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Case Study of AJWS: Organizational Culture in the Cloud

Submitted on Thu, 5/9/2013 - 12:00am
Case Study: An international human rights organization finds that the benefits of the Cloud don’t replace the need for due diligence.

By Chris Bernard
Editorial and Communications Director, Idealware


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Moving Your Database to the Cloud: Key Considerations to Prepare Your Move

Submitted on Wed, 5/8/2013 - 12:00am
It does not matter if you are small or big or if you are moving to the cloud to manage your donors, volunteers, dogs, cats, or trees: there are some things that you should keep in mind. Here are my top ten (and a bonus one at the end).

By Tal Frankfurt
Founder and CEO, Cloud for Good


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2013 NTC Round-Up: Your Takeaways

Submitted by Megan on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 3:51pm

Did you miss the NTC? Looking for highlights from a certain session? This round-up post is for you, compiling session notes, blog posts, photos, and more!

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Managing Your Constituents in the Cloud

Submitted on Tue, 5/7/2013 - 1:00am
Is your organization hesitant to move your constituent management to the cloud? Here are some thoughts that might reassure the reluctant.

By Lori Halley
Engaging Apricot, Wild Apricot


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How do you engage online? Results of an online platform survey

Submitted by Amy on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 7:24am

We asked and you answered! We recently surveyed the community to get your perspectives on online platforms. Although we ask for feedback about NTEN's programs and services each year in the Community Survey, this survey focused generally on online platforms and community engagement so everyone could share specific comments and suggestions based on the tools or online networks they use.

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Nonprofit Innovation and the Cloud

Submitted on Mon, 5/6/2013 - 1:00am
There’s no doubt that many organizations are using cloud technologies in innovative ways. But, more specifically, what links might we find between the unique aspects of cloud technology, and the conditions and success factors for innovation?

By Karen Graham
Director, Technology & Innovation, MAP for Nonprofits


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The Nonprofit Technology Conference: Looking Back, and Looking Forward!

Submitted by Lindsay on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 7:30am

The first winner of an iPad Mini from the 13NTC evaluation drawing is Barbara Jones from March of Dimes! Could you be the next winner? Share your feedback from the NTC to be entered for the next drawing.

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Things We Like (April 2013)

Submitted by Megan on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:00pm

A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies.

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4 Mobile Design Strategies for Content-Heavy Websites

Submitted on Mon, 4/29/2013 - 7:00am
You're redesigning your website. Of course you want it to look as good on a mobile device as it does on a large screen. But do you need an app, too?

By Niki Hammond
Technical Project Manager, MSDS


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Got #13ntc withdrawal? The Communities of Practice can help

Submitted by Julia Smith on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 8:44am

Does the Nonprofit Technology Conference already feel like ages ago? Were you unable to make it this year? Never fear: NTEN's Communities of Practice offer space to connect with fellow nonprofit techies online year-round.

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