Slides from the community call where we discussed the process, timelines and tips for sharing a great proposal for a session at the 2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington D.C. on March 23-25, 2017.

1. 2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference
Session Proposals
Ash Shepherd, Education Director, NTEN

2. Hello!
I’m Ash Shepherd
Education Director, NTEN
Long time attendee, third time staffer

3. Agenda
Ÿ
Ÿ
Ÿ About NTC
Process Overview
Tips
FAQs & Questions Ÿ

4. 1.
About The NTC
So what is this all about

5. 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

6. 2,000 + Attendees

7. Usually 14 -19 Countries Represented
17NTC

8. 120+Educational Sessions
224Unique Orgs Represented by Speakers
273Unique Speakers

9. Sessions Grouped Into 5 categories
Categories
Program
Mar/Com
Leadership
Fundraising
IT

10. Science Fair

11. Lunch Activities

12. Geek Games

13. 2.
Process Overview
How a proposal becomes a session

14. Overall Process
July 1
Public Voting
Proposals
Gathered
Jury Voting
August 1 August 31

15. Final Score Weighting
50%
Steering
Committee
Votes
Public Votes Staff Votes
30% 20%

16. 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

17. Notification
Notification of selection by September 29

18. Proposal Platform
No Third-Party Platform
Usual NTEN login
Everything in one place

19. 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

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

21. 3.
Tips for a Good Proposal
Putting Your Best Ideas Forward

22. Diversity of Voices

23. Nonprofit Voice

24. Practical Application

25. Accurate Description

26. Hot Topics

27. Bring Your Awesome

28. 4.
FAQs
Your not the only one wondering this

29. What About Your Questions
?
Post them in the
Community Chat Window

30. FAQs
Question
Can I share a proposal if I have never been before?
?
Answer
Yes, everyone is encouraged to participate

31. FAQs
Question
Do I have to be a member to submit?
?
Answer
No. Membership is not required to propose or present

32. FAQs
Question
Can I suggest a topic I want to see but don’t want to present?
?
Answer
Yes. Just select the “Suggested Topic” as your proposal type

33. FAQs
Question
Do speakers still need to pay for registration?
?
Answer
Yes, but at a greatly reduced rate (below member early-bird)

34. FAQs
Question
Are there scholarships available?
?
Answer
Yes, general and some only for speakers from nonprofits

35. FAQs
Question
How many proposals can my org submit?
?
Answer
4 Presenting Proposals per Org (Unlimited Suggested Topics)

36. FAQs
Question
How many session can I present on?
?
Answer
2 total – As a lead or secondary (individual & org limit)

37. FAQs
Question
Can I get more information?
?
Answer
Yes, www.nten.org/proposals/guidelines/

38. 5.
Get This Party Started
What are you waiting for...show us what you got

39. Submit Your
Proposals

40. Thanks!
Need Additional Help?
events@nten.org