Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Not so long ago, nonprofit organizations had software tools, that dealt with specific parts of their organizational process. They had fundraising tools, client management tools, volunteer management tools, HR tools, accounting tools, etc. Tags: Nonprofit Tech CRM Data nptech nten openapi.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

Teaser: We are all very excited to announce today that NTEN has received a $1.15 This is the first grant NTEN has received from Google. You can read the official press release , but we thought you might rather read what a few members have to say: Blog Content: We are all very excited to announce today that NTEN has received a $1.15

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

We are all very excited to announce today that NTEN has received a $1.15 This is the first grant NTEN has received from Google. David Krumlauf, Pierce Family Foundation - NTEN provides a place of learning, sharing and understanding for thousands of people involved in nonprofit technology worldwide.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

Prior to joining NTEN in 2013, I worked in the human rights field with Social Accountability International (SAI). Plus, check out the new NTEN Voices section for tips and tools from our team and community! But the first test is to set up a way to measure it. Get started!

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DECEMBER 27, 2013

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AUGUST 28, 2012

Last year I wrote a post for NTEN about four social media fundraising tools. This year I'm going to take a vertical rather than horizontal approach, and identify several important types of tools you'll want to consider when raising money online - either through your website or on a social network. good for you!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Nonprofit tech experts team up to help others master ‘social tools for social change’. Eight leading experts in social media and nonprofit technology have joined forces to create Socialbrite.org, a hub that showcases social tools for social change. Tags: digital learning resources collaboration nptech resource socialbrite.

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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. NTEN has two fantastic events this month! NTEN has two fantastic events this month! Chinese Buffet by Drunken Monkey.

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NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

In 2010, 78% of nonprofits surveyed by NTEN who had raised money on Facebook raised $1K or less in 12 months. Facebook Is Not a Good Tool for Donor Acquisition or Volunteerism. Respondents that indicated some success reported using apps or other online donation tools that interact with Facebook.”.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2013

Community community engagement tools mobile Mobile nptech nten Strategy tools Communications IT Staff Program' Getting people to help support the cause you work with can be hard. Being able to reach out to your community on their mobile devices can help make it easier.

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MARCH 5, 2014

14ntc data Data data viz nptech nten Strategy Communications' Emery, Andrew Means, and Johanna Morariu. Innovation Network.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Maddie : Lindy and I have talked to thousands of association executives who have voiced their frustrations about the social web — from the overabundance of tools and the disorderly experimentation of staff (and members!), Maddie : We can’t wait for 11NTC , NTEN’s conference in Washington DC – where we know Blackbaud will be!

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

That said, she understands the power of these tools, and relishes the opportunity to learn more. Below is a list of resources, including the tools my Grandmother is already using, that can help you to teach a retired friend or relative how to get the most out of the internet. . Getting Started. Getting Social. Getting Specialized.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Many NTEN Members are taking part in #GivingTuesday this year, and we asked our Members to share their campaign plans. They also offer supporters unselfie templates and other tools to make it easy for donors to show their support. GivingTuesday Community Fundraising giving members nptech nten Social Media Strategy Fundraising'

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

With NTEN''s website redesign project underway, we took a step back and asked, "How do we know how our users use our site and what they want if we don''t ask? So we turned to the NTEN community, as we will continue to do at various stages of the redesign process, for your candid feedback about the NTEN website.

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

NTEN''s newest team member, Bethany, is focused on our community programs, including the Communities of Practice and Tech Clubs. How did you first become involved with the NTEN community? I discovered NTEN and the nptech community about four years ago. Don’t focus on tools! I like cats AND I like nptech.

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2013

Nonprofit organizations on Twitter are able to leverage this tool and do a lot of good with it. Community nptech nten shane jones Social Media tools twitter Communications' In the age of social media, anything we say can be transferred across the globe in a matter of seconds.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

That's why we're excited to announce a new online tool to help you do just that! NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Benchmarking Tool is based on our annual research on technology staffing and spending. It will provide you with customized reports about your organizational staffing and budget levels compared to other nonprofits.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Oxfam in Haiti – Google Maps – This is a great example of how you can use a tool like Google Maps to tell a story and provide easy access to information – great job Oxfam! "Oxfam " A Consumers Guide To Low-Cost Data Visualization Tools – Check out this great, free report from Idealware! "You've

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NTEN

MAY 16, 2013

Everything Megan Keane does as the community engagement manager for NTEN is driven and supported by one simple principle: "It's all about the people," she said. Keane joined NTEN in 2012 and has worked as a community manager in the nonprofit sector for several years. "It''s Kimberlee Roth. Out-Word, LLC.

