Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2014

I’m giving away a free registration to NTEN’s Leading Social Change Summit. NTEN is hosting the “ Leading Change Summit ” in San Francisco from September 3-6th. I’ll pick a winner by July 3oth. Our first session will set the stage and context for the practices of “Impact Leadership.”

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JUNE 12, 2009

Flickr: daveiam I've got lots of goods this week, so without further ado, let's get to the members-online round-up: Beth Kanter raffled off a complimentary NTEN membership, courtesy of thePort. Michelle Murrain compartmentalized her social networking life -- and learned a thing or two that might apply for individuals and orgs.

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APRIL 23, 2010

Report season is in full effect here at NTEN. It will be your first chance to get the data yourself and ask the report writers your questions. Tags: benchmarks NPTech NTEN. Next up: the 2010 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study we're releasing with M+R Strategic Services. You should register for the online launch here.

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JULY 24, 2009

Flickr: Cambodia4Kidsorg: Can you idnetify the NTEN superstars? This is where I give props to announcements and activities about NTEN members. If you're an NTEN member and have nptech news, don't forget to tag your posts "NTEN member" or "nptech" -- and give me a heads-up! David Neff 's Lights.

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MAY 2, 2011

This will also be your chance to ask the authors your questions about nonprofits' use of social media. You'll: Learn key trends in nonprofits' use of social media and how they're resourcing it. Gain exclusive access to data from the Benchmark Report. Discover three year trends and changes from 2010.

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NTEN

JUNE 1, 2011

NTEN's newest publication is free and hot off the press. In it you'll find: "Facebook for Volunteers," from Idealware's Chris Bernard, which tackles the question of whether Facebook can be an effective volunteer recruitment and engagement tool. Nonprofit Leaders discussing out-of-control tech projects.

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MARCH 19, 2011

Not necessarily, according to the 2011 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , just released at the 2011 NTC by M+R and NTEN. Even better, we've got a free webinar coming up on Tuesday where you can hear about the results directly from M+R -- and ask them your questions. A high unsubscribe rate is bad, right? Register now. You should, too. >

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Through the review process you should be trying to answer these three questions. Start your review process with objective material from sources like NTEN, Idealware, and TechSoup. The length of a deployment will typically be revealed once you answer these questions. What is the total cost of ownership (T.C.O.) of the solution?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

(It took me about 8, but I kept checking how many people were watching my fundraising video in between questions.). The Nonprofit Social Network Survey is a joint project of NTEN, Common Knowledge and ThePort. > If you have any questions or comments about the survey, please email Rachel Weidinger. > Take the Survey !

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Through the review process you should be trying to answer these three questions. Start your review process with objective material from sources like NTEN, Idealware, and TechSoup. The length of a deployment will typically be revealed once you answer these questions. What is the total cost of ownership (T.C.O.) of the solution?

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2010

We're asking them all to share their answers to five very important questions. Many times it is after the fact that an org calls in a professional to repair the intrusion. Having some simple guidelines and understanding of the different doors malicious activity can enter is the best defense and prevention an org can have.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Having just written a guide for nonprofits on getting started with mobile (co-authored with fellow Convian Lacey Kruger), I am also a realist with an argument to make, which is this: Until your org has a strong, successful mobile-friendly version of your site available, offering a downloadable app shouldn’t even be on your radar screen.

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Care2

APRIL 18, 2014

This begs the question, who is really raising money? In the book Social Change Anytime Everywhere , that I co-wrote with Amy Sample Ward of NTEN, we disucss the pyschology of fundraising. How much are your event gift amounts compared to your org''s general gift? And just how much are these individuals raising?

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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?

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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. People kept seeking you out because, instead of acting like the stereotypical IT guy, speaking only in tech-ese, you answered their questions and helped them feel a bit less intimidated by tech tools.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

RoundTables are monthly hour-long chats, free for NTEN Members, moderated by an NTEN member from the field of Consulting, Communications, or IT -- depending on which RoundTable it is. The events don't always have a set topic, but are open discussions for questions, sharing, and learning from your peers. No, not trapper keeper.)

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NTEN

JULY 1, 2010

It's the only complete guide to building your org's brand in 8 words or less, filled with how-tos, don't-dos and models. So many nonprofit communicators were excited about last year’s awards, and had questions for us, that we developed a mini-site for this year’s program. This could be your organization in 2010!

