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photo: Robert Weiner Today, I am excited to announce that the application for scholarships to the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is officially open. One of our core beliefs here at NTEN is that we are only as strong as our community. The icing on the cake is that it's you, the NTEN community, who support each other so well!
Flickr: LexnGer In case you hadn't noticed, NTEN is a community of nonprofit and technology professionals sharing information about using technology effectively for nonprofit work. That means all the knowledge behind NTEN resources – the how-tos, best practices, strategy tips, recommendations, etc.
Smaller shares of grantmakers providing technology and tools, unrestricted funding The good news is that a significant majority of funders are now committed to streamlining grant applications (67%) and reporting processes (56%). Furthermore, the shift toward paperless payments is becoming the norm, with 72% of funders adopting this practice.
He and I have had terrific idea swaps and brainstorms and I can only imagine the conversations he will spark in person at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. He received a NTEN scholarship to cover his registration cost but that’s it—he still needs to get there. When is the NTEN Conference? So here I am.
It's time to get your geek on, NTEN community! We're partnering with GOOD to sponsor a challenge asking for your ideas on how to fuel social change through the creative application of technology. You could win a $2,500 grant from GOOD and a free NTEN Membership! We want to support your idea and empower you to do good.
That's only one of the reasons NTEN is excited to announce a new position and open applications for a Content Manager. NTEN seeks a creative writer with a love for technology, data, and the nonprofit technology community to join NTEN’s team. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.
In its recent survey on the State of Nonprofit Cybersecurity , NTEN found that nearly 70% of nonprofits do not have policies and procedures in place in case of a cyberattack. As nonprofit professionals, we understand the importance of protecting our organizational data and the privacy of those in our community.
We still have a few slots available in our Nonprofit Tech Academy for spring 2014, but the application deadline is fast approaching. Does the following sound good to you?
Today we''re giving a big thank-you to the dedicated members of NTEN''s committees. NTEN committee members are the volunteers who work behind the scenes, contributing their expertise, time, and advice to help shape NTEN programming. Kelley Atwood, Development Applications Administrator, UT Southwestern.
NTEN is pleased to offer 12 scholarships to attend LCS with thanks to the support of TechSoup Global, who is generously providing 10 of these scholarships! Applicants must be able to describe a technology project or strategic goal related to technology that they plan to design and develop further at LCS and implement in their organization.
In 2010, 78% of nonprofits surveyed by NTEN who had raised money on Facebook raised $1K or less in 12 months. Many organizations said they used the Causes.com Facebook application as a fundraising tool to varying degrees of success, but some respondents expressed frustration over recent changes to the Causes interface,” said the report.
I have not been blogging because I've been at the NTEN NTC Conference , the premier event for nonprofit techies taking place in San Francisco. NTEN had also set up a google application that lets people vote on questions which how they decided to handle the Q/A in a room of 1400 people.
NTEN has long advocated that every organization needs to recognize the role of digital equity in meeting its mission. We are thrilled to open applications today for fellows in the following cities: Atlanta, GA: 1 position (sponsored by Google Fiber). Read full details about the application process and the required commitment.
One of NTEN's values is: We are a stage and a platform for your voices, ideas, and debates on technology-related issues that affect us all in our work. I take that to mean it's our job to make sure the entire nonprofit sector has access to the NTEN stage and can make use of it. That's voices , plural.
Beth facilitated a conversation, among the panelists as well as the standing-room-only room of participants, that focused on the power of crowdsourcing and the application of social media in nonprofit program delivery. Tags: presentation crowdx netsquared nten sxsw video.
NTEN hosts regular " Ask the Expert " chats with people in the nonprofit technology field on a variety of topics. Ask Joe Green of Causes at NTEN Session. " There was the usual mix of strategy and in the weeds tactical questions. Look for more applications and click on the pen and "browse applications" 3.)
The contest is presented by YouTube and See3 Communications and generously sponsored by Cisco and us, NTEN. Free registration to the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , provided by NTEN. This message is cross-posted from the NTEN blog.
After a little over three years at the helm of NTEN, I still thank Katrin almost daily for one particular gift she gave us: our values ! You must submit an application by midnight on March 28, 2011, and you'll be notified if you've won on April 10. You may remember my predecessor, Katrin Verclas, who started and runs MobileActive.
NTEN is proud to announce a mutual scholarship program in partnership with Connecting Up to share nonprofit technology knowledge across the Pacific. Two lucky NTEN Members will be chosen to attend the Connecting Up Conference (CU11) in Melbourne, Australia on June 1-3, 2011 on a full scholarship!
NTEN is looking for technology, community, and event lovers to join us in our work serving the nonprofit technology sector. Check out the 4 positions below for specific responsibilities and application details. Check out the 4 positions below for specific responsibilities and application details.
That’s the question I asked this morning on Qriously, a new application that measures public sentiment, in real time. The application is currently in a closed beta, and I was lucky enough to get access to start playing around with it. I think there are so many potential applications for Qriously in the nonprofit sector!
Quick definition Cloud computing is basically running applications on the web via “Software as a Service (SaaS)&#. That includes applications from Google Documents, to Salesforce.com, to Gliffy.com , (the service I used to create that graphic.) Also, you can access the applications anywhere you go.
