Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

Source: M+R and NTEN. Source: M+R and NTEN. In an average peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, 15-18% of donations are referred directly from Facebook. For every 1,000 e-newsletter subscriber, nonprofits have 149 Facebook Fans. The number of followers nonprofits have on Twitter grew by 264% s in 2012. Source: Artez.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Flickr: hellojenuine Member Appreciation Month, or MAM, as we affectionately refer to it around NTEN HQ, got off to a strong start last week with some great free for Members events, lots of #NTENThanks sharing, and of course, prizes! Successfully Engaging Volunteers on Tech Projects. Making the Case for Going Open Data.

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NTEN

JULY 3, 2012

Another useful reference for staffing levels is to look at the range of responses, however, rather than simply the average value: The median number is the midpoint of the numbers reported, which you can see is very different from the averages. more tech staff!). now you have 0.25

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2014

If you're looking for a quick reference guide to Windows, Office, or other Microsoft programs, check out Microsoft's collection of free ebooks. Many of them offer some form of technology training: I'd be remiss not to mention our TechSoup webinars as a tech training resource. Advanced/IT Training.

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NTEN

APRIL 12, 2011

Here are some thoughts from the team at NPower DC where we provide hands on tech support to small and large nonprofits across our region in a variety of mission areas. In choosing a tech provider, you should look for an organization that treats you as a partner and not just as a meal ticket. What factors should you consider?

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NTEN

JULY 13, 2012

Another benchmark we think is importmant for nonprofits to consider is the ratio of organizational staff to their tech-responsible staff. While we took a look at the number of tech staff benchmark in the first post in this series, I'd like to now turn to the org staff-per-tech staff benchmark.

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NTEN

MARCH 4, 2010

Pop quiz: What do Amnesty International , Monty Python , the White House , and NTEN have in common? Drupal has been out of the tech hobby shed for awhile now, of course. Series Cost: $100 for NTEN Members / $200 for non-members. Bonus points if you can identify the movie reference.). Tags: drupal NPTech NTEN.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2010

Photo: johncabrerea@att.net I've been crafting the "official" NTEN Social Media Strategy. As Community Manager at NTEN, my job is to take the conversations already happening in our office, at the NTC , and in the 501 Tech Clubs , and move those onto the social web so that they can happen more consistently and reach more people.

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NTEN

AUGUST 8, 2011

We'll be posting highlights from this meeting of the minds on the NTEN blog. You can often find recruiters who specialize in tech hiring. In today's installment, we tackle the CTOs' top five staffing tips. Use your networks The best hires are frequently folks you already know or have met while working in the sector.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2013

Flickr: theirhistory Summer sun and vacation days haven''t slowed down the NTEN community! What creative ways are people using tech for good in our community? This edition of Member Round Up shows folks busy doing research, releasing reports, and unveiling a new community platform to help nptechies connect and learn.

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NTEN

JULY 30, 2010

A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources. It was a Tron: Legacy reference. Tags: NPTech NTEN Things We Like. Read more posts on our blog. If you haven't seen the "Double Rainbow" spin-offs, you should check them out right now. You don't know about " Double Rainbow "? We'll just pretend you didn't admit that.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2016

The nonprofit sector has long struggled with the best way to refer people to services, but new technologies can change that. Connect with Tech Training (and Techies!) You can also learn more about NetSquared and NTEN's 501 Tech Clubs at a birds of a feather session on Wednesday, March 23. Images 1 and 2: NTEN.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2009

This post and the wiki feature excerpts, bonus materials, and notes from the book which was compiled by NTEN of the same name. In between notebook computers and smartphones came "netbooks," which generally refers to a computer with a similar form factor as a notebook computer but with a screen size less than 10 inches.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

He used to read gadget manuals instead of novels, knew when his tech magazines were due each month and rushed to the mailbox to collect them and read them cover to cover. Look at most online and offline forums in our space, even outside of NTEN, and you'll find it's the accidental techie who offers helpful down-to-earth counsel.

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NTEN

JANUARY 24, 2011

Moreover, in the formula of Hardware + Software + Wetware , the tech is easy; the people are tough. We know what to expect from the tech, but people come with foibles and idiosyncrasies. Sure, there are tech fixes here — holes to patch in your internet armor— but there are bigger problems too: How do you get your good reputation back?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2006

Allan Benamer who writes the Non-Profit Tech Blog blogged about his announcement on the NY 501C Tech Club List to create a closed forum for frank discussion of vendors and to share experiences about their experience with IT vendors. You see, nonprofit tech workers have a bit of a problem. s Raiser Edge to Fund E-Z to CitySoft.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Responsive web design (also known as mobile optimization) refers to designing a site to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices. As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Why Mobile?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. For your reference, Hubspot lists 15 of the best e-newsletter templates free for download with a multi-story template named Pook by Litmus at the top of the list: Email fundraising appeals are different. Create a welcome email.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

