2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference Session Proposals

Ash Shepherd, Education Director, NTEN

Hello! I’m Ash Shepherd

Education Director, NTEN Long time attendee, third time staffer

Agenda

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� About NTC

Process Overview

Tips

FAQs & Questions �

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About The NTC So what is this all about

2016 Overall Flow

Day 0 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

Pre-Con Events

Travel

Early Check-In

Plenary (Ignites)

Breakout Sessions

Lunch

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Plenary (Keynotes)

Breakout Sessions

Lunch

Breakout Sessions

Reception

Progressive Parties

Plenary (Ignites)

Breakout Session

Lunch

Breakout Sessions

Geek Games

2,000 + Attendees

Usually 14 -19 Countries Represented

17NTC

120+ Educational Sessions

224 Unique Orgs Represented by Speakers

273 Unique Speakers

Sessions Grouped Into 5 categories

Categories

Program

Mar/Com

Leadership

Fundraising

IT

Science Fair

Lunch Activities

Geek Games

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Process Overview How a proposal becomes a session

Overall Process

July 1

Public Voting Proposals Gathered Jury Voting

August 1 August 31

Final Score Weighting

50%

Steering Committee

Votes Public Votes Staff Votes

30% 20%

Final Agenda Selection - September

Final Aggregate Score Balanced across 5 categories Regular & Advanced topics

Fill Strategic Holes Critical Topics Added Direct outreach to fill

Join Selected Sessions Secondary Speaker Matching Merge if related topics

Notification Notification of selection by September 29

Proposal Platform

No Third-Party Platform

Usual NTEN login

Everything in one place

Special Things to Note - Proposals Can edit/delete your proposals at any point until July 1 Can see what other are proposing along the way Focused on finding a stronger “Audience Fit” this year

What Do I Need To Participate A login at nten.org (Free, fast and easy to create) Desire to help create an amazing agenda

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Tips for a Good Proposal Putting Your Best Ideas Forward

Diversity of Voices

Nonprofit Voice

Practical Application

Accurate Description

Hot Topics

Bring Your Awesome

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FAQs Your not the only one wondering this

What About Your Questions

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Community Chat Window

FAQs Question

Can I share a proposal if I have never been before?

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Answer Yes, everyone is encouraged to participate

FAQs Question

Do I have to be a member to submit?

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Answer No. Membership is not required to propose or present

FAQs Question

Can I suggest a topic I want to see but don’t want to present?

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Answer Yes. Just select the “Suggested Topic” as your proposal type

FAQs Question

Do speakers still need to pay for registration?

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Answer Yes, but at a greatly reduced rate (below member early-bird)

FAQs Question

Are there scholarships available?

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Answer Yes, general and some only for speakers from nonprofits

FAQs Question

How many proposals can my org submit?

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Answer 4 Presenting Proposals per Org (Unlimited Suggested Topics)

FAQs Question

How many session can I present on?

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Answer 2 total – As a lead or secondary (individual & org limit)

FAQs Question

Can I get more information?

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Answer Yes, www.nten.org/proposals/guidelines/

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Get This Party Started What are you waiting for...show us what you got

Submit Your Proposals

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