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Your Personal Guide to the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference: How to myNTC Print E-mail
Tuesday, 27 March 2012 09:34
We're down to the wire, with one week left before the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference. The NTEN staff is so excited that we're blogging our favorite tips throughout the week. There's a lot going on at the NTC, so here's a step by step guide to using myNTC, the online conference community, to plan your schedule:

Step 1: Access Your Account

After registering for the NTC – or the Online NTC – you received an email (from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with details about accessing your account. The email contains a link to your log-in information. If you can't find this email, or you need it resent, just email me and we'll get you set up.

Step 2: Update Your Profile

myNTC has a whole spectrum of ways to...
 
The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference: Coming to Living Rooms & Desktops Near You Print E-mail
Monday, 26 March 2012 18:24
flickr: .reid.flickr: .reid.Just because the 12NTC is sold out doesn't mean that you can't be a part of it. We're live-streaming the plenaries and specific session content as part of the Online NTC.

Like the live event, the Online NTC is about more than the sessions, it's also about what happens in between. We've lined up some fantastic in between the sessions content for the Online NTC. Highlights include Dan Michel, Digital Marketing Manager at Feeding America...
 
The IT Annual Report: Reinforcing Your IT Department's Ties to Your Community Print E-mail
Monday, 26 March 2012 12:30
Edward G. Happ Global CIO International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies How can you know if your IT team has moved the needle at the end of the year? What does success look like – and who cares? Your IT Annual Report can answer all these questions....
 
2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference Sells Out! Print E-mail
Monday, 26 March 2012 11:56
Hot off the presses! Read all about it! The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference Sells Out!

Yep, it's official, the 2012 NTC has sold out. For the third year running, the nonprofit sector has shown how it values technology and its ability to help us change the world by buying up every available seat at the Nonprofit Technology Conference.

From April 3-5, more than 1,700 amazing nonprofit professionals will convene for a stellar event focusing on how to...
 
2012 NTC Preview: Jason Mogus on Building Digital Teams Print E-mail
Monday, 26 March 2012 10:34
Are you ready for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference? 

We're playing host to over 100 breakout sessions in San Francisco this April 3-5, and we're delighted to bring you a video preview of just a few of those, including one from Jason Mogus of communicpoia.

Here, Jason highlights some of the themes we''ll be addressing in his session, "Digital Team Structure - The Underlying Foundation to innovation".



If you you can't join us in San...
 
2012 NTC Preview: Nam Ho Park on the Power of Mobile Print E-mail
Thursday, 22 March 2012 11:25
Are you ready for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference? 

We're playing host to over 100 breakout sessions in San Francisco this April 3-5, and we're delighted to bring you a video preview of just a few of those, including one from Nam-Ho Park of Forum One Communications.

Here, Nam-ho highlights some of the themes he''ll be addressing in his session, Four Strategies for Going Mobile.



If you you can't join us in San Francisco, remember that...
 
2012 NTC Preview: Jo Miles on Extreme Analytics Print E-mail
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 11:17
Are you ready for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference? 

We're playing host to over 100 breakout sessions this April 3-5, and we're delighted to bring you a video preview of just a few of those, including Jo Miles of Food and Water Watch.

Here, Jo highlights some of the points from her session, Extreme Analytics. 



If you you can't join us in San Francisco, remember that you can see Jo and many others from the comfort of your desk...
 
Get Social: 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference Opportunities to Connect Print E-mail
Tuesday, 20 March 2012 17:47
flickr: nonprofityflickr: nonprofityEach year, the Nonprofit Technology Conference brings to its host city the largest and geekiest family reunion around, and this year is no exception. We try to provide many built in opportunities for attendees to connect, like the evening receptions, discussion tables at lunch, and the Science Fair. This year, we're even kicking things off with a Welcome Reception featuring San Francisco's very own Extra Action Marching band.

In addition...
 
5 Assumptions Every Community Manager Should Make Daily Print E-mail
Tuesday, 20 March 2012 13:06
Amy Sample Ward Membership Director NTEN From the time you have to the reason you're interested, the job and perspective of a community manager is very different than that of individual community members. When done well, it can make all the difference....
 
2012 SXSW Interactive Roundup Print E-mail
Tuesday, 20 March 2012 11:23
Last week, I was down in Austin, TX, for the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. Even though the majority of the attendees represented big brands, companies, and start-ups, the nonprofit technology contingency still had a strong showing with many social good focused sessions on the agenda, the Beacon Lounge, and plenty of extracurricular events.

