9th, 2010. Location : Phone & online chat. Topic : Questions, conversation and ideas about communications for nonprofits. Description : This month’s Communications Roundtable focuses on all those messages, appeals and campaigns that stack up this time of the year. What’s appropriate, when to send, and what works?
21 Social Media Tips for Nonprofits | NTEN
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
21 Social Media Tips for Nonprofits | NTEN : love nonprofits. And I love social media. But nonprofits don''t always "get" social media. While there are few truly firm rules about using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google , or any of the other myriad of platforms out there, there are some things that bug donors.
Exciting Changes in the NTEN Community: Our New Community Platform | NTEN
AFP Blog
AUGUST 23, 2013
Exciting Changes in the NTEN Community: Our New Community Platform | NTEN : After considering several different platform options we selected Higher Logic as the new "behind the scenes" software powering my.nten.org. Out of all the options we explored, we felt the features, look, and feel of the Higher Logic platform was the best fit to serve the NTEN community based on the feedback we received
Let the Countdown to NTEN’s Leading Change Summit Begin
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 25, 2014
Nonprofit Technology Conference digital strategy Future of Technology Idea Accelerator Impact Leadership Leading Change Summit Nonprofit Technology Network NTEN I love the collaborative, high-octane brainstorming you can only find at a conference. But, I have to admit, its hard to translate PowerPoint presentations, panel discussions, and a huge stack of business cards into an actionable plan once back in the office.
Community design showcase: NTEN keeps it simple
SocialFish
OCTOBER 28, 2015
Full disclosure: I did some pro bono consultation with NTEN before they launched this community and they didn’t ask to have their community featured here. So here’s what I really love about NTEN’s community: they have stripped out all the unnecessary bells and whistles down to the core functionalities, which focuses the engagement into the most popular and visible parts of the community — a best practice we advocate for with all our clients.
The State of the Canadian Web Nation | NTEN
AFP Blog
APRIL 8, 2015
The State of the Canadian Web Nation | NTEN : "About 90% of your major donors are visiting your website before making their first gift. But almost half of you don’t have a web strategy in place. Are you okay with this? Probably not. And you’ve probably heard stats like this before. You maybe even quote them. You also probably have no idea where they came from, or if they’re accurate." ''via Blog this''. NPWebContent NPWebdesign NPwebStrategy
Six Ways to Crowdsource Your Nonprofit’s Blog Content | NTEN
AFP Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Six Ways to Crowdsource Your Nonprofit’s Blog Content | NTEN : "Your nonprofit organization has a blog. Awesome. You have a plan that outlines post content and frequency. Fantastic. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and start creating content…wait…that’s a lot of content. How are you going to produce it all? I know! You’re going to crowdsource your blog content. Of course, I believe that your editorial planning should have factored in your ability to deliver; as in get it all written.
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 I’ve been connected in one way or another to NTEN for quite a long while. Good move on NTEN’s part!
10 Reasons to be at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference (#14NTC)
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
We’re one month out from NTEN’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Washington, DC. The NTEN team does a remarkable job of facilitating an environment ripe for connection with no limit to how much you can learn from peers. The plenary lineup NTEN has put together this year includes topics like “The Future of Nonprofit Technology,” and “Where does Tech Belong and Whose in Charge.” NTEN doesn’t water it down, they use the right amount of hops.
Free Tools to Test Your Nonprofit's Website for Accessibility | NTEN
AFP Blog
AUGUST 27, 2013
Free Tools to Test Your Nonprofit''s Website for Accessibility | NTEN : "People generally associate the topic of web accessibility with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but I like to think of web accessibility as the practice of making websites with content, features and functionality that people of all abilities can access and use." ''via Blog this
November is NTEN Member Appreciation Month!! #NTENthanks
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 2, 2013
From NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Network : Thanksgiving isn’t just for turkeys and pumpkin pie – it’s our time to say thank you to our NTEN members. That’s all the more reason we think it’s a great time to let our members know how much they are appreciated by all of us here at NTEN. Giveaways and prizes every week, including free software services, mobile internet accounts, and nifty NTEN swag. Whoo hoo!
Sharing the NTEN Awesome: November is NTEN Member Appreciation Month
SocialFish
NOVEMBER 3, 2011
It’s November again, which means NTEN is hosting their annual Member Appreciation Month chock full of free webinars, giveaways, blog posts and love for NTEN Members. We SocialFish LOVE NTEN. Each week during November, different NTEN staff will be taking the lead and asking members to share the spotlight about how technology is used in their work. Webinars that are free for NTEN Members, and webinars that are free for everyone in the nptech community.
Best of 2012: Nonprofit Technology Grows Up | NTEN
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2012
Best of 2012: Nonprofit Technology Grows Up | NTEN : think that the best thing that happened in 2012 was that some of the 2010-2011 "bleedng edge" conceptual technologies stood up and proved they weren't fads
4 Ways to Max Your Mobile for Diverse Demographics | NTEN
AFP Blog
APRIL 29, 2014
4 Ways to Max Your Mobile for Diverse Demographics | NTEN : If your website is mobile friendly, it means that you''re reaching an audience that''s not just behind their computers, but on the go. For international audiences, mobile might be the only way that they connect. In this article, learn four different ways to maximize your mobile presence for diverse demographics
Professionalism in Nonprofit Technology: Should My Techies be Accidental? | NTEN
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Professionalism in Nonprofit Technology: Should My Techies be Accidental?
