News from the NTEN Connect Blog

To BYOD or Not to BYOD: One IT Director's Take

Submitted on Mon, 4/8/2013 - 8:37am
You need to be prepared for the BYOD conversation. Here are a few tales from the trenches on how to handle it, and how I have come to love, and loathe, BYOD.

What Does Mobile Mean for Your Organization?

Submitted on Mon, 4/8/2013 - 6:39am
Mobile engagement is here to stay -- and it's more than just about updating your website.

Get Social at NTC: Join the Party!

Submitted by Megan on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:52pm

NTC wouldn't be NTC without the social part! After a full day of sessions and networking, what better way to relax and celebrate then a party or two (or both)!

NTC Goes Green!

Submitted by Megan on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 7:08am

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.

Ctrl+Alt+Delete: Rebooting Your Digital Community Building

Submitted by Annaliese on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 7:01am

 

When it comes to building community and increasing brand awareness, some organizations hire communications, marketing, and engagement staff to handle these activities. And that makes sense -- someone needs to be charged with keeping a close eye on the organization’s community growth.

But building awareness for your important work in an increasingly cluttered space can’t be the responsibility of just one person or even a department. When an organization embraces the culture of creating and empowering all staff to become “brand ambassadors,” authentic and exponential growth starts to happen.

 

Mobile Giving 101: Why Mobile Is an Important Part of Nonprofit Fundraising Campaigns

Submitted on Fri, 4/5/2013 - 6:39am
Research shows that by 2014 mobile device usage will exceed that of desktop and laptop computers. What does this mean for nonprofit organizations and online fundraising campaigns?

Thinking Mobile in 2013 - Be Responsive

Submitted on Wed, 4/3/2013 - 6:39am
It is 2013, and the mobile buzzword is “responsive design.” Let us do a quick dive into this term and discover what responsive design is all about, why it is important for nonprofits and, most importantly, what your alternatives are if responsive design is not the best fit for your organization.

Mobile Matters: The Impact of Mobile Technology on Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Submitted on Tue, 4/2/2013 - 8:02am
As we increasingly adopt mobile devices in our professional and personal lives, we are also turning to mobile technology to help us support charitable causes. We examined the fundraising success of 83,566 participants in a variety of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns to find out more about mobile peer-to-peer giving trends.

The Power of Telling Your Organization’s Story

Submitted by Megan on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 11:30am

Each year for the Nonprofit Technology Conference, over one hundred organizations sponsor the conference and participate in the Science Fair. It's always overwhelming in the best of ways to see how many options for tools, services, and providers we have access to in this community and the Science Fair brings them together to share their work and opportunities with attendees. We are happy to share the following blog post from Alec Stern, Founding Team, Vice President of Strategic Market Development, at Constant Contact with you ahead of the conference. Be sure to connect with the Constant Contact team at the NTC!

Video And Mobile Devices

Submitted on Mon, 4/1/2013 - 6:26am
Understanding what you need to do with video on mobile devices starts with a basic understanding of the principles of mobile marketing.