Throughout the conference, I posted notes from sessions and other highlights from the hallways - and...
 
2012 NTC Preview: Scott Lenger on Mobile Design Print E-mail
Tuesday, 20 March 2012 09:11
Are you ready for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference? 

We're playing host to over 100 breakout sessions this April 3-5, and we're delighted to bring you a video preview of just a few of those, including Scott Lenger of Beaconfire Consulting.

Here, Scott highlights some of the points from his session, Engaging Mobile Design. 



If you you can't join us in San Francisco, remember that you can see Scott and many others from the comfort...
 
Six Ways to Supercharge Your Google Grants Account Print E-mail
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:06
Dennis Yu CEO BlitzLocal Even if you're bidding the maximum $1 price per click in your Google Grants account, odds are you aren't spending anywhere near the maximum. Here are six tips that can help you reach a bigger audience.

So you're excited...
 
Shine a Light on Fearless Nonprofit Video Print E-mail
Friday, 17 February 2012 17:56
If you've taken some risks with your organization's video work this year, great news: thanks to The Case Foundation, the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards will be adding a special category for "Fearless" videos. Here's the official announcement:

For six years now, the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards has been putting the spotlight on all the different ways that nonprofits use video. The contest is all about moving the field of nonprofit video forward and...
 
TechSoup's Digital Storytelling Challenge: Share your nonprofit's story! Print E-mail
Friday, 17 February 2012 13:30
TechSoup invites you or your organization to participate in the 2012 TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge! From online discussions and learning opportunities to excellent award donations, TSDigs has something for every organization. This challenge is open to all international social benefit organizations regardless of status or location, and your finished product is yours to keep and use! 

How to get involved:Submit a one-minute video or five-photo...
 
Social Media for Social Good: 3 Secrets to Raising Big Bucks Online Print E-mail
Thursday, 16 February 2012 18:24
Frank Barry Director, Professional Services Blackbaud What's the thing that separates the top 1% social fundraisers from the rest of the pack, and how can any nonprofit, large or small, put big numbers on the board? 

According to a study by Blackbaud...
 
Turns Out, World of Warcraft is Not a Good Place to Fundraise Print E-mail
Thursday, 16 February 2012 12:31
The best part of the NTC? THE PEOPLE!

If you've ever been to a Nonprofit Technology Conference, you know there's something amazing about all the people you meet - the opinions, stories, and experiences they share. It's the diversity of our community that makes us strong.

That's why we work so hard every year to raise $10,000 to send staff from small nonprofits to the show. This year, as they have for the last few years, Convio is matching those funds...
 
Did the Server Go Bump in The Night? Print E-mail
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 18:07
Jenn Howard Director of Technology Kids In Need Foundation Technology is an integral part of your communications process, even before your missives make it out the door.

The idea for a great campaign can start anywhere within your organization, but it will...
 
Social Fundraising 2.0: Strategies to Leverage the Power of Social Media Print E-mail
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 13:05
You won't find many people saying that direct mail appeals are going away anytime soon – and for good reason. They're not. Email isn't going anywhere, either.

But we are hearing more and more that social media is the future of nonprofit fundraising.

And it's important to plan for the future. Where would nonprofit fundraising be if the postal service didn't deliver hundreds of millions of letters every day for a pittance? What if that went away...
 
How to Find the Right Medium and Channels for Online Storytelling Print E-mail
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 17:47
Rob Wu Founder CauseVox Everyone knows when they hear, watch, or read a good story. We know how to identify one, but how do you create one?

Stories are powerful. From the beginning of humanity, stories have been how we make sense of the world, share wisdom...
 
SOS! An Urgent Message from the NTEN Penguins Print E-mail
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 14:55
I was diligently working in the NTEN bullpen, answering phone calls from Nonprofit Technology Conference registrants, when I heard a tap tap tap from under my desk. The penguins were communicating in morse code to send this urgent message:

SOS! SOS! NTEN is subjecting us to unspeakable treatment. They have forced us to listen to NTEN staffers singing show-tunes, brought in Ninjas to limber us up – and are feeding us nothing but cupcakes!

A donation to...
 
Valentine Love For the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference Print E-mail
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 13:30
We kicked off Valentine's Day a bit early yesterday, with a post about how much we all love the Nonprofit Technology Conference. In fact, we love it so much, the NTEN staff will send top-secret valentines to anyone who registers today. All you have to do is register before midnight tonight, and we'll take care of the rest.

Register for the 2012 NTC >>

If you can't register today, make sure you do it before Friday, when our NTC registration rates...
 


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