3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 15, 2014

A great place to show program outcome data is social media, where you can connect with your donors on a more personal level. By the way, NTEN posted some great tips for social media use , by Marc Pitman, founder of The Fundraising Coach. Here are examples of Tweets from orgs that didn’t include outcome data. Definitely.

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Digital Data Marketing Org 138

NTEN

APRIL 23, 2010

Report season is in full effect here at NTEN. If you're in DC, you can even RSVP to attend the release in person. Tags: benchmarks NPTech NTEN. We've recently released the 2009 IT Staffing and Spending Report and the 2010 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report (in conjunction with Common Knowledge & thePort).

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NTEN

OCTOBER 1, 2010

By Nancy Lublin, CEO and Chief Old Person, DoSomething.org. More orgs will hire CTOs. Technology will finally enter the c-suite of not-for-profit orgs. Other orgs will finally learn what I've known for 5 years: bring it in-house and don't silo your tech people, make one of them a c-suite leader. The hottest org in 2020?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

That's where you come in: the person who develops the selected app will get a free pass to the 3-day conference and a mountain of kudos and props from the NTEN community and the NTC attendees. NTEN members : contact me (Annaliese at nten dot org) to get a special 20% discount , thanks to the folks at O'Reilly!

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Start your review process with objective material from sources like NTEN, Idealware, and TechSoup. For example, a 30 person staff with a 30 year history deploying a new database will take more time and resources than a start up 3 person organization deploying the exact same solution. What is the total cost of ownership (T.C.O.)

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2009

There are a lot of orgs like that out there, managing to get great things done in the face of greater adversity. The fine folks at Convio recognize the problem and want to give these great orgs a leg up this holiday season. So starting today, anyone can nominate their personal holiday heroes at www.convio.com/nphero.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Start your review process with objective material from sources like NTEN, Idealware, and TechSoup. For example, a 30 person staff with a 30 year history deploying a new database will take more time and resources than a start up 3 person organization deploying the exact same solution. What is the total cost of ownership (T.C.O.)

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Org Jordan Offline Consultant 57

Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2014

GCF Learn Free is a great resource for training others in computer literacy as well as personal training. Apply to NTEN's Nonprofit Tech Academy where you'll receive guidance and training from leaders in the technology and nonprofit communities. Alison is one of my new favorite online education websites. Advanced/IT Training.

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Training Train Resource Technology 87

Care2

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

org • Matt Flannery, Co-Founder and CEO, Kiva.org • Bill Strathmann, CEO, Network for Good, and Katya Andresen, COO, Network for Good (jointly nominated) • Madeline Stanionis, CEO and Founder, Watershed Company Now it’s up to members of the NTEN community (that means you!) • Phil Aroneanu, U.S.

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Impact Help NTC Award 71

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 24, 2011

Making Stories Work for Your Org: What the Data Says | NTEN – "Don't count on a personal story to transform your fundraising appeal. Instead, tell stories that explain your mission and your impact. Recognize that these stories aren't enough to compel someone to give.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 3, 2009

A way to connect your org to your community? And just last month, I used Twitter to raise $350 in a couple hours to help send the NTEN staff out for a relaxing excursion. When an org sends an email, the open rate can be low - but when a person sends an email to friends, the open rate is 90%! Clearly it works.but why?

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Chad Twitter Org Tanzania 87

NTEN

MARCH 26, 2009

And, because your org is discussed on infinite communications channels, it's more important than ever to brand your organization, programs, and campaigns. This must be real, or it will undermine everything your org is trying to do. This is much more effective than your org making the ask directly. NTEN board member Nancy E.

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Social Media Effective Org Media 53

NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2010

We're excited to be partnering with GreatNonprofits and Guidestar on their 2010 GreatNonprofits Science & Technology Campaign -- and not just so we can pick up a few reviews for NTEN. First-person stories: Clients, volunteers, donors and others share with the public, in their own words, how this nonprofit serves its community.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

You found you had a knack for technology and you became your org's go-to person for computer problems. I work with our Executive Director to determine how we integrate technology into our programs and make decisions that affect the overall direction of our org. Step 1: Call yourself a career non-profit techie !

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

In the NTEN group discussion on LinkedIn that followed, Michelle Hines made the following comment: "There are still some days that I don't feel absolutely comfortable in my role as Technology Director and I wonder if its right, but that is usually countered the next day by something that confirms that it is the right position.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Bring a pen to write down your twitter handle on your organization’s card, or to jot down a personal note about your org. Most important, write down a little something about the person who just gave you their card. The NTEN staff are great at posting the latest updates about sessions, coffee replenishment and fun contests.

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NTC Tips Network Illinois 58

Robert Weiner

APRIL 28, 2009

Used to be independent and no longer am, so how do I handle more of the administration of a multi-person office? Be able to articulate what you help orgs do and accomplish, not necessarily the technical products/skills? Tags: Consulting NTEN. Which path should I take, vendor or “soft&# consulting?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 3, 2008

and Old Skool in Nonprofits " This adds beautifully to the conversation over at NTEN Wiki (name coming soon). a checklist helping orgs understand when they should not devote resources to Web 2.0. While you (staff person in the nonprofit) may be ready or getting fluent in Web 2.0, Kool Aid? , Some are showing signs.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Everything that a tech person deals with on a daily basis revolves around problem solving. As long as your org doesn't give technology a seat at the leadership table, it will continue to be viewed as just another expense. He is a frequent speaker on nonprofit tech issues at forums, including the Google Grants Conference, NTEN, U.N.

