new to the 11ntc orientation
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This is the presentation used for those attending the "new to the NTC" affinity group session at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Learn more at http://netn.org/ntcTRANSCRIPT
NTC Orientation
Amy Sample WardMembership Director – NTEN@amyrsward
Carie LewisDirector of Emerging Media, Online Communications – Humane Society@cariegrls
Judi SohnVice President of Operations – Fight Colorectal Cancer@judis217
Brenna HolmesAdams Hussey & Associates@bfholmes
• NTC DETAILS• myNTC• SHARING THE NTC• YOUR QUESTIONS
The NTC is 3 days of nonprofit technology awesome-ness!
• DAY 1, March 17: Community Day• DAY 2, March 18: Opening Plenary & Breakout Sessions• DAY 3, March 19: Plenary & Breakout Sessions
Getting Around the NTC•Lost? Need Conference Info? Come to Customer Service/Registration and we’ll help you find your way.
• Need something? Flag someone with a walkie-talkie. We’ll get you what you need
Who Comes to the NTC?• YOU!• ~1900 people• Nonprofits, consultants and vendors• 25% leadership, 25% marketing/fundraising, 25% IT staff, 25% Other…• 60% first-timers
myNTC: The NTC Conference Online Community & Hubhttp://myntc.zerista.com
myNTC is where you can:• View the NTC Agenda and create your personal schedule.• Connect with attendees• Check out the NTC Social Scene & RSVP for social events. You can also create your own social event to connect with your peers!
myNTC: FILTER BY COMMUNITY EVENT on the AGENDA PAGE
Requires Pre-Registration!• DAY OF SERVICE
• LOBBY DAY
• WE ARE MEDIA SESSIONS)
• HANDS-ON TRAINING (RSVP in myNTC for Google & Microsoft Trainings)
DAY 1: Community DayThursday, March 17
myNTC: FILTER BY COMMUNITY EVENT on the AGENDA PAGE
Add to your calendar now! • AFFINITY GROUPS (myNTC: Filter by AFFINITY GROUP)
• MEMBER RECEPTION (12-2pm)
• SCIENCE FAIR (3-8pm)
• IGNITE RECEPTION (7-9pm)
DAY 1: Community DayThursday, March 17
Meet, Mingle and Make Friends!TODAY
• AFFINITY GROUP MEETINGS
• MEMBER RECEPTION (12-2pm)
• SCIENCE FAIR (3-8pm)
• IGNITE SESSIONS (7-9pm)
CONNECT with People
Meet, Mingle and Make Friends!TOMORROW
• myNTC: myntc.zerista.com - Social Events: RSVP & Create Your Own - Schedule 1-on-1 meetings
• TABLE TOPICS (Birds of a Feather Friday Lunch)
• PROGRESSIVE PARTY (8p+ Friday)
CONNECT with People
• SUNRISE BREAKOUT SESSIONS (7:00 – 8:00)• BREAKFAST (8 – 8:30)• KEYNOTE (8:30-10): Dan Heath & Moira
Gunn• SESSIONS (10:30 – 5) • EVENING RECEPTION (5-7)• PROGRESSIVE PARTY (8- late, Friday Night)
DAY 2 & 3: LEARN!Fri., March 18 & Sat., March 19
myNTC: FILTER BY TRACK on the AGENDA PAGE or SEARCH by TAG or TIME
# HASHTAGS #
• Curbside Consulting: In myNTC
• Unconference on Saturday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Join the Unconference event in myNTC
• ONLINE NTC: Look under the tab to see which sessions will be recorded
LEARN the nonprofit technology issues that you
care about
More NTC HotspotsPOWER UP STATION: Drop your dead laptop or phone off for a good charge during a session.
MEDIA HUB: Need a place to plug in to upload a large video file or a quiet place to do an interview.
BOOKSTORE: Pick up the latestin NTEN and NTC!
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Whateveryou need, we can help you!
Your Name Badge & QR CODES
AnnaRichter / @annanten
Program Director
Nonprofit Technology Network
STICKERS!
TRADE STICKERS! You’ll get 10 stickers in your registration packet. Swap them with other
11NTC attendees to get the full set & talk to new folks! The bonus is if you collect all 10, you’ll
save 10% on your bookstore purchase.
NTC TIPS• PACE YOURSELF: Don’t try to do everything as tempting as it is.• SMALL GROUPS: Join small group events like Affinity Groups and Dinners. Great places to meet folks!• INTRODUCE YOURSELF: Make a list of folks or the type that you would like to meet. Use myNTC to connect.
NTC TIPS• DRESS: Casual - No Ties Allowed• MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, and Breaks. Dinner is on your own (with other NTC attendees!)• FOOD PREFERENCE: You’ll have a meal ticket on your name badge. Place this at your table setting at lunch.• PLENARIES: Arrive early to sit in main ballroom.
SHARE THE NTC• TWITTER: Follow @NTENorg and the
hashtag #11NTC to stay on top of the latest news
• FACEBOOK: Like us at http://facebook.com/nten.org and join the 11NTC event
• LINKEDIN: Join the NTEN Group and the LinkedIn Event (search for NTEN and nonprofit technology under Events)