Years ago, I can't recall exactly when, I started doing an annual list for the nonprofit technology conference I manage, TechNow. I also cannot recall why I started doing it, though I'm pretty certain I got the idea from watching David Letterman doing his top 10 list features for so many years. Anyway, each year it's a challenge to write new and interesting reasons for attending, but I have an awful lot of fun finding the animated gifs to go with the post!View this year's Top 10 Reasons to … [Read more...] about The Backstory Behind the “Top 10 Reasons to Attend the TechNow 2017” List
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5 Tips for Self-Care After a Big Event
Nonprofit organizations frequently hold large events: galas, golf outings, conferences, etc. If you're like me, one of the folks who are responsible for managing such events, you know there is a certain amount of stress involved with getting these things off the ground.I just finished up with our annual TechNow Conference and am still in the middle of reading Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman's new book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit, so thought it might be useful to reflect on how I take care of … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Self-Care After a Big Event
TechNow 2016 Conference Videos
If you missed the 2016 TechNow Conference on October 27, you can still watch two great presentations by the Afternoon Keynote and Opening Plenary speakers.Opening Plenary: Leon Wilson, Chief Technology and Information Officer, The Cleveland Foundation "Tales from the Dark Side: Things Nonprofits Should Know Re: Tech Funding"Afternoon Keynote: Marnie Webb, CEO, Caravan Studios, A Division of TechSoup "The Art of Participation: Involving Your Community to Build Better Technology … [Read more...] about TechNow 2016 Conference Videos