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NTEN

AUGUST 7, 2013

Cloud Infrastructure Michelle Warner Mobile Mobile Citizen mobile internet access nptech nten Strategy tools Communications IT Staff' Affordable mobile internet access can help you get more work done in the field instead of at your desk!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 16, 2011

CRM (which I am defining rather loosely, rather than tightly, for the purpose of this post – as the tool or set of tools used to track constituents, donations, perhaps even events and volunteers) are arguably the most important technology tools that nonprofits use.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 12, 2010

That was the meat, now here's the pudding: the NTEN community's remake of "Bohemian Rhapsody", Muppets style!" Twitter, Facebook and Google tools have already been used for market research, sales predictions and targeted advertising. We wanted more than four ways to use the new tool.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

First , make sure you are using an emarketing tool that allows you to track all of the basic email statistics (open rates, clicks, actions taken, money raised, etc). Second , use the tool correctly so you can both capture the metrics you need and use the data to make educated decisions about what to do next. What am I missing?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Forget about the tools. You could create separate policies unique to every tool (blogs, microblogs, networking sites, media sharing, etc.) but it would take too long and need updating every third day as the tools change. NTEN Community Values. white lindy dreyer maddie grant Newsletter NPTech NTEN.

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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. This Member round up features mergers and lots of great new tools to help you with everything from storytelling to benchmarking and finding local Jewish holiday celebrations. Get started or learn more by going to [link].

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NTEN

JANUARY 7, 2014

Some of the best tools aren't as effective as they were just a few years ago. 14ntc Advocacy Advocacy nptech nten Communications Program' Many nonprofits participate in advocacy, but the advocacy landscape is always changing. What can nonprofits do to continue effectively advocating for their causes and constituents?

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NTEN

MAY 21, 2012

How helpful are NTEN's resources to your work? > Please take the 2012 NTEN Community Survey! Your answers to these questions help us shape the programs and services we offer to NTEN members and the wider nonprofit sector. Help shape the direction of NTEN and the nonprofit technology community by taking the survey today !

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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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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

That leaves a relatively small sliver raised via the third party tools typically available on social media. I give them credit for sticking with it and pivoting to a very compelling tool [wishes.causes.com]. To the point that you're reading a blog post about one type of tool that assists one type of fundraising in one type of channel?

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2014

We want to give everyone the tools and resources they need to understand and effectively use web technologies. Tell us about your experience and we may feature your story in NTEN''s blog! community Community event learning maker party mozilla nptech nten Web Sites website Program' Taking part in a Maker Party?

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2011

The realization that maps can be a powerful tool for advocacy, management, and planning – data driven decision making anyone? Luckily, you don’t have to earn a four-year degree in geography or computer science to make use of mapping tools in your nonprofit. Below are five of our favorite tools. Too easy, right?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 21, 2010

Grizzard Communications Group – Free social media tools & the ‘experts’ who can’t answer “How?&# – Eric has a great list of free social media tools to help you find content, monitor trends and much more! "In

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

With the evolution of the social web and the tools available today you’re able to listen much like you can with your ears in real life. Step Two: Configure the tools. There are more tools out there than you can possibly make use of so I thought I’d make it easy and give you a jump start. Special events you’re running.

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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 10NTC will be April 8-10, 2010, in Atlanta, GA - mark your calendars now!

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NTEN

MAY 13, 2011

Read the entire case study in NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] By Chris Bernard, Idealware When [NTEN Member] Andy Wolber worked for NPower Michigan—first as a consultant, then later as executive director—the organization had a geographically spread-out board of 10-15 members.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

research and tools, and a list of creatures that walk a fine line between ugly and cute bring this week to a close--check out what your industrious community has been up to! Long-time NTEN member and supporter, Atomic Mobile , recently reached a big milestone of 200 clients on the new TapFunder mobile donation platform - check it out !

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