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AUGUST 8, 2011

We'll be posting highlights from this meeting of the minds on the NTEN blog. If you know of another organization in your area that is also hiring for tech positions, see if you can approach a recruiter together to find candidates for both orgs, giving the recruiter extra incentive to find applicants focused on mission as well as tech.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2015

For years, I have been monitoring my mobile traffic numbers, asking myself that dreaded question – is it time to include mobile in my next site upgrade. If website person is not around/available, ask local folks in your org network who they use/recommend. My colleague Amy Gahran, a mobile expert, has an analysis here.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

And that’s another question that I get, I’m not, you know, by any means an expert in, in business and an expert in this kind of law. I just think non-profits, if they are getting questions from their stakeholders, they need to be very transparent. I also don’t think they need to be split up. And very honest.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

Every day, people ask, and get answers to, questions about best practices , professional development , just - in - time technical info , whimsical resources , legal issues , and many other questions related to librarianship. Same answer as for all of your nonprofit technology questions: be strategic. Some are huge. rating items.

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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? The PBS group is a good example.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Victoria, British Columbia: Demonstrating Value: Build a Management and Reporting Dashboard for Your Org. Vancouver, British Columbia: Questions Answered Regarding Tributes Module in Raiser’s Edge.

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NTEN

JULY 18, 2013

Q&A Interview Nadira Hira: This question''s from Twitter. 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. AA: We had to productize it.

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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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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

September 17, 2007 There is an interesting discussion happening between Holly Ross, soon to be ED of NTEN, and Allan Benamer , about web statistics, and whether or not nonprofits should be “transparent&# and publish their web statistics. And, he thinks that NTEN should be responsive to him, as a member, in asking to publish web stats.

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JULY 18, 2013

It took away the burden of thinking ''I just need to take care of my family.''" The professor''s questions Mike went to Boston College. I erred way too much on the side of question #3. I volunteered at a child health care org in India. Your calling is actually at the intersection of those 3 questions.

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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. Ask them questions and really listen to the answers. Tags: Change Management Leadership Newsletter NPTech NTEN. Leadership isn't about giving orders; it's about giving inspiration.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

note: This article is part of NTEN's Member Appreciation Month spectacular. Deanna asked a great question in response, “How do we move from abundance to being relevant? I think this is one of the most important questions to ask and consider right now. Farra Trompeter, Big Duck. [Ed. You can read all the details here. ].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 20, 2009

Last week I dropped in on the weekly NTEN Water Cooler chat hosted by Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer of SocialFish. If you’ve created a listening strategy, whether it’s a vanity search on yourself or your org, or topics that you monitor, you can bring ALL of your listening into ONE place (see my slideshow for more tips on this).

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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. So, we started listening and asking questions to learn more about what they really liked and what they didn’t need from the old model.

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JANUARY 15, 2008

net NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network is the membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals. NTEN facilitates the exchange of knowledge and information within the nonprofit community. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! net www.dogooder.tv

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2009

In this case, smaller orgs had a much better showing than anticipated: "Indeed, larger organizations with slower-moving hierarchies and professional development staffs were less successful in this fast-paced effort. Those values aren't just for small orgs, though. But the question remains, will those donors stick around?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Here's my contribution to this month's Net2ThinkTank question posed by Amy Sample Ward, "What are the key questions nonprofit orgs should ask to help them determine how to prioritize social media training and experimentation as they do their technology and organization-strengthening planning?" Mobilizing Generation 2.0

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NTEN

JANUARY 4, 2012

If change is a constant at your org and you are considering an outsourced model, you’ll need to know how responsive your potential Drupal shop or consultant is. This is convenient and efficient for mid-size to large orgs – less vendor relationships to manage – and price breaks may be available. Ask around and get lots of references!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 10, 2008

There is no question that you will get out of twitter what you give. And organizations and movements can certainly use twitter to organize – I think that’s a great strategy – as long as the majority of those to be organized are on twitter – which is quite a stretch for most orgs or movements.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

My question: Network for Good's recent Wired Fundraiser report talks about "superactivists" or the nonprofit equal of Seth Godin's Evangelists. So this leads me to a recent discussion thread on the NTEN discuss list the other day. So this leads me to a recent discussion thread on the NTEN discuss list the other day.

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