Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 1, 2007

I’m on week 3 of my Ubuntu laptop migration – things are smoothing out – I’ve got audio working, I can listen to mp3 and audio streams. I did a webinar for NTEN on it – ReadyTalk worked just fine. Flash (and, therefore, YouTube) is working, as is Java. I need to figure out a good network configuration.

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JUNE 30, 2009

While there, I was interviewed for the live stream of the event, which was run by Business Boomer : I want to note that the setup for the live stream was wicked simple: a decent camera with wired mics, all plugged into a laptop sitting on a folding chair. Tags: ncvs NPTech NTEN video. It doesn't take much. .

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2009

The one that is changing the world with just one working laptop, a used printer, and a lot of duct tape? Everyone nominated will be entered to win one of 50 free NTEN memberships , compliments of Convio ! You know that organization. The one that that does all that amazing work in your community with MacGyver -like tenacity?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

NTEN has recently published the “ Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology ,” that describes in detail how your organization can dismantle inequity due to more intentional technology choices. In-person participants will need to bring their own laptops). 6: Give Remote Participants A Seat at the Table.

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Candid

JANUARY 9, 2025

This is what we at NTEN call technology effectiveness: staff reporting they have both the tools and the skills to use the organizations technology systems to do their job and meet the mission. Organizations need to realize that treating technology as a peripheral expense actually limits mission delivery and effectiveness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

And, if you are attending NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology in March, join me, John Kenyon, Andrea Barry, and Cindy Leonard for a session on designing effective technology training. Classroom style with desks puts a barrier between the students and the instruction, especially when people are using laptops or tablets to take notes.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 29, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Goodbye Microsoft… March 29, 2007 Just today, I received in the mail some Sony Vaio Picturebook laptops, courtesy of Gavin’s regular potlatch program. So now, I have two bricks.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I can retrieve these items from my phone, my tablet, my laptop, or any computer with a browser. As part of NTEN's Member Appreciation Month, we'll pick a commenter at random to win a very special prize! Did I already mention that this is a 24/7 job? If you're a nonprofit leader, what technology tools make you more productive?

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Research shows that by 2014 mobile device usage will exceed that of desktop and laptop computers. Research shows that by 2014 mobile device usage will exceed that of desktop and laptop computers. What does this mean for nonprofit organizations and online fundraising campaigns?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Could you leave your laptop at home ? NTEN's own Amy Sample Ward co-authored a book with longtime NTEN Member Allyson Kapin. Oh, and while we're on the subject of NTEN: Do you have what it takes to be. NTEN's next CEO ? [Ed. A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

Brett Meyer, NTEN. The mission statement of One Laptop per Child is artfully constructed: "To create educational opportunities for the world's poorest children by providing each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered learning.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2010

We just finished spring cleaning the NTEN offices and took a laptop, four boxes of toner, some thumb drives, a broken keyboard, and some old power supplies to Free Geek last night. With web-based software, web conferencing, laptops, and smart phones, it's easier than ever to skip the office entirely. Two words: Smart Strip s.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Last year at this time, I was writing the chapter on ROI in the soon to be published book from NTEN called " Managing Your Mission." What's Up With Feedburner by Beth Kanter Google Analytics Primer sponsored by NTEN with screencast and wiki created by Beth Kanter Using Postrank To Evaluate the Top Content on my blog by Beth Kanter.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 28, 2005

I had her laptop open, and I saw a "Ford_F350" network come, and go. Anyway, as the bus rolls by, I see "PVTA_0333" come up on the MacStumbler, then leave! Yeah, really, really! It reminds me of the time a friend of mine and I were driving to Rhode Island on the highway.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 6, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Giving up, a little August 6, 2007 As you might know, I migrated from using a MacBook Pro laptop as my primary desktop, to eating my own dogfood, as it were, and using Ubuntu Linux as my primary desktop.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

Gavin has posted some early photos of the founding meetings for Aspiration, NTEN, and the NSNT on flickr. He notes they were all taken with a Sony Picturebook mini-laptop with built-in camera. from Gavin's Flickr Photo Stream. Hence, they're pretty lousy photos.

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NTEN

JANUARY 19, 2011

NTEN and other public interest organizations were pushing for a rule that would prevent Internet providers from acting like Web gatekeepers. No longer can you get to the same Internet via your mobile device as you can via your laptop. In December, the FCC passed a weak Net Neutrality rule.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The morning of the conference, my bag felt too heavy to lug around all day (laptop, charger cables, notebook, etc). My laptop, Twitter, Instagram, and stealing ideas. I’ll get another swing at this at SXSW in Austin next month (and hopefully NTEN and few other places throughout the year).

