Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Many of you, especially those in greater Chicago, may be familiar with the Data Analysts for Social Good group that Andrew Means founded in May 2012. Earlier that week, community member Heidi Massey (who runs Chicago’s 501 Tech Club monthly meetup , where Andrew has been a featured speaker) learned about the waiting list.

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NTEN

APRIL 18, 2014

On April 16, the NTEN team in Portland spent the afternoon volunteering at Schoolhouse Supplies , in belated honor of National Volunteer Week. Of course, it wouldn’t be any fun at NTEN if we couldn’t dish on some data. NTEN’s Education Manager, Julia Smith volunteered at Upwardly Global in Chicago, where she did mock interviews.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

We are all so excited that Julia Smith has found a new opportunity to advance her career that allows her to work offline, in a real office, with other humans in Chicago. We are, of course, sad that it means the NTEN office hasn’t moved to Chicago to be with her. She will continue to be an active NTEN Member, so it’s not goodbye!

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NTEN

JULY 9, 2014

This September 3-6, NTEN will debut the Leading Change Summit. Deena believes in digital equity and inclusion and ways tech can drive economic development in more marginalized communities. iUrban Teen Tech has an intentional outreach to male youth of color and exposes them to STEM+Arts career opportunities.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Chicago Museum of Industry Community Data Leadership Mark Mathyer nptech nten Strategy Fundraising' " After looking at past data and finding new ways to talk about membership, the museum was able to grow its membership base and encourage donors to give more.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

Over the past couple of months weve been introducing you to the incredible cast of characters who are helping to shape NTENs inaugural Leading Change Summit. She is a board member of MOM+BABY, member of Chicago''s Small Business Advocacy Council, contributor to The Net Change, and more.

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NTEN

APRIL 17, 2009

In contest news, NTEN member organization ZeroDivide has launched a great contest that combines poetry, social media, and good causes: the ZD Technology Haiku Contest ! Finally, I love it when NTEN members pat each other on the back: Michelle Murrain gives ONE/Northwest a nice shout-out for having a helpful nptech blog.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

Attend If Youre: A fundraising professional in New Orleans To Register: [link] APRIL NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference Baltimore, MD + Virtual April 16-18, 2025 If youre driven to leverage technology to create a more equitable world, youll find your community at NTEN/NTC. To Register: [link] **Lets Connect!

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2012

NTEN's local meet up groups have been popping up all across the US over the last few months. While each group has its own local flavor, most meet monthly to discuss nonprofit technology topics, learn from peers, and connect with the local nptech community. Check out the complete list of NTEN's 501 Tech Clubs.

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

This issue of NTEN:Change presents variations on that theme: tips and quizzes, inspiration and cautionary tales, examples and humor, all from peers and experts in the nonprofit and technology communities. Case-Study from Metropolitan Chicago YMCA on using data to drive efficiency and measure impact.

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NTEN

JULY 20, 2009

We're so proud (but not at all surprised) that the three nonprofit marketing professionals singled out for excellence by the American Marketing Association (AMA) and the American Marketing Association Foundation (AMAF) are all members of NTEN! Keep rocking, you NTEN members! Just kidding -- thanks for the heads-up, AMA!).

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NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2012

Although I think this sentiment, at the NTEN office at least, is eclipsed by football fevor, regardless of what your plans entail, check out the tidbits of member news – including a useful handbook and two upcoming events--before you head out. And have a great holiday! Thinking of launching a website or in need of a refresher?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. If you’re holding monthly events that are gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I’ll include you in the next community calendar! North America. Thursday, September 18, 2014.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Perhaps it was some of those that can help to account for the NTEN community's busy week. NTEN member Consumers Union announced the beginning of a closed beta cycle for their new digital storytelling platform, stori.es. "The

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NTEN

MAY 19, 2009

Folks who've participated in the NTEN community for a while probably know about NTEN 501 Tech Clubs , but chances are even some of our new members aren't too familiar with these affinity groups -- and I want to change that! Join our online community and find the club closest to you. > See the calendar of events.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 14, 2011

By Steve Heye, Digital Content Services Manager, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. We have been working through this cultural shift at the YMCA of Metro Chicago over the last few years. The metrics we use at the YMCA of Metro Chicago compare each of our locations against each other and compare to last month. This is a journey!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

NetSquared’s global network of volunteers will be organizing more than 30 events this April in communities as diverse as Mukono, Uganda; Wellington, New Zealand; and Boston, USA. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School & Community. Sunday, April 6. Monday, April 7. Tuesday, April 8.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

