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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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Of course, we want everyone to get a piece of the #10NTC action, so we're back with an all new NTC Scholarship Campaign! We're going to raise another $10,000 (matched dollar for dollar by Convio) for the NTC scholarship campaign this year -- and send another 57 people down to Hot-lanta. . How will we top Putting a Ring on It ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 4, 2011

On Friday, I tripped down the rabbit hole of Google + field test with many other social media early adopters and nonprofit technology (#nptech folks) who were kicking the tires. Google + is Google’s new social sharing platform. I found it overwhelming! And that’s why it is critical to be strategic.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

They’re doing a virtual book tour exploring concepts from Open Community : a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. We decided to write Open Community as a way to address those frustrations and redirect the thinking about using social tools to build community online. We’d love to chat!).

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FEBRUARY 6, 2012

2012 NTC Feature. We want to make sure you make the most of the social and networking events at the 2012 NTC, so this week we’re filling you in on the NTC Connect Track and other opportunities to connect with the NTC Community. NTC Connect Track. >> Learn more about the NTC Connect Track!

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JANUARY 13, 2011

Every year, we do our best to offer more opportunities to learn and connect at the NTC, and this year is no different. We’ve recruited two rock star storytelling, social media experts, Michaela Hackner and Roger Burks , to head up a 2 hour workshop on Wednesday, March 16 (the night before the official kick-off of the NTC) from 6 - 8 pm.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

Casey Golden, CEO, Small Act "Success" in social media has historically meant acquiring a large number of fans and followers. Fun with Social CRMs" -- when asked if she thought relationships really matter in social media, said: I don't think they matter, I KNOW they matter. So, what is Social CRM?

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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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JANUARY 19, 2012

Here are a couple of ways to connect and share at the 2012 NTC: Social Event Survey. NTC attendees love to meet over dinner, coffee, or drinks to socialize and learn from each other. Then, based on the interest we see, we’ll plan and schedule social events, and add them to the NTC Agenda. Progressive Party.

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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. The conference schedule for NTC has been developed openly and collaboratively.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

Due to some technical glitches , you now have 48 additional hours to figure out what 5-10 of the 150 fantastic social change and technology projects at Netsquared will receive your vote. The NTEN's NTC and NPTech Pipe. Here's a few blog posts about the NTC experience: Marnie Webb says Web2.0 NTC 2007 Pipe.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

We rely on the whole community to put on a good show, from our amazing line-up of volunteer speakers to attendee-led social events. Another way to be a part of the conference is to join the NTC Volunteer Team ! > Check out the details and apply to be an NTC Volunteer! Questions about volunteering? Email anna@nten.org.

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MAY 1, 2013

Whew, what an NTC! All of you - the community - are the special sauce that makes the NTC the amazing event it is. NTC in Numbers. It just wouldn''t be a post-NTC update if we didn''t share some of the highlights in numbers! Online NTC Attendees:147. NTC in Review , Ryan Tiffitt , Idealware. Speakers: 250.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

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. The system is the same as last year, with a few refinements, including more social media sharing options. Tags: 11ntc NPTech NTEN. > Vote Now.

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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. com, the largest online social action network. Want to recruit new donors?

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MARCH 28, 2011

Don't fear, you can find all of his conference sketches pulled together on the Social Signal site. Check out notes taken by session attendees throughout the conference using Google Docs , too! And, here are all the photos on Flickr tagged "11NTC" !

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MARCH 18, 2011

The 2011 NTC saw the release of the latest " Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report ". > Download the 2011 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report More than 11,000 nonprofit professionals filled out this year's survey, sponsored by NTEN, Common Knowledge, and Blackbaud, generating a veritable cornucopia of data.