NTEN Webinar: More than just a community
Amy Sample Ward
OCTOBER 26, 2010
Are you working on building or supporting community beyond one geographic region? Maybe across multiple countries, or even continents. Or are you looking to move from online community to offline event coordination? This month’s chat is for you! We’ll be talking about organizing events and supporting international/global communities. Really looking forward to it and hope you’ll join me!
We Are Media: Webinar Series from NTEN
Amy Sample Ward
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
NTEN’s gathered some of the top nonprofit social media experts to help your organization devise a solid strategy as well as learn the secrets of using a variety of social media tools. Curated by NTEN, the community will work in a networked way to help identify the best existing resources, people, and case studies that will give nonprofit organizations the knowledge and resources they need to be the media.
Nten’s Online Nonprofit Technology Conference is here!
Amy Sample Ward
AUGUST 7, 2009
NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Network, puts on a massive, be-there-or-be-square conference for nonprofit professionals every year (in 2009, we met in San Francisco). But, if you don’t want to wait until April to dive into the knowledge and expertise in the NTEN network, you don’t have to! The NTEN community co-authored a book and is planning an online conference for this Fall drawing on the contributors to move from writing to speaking.
Recommended Conference: NTEN
VisionLink
APRIL 15, 2010
And if that weren''t enough, we hosted the NTEN Cyber Cafe and a booth at the "Science Fair". NTEN is a great resource, check them out at www.nten.org. We just returned from the 10th annual Non-Profit Technology Network Conference, held in Atlanta this week, which was attended by over 1,400 representatives from non-profits from around the world.
NTEN Is Hiring a CEO
NTEN
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
NTEN has retained Heller Search Associates to recruit our next CEO. As you know, NTEN's objective is to help nonprofits maximize the use of technology to fulfill their missions. ceo hiring Leadership nten staff staff StaffingThe CEO will develop the operational and strategic plans of the organization while directing revenue generating efforts and developing relationships with membership constituencies and key strategic partners.
NTEN: As Security Needs Rise, Nonprofits Hiring More Data Staffers: Associations Now
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
NTEN: As Security Needs Rise, Nonprofits Hiring More Data Staffers: Associations Now A recent study by the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) shows that much of the increase in nonprofit tech staffing these days is focused squarely on data—at a time when data security is more important than ever
NTEN Webinar: The Social Media Decision-Maker’s Toolkit
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
Look no further than this webinar series, “The Social Media Decision-Maker’s Toolkit&# , brought to you through an Idealware & NTEN partnership. Tags: 2010 presentation decision making guide idealware nten report social media webinar Date : November 16th, 2010. Location : Readytalk. Topic : Tools and Options for Selecting Social Media for Your Organization.
Measuring Impact: Feature Article from the Latest Issue of NTEN:Change
Amy Sample Ward
DECEMBER 22, 2011
[Note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the December 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Continue reading this article, which includes more resources and tips, when you subscribe to NTEN:Change for free! resources strategy change guestpost impact leaders nten ntenchangeRead the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. By Julie Macalik, with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success.
NTEN Webinar: Social Media Building Blocks
Amy Sample Ward
DECEMBER 23, 2008
NTEN & TechSoup have teamed up to deliver a series of webinars on storytelling and social media - and I’m the presenter for the first one! Tags: tags webinar presentation techsoup nten bookmarks events socialmedia rss First, what’s a web-inar? Wikipedia says: A webinar is a neologism to describe a specific type of web conference. It is typically one-way, [ 1 ] from the speaker to the audience with limited audience interaction, such as in a webcast.
Hurricane Irene and the Nonprofit Social Media Storm | NTEN
AFP Blog
AUGUST 31, 2011
Hurricane Irene and the Nonprofit Social Media Storm | NTEN : We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well
Holy Awesome – NTEN’s Impact Evaluation
SocialFish
JULY 29, 2014
NTEN has just made public their IMPACT EVALUATION. NTEN aspires to a world where all nonprofit organizations skillfully and confidently use technology to fulfill their missions. To put NTEN’s mission and values into a position to guide our work, support program direction, and identify community focused strategies, we created our Theory of Change. . Evaluating NTEN’s Impact.
2013 NTEN Challenge Report
NTEN
JANUARY 27, 2014
NTEN''s mission is to support all nonprofits in using technology effectively to better reach their missions. The 2013 NTEN Challenge included board members and community members all fundraising on behalf of NTEN, raising funds that would directly provide 2014 NTC scholarships, and access to year-round NTEN programs and membership benefits. 2013 nten challenge Fundraising nten reporting Fundraising
The How and Why of Nonprofits Contributing to Open Source | NTEN
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
The How and Why of Nonprofits Contributing to Open Source | NTEN : "For the last 15 years or so, we’ve seen consistent growth in nonprofits’ appreciation for how open source tools can support their goals for online engagement.
Visit NTEN in Second Life | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network
AFP Blog
APRIL 6, 2007
Visit NTEN in Second Life | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network: "NTEN has a new headquarters in Second Life!If If you get sick of all the face-to-face meetings at the NTC, take a break to come see what we're up to in Second Life and meet other nonprofit techies virtually
Free NTEN Programming!
Beaconfire Wire
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
We’re thrilled to be a sponsor for NTEN’s Member Appreciation Month (MAM) this November. Every year, NTEN says thank you to its member community of nonprofit professionals committed to using technology for social change by offering a full month of free programming and prizes exclusively for NTEN Members , plus special local events and content. All November webinars are free for NTEN Members.
Going First: The first step to transformational leadership starts with taking it | NTEN
AFP Blog
JUNE 27, 2014
Going First: The first step to transformational leadership starts with taking it | NTEN : Want to see leadership in action? Look no farther than the local pre-school, where line leaders show their peers the way forward
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