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 to 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.
Skill Takeaways:
Explain the role of information in supporting the essential functions, business processes and mission of a nonprofit organization
Understand basic technology terms (IT, ICT, Systems Analysis, Data, etc.)
Describe Managing information vs. managing technology
JOHN KENYON has been helping nonprofits for over 15 years by providing advice, teaching seminars, and writing articles about technology. In the late 90’s he was Information Technology Director at San Francisco’s Management Center. Along with Michael Stein he wrote both The eNonprofit: a guide to ASPs, internet services and online software and the Nonprofit Quarterly article “A Decade of Online Fundraising”. John recently served as Training and Consulting Manager at Groundspring.org/Network for Good, helping organizations effectively leverage the Internet, before returning to private practice in 2006. He is an adjunct professor for the University of San Francisco’s Masters of Nonprofit Administration degree program and has been a featured speaker at conferences across the US, in England and online.
TechSoup’s free day-long online event is coming up this Wed. May 14th: Online Activism: Social Media Tools for Social Change in the TechSoup online forums.
Dive into the conversation with hosts Heather Mansfield, owner of DIOSA Communications and Online Community Manager for Change.org and Carie Lewis, Internet Marketing Manager for the Humane Society of the United States, as they explore the ins and outs of using social networking sites and strategies for determining how, why, and when to use different applications to broadcast your message. In discussing the dos and don’ts of effectively fundraising and promoting your cause, we’ll also look at lessons learned from successful (and not so successful) online campaigns.
How do social networking sites fit in with other outreach efforts?
Are the benefits worth the time needed to keep up a social networking presence?
How can you translate online activism into on-the-ground action towards change?
Is it ever a good idea for organizations to start their own social networking sites?
Take part in the discussion Wed. May 14th in the TechSoup Emerging Technologies forum. This event is asynchronous (not live). No registration is required, just show up and post! Feel free to spread the word to any of your colleagues that may be interested.
Thursday, May 8th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST. Presented by Laura Quinn with Ryan Ozimek, David Geilhufe, and Patrick Shaw
Open source content management systems (CMS) are particularly attractive to the nonprofit community because of their cost-efficiency, but what do these systems actually do? And what are the differences between the most common CMSs? We’ll compare Joomla, Drupal, and Plone for typical nonprofit needs, and then experts in each of the systems - Ryan Ozimek, David Geilhufe, and Patrick Shaw – will demo the systems and answer your questions.
Wednesday, May 7th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST.
Presented by Laura Quinn
Cost: $40
If you need a way to update your website, but you’re not sure where to start, this is the session for you. We’ll talk about what content management systems are, and look at various affordable options for updating your website text and images, including using What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get software like DreamWeaver and Contribute, website-in-a-box tools like Homesite, blog tools like WordPress, open source tools like Joomla and Drupal, and more.
This session explores all the various aspects of technology that can aid in the fundraising process. From Accounting and e-Mail relationship building to Social Networking and Web Sites, you can see what is out there for reasonable fees if you are a small to medium size charity.
We will focus on numerous live case studies from the non profit world. The promise of the Internet and Technology revolutionizing the development office and the art of fundraising is now upon us. Come listen to one of the pioneers of this enabling technology cut through the hype and explain what does and does not work. You will be surprised at how simple and cost effective it can be! Actual examples of technology usage and results within this arena will be illustrated.
Presented by: Jay Love, ePMT, CEO and Co-Founder, eTapestry
The NTEN CRM satisfaction survey showed that people who were surveyed were quite satisfied with the free and open source tools that many of them have chosen to implement. This webinar will be an overview of free and open source CRM tools. You’ll learn about what’s available and how you can implement these tools in your organization.
CiviCRM is one of the very few nonprofit focused free and open source applications. It can be a powerful tool for nonprofit organizations. You can use it to track donors, send blast emails, set up events, and do case management. Learn about the details of implementing and using CiviCRM.
Cost: $25 for NTEN Members, $50 for Non-Members
04/29/2008 - 11:0004/29/2008 - 12:30US/Pacific
There are, of course, many, many different open source projects that are in varied stages of development, some are quite mature, others not. These include operating systems, databases, web servers, and applications of a wide sort. Some software, especially on the server, such as Apache, MySQL, and others, are not only mature, they are ubiquitous, almost standard. Other software, such as desktop applications, lag behind in adoption, but are ready for you to use in your organization, right now. This webinar will cover the whole range of software, including server software, CMS, database applications, and desktop software. We will focus on what is really ready for use, now, both in terms of maturity of development for all applications, and ease of use, for end-user applications.
Cost: $25 for NTEN Members, $50 for Non-Members
05/20/2008 - 11:00
05/20/2008 - 12:30
US/Pacific
Website Development 101 & 201: Beyond the brochure site
We have clear best practices for large, interactive community-based websites and this two-webinar series will lay down the basic foundation and then move into more advanced practices.
What should you consider during your next website redesign?
How can you engage your community engaged and keep them active?
What are best practices for online cultivation?
How can you bridge online and in-person interactions?
Each session will provide executives with 10 best practices for fundraising and online community development, with concrete examples.
How are national nonprofits using their website to more deeply involve and cultivate their large volunteer bases?
Participants in this will gain:
An understanding of online community development
Examples of integrated online campaigns.
Evaluation criteria to apply to online community development concepts.
Website Development 101: Moving beyond the brochure site
10 basic best practices for foundations of web development including homepage layout and design and giving center layout and design
Cost: $25 for NTEN Members, $50 for Non-Members
04/02/2008 - 11:00
04/02/2008 - 12:30
US/Pacific
(Please note that you must register separately for Website Development 201: Innovation for Engagement)
Presented by: Jeff Patrick, President of Common Knowledge, brings nearly a decade of experience assisting over 100 nonprofits with their Internet initiatives. Working with large national and regional organizations, Jeff pioneered tools and software for online fundraising, email communication, advocacy, and outreach. Jeff focuses on assisting clients with strategic planning , website development and online campaigns.
Website Development 101 & 201: Beyond the Brochure Site
We have clear best practices for large, interactive community-based websites and this two-webinar series will lay down the basic foundation and then move into more advanced practices. What should you consider during your next website redesign?
How can you engage your community engaged and keep them active?
What are best practices for online cultivation?
How can you bridge online and in-person interactions?
Each session will provide executives with 10 best practices for fundraising and online community development, with concrete examples.
How are national nonprofits using their website to more deeply involve and cultivate their large volunteer bases?
Participants in this will gain:
An understanding of online community development
Examples of integrated online campaigns.
Evaluation criteria to apply to online community development concepts.
Website Development 201: Innovation for Engagement
10 advanced best practices for foundations of web development including merchandising to increase and design and giving center layout and design
Cost: $25 for NTEN Members, $50 for Non-Members
04/09/2008 - 11:00
04/09/2008 - 12:30
US/Pacific
(Please note that you must register separately for Website Development 101: Moving Beyond the Brochure Site)
Presented by: Jeff Patrick, President of Common Knowledge, brings nearly a decade of experience assisting over 100 nonprofits with their Internet initiatives. Working with large national and regional organizations, Jeff pioneered tools and software for online fundraising, email communication, advocacy, and outreach. Jeff focuses on assisting clients with strategic planning , website development and online campaigns
If you need a way to update your website, but you’re not sure where to start, this is the session for you. We’ll talk about what content management systems are, and look at various affordable options for updating your website text and images, including using What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get software like DreamWeaver and Contribute, website-in-a-box tools like Homesite, blog tools like WordPress, open source tools like Joomla and Drupal, and more.