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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: Engaging Youth Using Social Media , Ariel Gilbert Knight. Socialbrite strategists' sessions at NTC , JD Lasica.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

One of my biggest takeaways from last year's Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in San Francisco was this oft-repeated advice on social networking, specifically Facebook and Twitter: you can't make them come to you. Social media became another place to tell our story, to engage readers and attract new supporters.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 28, 2009

I love the NTC. Here’s what the NTEN folks have to say about it: In addition to the scores of breakout sessions, the networking, camaraderie, and general nptech-related good times, noted author Clay Shirky will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 NTC, coming up in San Francisco, April 26-28. " read more.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Of course, we want everyone to get a piece of the #10NTC action, so we're back with an all new NTC Scholarship Campaign! We're going to raise another $10,000 (matched dollar for dollar by Convio) for the NTC scholarship campaign this year -- and send another 57 people down to Hot-lanta. How will we top Putting a Ring on It ?

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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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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Every year, the NTEN community comes together to raise enough money to send staff from small nonprofits to the NTC. The silliness is, of course, a means to an end: creating a community devoted to transforming technology into social change. The NTC is a huge part of that. We've raised nearly $5,000 so far.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Artwork by Favianna Rodriguez If you've been to the NTC before, you know the basic lay of the conference land. But our records show that over 60% of you will be new to the NTC. Over the next 3 weeks, we're going to do our best to help you navigate the NTC so you have a rockin' time in DC.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2009

Rather than list off the top things you can do to raise money and spread your money right now, we decided to instead put our money where our mouth is - quite literally - and make a concerted effort to help the entire nptech community by raising money online for scholarships to none other than the 2009 NTC Conference in San Francisco.

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APRIL 3, 2012

Another NTC means more great studies about nonprofit technology released, including the 2012 " Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmarks Report." for yourself: > Download the 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report. It's free! >

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

If you're not already familiar with the NTC, our signature three-day gathering brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness. 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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JANUARY 10, 2011

Meanwhile, organizations typically approach social networks as a staff-driven, top-down push towards higher numbers of fans, friends, and followers. Contacts, Connections and Social Capital Social networks and email lists are built with contacts: email addresses and spur of the moment expressions of interest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

NpTech Conversations. the skills identified in this workshop or sessions at the upcoming NTC designed to look at change issues that technology surfaces from the viewpoint of executive directors or IT staff might help. For more NpTech Talk, see this roundup over at the NTEN blog. So, you want to build a MashUp?

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APRIL 5, 2012

Rob Cottingham and Kate Rutter have been busy documenting the 2012 NTC in pictures. Check out the latest, a recap of a panel dicussion on data visualization: View full size. Thanks to Rally.org for making this possible!

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

They're coming right up -- and they're free for NTC registrants. I know that, given hundreds of NTC registrants, but only scores of webinar registrants, some folks may not have claimed their free webinars yet. 10 Social Media Practices Your Nonprofit Should Know + Do (02/19). Tags: 10NTC NPTech NTEN.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I was the only person at my organization, in fact the only one in the country, doing social media strategy for a gay and lesbian health organization. NTC sessions on social media, Google Analytics, and video strategy opened my eyes. Lyndal Cairns works with nonprofits on communications and social media strategy.

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MAY 27, 2010

This year's NTC brought 1,430 nonprofit professionals to the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta GA. As many of you know, we raised $10,020 to send 61 people to the NTC on scholarship , which has (so far) resulted in 556 views of the NTEN Community Rhapsody. Tags: 10NTC Collaboration NPTech NTEN programs Program. Where did that income go?

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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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MARCH 4, 2014

She will be working closely with Julia, James, and Megan to make sure our programs are as community-driven as possible - listening through social media and evaluation, working with communities of practice and tech clubs, and collaborating with speakers and community members. (If announcement board nptech nten staff'

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MAY 7, 2013

Whew, what an NTC! All of you - the community - are the special sauce that makes the NTC the amazing event it is. NTC in Numbers. It just wouldn''t be a post-NTC update if we didn''t share some of the highlights in numbers! Online NTC Attendees:147. NTC in Review , Ryan Tiffitt , Idealware. Speakers: 250.

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APRIL 26, 2012

It’s hard to believe that the 2012 NTC is a wrap. But we also want to share the things that were awesome, the pieces of the NTC that we feel pretty good about at the end of the day. The community showed up for the 2012 NTC. These quotes and the rest found in this post are from the NTC evaluation.) 1772 to be exact.

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