TechImpact

OCTOBER 4, 2013

According to a 2012 infographic from NTEN , nonprofits have miniscule budgets when it comes to IT support and services, but realize the important role technology plays in their organization. The average technology budget is 5% of a nonprofit’s total budet. 49% of nonprofits are not measuring their ROI of technology.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

It’s been a few days since I returned from the Nonprofit Technology Conference (#12NTC) hosted by NTEN in San Francisco, CA. adults use smart phones as of February 2012, up 11% from May 2011 and 10% said that their phone was their primary means of getting online. Highlights from the Nonprofit Technology Conference by JD Lesica.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

How should nonprofits position themselves in this ever changing world of technology? How important is it for them to understand and keep up with the new trends in technology? To answer these questions and more, we at Smart Online™ used this last quarter of 2010 to try and unravel the ‘Technology Trends for Nonprofits’ in 2011.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 22, 2010

A number of regular webinar hosts are still finalizing their schedules for January 2011, but nonprofit folks will find a great variety of professional development and training opportunities – free and online – already lined up for January 2011. Emergency Preparedness for Public Libraries Wednesday , 5 January 2011 10:00 am (Central).(

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#11ntc) is ramping up by kicking off the community voting website for over 400 nonprofit focused sessions! We have until September 30 th to vote for those we think will be the most valuable to the overall NPTech community. If you’re not familiar with the Nonprofit Tech.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

. We're pleased to announce that Early Bird registration for the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference -- taking place March 17-19 in Washington, DC -- is now open. With a wide mix of social events, seminars, trainings, and resources, the 2011 NTC will help you put technology to work to further your cause.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#11ntc) is ramping up by kicking off the community voting website for over 400 nonprofit focused sessions! We have until September 30 th to vote for those we think will be the most valuable to the overall NPTech community. If you’re not familiar with the Nonprofit Tech.

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NetWits

MARCH 22, 2011

I just got back from the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , where listening was top of mind: Listening to the amazing speakers, listening to the #nptech community , and listening to all the great ideas floating around the halls of the Washington Hilton.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 20, 2013

In fact: Online donations rose by 14% between 2011 and 2012. The post Infographic: Online Giving And Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Contributions to the nations largest charities also grew by about 14%. What do you think the future of online giving will hold? Image courtesy of Convio.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2011 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference – Day 2 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 18th, 2011 Day 2 of NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #NTC ) in Washington, DC is when things really kick into high gear.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

NTEN has been conducting an annual survey about technology (formerly known as "IT") staffing levels and salaries, as well as budget and planning practices of nonprofits, since 2006. We are happy to announce that the 2011 survey is underway – and that it is new and improved! > Number of technology staff per organizational staff.

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NetWits

APRIL 5, 2013

Fundraising email click-through rates dropped 27 percent and response rates were down 21 percent from 2011. It’s a 46-page free e-book collaboratively written by a cross-section of npEXPERTS in fundraising, marketing and communications, social media, mobile technology, digital advertising, and more. percent to 4.5

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2011

On the last day of the Nonprofit Technology Conference each year, we have an Awards Lunch and Community Celebration. Today we will honor a leader who has demonstrated selfless commitment, dedication, and loyalty to NTEN and all things NPTech. Leader, mentor & NPTech catalyst – this is how I see this year’s NTEN award winner.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 16, 2014

They were born into a world saturated with technology, flashing lights and sounds, and commercials aiming for the “shock factor.” According to Time, Facebook has lost over 11 million young users since 2011. Industry News Mobile Social nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media technology' Short videos.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Date : February 23rd, 2011. Description : When it comes to nonprofit technology, successful strategy and implementation can mean the difference between staying current and getting left behind. As technology advances, the demand for personalization increases. Location : Minneapolis, MN. Topic : Keynote.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 28, 2011

In January, the top rated links on AssociationJam.org were for blog posts and articles on Membership, Volunteers and Fundraising, with Technology and Social Media not far behind in the votes tally. There were also some highly rated marketing-communications articles posted in the "Other" category. read more ).

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Voting is now open for the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference session proposals! > We received more than 400 ideas this year -- a 75% increase over last year -- and we need your help to narrow those down to the 100 or so that will make the 2011 NTC the best one yet. Tags: 11ntc NPTech NTEN. > Vote Now. Leadership.

