TechImpact

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Did you know that small nonprofits have an average 1.26 IT staff members , and that larger nonprofits average 8.56 ? 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. Believe it.

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TechImpact

MAY 14, 2014

Tech Impact has a list of some of the most important nonprofit tech, fundraising, and marketing reports your nonprofit needs to see, all in one place. 2014 Nonprofit Benchmarks Study – Originally published by M+R Benchmarks. Published by M+R and NTEN. Published by NTEN. Published by Blackbaud.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The following is an excerpt from the newly released Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits and was published in the September 2011 edition of Fundraising Success Magazine (@ frsuccess ). For your nonprofit to succeed on social media sites, make sure that your social media manager (a.k.a. Is an early adopter.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 25, 2021

If your nonprofit organization falls victim to a data breach and you find yourself screaming #WHATTHEFOX, don’t worry, help is on the way. Our mission is to disrupt the traditional accounting model through technology, innovation, and a radically client-focused approach that truly empowers nonprofits and social enterprises.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2008

Adobe (yeah, Adobe ) joined the Linux Foundation , and released a Linux alpha of Air , their new application platform. { Adobe (yeah, Adobe ) joined the Linux Foundation , and released a Linux alpha of Air , their new application platform. { Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology News from NTC ‘08 March 20, 2008 I’ve been having a great time here at NTC – running into lots of folks I’m happy to see again, and meet, learning about new things, being involved.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Upgrading your nonprofits technology is always a must-do, however not proving the proper post-implementation measures can lead to a lack of adoption or low use of new features, rendering the investment worthless. Here are 6 strategies for increasing adoption and user awareness from NTEN. Image courtesy of Planet Side 2.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2014

Here at NTEN, we were shocked and saddened to hear the news that last week our colleague, Michael DeLong, passed away very suddenly. Michael was an active member of the NTEN community, NTC speaker, colleague, friend, and an all-around great person to know. He was our social media manager.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2012

I covered the basics of content curation, how it differs from social sharing, the art and practice of curation, a frameworks to get started, examples of nonprofits using curation, the tools, and some techniques for minimizing information overload and managing attention. The Unanticipated Benefits of Content Curation.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants July 27, 2008 This week, it is my pleasure to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Check This List 07.28.08 Check This List 07.28.08

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NTEN

JANUARY 8, 2014

News of the update induced panic across the business world as many recalled the effects of previous updates, namely Panda and Penguin, which redefined the rules of online marketing. The good news is that Hummingbird should be harmless for most nonprofits, but the update that rolled out four days earlier will not be.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants April 14, 2008 I like hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. And I get to highlight the work of some of my favorite bloggers, too. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 30, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Nonprofit Technology Link Love July 30, 2008 Here are posts from a small sampling of bloggers I regularly read: Holly Ross shows her geek cred in a great post about DNS. Be Helpful.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

After Jason Shim won the 2014 NTEN Award in March, I thought I’d have a look to see why Amy Sample Ward and company thought so highly of him. One thing I’ve noticed about the NTEN award winners is their restless knowledge sharing in an array of subjects all over the place – not just in their own organizations.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I volunteered to be the “expert&# in residence for the “Program&# track of Office Hours. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 18, 2025

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Nonprofits Are Prime Targets for CyberattacksIs Your Organization at Risk? The Hidden Crisis in the Nonprofit Sector Imagine this: You wake up to an urgent email. Your nonprofits donor database has been compromised. Nonprofits are one of the most at-risk sectors for cybercrime.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

I’m not sure if you caught the news today but CauseVox has launched their public beta! We want to be a community-driven company; we want the nonprofit community to own the vision for our platform. As a next step, nonprofit visionaries can join our Advisory Community as a first step in bringing in the larger non-profit community.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

This is a guest post by the talented Brett Meyer , Communications Director at the Nonprofit Technology Network. Make sure to check out their annual Nonprofit Technology Conference , taking place in San Francisco, April 3-5 2012. That’s good news. Looking to learn more about nonprofit technology? Even better?

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NTEN

MARCH 31, 2012

Here’s how: On the NTEN Blog We’ll be streamlining coverage of 2012 NTC on the NTEN blog. You can follow just NTC news at [link]. Insider Tip: Don’t forget to follow @ NTENorg for all the official updates and conference news. We’ll post conference news, photos, and more throughout the week. It’s a photo booth!

