News from the NTEN Connect Blog

Working in the Stratosphere: Cloud-Based Tools, Services, and Opportunities

Submitted by Brett on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 4:25pm

Can Cloud-based tools make your nonprofit more efficient? Join us for this free 3-part webinar series to explore the options in three of your nonprofit's core function areas.

Thanks to the generous support of Google, we're able to offer you these awesome series for free!

> Free for everyone! Learn more and register

Sharing Our Way toward Equality: Social Media and Gay Rights

Submitted by Brett on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 6:56am

By John Hoffman, Director of New Markets, ZeroDivide

Since the moment that President Obama stated that he supports same-sex marriage, there’s been a flurry of social media activity, both pro and con, on the issue. It’s obvious by now that social media has played a huge role in shaping Americans’ attitudes toward LGBT issues. But I would go a step further. Despite the unavoidable struggles and setbacks that lay ahead, the inherent qualities of social media make the passage of same-sex marriage and equal rights for LGBT individuals and families inevitable. Here’s why:

Google Drive: Does It Matter?

Submitted on Mon, 5/14/2012 - 10:48am
Google Drive is still brand new and not without limitations, but its capabilities are pretty hard to ignore.

Member Round Up: Change and Opportunities!

Submitted by Amanda on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 2:23pm

Flickr:MarkusramFlickr:MarkusramWe can feel it - the season is changing! How do we know? NTEN members are providing more educational opportunities, asking for more help on amazing projects, and announcing even more technology tools than ever before. With all the change going on, make sure you learn about all the ways NTEN members are making a difference in the world. 

Have more news to share? Drop us a line or include your links in the comments!

Engaging Volunteers in Technical Roles

Submitted by Brett on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 11:54am

Would you trust a volunteer to help maintain your organization's servers? Okay, probably not, but what about taking out an iPad to collect constituent data? Or setting up wi-fi hot spots after a disaster.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many a nonprofit, and there are many ways you can engage them in technical roles – but it requires a special skill set to manage them. We'll explore the pros and cons of a volunteer workforce supporting technology at our upcoming webinar, "Engaging Volunteers in Technical Roles".

Learn more and register today >>

Developing a Cloud Migration Strategy, Part 2: Process, Costs & Things to Consider

Submitted on Thu, 5/10/2012 - 2:57pm
The promise of the cloud is that you don't have to worry about servers anymore. The reality of the cloud is that you have a lot of other things to think about.

Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together: Free Email Marketing Webinars from Blackbaud and Constant Contact

Submitted by Brett on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 2:30pm

Our friends over at Blackbaud, in association with Constant Contact, have been running a great series on email marketing, Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together. There are still two live events left (and they're free):

Seats are going fast, so be sure to head over and check them out.

How Much Coffee Did We Drink? The 2012 NTC By the Numbers

Submitted by Sarah on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 12:11pm

photo from Broken Banjo Photographyphoto from Broken Banjo Photography

We've already established the successes and failures of the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference, but what about the straightforward facts? In the interest of maintaining transparency (and fueling our nerd fire), we thought we would give everyone more of what we all love: data!

Developing a Cloud Migration Strategy, Part 1: What Systems Can You Migrate?

Submitted on Wed, 5/9/2012 - 10:25am
While it may be tempting to move to the cloud because of your free 10 Salesforce licenses or free Google Apps account, it's critical to answer the question: Why migrate?

Webinar Recap: Fundraising Tools, Services, and Opportunities in the Cloud

Submitted by Mimi on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 11:57am

In today’s digital world, the question is no longer “What is the cloud?”, but “How do I choose cloud tools that will help us do our work more efficiently?”

Our latest Nonprofits & Cloud Computing webinar series tackles the issue of how to choose and leverage cloud tools for a variety of different uses in your organization: fundraising, communications, programs, and operations.