How much : $400 (depending on timing and NTEN membership). Who attends : Nonprofit communications teams, techies, and some fundraisers. We LOVE the community around this conference. There are parties thrown by vendors plus a larger gathering hosted by NTEN. Where: Downtown Chicago. Audience size : around 2000.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The knowledge and resources shared through NTEN are largely due to you - our members. Without your willingness to share your technology success stories – and even some failures – our community’s value wouldn’t stay so strong. Hope you enjoy your NTEN goodies.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Combining maps with data can take you even further: Humaninet uses GIS to help disaster response teams; Movesmart.org helps people find apartments in Chicago; Map Kibera is adding a level of detail to one of Africa's largest slums even Google Maps can't offer. Tags: NPTech NTEN.

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NTEN

APRIL 2, 2012

NTEN members are even using The Hunger Games buzz to educate about real world food and water issues. Using GIS data has helped the YMCA of Metro Chicago better match local areas of need with their programs and services. Speaking of NTEN member discounts, you can also register for Interop Las Vegas at a special NTEN price!

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to! Do Good Data 2013 is in Chicago, Illinois this August.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2012

After answering this question at eight of nine sold-out conferences and earning a 92% approval rating from more than 2,500 nonprofit leaders in our first conference series, Social Media for Nonprofits realized that there are a lot more community leaders out there still wrestling with this question, and we’re here to help.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2014

These events, which are being organized in 50 cities across the globe, are friendly and accessible to all members of the community, no matter their current level of expertise. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs and HandsOn Tech. Upcoming Events.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Affect is a new community event highlighting the diversity of work and design behind social change. Alliance for Strong Families and Communities / Hollywood, CA / $1,000. Association of Advancement Services Professionals (AASP) / Chicago, IL / $400. Nonprofit Best Practices / Chicago, IL / Less than $700. State/Local.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

A wealth of data sources are becoming available online, allowing data from around the world to be mingled, mixed, and mashed up -- and where data does not yet exist, communities are using these new tools to gather it themselves! Tags: Data Newsletter NPTech NTEN Program. Collecting and Disseminating Information - Ushahidi.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Did you enjoy the first week of 2009 NTEN Member Appreciation ? We had free webinars and lots of prize give-aways, and even the first ever NTEN Gives Thanks Day. And the randomly-selected NTEN member who will be receiving it soon: Eva Penar, from Chicago Community Trust. Thank you for being a member of NTEN, Eva!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

In the US, the Chicago and Portland groups visited their local Microsoft stores to learn how to leverage the Office 365 donation. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Chicago, Illinois: "Not a Scientist" with Dave Levitan.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

In case you haven''t already grabbed a copy of Kivi Leroux Miller ''s new book, A Communications Map for Engaging Your Community, Becoming a Favorite Cause, and Raising More Money , it will guide you through designing and implementing a content marketing strategy that will bring in supporters.

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Care2

JUNE 2, 2010

Telling them about the intricacies of your own work and programming —instead of listening and responding to the ideas bubbling up from the communities in which your supporters participate? &# Is this how your organization interacts with your supporters?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2009

It can extend the life of a performance and engage and build communities. Beth Kanter writes about return on investment on the NTEN blog and hits the nail on its head: If you approach ROI as a financial analysis only, you’re missing the point. These statements speak of bringing art to communities and audiences the world over.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans. NTEN Presents: Oregon Nonprofit Tech Roundup. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

For additional information about See3 Communications, visit www.see3.net net NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network is the membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals. NTEN facilitates the exchange of knowledge and information within the nonprofit community. net www.dogooder.tv

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2015

Get inspired, mark you calendars, and enjoy the latest round-up of NTEN Members making news. Sixteen nonprofit tech experts (including NTEN Members: Jeff Shuck , David Neff , Donna Wilkins , Frank Barry , and NTEN''s Amy Sample Ward ) share their ideas and fundraising best practices in Blackbaud ''s new free ebook, The Future of Fundraising.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

A wealth of data sources are becoming available online, allowing data from around the world to be mingled, mixed, and mashed up -- and where data does not yet exist, communities are using these new tools to gather it themselves! Tags: Data Newsletter NPTech NTEN Program. Collecting and Disseminating Information - Ushahidi.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2015

RSVP now for the events in Chicago, Dallas, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Upcoming Events.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The premise is that governing well is essential for strong nonprofits working efficiently and effectively to address critical needs in our communities. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Nonprofit Management / @usdsoles.

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