I truly hope that nearly five years after the entire sector was forced to navigate office shutdowns, shift programs and services online, and streamline grant applications and reporting, I dont need to make the case that technology is central to philanthropic and nonprofit organizations mission and programs.
How does an enterprise-scale CRM provide better data for an AI application? In fact, 55% of nonprofits in the Data Empowerment Report from NTEN say their systems are not aligned with workflow or needs, and 72% of nonprofits report using three or more systems that dont talk to each other.
NTEN is proud to be the new steward of The Antonio Pizzigati Prize for Software in the Public Interest , elevating and celebrating open source development for social impact work. The post NTEN and the Pizzigati Prize join forces to advance open source for good appeared first on NTEN. Annual Pizzigati Prize.
I’m in Washington, DC for the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. Instead of applying to each Google product individually, you can sign up through a one-stop shop application process. I’m in Washington, DC for the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. Details are here.
2021 was an eventful year at NTEN as we continued to promote, work towards, and model equitable practices internally and externally. This year, implementing the new concurrent and holistic committee application process resulted in a more accessible and streamlined experience with more community members on NTEN committees than ever before.
The NTEN Community values accessibility and support of others seeking to use technology to further social change. That''s why each year, NTEN and it''s committed group of Champions and Board raise funding to help send at least 50 nonprofit professionals to the NTC with scholarships. Check out these stories and let them inspire you.
The deadline to apply is next Friday, August 22, but scholarship applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible. Applicants must be an employee of a 501(c)(3) organization in North America. Note: These scholarships cover the the cost of LCS registration, but excludes travel and lodging.
I was disappointed when it was announced that the NTEN NTC would be in San Francisco this year. And then my friends at Convio got together with the good folks at NTEN and did something wonderful. Of course, I put in my application the second I heard about it. The NTC is the nonprofit technology conference. It will be worth it.
It found that only a fraction of the 179,000 nonprofits that signed up for the Causes application have brought in even $1000, and only two have brought in over $100,000. A recent survey published by NTEN, Common Knowledge, and ThePort had a similar conclusion: Only 39 percent of respondents said they've raised money on Facebook.
Are there other challenges with this topic that you'd like NTEN to address in future studies? Our interviews with diverse nonprofits revealed a number of great examples from local and international organizations of all sizes and from across a wide range of technology expertise. Into the Cloud: Great Books Foundation.
The final volunteer application deadline is January 9, 2015. After you sign up to volunteer, NTEN Content Manager, Steph Routh, will follow up with more details. Volunteer opportunities are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have any questions, please email stephanie@nten.org. 15NTC Community volunteer'
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits June 11, 2008 The Tides Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Antonio Pizzigati prize , a $10,000 annual award for outstanding contributions to software in the public interest. You go girl!
15NTC Scholarships Thanks to the generous support of the NTEN community, we''re able to provide scholarships to at least 50 individuals to attend the NTC who otherwise might not be able to attend. Applications are now open for 15NTC Scholarships! Check out the NTC website for more information , and help us spread the word!
I was lucky enough to attend NTEN's Nonprofit Cloud Computing Summit on Monday, August 29. I personally liked the definition presenter Peter Campbell, of Earthjustice , used: an outsourced platform, application, or suite of applications delivered over the Internet. Many thanks to NTEN and Google for such a great event!
NTEN’s Technology Leadership Academy Returns for 2012 – "We're excited to announce that the Technology Leadership Academy is returning in 2012. The Academy gets at the very heart of what NTEN does. " Check out the 12 Trends, from Personalized Video Thanking to Ebooks to Digital Fundraising Staffing!
There''s a lot happening at NTEN, and we want you to get involved! In this weekly roundup, you''ll find the full list of NTEN events, opportunities, and deadlines for participation. Check out this page to see where NTEN will be in the community this month, we''d love to link up with you. Community local events nten'
In these webinars, we'll take what's theoretically possible and give it practical application for your work. We'll explore the fundamentals of using data to give you insights into your operations, fundraising, and core program delivery.
Last year, NTEN Community Champions helped to raise over $36,000 to support the NTEN Community Challenge , which enhanced NTEN''s program accessibility, including sending over 50 people to the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (14NTC) and the 2014 Leading Change Summit (14LCS) with scholarships.
My biggest #ntenthanks was getting to kick off the MAM celebrations by hosting the 2014 NTEN Year in Review: Community Impact webinar. I have to say, my eyes got misty when I listened to several NTEN Members on the webinar share how their experiences with various NTEN programs have made a difference in their work. Sign up now.
Here is a copy of the application narrative; you can read it and vote for me on the competition site here. I’m also a contributor to Socialbrite, NTEN, Women Who Tech and other industry leading collaborations. Leave a comment on the application here. Please support me by voting and commenting here. What do you think?
For several years, NTEN has led the field in calling for nonprofits to minimize time sent on mundane tasks like server maintenance, instead focusing resources on technology that will actually serve their missions. Walk you through specific Cloud solutions for everyday applications, like email and office productivity. Cost : Free.
I'm happy to announce that our Zoetica iPhone application , is now live on the iTunes store. Content feeds on the application include: The Zoetica Link Feed. The NTEN Blog. We want to thank AppMakr for partnering with us to build and develop this iPhone application. The Case Foundation Blog. IdealWare Blog.
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