Session Proposal Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the NCTech4Good Conference.

Who comes to the NCTech4Good Conference?
We have a diverse group of about 125 folks with a mix of nonprofit, social good, and technical backgrounds who attend the NCTech4Good Conference. Primarily, nonprofit staff, board, and volunteers participate, but there are also consultants who work with nonprofits. Small business owners are welcome. Tech adoption varies. Most are knowledgeable and experienced in a few areas.

What are the session formats?
Concurrent sessions are 60 minutes. You choose how that time will be spent (workshop, how-to, user experiences, strategies, single presenter, panel — max of 3), but we ask that you reserve 10 minutes at the end for questions and discussion.

How will conference sessions be selected?

Proposals are selected to ensure the conference offers a comprehensive, non-commercial, objective, and diverse program. Attention will be given to diversity of institutions and presenters.
Session proposals must be submitted by midnight on February 21st, 2019.
Our community will cast their votes through March 3, 2019.
Applicants will be notified by March 13, 2019.

What session topics are appropriate?
We’re looking for proposals that will be diverse, informative, and relevant to folks working in nonprofit technology, including, but not limited to the following topics:

Cyber Security Best Practices
How To Get People To Care About Your Cause
How To Keep Donors Engaged
How To Turn Data Into Stories
Favorite Low-Cost Tools and Resources
Managing Online Communities
A Look at First Priorities for Securing Your Organization
Nonprofit Data Strategy
Lessons Learned Using Text Messages To Raise Money
How To Use Facebook To Help Your Cause
How To Get People To Care About Your Cause
How Important Is A Presence On LinkedIn For Nonprofits?
What Nonprofits Should Know About Bitcoin/Blockchain
Reaching and Engaging A Truly Diverse Audience
Website Redesign Case Study
E-Waste and E-Recycling Tips
Budgeting for Technology
Using Tech To Reach Underserved Populations
Coalition Building
Managing Technology Consultants and Volunteers
Driving User Engagement Through Gamification
Intersection Between Culture, Information, Technology, and Decision Making
Nonprofit Technology Culture Change Is Hard
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Nonprofits and Internet of Things (IOT)
Business Intelligence (BI) Suggestions

Review last year’s sessions to better understand session offerings.

What are my obligations as a presenter?

We ask that presenters participate in the entire day of the conference, and we will cover your registration fees for the day you are presenting. If this is not possible, be sure to let us know your time constraints in advance.
We assume you will use your own computer. The standard room setup includes an LCD projector. Be sure to let us know if you would like us to provide a computer or if you need us to provide flip charts or any other special equipment or setup.
We ask that presenters pitch their pre-selected sessions during the opening session of the conference.
We ask that you post or provide links to presentation slides, hand-outs and other materials associated with your session to the conference website within two weeks after the conference.
We ask that you explain any acronyms or technical terms to the greatest extent possible.
Do not use your presentation for a sales pitch. Our attendees want strategies and to be made aware of various options. You are welcome to bring marketing materials for attendees to peruse and take home, but do not make your presentation overly self-promotional.
Please read our policies before submitting your proposal.

How will my session be publicized?
Conference organizers will promote the event, however presenters are strongly encouraged to promote to your personal and professional networks as well.

Note: The 2019 NCTech4Good Conference’s hashtag: #19nct4g.

Where we will publicize the event: