A few months back, the NTEN Membership Team started running weekly Office Hours. Open to the whole community, the online chats are a way for anyone in the community to ask questions about NTEN, NTEN Membership, resources, research, or anything else related to nonprofit technology. You can even join in just to say "hi" and meet some NTEN staff.
To paraphrase the immortal words of Ray Liotta: we built it... but very few of you came.
Join us for a day of learning and networking as we explore the impact of social media on the way nonprofits operate and build connected communities. Learn more »
Our members have accomplished so many amazing things over the past few weeks that highlighting them all is nearly impossible. Featured in this week’s round up are discounted conference registrations and new fundraising tools. NTEN members are even using The Hunger Games buzz to educate about real world food and water issues. Oh, and let’s not forget using GIS technology to better connect localities with programs and services. Check it all out!
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From the time you have to the reason you're interested, the job and perspective of a community manager is very different than that of individual community members. When done well, it can make all the difference.
At NTEN, we love all the various tools and technologies that help us communicate and connect with our community, ensure that all of our work and cat videos are backed up, and our data is both useable and safe. We love technology so much that every now and then we're moved to write a poem or song lyrics. But, we don't think we're alone. Whether you have an ode to Google+, a haiku about Twitter, or a sonnet for Pinterest, we want to hear it! NTEN is hosting the Nonprofit Technology Poetry Slam at SXSW. Participation details below!
KaramellzuckerThis week, NTEN members are giving and receiving discounted conference registration, accepting nominations for impressive games for change, and awarding grants for innovative media use. They are also studying and surveying the Millennial generation’s impact within nonprofits. Oh, and lets not forget, hiring nonprofit technology veterans. Check out all the newest news from our members!
SXSW is just a few weeks away and we want to be sure that we can connect with all of you NTENers planning to join the technology party in Austin! Both Sarah and I will be heading down for the full week of SXSW Interactive. We hope you'll introduce yourselves, say hello, and even sit and chat with us a bit about what you're working on. Where will we be? We hope we're easy to find: we will be using the Beacon Lounge as our go-to, chill-out, home-base spot throughout the conference. We may even have some fun in store for you!
This week, our members are releasing new fundraising tools, hosting workshops, and even awarding grants. While we’re encouraged by some statistics our members released regarding nonprofits and technology, we’re also thrilled that anyone could like us this much:
Join our guest experts Bill Johnston of Dell and Thor Muller of Get Satisfaction as they share their “secret sauce” tips to help build thriving and valuable online communities. Learn more »
Happy Community Managers Day to NTEN's very own Sarah Janczak!
As the NTEN Community continues to grow, our work on the Membership Team gets even more rewarding (and really fun). Sarah, like many of the NTEN staff, didn't start her professional life as a Community Manager or even in the technology sector. We feel like she is right at home, however, supporting our Communities of Practice and 501 Tech Clubs, organizing local events, connecting with the community across the web, and especially helping us reach our mission through building community, sharing resources, and so much more!
