Our members have marched into March like lions! We continue to be impressed with the outpouring of useful tips and inspiring work from our nonprofit technology community and their eagerness to share with others. We're just as eager to keen to pass on the handy guides, fundraising insights, expert advice, among other events and happenings in nptech land.
One running theme that echoes behind any new technology tool introduced to the public, or new trend identified for nonprofit operations, or new idea brought up by your staff is the concept of “risk and reward.”
What kind of risks would your organization be taking if you adopt that new social network into your communications? What is the risk of not adapting to a changing technology culture? How can we be sure that the rewards outweigh the risks?
This issue of NTEN:Change presents variations on that theme: tips and quizzes, inspiration and cautionary tales, examples and humor, all from peers and experts in the nonprofit and technology communities.
These days, there's a lot competing for our attention ("Hey, is that a cat video?") in all the information that comes our way. It's an ongoing challenge to keep yourself focused, yet also capture and hold the attention of your supporters. This week's member round-up is full of tips for staying focused, ideas for your communications strategy, and insights on where to put your attention and efforts to build momentum for your cause.
The DoGooder Awards are here! If you or your organization produces creative, impactful videos, we think you deserve some recognition for the work you’re doing – and maybe even some incredible prizes.
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: the NTEN community is pretty amazing. From sharing ideas to sharing rides to the NTC, this is an extremely generous community and the 2012 Champions Campaign is yet one more example.
A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies.
If you can stop working for a few minutes, it may be for the best. More and more research demonstrates the need to take breaks, be those short naps or long vacations. Apparently, humans operate on 90-minute cycles and work best in bursts of focused effort - something our eventual robotic overlords will need to take into account before they turn us into batteries.
Thank goodness for altruists, then. NTEN's own Amy Sample Ward co-authored a book with longtime NTEN Member Allyson Kapin. No surprise that it's about how technology can help you change the world. It's kind of our thing.
Yes, it's up to all of us to use technology to create more social change and not just more toys. Our new workbook, "Getting Started with Data-Driven Decision Making", created with our friends at Idealware, will help you navigate the waters.
Oh, and while we're on the subject of NTEN: Do you have what it takes to be... NTEN's next CEO? [Ed. note: our apologies, some of us have been watching too much FoodTV.]
Data can be used to organize cat videos, too. With so much awesomeness in the world, we're thrilled to have you on our side. Thank you for caring.
When it comes to preparing for NTC, we know the NTEN community is the best source of helpful conference tips. We received a number of helpful suggestions from past attendees for how to get the most out of your NTC conference experience. Add your tips to the list!
As part of the Communities of Impact pilot program, participants are tackling topics like measuring and managing data, and making data-informed decisions. We're looking into these topics ourselves and would love your examples and ideas.
It may have been a short week with the Presidents' Day holiday, but there was no shortage of creative work from our members. From social media advice to events to new opportunites, there are all kinds of ways to plug into your nonprofit technology community.
