Ten Ways to Bring IT to the Leadership Table

Executive Directors and CFOs often use different measurements than CIOs to evaluate IT spending. This discrepancy can lead to contentious relationships between IT and leadership during strategic planning and budgeting. This session will provide ten key points that can help get everyone on the same page, improving your organization’s ability to achieve its mission and focus on the future. Learn more »

Aligning Your IT Needs With Your Mission

Mission is what makes the nonprofit sector matter. Unlike for-profit entities, nonprofits are not accountable to a financial bottom line; rather, they are responsible for serving a social bottom line. Learn more »

Online Nonprofit Technology Conference: Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission

In partnership with Jossey-Bass and LearningTimes, we're hosting a live, 2-day online conference based on our book, Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission: A Strategic Guide for Nonprofit Leaders. Learn more »

Getting the Big Picture: Intro to ICT Systems Analysis

We know that information technology touches many aspects of our work in nonprofits. From accounting to programs to fundraising, we use technology to organize and analyze data, to communicate and deliver services. In this session, we’ll examine the role of information technology in supporting the essential functions, business processes and mission of a nonprofit organization.  Learn more »

NTEN Technology Leadership Series

You weren’t hired for your technological prowess, but you are faced with decisions about technology every day. Successful nonprofit leaders know how to use technology to their advantage – managing technology work for their organization, not the other way around. This webinar series will give you the information and skills you need to become a technology leader in your organization.  Learn more »

The Next Latest Thing: The Future of Technology in Nonprofits

We are now in the world of Web 2.0 where organizations have exciting opportunities to tap the power of the community. We’ll review the democratizing effects of things like folksonomy and social media. Learn about a variety of these new tools and how to best determine their appropriateness for your nonprofit. Skill Takeaways: Learn more »

The eNonprofit: Online Engagement and Internet Services

So you have a website and an e-newsletter. It’s a good start, but effective online engagement means so much more. Learn how you can use your website, email, and other online tools to involve your stakeholders in your mission, deliver programs and services to your clients, and fundraise. Learn more »

The eNonprofit: Effective Internet Presence

In today’s world, you don’t exist without a web site and email, but that doesn’t mean that you have to use the latest widgets and gizmos. In this session, we’ll focus on the fundamentals of an effective web presence and the strategies you can use to make smart decisions. Skill Takeaways: Learn more »

Measure Twice and Cut Once: Technology Planning, Budgeting and Implementation

Budgeting and planning for technology can seem like shooting a moving target. how do you know how much you should budget for technology in the next year? This session will outline best practices in planning and budgeting for technology in your organization. Skill Takeaways:  Learn more »

Mission Critical: Databases/Constituent Relationship Management

Data is critical to all nonprofits. To be successful, you need to know who your stakeholders are and how they interact with your organization. So how do you create a data focused organization? This session will help you understand the fundamentals of databases in order to collect and use the information for reporting and management decisions. Skill Takeaways: Learn more »