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NTEN

JUNE 5, 2012

Should I put more resources towards developing a formal technology plan? How many technology staff should I have if my total staff is only 5? NTEN's annual research on nonprofit technology spending and practices sheds light on these questions, and many more. > technology staff. > Download the Report for Free. >

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 21, 2011

It looks like February is going to be as busy month - with 31 (and counting) free non-profit webinars already scheduled. There is a wide range of webinar topics, so have a good look through this round-up, since there's bound to be something of interest to you or other folks in your organization.( read more ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

The 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference takes place in Minneapolis next week. It is the largest gathering of people who work in the nonprofit sector and technology. Plenary: Placing Little Bets: Failing Informatively for NPTECH Innovation: Beth Kanter, Erin Shy, Megan Kashner, Brian Reich, Allison Burns. NpTech Fail.

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NTEN

MAY 11, 2011

Thanks to the generous support of Google, we're able to offer the Technology Leadership Academy one more time in 2011 – free for qualifying nonprofits. Learn more and apply (by May 20) We believe strongly in the power of good leaders to manage technology, but we know how hard it can be. We hope you'll apply.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2012

I think that the best thing that happened in 2012 was that some of the 2010-2011 "bleedng edge" conceptual technologies stood up and proved they weren't fads. Peter Campbell. Nonprofit Technologist. Techcafeteria. When NTEN asked me to write a "best tech of 2012" post, I struggled a bit.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2011 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference – Day 1 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 17th, 2011 NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #NTC ) is in Washington, DC and it’s sold out once again.

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TechImpact

MAY 6, 2014

There’s been some push back lately regarding the technology behind mobile marketing, whether or not it is viable, and questions generally surrounding its effectiveness. Mobile Marketing Association Asia, 2011) It takes 90 minutes for the average person to respond to an email. There are 7 billion people on Earth.

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NTEN

MAY 20, 2013

Last month we released our seventh annual report on nonprofit investment and practices regarding technology. I''d like to take a closer look at one aspect of our research and organizational practice: technology staffing levels. In our latest survey, we decided to ask about technology staffing levels differently.

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NTEN

MARCH 28, 2011

Artez Interactive For Fun Did you miss Rob Cottingham's cartoon coverage of the conference? Don't fear, you can find all of his conference sketches pulled together on the Social Signal site. And, here are all the photos on Flickr tagged "11NTC" !

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NTEN

JANUARY 18, 2011

Do you like sending deserving NPTechies to the greatest nonprofit technology conference on earth for free? Then the 2011 NTC Scholarship Silent Auction is for you! Do you like cool things? Every year, we raise up to $10,000 to send staffers from small nonprofits to the NTC.

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NTEN

JANUARY 12, 2011

A close read of the lyrics provides a good framework for thinking about communicating horizontally (across departments or silos) and vertically (with everyone from senior management to interns) in your organization about technology. In many organizations, technology is viewed as separate from the work the organization is doing.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The grant will support NTEN's work to educate technology leaders about the evolving role of technology in nonprofit work, and beyond that, to produce research and training on cloud technologies and data management, visualization, and collaboration. This is the first grant NTEN has received from Google.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Good Nonprofit Infographics Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 12th, 2011 Who doesn’t love a good infographic? Tags: Fundraising , Nonprofit Trends , nptech , Online Giving , Social Media , Web 2.0

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2011

Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation -- one of our amazing panelists for the upcoming presentation at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , "Let's Go Stalking! There is no doubt that 2011 will be a year of great progress and measurable results for those who learn these new tools and tricks of the trade.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The grant will support NTEN's work to educate technology leaders about the evolving role of technology in nonprofit work, and beyond that, to produce research and training on cloud technologies and data management, visualization, and collaboration. Charitable Giving Fund of Tides Foundation. million grant from the Google Inc.

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NTEN

JANUARY 28, 2011

Steve Heye, Web Project Manager, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Smaller nonprofits may feel like sophisticated technology is out of reach; it requires more budget, more staff, and more expertise than they think they have. Here are six steps that will help give your technology direction. That assumption is wrong.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

For the 5th year in a row, the annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest , presented by YouTube and See3 Communications , is open for submission during the weeks leading up to the Nonprofit Technology Conference. A free registration to next year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. What do the winning nonprofits win you ask?

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2012

Will 2012 be pretty much like 2011? It replied: Based on that, plus 27 years in the field, I foresee that 2012 will be pretty much like 2011. It replied: Based on that, plus 27 years in the field, I foresee that 2012 will be pretty much like 2011. Weiner Consulting. it’s not cloud-based. it’s the cheapest. it’s the “best”.

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NTEN

MARCH 31, 2011

We had, ahem, a few problems with the wireless Internet at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference. And the 2011 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report found that 30% of the organizations that have raised more than $100,000 on Facebook have budgets under $5 million. Read more posts on our blog.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

#1 Thing You Need to Know about This Post: 5 non-profit groups will attend the 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival for free if they submit their innovative ideas by Sunday, October 31. The essay should also focus on how the organization should use technology and media to further its goals beyond fundraising. A More Detailed Exploration.

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