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The 12th Issue of NTEN: Change is Out - "Outcomes & Impact"

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But the first test is to set up a way to measure it. Prior to joining NTEN in 2013, I worked in the human rights field with Social Accountability International (SAI). Much of 2010 was focused on Project Cultivar, which worked in the Dominican Republic sugarcane plantations and its company towns, bateyes. Get started!

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Zoetica Salon Summary: A Few Good Social Media Measurement Insights

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This month’s theme was measurement – here’s a summary of the month’s learnings: Measurement Approaches. Many nonprofits often address measurement at the end of a project or program or fiscal year, but by putting it first it enables organizations to build a thoughtful strategy. Measurement Challenges.

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Can Stories Be Data?

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Your numerical data can tell stories , but can stories be data that leads to continuous improvement? There are lots of debates in the amazing world of measurement and learning: The only valid data is quantitative data. Make data-driven decisions only, don't trust your gut ever. By Beth Kanter, Beth's Blog.

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Data Are Not Information

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By Jeff Stanger, Director, Center for Digital Information We are obsessed with data — big data, open data, linked data, personal data, government data, visualized data. Data carry enormous potential. It's important that we don't confuse "data" for "information." And rightly so.

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7th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Report: A Closer Look (Staffing Levels)

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You can download the complete report here , and don''t forget the companion online benchmarking tool , where you can compare some of your organization''s data against your peers in our research. Is the clear jump after 2010 due to the more inclusive language in the survey question, or to increased staffing levels at organizations?

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5 Questions: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a Sea of Analytics (Part 2)

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Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. Session: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a sea of Analytics. Session: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a sea of Analytics.

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5 Questions: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a sea of Analytics

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Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. Session: Data Data Everywhere: Drowning in a sea of Analytics. What's the most important trend in nonprofit technology for 2010?