Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

As employees in the nonprofit sector, we often rely on the transferrable skills we've gained over time to accomplish our jobs. However, this is where we often find ourselves as mission-driven employees — called to perform tasks that stretch our skills and plunge us headlong into new areas of professional development.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Teaser: We are all very excited to announce today that NTEN has received a $1.15 This is the first grant NTEN has received from Google. You can read the official press release , but we thought you might rather read what a few members have to say: Blog Content: We are all very excited to announce today that NTEN has received a $1.15

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

We are all very excited to announce today that NTEN has received a $1.15 This is the first grant NTEN has received from Google. David Krumlauf, Pierce Family Foundation - NTEN provides a place of learning, sharing and understanding for thousands of people involved in nonprofit technology worldwide.

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NTEN

MAY 11, 2012

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many a nonprofit, and there are many ways you can engage them in technical roles – but it requires a special skill set to manage them. We'll explore the pros and cons of a volunteer workforce supporting technology at our upcoming webinar, "Engaging Volunteers in Technical Roles".

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2010

This year we toasted NTEN's first decade and people in the community who have been there since the beginning (including me ) But I'd like to raise a glass and toast Holly Ross, NTEN's executive director. Holly has been NTEN for ten years! What a great way to make people feel part of something! She is not only an.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

During the Week of Learning in October 2021, Jessica Hauser, executive director at DBG Detroit , and Makeda Keegan, president of Amplify , came together to discuss equity within nonprofit organizations and the role that technology plays in organizational dynamics. Slowing progress can be hard, but it’s critical to making inclusive changes.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. NTC is designed for all roles in nonprofit technology, from board members and staff to volunteers, consultants, and vendors.

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NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

It should be easy for someone to see what volunteer opportunities are available, what those volunteer roles are, and then sign up for the option that interests them. If you can teach a new volunteer a necessary skill for the role, consider removing it as a prerequisite.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. NTEN Presents: Oregon Nonprofit Tech Roundup. Morogoro, Tanzania: Role of ICT for Farm Management. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Portland, Oregon.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Here at NTEN, we're keenly interested in this question. As a sector, we're woefully behind when it comes to evaluation skills. Though it's catching on, we have a long way to go, and we can't be expected to report on our effectiveness when we don't have the skills to do so. And what do you want to see NTEN tackle?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Here at NTEN, we're keenly interested in this question. As a sector, we're woefully behind when it comes to evaluation skills. Though it's catching on, we have a long way to go, and we can't be expected to report on our effectiveness when we don't have the skills to do so. And what do you want to see NTEN tackle?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Julian Egelstaff, Technical Architect, Freeform Solutions Who are our IT role models? Often, the engineer role is filled by an outside developer, consultant, or firm. Defining the different roles helps avoid this. Where do our ideas about IT come from? In the nonprofit sector, we have some big challenges in this area.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Q: What if one I have only basic office skills? Prior to college, I had also taken typing courses to hone my office skills, and this made me a valuable employee. I have noticed in the many grant applications I have prepared and submitted that budgets play a more important role than ever.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 19, 2012

What are the skills and mindsets that nonprofits need to embrace data for social change? Beth Kanter. Beth's Blog. What are the types of funding and capacity building that philanthropy should support to make this happen?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Seattle, Washington: It's Your Turn: The Role of the Board Chair. Every month our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. Wednesday, September 14, 2016.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

I ended up at NTEN by accident. NTEN turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. Sometimes accidents change your life for the better; working at NTEN, with this amazing community, has changed my life for the best. I plan to remain an active and vibrant part of the NTEN community.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

NTEN - Connect Monthly. Either way, NTEN's Connect newsletter is the one for you. Whether you like to skim the blog posts and webinars or get amongst the details, NTEN has everything you need. If your role has anything to do with tweeting, liking, sharing, subscribing, or following, then this is for you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2017

It isn’t a special skill or talent. The book gives us an introduction to imagination and the important role is plays in all aspects of our lives – personally, professionally and as a community. Before you begin thinking that only geniuses have permission to use imagination, Brian gives us permission to use it.