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Leadership Tech Lecture Org 94

NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Perhaps one of the most challenging questions a nonprofit can ask is, "What should our org's commitment to the use and leverage of technology actually be?" How does the orgs technologist bring synergy while leaving the techno-babble behind? How do you separate the tactical from the strategic? Conclusion.

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NTEN

AUGUST 8, 2011

We'll be posting highlights from this meeting of the minds on the NTEN blog. It's more important that they can do the tasks asked of them, and can translate the technical information into non-technical language, than that they personally identify with your organizations mission.

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Tips Miami Application Org 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2015

Meet with the person who built your current site & discuss the findings. If website person is not around/available, ask local folks in your org network who they use/recommend. When I queried professional colleagues for their advice on Facebook, Amy Sample Ward mentioned that NTEN’s site failed the test.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 5, 2009

One thing I think C3 (my org) does well is that we take a lot of short, successful hops. Yes, we’re making a difference against colorectal cancer, and that’s ultimately our big-picture goal. But we’re getting there with a series of small steps. We have to figure out who is likely to engage online and who isn’t (and not just for donations).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2007

There was a great question about social networking and representing one's organization posted on the Social Networking Affinity Group at NTEN by K.E: " My question is, are the organizations doing this, like TNC, using personal usernames or organization usernames? Should I be creating a personal profile for the organization?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

This led me to wonder: what's in the DNA of each of these orgs that allows them to embrace change and experiment? Despite all the challenges -- the fear of change, the lack of time, and even the lack of real ROI at this point -- each organization is firmly committed to staying the course with social media.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2006

Part Vb:APIs October 20, 2006 This morning, I sat in on the " Great Open API Debate " hosted by NTEN. First off, a tip o’ the hat to NTEN for organizing this, the participants of the panel for an interesting conversation, and Mark Bolgiano from the Council on Foundations for awesome moderation.

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2012

Make sure your org has mobile platforms that make it easy for Millennials to participate. It is the natural preference for Millennials, but the next highest preference was for in-person donations at 39%. Here are key findings from each of those categories: Connect. 77% of Millennials have smart phones. 70% prefer to give online.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Formal authority is granted through position on an org chart, or through mandate (or sometimes fiat) from the senior management of an organization. Are you a person of integrity? That answer will vary from person to person, depending on individual goals, motivations, and personalities. What Makes a Leader?

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Tech Change Demonstration Influence 78

NTEN

JULY 18, 2013

In your work with the UN, how do you balance the work to make orgs/brands human, and acknowledging all the humans out there and their points of view? AA: Orgs keep looking outward hoping to activate around causes instead of looking inward. Clients were asking, "Why are you asking me these personal questions?"

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2012

This month we have a few Nonprofit Technology DOs and DON’Ts for you to consider: DO hand off technology to “the youngest person in the org” because they know how to use Facebook. Also, they’ll likely be gone in 6 months anyhow (off to grad school or something) so you can just start again with the new youngest person!

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Director Journal Nonprofit Org 84

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

I’m here at NTEN’s 09NTC and am going to live blog Beth Kanter’s session on mapping your social media strategy to metrics. Livingston - encourage small nonprofits to have at least a half time person doing listening and response (10 hours a week). How do you involve the org? Can’t wait! Feed digest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2007

She posted a pointer on the NTEN Nonprofit Flickr Affinity Group list today. not that this necessarily applies to Oxfam) but its super low budget by using existing infrastructure and orgs of any size could really raise their profile and provide an intense interactive opportunity for supporters this way.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 29, 2008

If you want to see my article about my impressions of snews…see sNews – an easy and simple web publishing tool for non profit organisations Each CMS should be judged by an org, on what it can provide now for an organisation as well as in the future.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

note: This article is part of NTEN's Member Appreciation Month spectacular. Andrew Rasiej , Founder of Personal Democracy Forum. Farra Trompeter, Big Duck. [Ed. The most popular pieces will be featured in our newsletter. You can read all the details here. ]. How You Will Change the World with Social Networking. for your organization.

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Social Media Media Technology Social 52

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Last week was the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference and not only did I have the pleasure of presenting a couple sessions, it was also my first NTC as a staffer, as I joined NTEN earlier this month. Org is a terrific example of a CDSI campaign. Campaigns: 350.org.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

At the end of this guided exercise, you’ll be able to articulate investment impact statements like: BY INVESTING $9,845 IN NEW TECHNOLOGY, OUR ORG WILL SAVE $79,155 OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS. BY INVESTING $9,845 IN NEW TECHNOLOGY, OUR ORG WILL SERVE $3,032,759 MORE CLIENTS OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS. Step 1: Removing Resistance. TechBridge.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

You know, an example is, NTEN , the nonprofit technology network, which is a nonprofit, they decided to deactivate their Facebook page, sort of as a protest. If people are not asking for it or clamoring for it or, or banging on your door about it, then maybe just go kind of one at a time to certain emails.

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