It was almost five years ago to the day, that I did a webinar for NTEN on the topic and have been integrating social media into teaching and learning experiences ever since. It takes practice to master tech steps. . The part of the planning process always include research for good resources. I use delicious, slideshare, and twitter.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

Tech Recycling Day This volunteer service opportunity was intended to provide the homeless with job opportunities and an income through electronics recycling. While this may not be tech-focused, it's still a great way to give back to the DC community. This post is a roundup of the videos, photos, and tweets from the day.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

For a business with a need to invoice and have a product book, I’ve looked at ZohoCRM and like it, but don’t see references to any integration with a CMS. On some Joolma forum, I read a reference to vtiger and Joomla, but that was from 2005! What’s working best now, please? 14 CRM | CMS | Ecommerce 09.10.09

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

note: This article is part of NTEN's Member Appreciation Month spectacular. In order to capture their attention (and resources) you must tailor your offerings to appeal to this tech-savvy group. Christina Smith, YourMembership.com Inc. [Ed. The most popular pieces will be featured in our newsletter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Of course, referring to the newish book by Seth Godin called Meatball Sundae: Is Your Marketing out of Sync? NTEN's monthly roundup of tech resources called " Things We Like " (and I'll add to "fondle.") asks Rich Reeder. ") Okay, now we're onto fondling APIs, google's to be exact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

With video conferencing, broadband, and Second Life, well, we can all safely stay ensconced in our own virtual-reality-sensory-deprivation-tanks and just digitally dance the salsa at the next NTEN gathering.??? What does it mean that one blog has three times as many users as another blog in the nonprofit tech space?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 17, 2007

I should mention that ReadyTalk has been the official webinar provider and sponsor for NTEN [link] for the last few years…congrats on your recent appointment to the NTEN board, btw. We offer special NTEN rates for any memebers out there. Interesting post, thanks for clarifying our list rates vs. NP rates.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

To help tech-savvy nonprofits make use of Facebook, this brief guide includes four strategies. Other notable fundraising applications include Firstgiving's Fundraising application, the Justgiving application, and the ChipIn fundraising widget. These applications, and others, add a powerful philanthropic layer to Facebook.

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NTEN

AUGUST 8, 2011

But gamification has become higher tech and much more addictive. From reading emails, to logging in, to attending events, to contributing to a blog or comments, even referring others who later become members, nonprofits can reward desired behavior in a number of ways. Awarding participation points.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Maddie Grant, founding partner at Culture That Works and NTEN board member. We talked about millennials, admitting that there are actual problems with the term "millennial" (or those referred to as Generation Y, or those born between 1980 and 2000). The panelists included. Dale Pfeifer, CEO of GoodWorld. Definitions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 15, 2007

Inspired by the NTEN blog post about whether online engagement leads to more money, Gavin's Digital Dinner gives a brilliant counter point essay on the topic filled with facts and nice pie charts. Someone asks , "Is the presentation effective is you don't know the reference? Check out NTEN's upcoming Webinar.

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NTEN

JANUARY 4, 2012

Ask around and get lots of references! Just tech savvy people? 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. Tip 4: Assess the site’s daily workflow. Who will need to post, edit, and organize content? Technophobes?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many nonprofits seeking to build a technological platform such as a website or learning portal do not have in-house tech expertise. Nonprofits often partner with digital vendors to implement their tech vision. Contact references. Ask references if the vendor has done a good job for them in the past.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is sponsored by Wild Apricot membership software : a set of tools for membership administration , event registration , website management , online fundraising - with friendly and knowledgeable tech support. Non-Profit Tech Blog. See for yourself how affordable and easy it is to use: - Take a tour! Effective communication â??

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

" The article refers to the Dunbar number - 150 - the ceiling on the number of personal contacts a human has the capacity to maintain. Oh, I so want a NTEN baseball cap !) The article says that new research suggests that social networking sites will help humans surpass this limit.

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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. Let's say I visited the NTEN web site 4 times, Alan Benamer visited 3 times, and Laura Quinn visited 5 times. Look for surprises in the referring report.

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Care2

JULY 10, 2008

Also, NTEN recently published a report on the results of a survey covering CRM satisfaction. Make sure you are talking not just to references who are using their solution, but also references who have left their solution. Its going to be great and quite "different" from most nonprofit tech/fundraising gatherings.

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NTEN

MAY 13, 2011

Read the entire case study in NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] By Chris Bernard, Idealware When [NTEN Member] Andy Wolber worked for NPower Michigan—first as a consultant, then later as executive director—the organization had a geographically spread-out board of 10-15 members.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2007

Original photo remixed from flickr photo by Stinky Peter Screencast in conjunction with NTEN View the screencast as higher quality flash file -takes longer to download here. My screencast on widgets is featured in this month's NTEN newsletter in a section pointing to " How To Build Online Community." I'm so excited!

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