Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 6, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology NTC Links April 6, 2007 There has been a little bit of blogging and the like at NTC – although it was certainly hindered yesterday, when the internet was down for most of the day.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

We’re hoping to see nonprofit technology vendors take a new look at the massive amounts of public data that are out there–where the Open Community is coming together on public sites–and find ways to help us make sense of it and use it to support the mission of the organizations we work with. Lindy : And that’s the opportunity.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 22, 2009

NTC is coming, and I don’t have to pack! But I will be BARTing my way into SF everyday, from Saturday for Penguin Day , Sunday through Tuesday for NTC, and Wed and Thursday for CiviCRM Developer Camp. Tags: Nonprofit Tech 09ntc civicrm nptech nten penguinday. That’s a good thing. Friday: Collapse.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 7, 2009

NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Network, puts on a massive, be-there-or-be-square conference for nonprofit professionals every year (in 2009, we met in San Francisco). Here’s what NTEN says: Information Technology is an increasingly essential element of any nonprofit’s operations.

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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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NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Registration for the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference (15NTC) is officially open - and you''re invited to help us make it the best conference yet! Aside from registering, don''t miss out on the opportunity to get the most out of the NTC, as well as be a key part of the program. 15NTC nonprofit technology conference NTC'

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference is off to an terrific start. Of course, we want everyone to get a piece of the #10NTC action, so we're back with an all new NTC Scholarship Campaign! Tags: 10NTC NPTech NTEN Social Media Fundraising. Ladies and gentlemen, I can proudly report that we are on a roll. .

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APRIL 5, 2013

NTC wouldn''t be NTC without the social part! Nonprofit Engagement Party, hosted by Idealist Consulting and sponsored by Breakeven, Circe, IATS and KnowWho, is back and better than ever! The NPO Engagement party is at 7pm on Friday, April 12th in Minneapolis, at the NTC. The Charleston is not required, but fun is a must.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

photo: Robert Weiner Today, I am excited to announce that the application for scholarships to the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is officially open. > Apply for a scholarship to the 2012 NTC. That's why the NTC Scholarship campaign is one of my favorite programs each year.

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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! Every year, we raise up to $10,000 to send staffers from small nonprofits to the NTC. Do you like cool things? Flexibility not required! Be prepared!

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011

That's the Ignite motto and we can't wait to see how you do just that at the 2011 NTC Ignite ! With the awesome suppport of CivicActions , NTC Ignite is back for the 3rd year in a row on the first night of the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington, DC.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) was the 12th conference that I have attended (it had earlier reiterations). Every year it is like attending a family reunion. I have some many friends and colleagues that I only get to see once a year at the NTC. For example, my colleague Shai [.]

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

If you've attended the Nonprofit Technology Conference , you know it's all about the community. We're looking for your bright ideas that will make the conference the place to be to learn about nonprofit technology in 2010. . > Beyond session submissions, we're also looking for the official NTC iPhone App.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2009

The early-bird registration period for NTEN’s 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 31. I love the NTC.

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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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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

It's time for you to help us shape the agenda for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference ! If you work in a big office with lots of folks on a shared IP who are interested in the 2012 NTC, it may seem like the voting process is wonky; you'll essentially be changing the votes of one of your colleagues.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The Nonprofit Technology Conference is a big production. Another way to be a part of the conference is to join the NTC Volunteer Team ! Working the NTC is a fun job, whether you're helping other attendees register, selling NTC merchandise at the bookstore, or monitoring a session live-stream.

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MAY 21, 2013

If you''ve been to NTC, you know that it can be an incredible event full of knowledgeable nonprofit techies. As Lyndal Cairns, a 2012 NTC Scholarship recipient, shares: Before I went to NTC, I was the only social media manager working in the HIV sector in Australia. Watch to find out more about Lyndal''s NTC experience!

