Past NPTech Events

We record and archive all of our webinars, and most of them have additional materials provided by the speakers. Just click a title below to see the details. And don't forget that many of our archived webinars are free for our Members!

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02/02/12 Activating Your Base of Supporters
Evan Bailyn explains how to use Calls To Action to strategically activate potential donors when they are most energized and willing to give. Learn more »
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01/31/12 Advanced Social Media Decision-Maker's Toolkit
How does social media reinforce your brand? How are you converting your social media supporters to actual donors and activists? What are your policies towards what is and isn't appropriate for your staff and community to post? Learn more »
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01/26/12 Using Social Media to Build an Active Base of Donors
What makes people give? Is it passion, self-interest, or a shared sense of purpose that appeals to their consciousness, causing them to help others? Social media has given us tremendous insight into people’s reasons for donating; yet, how can we make sense of it?  Learn more »
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01/25/12 Community Call: Your Perspectives on the Blackbaud and Convio Acquisition Announcement
On January 17th, the nonprofit, technology, and financial communities learned that Blackbaud was beginning the steps to acquire Convio, whose board had approved the purchase. This news came as a surprise to most people in those communities, and triggered much discussion in both traditional media channels and social media channels.Join NTEN's Executive Director, Holly Ross, who will moderate a round-table discussion from a panel of NTEN community members who represent different perspectives within the nonprofit technology community. Learn more »
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01/24/12 Ask the Expert: Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Dave Boyce on Social Media Fundraising
Online giving surged by over 35% last year, with gifts over $1,000 becoming increasingly commonplace. What are the keys to successful fundraising online, especially through social media? During our January Ask the Expert, you will have a chance to hear Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Dave Boyce present some of the most useful, easy to implement, and effective tips shared at the "Social Media for Nonprofits" conferences.  Learn more »
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01/19/12 Website Usability Testing 101
Analytics programs (like Google Analytics or Omniture) can help you understand what is happening on your website. But to understand why your stats are what they are, or even better, to go beyond them and learn what your audience members really want, why not reach out to them directly? Learn more »
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01/17/12 From Computers to the Cloud: Technology Essentials for Nonprofit Leaders
Leadership and thoughtful planning are crucial to the successful use of technology in nonprofits. This webinar will help you make the most of the time that you, as a nonprofit leader, devote to thinking about technology, by diving into the strategies and tactics that will help you foster technology planning in your organization. Learn more »
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01/10/12 Effective Internet Presence
Four generations of potential supporters and donors are already talking and interacting via email and social media. How can your organization tap into the rapidly evolving social web and connect with people online? What tools and tactics should you use to build relationships with donors and supporters that really last?  This webinar will walk you through major internet trends, then we’ll discuss tactics for getting your message across to supporters and keeping them engaged.  Learn more »
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01/04/12 CoP: When it's OK to Say No
We're all here to serve our clients but sometimes, in our quest to make them happy, we go along to get along. In this roundtable discussion, we'll share experiences from the trenches when we've faced that uncomfortable conversation. Better yet, bring a best practice approach to determining when it's ok (and the best choice) to say "No" to a Drupal website customer and actually doing it. Learn more »
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12/16/11 CoP: IT Directors RoundTable
Join the IT Directors Community of Practice for their December RoundTable discussion.  A great way to meet other IT Directors and share success stories, brainstorm best practices and vent about challenges.  Register Today! Learn more »
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12/16/11 CoP: National Broadband Map: How Connected is your Community?
Knowing how, where, and what type of internet connectivity is available is critical knowledge when helping residents adopt broadband at home and in planning digital inclusion programs. This information is now available to everyone through the new National Broadband Map. Kami Griffiths, Executive Director of Community Technology Network, will lead a discussion with Anne Neville, Director, State Broadband Data & Development Grant Program & National Broadband Mapping Program, Department of Commerce, and Richard Chabran, Policy Advisor of the California Broadband Policy Network on how to use the National Broadband Map. Learn more »
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12/15/11 Open Data - The "Reality" for Successful Implementation
Open Data as data liberation is still a relatively new concept. While some organizations have made huge strides towards implementing Open Data strategy, there is still unknown and unresolved territory to cover if we are to achieve a truly open data community. In this webinar we will not only discuss the common merits of Open Data, but also explore uncommon and misunderstood issues.   Learn more »
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12/15/11 CoP: The Key to Your Digital Fundraising Efforts – Discover Mobile
Mobile is NOW, it’s big and it’s here to stay. Mobile giving via Smartphones and mobile Internet access are predicted to evolve faster than traditional Internet giving ever did. Did you know that fundraising event participants who used a mobile app raised 180% more than those who didn’t? Imagine the 65 million Smartphone owners that you can turn into potential fundraisers/advocates for your cause with an innovative mobile app. Have you thought about what mobile can do for your organization yet? Learn more »
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12/14/11 Social Media that Supports Your Organization's Goals
Social media is one of the nonprofit sector’s greatest tools for outreach and community building, but just being on Facebook or Twitter won’t make your organization an instant success. During this Webinar, you'll learn how to apply SMART goals to your social media campaigns and measure what matters beyond follower counts and content reposts. Learn more »
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12/08/11 IT Budgeting for Nonprofits
IT costs are often a mix of equipment refresh cycles, convoluted software licenses, and often confusing IT service provider proposals. Add into the mix, cloud computing and managed service providers and how do you even start to develop an IT budget? This session will provide an overview of an IT budgeting approach that enables organizations to take a more proactive approach to managing their IT investment.  Learn more »
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