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Why carry around a bulky laptop when you can just check your e-mail and browse the web on something that fits in your pocket? Tags: NPTech NTEN. Computers are an established part of the nonprofit work place, and have been for years; we're used to PCs being on the cutting edge of our work.

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NTEN

APRIL 30, 2010

Tags: Newsletter NPTech NTEN Things We Like.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

This is your go-to dashboard for all the latest conference details with easy access from your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. NTEN Community Member Jason Shim recommends taking notes, and allocate some post-conference time to follow up on all the resources and topics you learned about to start applying these to your work.

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Judi Sohn

NOVEMBER 8, 2008

The afternoon keynote focused on philanthropy and bigger thinking than the latest Dell laptop, featuring Google’s Larry Brilliant and author Malcolm Gladwell. I wasn’t the only one. I’ve never seen such a big crowd thin out so quickly. Extremely interesting. I always had someone to talk to and socialize with.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Over at Care2 , Garth Moore relates the value of attending a conference without the distraction of a laptop in front of you. Pop on over to NTEN's Community Builders (CommBuild) Community of Practice group and add your ideas to the conversation. Have some tips of your own that have helped you with time management?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2012

If the goal is to work more productively and cost-effectively, nonprofits using a laptop or netbook and their own personal Wi-Fi network for use wherever and whenever they need it, have more options. Mobile Citizen is expanding nationally and making their reduced price program available to NTEN members across the country.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

It looked quite like it might be a fun event to be at, but the hefty $3000 price tag for admission wasn’t something that I could possibly stomach, so I sat in front of my laptop, watching people describe new tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

In fact, a few weeks ago, I forgot to turn off my skype connection during a workshop and my laptop was being projected on a screen. That's why programs like the Oasis program recently reported by NTEN are important to watch. That's my Dad who is 86 and who calls me on Skype.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

myNTC will allow you to search the entire conference attendee list, plan and schedule private meetings, map out your personalized event agenda — and print or export it to your laptop or handheld device. Tags: #11NTC myNTC NPTech NTEN online community Social Media. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Holly Ross, NTEN. [Ed. Because I spend all day, every day in front of a laptop tweeting about my Facebook links. Tags: digital divide Newsletter NPTech NTEN. note: This is Holly's introduction to our August Newsletter. If you aren't subscribed yet, you really should be.]. I was floored. I thought it would be 30 to 50 percent.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Research shows that by 2014 mobile device usage will exceed that of desktop and laptop computers. Research shows that by 2014 mobile device usage will exceed that of desktop and laptop computers. What does this mean for nonprofit organizations and online fundraising campaigns?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

have you thought about which laptop might be best to load Ubuntu up on? Welcome your new Penguin overlords ;-) 2 Gordon Montgomery 11.20.07 at 7:57 pm You make some very good points and I think I will “go Ubuntu&# too. Music converters: [link] [link] [link] 3 Gordon Montgomery 11.20.07

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

I was able to find some research and pieces about laptops in the classroom. I love the way NTEN does these sessions. An NTEN staff person interviews the expert on a conference call line, while people listen and post questions in the back channel. Know of any? They're done on the phone and chat.

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NTEN

JANUARY 3, 2012

We'll be posting highlights from this meeting of the minds on the NTEN blog. You're doing it wrong if you're spending more time fixing laptops than focusing on strategy. Today, we tackle the first in a series of posts in which the CTOs offer their advice for the job by finishing the sentence "You're doing it wrong if…" 1.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2009

This post and the wiki feature excerpts, bonus materials, and notes from the book which was compiled by NTEN of the same name. Their sub-$400 prices don't hurt the nonprofit as much as a normal laptop. Kevin Lo and Willow Cook from TechSoup contributed a chapter. The book was recently published and can be ordered here.

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NTEN

MARCH 11, 2013

Over at Care2 , Garth Moore relates the value of attending a conference without the distraction of a laptop in front of you. Pop on over to NTEN's Community Builders (CommBuild) Community of Practice group and add your ideas to the conversation. Have some tips of your own that have helped you with time management?

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2014

As a yoga instructor in my “other” life outside of NTEN, being productive without burning out on a busy schedule is a topic I think about often. I was invited by Nancy Schwartz to participate in this month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival: The Word Behind the Work.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 9, 2008

But what I realized was that the whole WPA thing with my laptop added to the pile of “little problems I haven’t solved yet.&# I knew that I should do it at some point, but I hadn’t encountered a WPA network until last week, so I hadn’t bothered. Needless to say, I’m doing that right now.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

They include things like: Access/FileMaker databases on desktops or laptops. People can fear or mistrust or envy someone walking around with a laptop or a PDA. Tags: Data Newsletter NPTech NTEN Program. These efforts have met with mixed success. Mobile phones. Tablets/Touchscreen devices. Wikis/Blogs. Voice Recorders.

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