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Welcome NTEN’s new Educational Program Manager: John Kenyon!

Submitted by Brett on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 9:26am

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the NTEN team: John Kenyon. It’s likely that his name rings a bell for you.

John has been with NTEN since the early days when we were just 200 members. He has worked to shape the nonprofit technology sector over his career of 20+ years of working with and educating nonprofits to use technology strategically. John authored the chapter “Effective Online Communications” in the NTEN book Managing Technology to Meet your Mission (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, 2009). The commitment and dedication John has to the nonprofit technology sector is tremendous -- from his work on the very first Nonprofit Technology Leadership Series to the one-on-one work he has done with many nonprofits.

NTEN is pleased to bring John’s enthusiasm and experience to the Educational Program Manager role to deepen and expand NTEN’s program offerings.

Please join us in welcoming John to the NTEN team in the comments, below or by tweeting @jakenyon with the hashtag #welcomejohn.

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 »

Building the Foundation: Hardware, Software and Networks

Your organization’s hardware, software, and network are the foundation of your technology implementation. If the foundation is not strong, it’s tough to succeed in any other area. It can be difficult to wade through the myriad options for each category, but we’ll help you cut through the jargon and review the essential knowledge needed to understand hardware, software and networks.  Learn more »

NTEN Technology Leadership Series

You weren’t hired for your technological prowess, but you find yourself faced with decisions about technology every day. The most successful nonprofit leaders know how to use technology to their advantage – managing technology work for their organization, not the other way around. Learn more »