NTEN Community Series: Austin Join us for NTEN in Austin, a local workshop organized in conjunction with the Austin 501 Tech Club. The event will feature a keynote speaker, as well as break out sessions covering a range of social media and online fundraising topics. The half-day event will run on the afternoon of March 9th. The event will be held at the West Pickle Research Building<http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/prcmcc/> on the UT Pickle campus, followed by a 501 Tech Club sponsored Happy Hour.
The 501 Tech Club is a monthly gathering of people working on nonprofit technology in the Austin area. Our gatherings are opportunities for anyone interested in helping nonprofits use technology to get together and talk shop in a fun, informal setting, and our name refers to the fact that most of us work primarily with and for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Meetups: Usually the third Monday of the month from 5:30 - 7 Location: Austin Free-Net community computer lab and offices, 2209 Rosewood. Pizza! See our blog for more information. Come join the new 501 Tech Club on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12266817409 http://groups.nten.org/austin *Register Now<https://www.ntenonline.org/EWEB/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=CSCEventsRegM&evt_key=9a134301-82e2-4ffe-9feb-2297cb431ba8&egp_evt_key=9a134301-82e2-4ffe-9feb-2297cb431ba8&ParentObject=CentralizedOrderEntry&ParentDataObject=Registrant&DoNotSave=yes&action=Add&evt_title=Local%20Event%20Austin&Site=nten> * http://www.nten.org/events/conference/2012/03/09/nten-community-series-austin *Cost*: $25 for NTEN Members / $35 for non-Members Start: 03/09/2012 1:00 pm End: 03/09/2012 5:00 pm The workshop will feature one keynote and four breakout sessions. Keynote: *We Don't Work Alone: Big Listening Practices Made With Duct Tape and Twister Ties*, with Rachel Weidinger, Upwell Project Director, Ocean Conservancy<http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceanconservancy.org%2F&ei=AOo7T8CzB8KoiQKSxN2SDA&usg=AFQjCNH1mRaJKdtlNhW28b52yHwWX_3PMw> The first hurdle in interacting with your community is knowing, ferociously, that it's possible. Rachel will share two big listening case studies, and lay out a quick frame for how to apply these methods at your own org. Shark photos, lessons learned the hard way, and big surprises at no extra charge. Breakout sessions include: *How To Engage with Your Community Online and Still Have Time for Lunch* with Vanessa Rhinesmith, Director of Outreach, Start Some Good<http://startsomegood.com/> A discussion on how to balance the high-touch nature and resource limitations of small organizations and develop meaningful engagement through social media. ************************************************************************************************* *Strong Connections: Linking your strategy, to goals, to** data* with Amy Sample Ward, Membership Director & Sarah Janczak, Community Manager, NTEN<http://www.nten.org/about> When it comes to social media, email marketing, or even online engagement in general, we often have a feeling when things are going well or when they aren't. Whether it's Facebook, Twitter, or something else, you don't have to be satisfied with a feeling: use your organization's strategic plan to identify real goals and then track the data to show your impact. ************************************************************************************************* *Six Things Nonprofits Can Learn From Food Trucks*, with Erin Shy, Solutions Director, Sage Nonprofits<http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CFEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sagenonprofit.com%2F&ei=JP47T96pJ63ZiAKajPWSDA&usg=AFQjCNFNzfzhH3QiVDMZO6DIYVEiy-gC4g> Have you been outside yet for lunch? Chances are you've seen the lines around the block for one of Austin's many food trucks serving the hungry masses tasty lobster rolls, Vietnamese inspired tacos, or back to the basics with a delicious cupcake. But beyond filling our bellies nonprofits can learn a thing or two from these food trucks. We'll take a look "under the hood" to uncover the secrets of their explosive success through masterful grassroots marketing, a collaborative spirit and a laser focus on their niche. You'll walk away with 6 practical tips straight from the streets of Austin and a special review of today's favorites! ************************************************************************************************* *Collaboration and Community Mapping *with Erin Brackney, Manager, Research, Evaluations & Texas Connector,OneStar Foundation<http://www.onestarfoundation.org/page/roc>, Lanie Duro, Managing Director of Community Technology & Training Centers, Skillpoint Alliance<http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCsQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skillpointalliance.org%2F&ei=529GT9b4E87UiAL0ivHaDQ&usg=AFQjCNGlqe0A2C1qVwVg_6L8KxV7bBz2MA>, and Joe Straubhaar, Amon G. Carter Centennial Professor in Communications, University of Texas at Austin<http://rtf.utexas.edu/faculty/media-studies/joe-straubhaar> Two great projects are happening right now in Austin. Austin Connects' Community Technology Map & Directory - mapping community technology centers, training and open computer labs so that organizations can refer their clients to the right programs, and the community can use the information to decide where to invest in community technology next to meet the greatest need. The City of Austin's broadband participation survey through the University of Texas which will also result in mapping where there is sufficient coverage and uptake of home broadband, but more importantly where there is not. Learn how collaborations with other organizations and funders made these projects possible and what you can do with the results. The *Texas Connector* is an interactive mapping tool that visually demonstrates areas of need in our communities and the scope of nonprofit resources available in those areas. It's not available in Austin yet. ************************************************************************************************* Local Events provide an opportunity for NTEN members and non-members to gather in person and connect with their community while experiencing the top-notch educational content that you've come to expect from NTEN webinars and the NTC. Special thanks to our Austin partner, Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations. <http://www.tano.org/> NTEN aspires to a world where all nonprofit organizations use technology skillfully and confidently to meet community needs and fulfill their missions. We are the membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals. Our members share the common goal of helping nonprofits use all aspects of technology more effectively. We believe that technology allows nonprofits to work with greater social impact. We enable our members to strategically use technology to make the world a better, just, and equitable place. NTEN facilitates the exchange of knowledge and information within our community. We connect our members to each other, provide professional development opportunities, educate our constituency on issues of technology use in nonprofits, and spearhead groundbreaking research, advocacy, and education on technology issues affecting our entire community. -- Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. 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