the evolution of nptech
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This is the keynote address given by Amy Sample Ward on February 23rd, 2011, in Minneapolis for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits NPTech conference. Learn more at http://amysampleward.orgTRANSCRIPT
http://amysampleward.org Amy Sample Ward http://netsquared.org
The Evolution of NPTech:where we came from, and
[maybe] where we’re going
Amy Sample Ward – February 23, 2011
Agenda
Paradigm Roadmap:
Analog - Digital - Social -Holistic
http://amysampleward.org Amy Sample Ward http://netsquared.org
Analog Paradigm
Analog Paradigm: Tools
Technology is a barrier or burden to our work.
Analog Paradigm: Tactics
We model our technology use on proven practices of the government & others.
Analog Paradigm: Strategies
Technology is for those with “IT” in their title.
Digital Paradigm
Digital Paradigm: Tools
Technology is everything. Technology is a waste of time.
Digital Paradigm: Tactics
Facebook is our strategy.
Digital Paradigm: Strategies
It’s all so new, there’s really nothing we can be expected to do.
Social Paradigm
Social Paradigm: Tools
Let’s live-stream an event, or recruit volunteers on facebook.
Social Paradigm: Tactics
Technology is just one way we connect with our community.
Social Paradigm: Strategies
Planning, implementation, evaluation, iteration.Repeat.
Holistic Paradigm
Holistic Paradigm: Tools
We are invested in our tools because they are invested in us.
Holistic Paradigm: Tactics
We are part of a community.
Holistic Paradigm: Strategies
Movements make lasting impact.
Holistic Paradigm: Sweet Spot
Holistic Paradigm: Roles
We’re hiring: translators, leaders, and catalysts.
Holistic Paradigm: Resources
What’s mine is ours.
Paradigm Shift
Paradigm Shift
Starting the Shift
• Ask more questions• Share your toolbox• Share your data• Try to be replaced• Focus on shared goals• Let others lead• Focus on community• Ask for help
Credits
http://amysampleward.org Amy Sample Ward http://netsquared.org
Images• Slide 1 :http://kristinmcelderry.blogspot.com/ • Slide 3: http://www.flickr.com/photos/i-am-mclovin/3385202374/• Slide 7: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dhdesign/1096464615/• Slide 11: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramella/3742774329/• Slide 15: http://www.flickr.com/photos/spine/327946583/• Slide 22: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chucka_nc/3087442561/ • Slide 24: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wedgemondo/4545661913/
Resources• http://techsoup.org • http://nten.org • http://amysampleward.org/2011/01/20/diy-community-engagement-metrics/• http://amysampleward.org/2010/03/14/crowdsourcing-community-vs-crowd/• http://amysampleward.org/2010/07/21/designing-programs-to-build-community-case-study-
with-charity-technology-trust/
• http://thrivable.wagn.org/wagn/Book+listening
Thanks!
#MNnptech
Web:http://amysampleward.orghttp://techsoupglobal.org
Twitter:@amyrsward
Email:[email protected]
http://amysampleward.org Amy Sample Ward http://netsquared.org