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NetWits

JANUARY 27, 2011

What’s the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey? Here’s a few highlights from last years report: Nonprofits have increased use of commercial social networks (e.g. Most organizations are only dedicating 1/4 to 1/2 of a staff member to social media, yet a small number of nonprofits have dedicated 2 or more individuals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

During the past two weeks, links shared via the #nptech hashtag on Twitter have been like a Chinese buffet, a huge selection of tempting dishes that look so good you want to fill an entire plate. I've been doing this for ten years as part of the annual NTEN Day of Service for the NTC. Chinese Buffet by Drunken Monkey.

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APRIL 5, 2013

Each year, we at NTEN work hard to make the NTC a more environmentally sustainable event -- this year we even have carbon offsets for travelers! We''re also excited to share some of our NTC sponsors who are helping us go greener in April. Cloud for Good are Salesforce Experts and Speak Fluent Nonprofit! Cloud for Good.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 9, 2009

Always comes right around NTC. This year, it’s before NTC, on Saturday, April 25. It’s a day dedicated to conversation and community around nonprofits and open source software. Tags: Nonprofit Tech Open Source nptech ntc09 opensource penguinday09. I love Penguin Day. One of my favorite days of the year.

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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. You're the best nonprofit technology community in the world.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 5, 2009

NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference held each Spring is always THE place to be for nonprofit techies: whether you work in a nonprofit organization or with one, are totally technical or fell into your techie job, like social media or like wiring an office. But, what do you want to talk about?

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MARCH 28, 2011

Check out notes taken by session attendees throughout the conference using Google Docs , too!

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Session proposals for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference are due Friday, August 12. Every year, we receive a lot of great proposals from vendors and consultants who work with nonprofits – and we love to get those, so keep them coming! – The 2012 NTC will take place in San Francisco, April 3-5.

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MARCH 18, 2013

We previously posted your tips for navigating the NTC itself, but a fun part of the conference is also exploring the Minneapolis area. Once again, the NTEN community was full of recommendations for great places to check out on your NTC trip. And no NTC would be complete without the annual #ntcbeer NTC Beerfest.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2009

In the nonprofit technology community, I’ve heard stories of cut backs on “nice to have&# items and expenses such as travel and training so that organizations can focus on their most critical goals first and cut back on what they deem not to be completely necessary. Airfare can be one of the pricier parts of getting to the NTC.

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MARCH 2, 2011

Only a hundred of the 1790 NTC registrants listened to our NTC orientation today, so that means most of you have some catching up to do! And if you haven't registered, you better get on top of it as we're sure to sell out the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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MAY 2, 2012

After catching up on our email and our sleep post-2012 NTC, we started reading blog posts from attendees and speakers, and we've been amazed by the insights and ideas you all took away from the conference this year! 12NTC: Nonprofits and the Future of Internet Rights , Carlos Bergfeld. Nonprofits and Innovation at NTC12 , Beth Kanter.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

We're only about 6 weeks away from the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Atlanta -- but to get the regular price ($459 for NTEN Members) you need to register by March 1st! So, here's a (certainly incomplete) list of reasons you should take the leap and: > Register for the 2010 NTC. > Register for the 2010 NTC.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Special NTC negotiated rates are available through February 18, 2014. To make a reservation at the NTC Conference rate, you must call the hotel and mention NTEN or the Nonprofit Technology Conference when booking, or register online through the exclusive online registration form set up especially for NTC attendees.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2012

2012 NTC Feature. It’s already February, and the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference is only two months away ! One of the best parts of the conference is the opportunity to connect with other nonprofit technology professionals, so you can share your experiences and knowledge. NTC Connect Track. NTC Social.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

We're less than 2 months away from the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference, NTEN's signature three-day gathering that brings together nonprofit professionals – like you! Nearly 1,700 nonprofit professionals will gather in San Francisco at the beginning of April. The NTC is one of the primary ways we do that.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

11NTC Day of Service Volunteers Now in its thirteenth year, the Day of Service provide an opportunity for nonprofit techies to give something back to the local community where the Nonprofit Technology Conference is held. If you haven't heard, the 2012 NTC will be held in April 3-5 in San Francisco.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

We don't want to see anyone lost in the halls at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Whether you're new to the NTC or an old-timer, spending some time with us on an NTC Orientation Call will help you to find all the ways you can connect, learn, and change the world while you're in Washington, DC this March.

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