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Declines in giving and donor retention have been a challenge in recent years, but some new data suggests that the giving environment is improving across the nonprofit sector. blackbaud charitable giving nptech nten steve maclaughlin Fundraising'

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NTEN

APRIL 1, 2014

NTEN Marketing & Publications Director, Joleen Ong (@joleendearest) and I (@penguinasana) attended SXSW on March 7-11 and reported for the Nonprofit Times. You can find out more about the social good action at SXSW by checking out our articles in the Nonprofit Times : Net Neutrality: What Now? Tweet us and let us know!

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

NTEN has been hard at work for weeks trying to raise money for scholarships to send representatives from small nonprofits to the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference. After several failed attempts, the membership team resorted to something we aren't exactly proud of: In the process, we inadvertently offended penguins everywhere.

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NTEN

MAY 30, 2013

But there''s something about meeting together in person that sparks new ideas, deepens those online connections (and sparks new ones), and provides invaluable support from colleagues engaged in the work of social change. Enter NTEN''s 501 Tech Clubs. ConnectVA partnered with NTEN in 2012 in launch a local club in Central VA.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Because nonprofits depend on donations, they’re often stretched thin for resources. Luckily, there are plenty of free nonprofit resources online for your organization to take advantage of. How to use educational resources for your nonprofit There are a few major benefits to utilizing free nonprofit resources to their full potential.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 14, 2010

It's important that nonprofits understand the world we're entering right now, a world that will fundamentally change how we communicate with our constituents. Until recently, television had very little to do with nonprofit organizations and their missions. Will the static brochure website get much attention in this new world?

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 18, 2011

<br /> <br /> Forty-four percent of communications staff members said they spend up to 10 percent of their time “posting content, interacting with audiences through interactive media, adapting content, producing media, and developing new-media campaigns.&# " It also offers group text messaging and video chat."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2012

But I have some exciting news! My article is the lead story in the June, 2012 NTEN Change Journal ! The NTEN Journal also includes a terrific introductory article for nonprofits and what content curation is relevant to their work. Go read it and come join me for an NTEN webinar on the topic to discuss it.

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See3

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

A few months ago YouTube announced that organizations that are in the YouTube Nonprofit Program would be able to use the overlay advertising feature to create donation links. In front of the NTEN crowd I challenged them: “What would be really amazing would be to allow for outside links in the annotations features.” Best, Ramya.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 26, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How to choose a CRM March 26, 2008 I’ll be doing a webinar on open source CRMs tomorrow. One of the fascinating things to me is how quickly the CRM space is evolving. I’m glad to see that.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2012

NTEN Member Knight Foundation announced their latest Knight News Challenge: mobile. The contest runs from August 29 until noon EDT on September 10, and hopes to uncover new ways of using mobile as a social engagement tool. Winners will be announced at the Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits in Washington D.C.,

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology I’m hosting the carnival next week April 11, 2008 (Photo by frankienose ) I’m hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants here, next week. So send in your best of the week! {

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2012

Change is at the heart of what we do at NTEN. It’s with twinges of sadness and excitement that I share with you a personal change: that I will be leaving NTEN after 4 and half years. As we know all too well, change is never easy but necessary for new growth. My last day at NTEN will be May 18.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

NTEN Members never fail to inspire us. Here''s the latest news and events from our Members that has us smiling. Online fundraising is on the rise, and Nonprofit Tech for Good has 10 Online Fundraising Best Practices to help guide you, complete with examples from nonprofits doing it right, like NTEN Member, MercyCorps.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Meaning, as print news becomes obsolete, nuanced approaches to information-sharing will emerge that will meet the intended goals of journalism; consumption of information will change; and reporters will no longer be the only ones who are breaking news. The news cycle is really short,” explained Chan. and James L. “New

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. Don't Automate All Your Facebook Posts Facebook actually treats posts from third-party apps differently, and they could be lost in your community's news feeds. By Beth Kanter, Beth's Blog.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

Mattel to manufacture bald Barbie doll – HealthPop – CBS News – "Big news for the campaign for a bald Barbie: Mattel has agreed to manufacture a hairless doll. " Care2 Impact Prize | NTEN – A group of inspiring, talented people! Please help us select a winner for the Care2 Impact Prize! "We

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2010

The Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report , our joint project with Common Knowledge and thePort, told you that 86% of nonprofits have a presence on Facebook. Tags: facebook NPTech NTEN Social Media. What it doesn't tell you is whether or not those Fan Pages are meeting their organizations' goals.

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