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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:

  • Meetup.com/nctech4good
  • Our listserv
  • N.C. Center for Nonprofits’ Nonprofit Calendar
  • NTEN’s event calendar

Questions?
Please email info@nctech4good.org if you have any questions or suggestions.

NCTech4Good, an affiliate of NTEN and TechSoup’s NetSquared, is the local resource for nonprofit technology information. Join the sharing and networking at monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. usually at UNC-TV, and our annual conference, https://www.nct4g.org/. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @nctech4good, and with the hashtag #nct4g.
 
 

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techsoup TechSoup @techsoup ·
4 Jul 2018

Thanks to @NCTech4Good for inviting us to be a part of #18NCT4G! https://t.co/6hdTO4iaQ9 #tech4good

techsoup TechSoup @techsoup ·
4 Jul 2018

Couldn't make it to #18NCT4G with @NCTech4Good? Here are the social media highlights: https://t.co/IHineYVmrT #tech4good

judy_hallman Judy Hallman @judy_hallman ·
11 Jun 2018

@NTENorg your swag for #18NCT4G was greatly appreciated!

pamelabjacob Pamela Jacob @pamelabjacob ·
8 Jun 2018

@nrichrose Hope you had a great #18NCT4G conference Nancy! Was just thinking how fast a year flew by since the last conference! Let @NS_SocialImpact know if we can help any of your NC #Nonprofit colleagues w/ #nptech! https://t.co/BIyfeA8QPv

nclive NC LIVE @nclive ·
6 Jun 2018

Our Instruction Librarian Caroline had an awesome day at #18NCT4G yesterday presenting w/ @ElonBelk's Betty Garrison and @HighPointPL's John Raynor. Check out their slides on how to use free NC LIVE resources like @SimplyAnalytics and @RefUSA for good! 🙌 https://t.co/r9SVeErhyt

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