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Five Minnesota Nonprofits Honored with Dot.Org Technology and Communications Excellence Awards

February 23, 2011 | by Jeff Pesek Comments

Earlier today, five local nonprofit organizations were honored with Dot.Org Nonprofit Mission and Excellence Awards for using technology and communications in inspiring, effective and creative ways.

The recipients were announced in front of a crowd of over 500 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis where the 5th annual Nonprofit Technology and Communications Conference was held.  Presented by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) & MAP for Nonprofits, the theme of this years ‘Nonprofit State Fair’ was eSTRATEGY in an iWorld, with an emphasis on designing the right digital strategy for audience engagement.

The experience involved a full day of technical programming, including: 29 breakout sessions, a keynote by Amy Sample Ward from NPtech, various vendor exhibits and focused “learning labs”.  The result was an abundance of timely, high value content and instruction available from various industry practitioners whom either operate exclusively in in the nonprofit sector or alongside various social organizations.

The Dot.Org Awards are specifically for Minnesota nonprofits on the cutting edge of new technologies and communications, including:

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Seven Dot.Org Award Winners Honored at the MCN & MAP Nonprofit Technology & Communications Conf.

March 25, 2010 | by Jeff Pesek Comments

Yesterday, an estimated 700 people from across the Minnesota Nonprofit spectrum gathered at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis for the 4th annual Nonprofit Technology & Communications Conference, presented by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) & MAP for Nonprofits.  This years theme, Remix*Refresh*Reload, was an experience full of technical programming, including: 28 breakout sessions spread ocross three phases of the day, a keynote by Katya Andresen, various vendor exhibits and focused “learning labs”.  The result was an abundance of relevant, high value content and instruction available from various industry practitioners whom either operate exclusively in in the nonprofit sector or alongside various social organizations.  While much of the emphasis was on website design/content strategy, social communications, (virtual) community development and fundraising -  some of the more niche topics covered mobile, cloud, GIS/mapping, and open data.

Honored at this event were seven groups using technology and communications in inspiring, effective and creative ways. The 2010 Dot.org winners are:
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Nominate a Minnesota Non Profit for a Dot.Org Award

January 24, 2010 | by Tom Basquill Comments

Instead of a shortage of ideas and content for my column, the challenge has been is paring and prioritizing. That which is time sensitive is bound to surface first, so here are two bits of info that you should be aware of:

Do you know any non profits that are using technology in ways which are unique or cutting edge?  How about organizations that are leveraging social communication tools to effectively spread their message, achieve measurable results, or solve problems for supporters and clients?  If so, why not nominate them for the 2010 Dot.Org Awards?

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