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 28, 2009

I moderated a panel with the above title yesterday at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. Sarah’s list of necessary skills for consultants: Product management. Need to meet client where they are in terms of skill level. She’s sees her self primarily as an educator in this role. customer service.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2008

Over the next six months, I will have the pleasure of working with NTEN and Holly Ross on a new community-driven funded by the Surdna Foundation. So, what's my role in all of this? My role is to help build the community while curating the curriculum/content. lends itself to having people discuss these issues--i.e.,

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

For me, the "accidental techie" role was the on-ramp to a career that I love. We know there is still a dearth of women who major in computer science, so it makes sense that many of us would find our skills "by accident". But I don't think that's the only explanation. When I began my career as a techie in 1999, B.A.

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2011

This all-day conference is dedicated to helping nonprofit professionals broaden their skill set, connect with the community, and get inspired – so mark your calenders for this September 19th, in Oakland, CA. CompassPoint is hosting its 24th annual Nonprofit Day!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Yes, the skills are important. As it turns out, culture plays an important role in the ability for nonprofit organizations to use data to their advantage. They were all using a mix of technology, skills, and strategies. Internet of Things. Data Health. Business Intelligence. Unstructured Data. Confabulation. Data Science.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

[Editor's note: The following is from the December 2012 issue of NTEN:Change , NTEN's quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders. Everyone brings something unique to the table, whether it's content, tech skills or social media know-how. And: “what role should Slideshare play in relation to the podcast?”

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Based on my informal assessment of attitudes and interest in the NTEN community about open source software, I think there's a significant and growing number of folks and organizations who are either interested in, already using, or even evangelizing open source solutions. These will be the necessary technical skills for career development.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2011

Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] In technology roles, often the only feedback we get is negative and when something has gone horribly wrong. [Editor's note: The following first appeared in the March 2011 issue of NTEN:Change.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Here at NTEN HQ, we've been doing a lot of looking ahead and planning for the years to come. So, many thanks to Gavin Clabaugh who dug up an electronic version of the original planning document for NTEN. Help nonprofits value ongoing learning about the role of technology in their work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

John Kenyon and I wrote guest posts on the NTEN blog that will give you a flavor of what the session is about. There is also a good overview of social learning and the role that networks and these new tools play. Training from the Back of the Room: 65 Ways to Step Aside and Let Them Learn. by Sharon Bowman.

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2010

We like to talk about the great time you'll have at the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , but it is, first and foremost, a place for you to learn the skills you need to help your organization meet its mission. The conference fee -- currently $459 for NTEN Members -- goes up after March. Tags: 10NTC NPTech NTEN. Activating.

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2011

They all have strong research and writing skills, and a loyalty to finding the right information for our Members that is sort of stunning. Whatever the reason, I think it's a good breakthrough, and encourage you to tap into those grantmakers who play a regular role in your organization's financial health. Hope you can join us!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2009

Submitted by Holly Ross, publisher of NTEN Your job isn't going to exist in a few years, and it ain't the economy's fault. They do a great job summarizing exactly why the role is so challenging: The job is part customer service, part marketing, part public relations, and part web savvy. Blame it on social media. Yeah, what they said.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Hiring for any role, regardless of the function or organizational level, is a challenge and an opportunity. With increased competition for talent, demand for higher salaries, and specific required skills, hiring for technology staff within nonprofit organizations is particularly challenging. Defining the Role.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Because I come from the nonprofit world, where women and men are both valued and seen as rock stars in their roles spearheading online communications programs in online advocacy, online fundraising and social media. Frustrated, I took my online organizing skills and used the Twitter petition tool Act.ly

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NTEN

JULY 18, 2013

Gen X is not large enough demographic to fill leadership roles. It''s important to equip them to learn leadership skills and hear what they are thinking. Community Leadership mcon12 Millennials nptech nten social change Communications' learn from them, see how they are thinking, They aren''t interested in seeking "status quo".

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

For the past five years, I’ve been teaching social media workshops for nonprofits and lately doing deeper dives on the techniques of listening both for nonprofits and in my role as Visiting Scholar in Residence at the Packard Foundation. The above presentation is a remix of a remix of a remix.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

But if little ol' NTEN can pull off a BI strategy -- and we do our best over here -- so can you. Here at NTEN, we confused the two for a long time. johmmerritt said: BI = very broad term encompassing assets: people, data, skills, tech. You need leadership skills to drive adoption and participation across the organization.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

Wikis and blogs require some writing skills (in addition to power). Those of us who collect data in low resource areas continue to evaluate technology’s role in finding the proper solution(s) for collecting data. The user must understand the importance of the role that s/he plays. Sometimes, the procedures aren’t right.

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