An equitable website isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s a core part of serving your mission and your community. The post Seven ways to build an equitable website appeared first on NTEN.

This is not a moment to stop the progress that creates more jobs, positively contributes to the economy, and increases opportunities for veterans, seniors, low-income families, communities of color, and rural communities across the country. The post Digital equity is a key enabler to public participation and stronger communities appeared first on NTEN.

Technology isn’t merely an overhead expense like rent or utilities. It is a mission enabler that facilitates nonprofits’ ability to achieve greater impact, generate efficiencies, and deepen engagement with their constituents. From data-driven decision-making that helps food banks better meet the needs of their constituents and reduce food waste or an AI-powered chatbot that expands… Continue re...

Except for the smallest organizations, as soon as there is enough organizational complexity to merit the beginning of staff specialization, there will be an inexorable shift to siloing. The post De-silo your nonprofit workplace appeared first on NTEN.

What does the trend toward the right mean for our nonprofits when many of us are downright dependent on Big Tech? The post How nonprofits can off-ramp from Big Tech appeared first on NTEN.

Leveraging structured frameworks can make brainstorming sessions more impactful. One such framework is opportunity mapping, a structured way to identify and prioritize ideas to solve key challenges. The post 6 steps to elevate brainstorming with opportunity mapping appeared first on NTEN.

Karen Graham discusses the main considerations that nonprofits have when choosing a donor management system. The post Switching to a new donor management system appeared first on NTEN.

We warmly welcome Asmita Ghosh as our new Communications Director. She brings her passion and experience in digital advocacy and campaigning. The post Meet Asmita Ghosh, NTEN’s Communications Director appeared first on NTEN.

The NTEN team continues to grow. We’re excited to introduce our new Program Coordinator, Nancy Matsukawa! Nancy is passionate about events, both online and in-person, and creating welcoming spaces. I asked her five questions to help you learn more about our newest team member. What was a favorite childhood meal you still love today? Hands… Continue reading 5 questions for Nancy Matsukawa The po...

In a time when organizations are trying to market on a budget, many may be wondering — how can nonprofits market themselves and their mission, even with less money to spend? The answer: investing in search engine optimization. This affordable option also has one of the highest returns on investment and is a true long-term… Continue reading How nonprofits can invest in marketing — even with a lo...

Virtually everyone wants their technology project to be “user-centered.” But what does that mean in practice? Implementing every possible applicable technique could easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. For a giant project, this could be a great investment. But for most of us nonprofit technologists, that’s just not practical. But it is practical —… Continue reading What “user-centered” cou...

If only there were an RFPs 101 instructional course, I’m sure many nonprofit professionals and their consultants could have been saved from countless headaches. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and we’ve all become familiar with the daunting process of creating a request for proposals. RFPs are instrumental, and sometimes even required, for soliciting services… Continue reading Why includin...