Why Go Mobile?

Anna Richter, Program Manager, NTEN

We are the membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals. Our members share the common goal of helping nonprofits use all aspects of technology more effectively.

We’re A Community Transforming Technology Into Social Change

MOBILE IS EVERYWHERE.

• 10 billion mobile devices worldwide by end of 2010.• 93% of People have a mobile phone• There are no racial or ethnic differenced in phone ownership•Accessing the internet via a handheld device is as common as accessing the internet via a laptop

http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2010/Social-Media-and-Young-Adults.aspx

MOBILE ENABLES YOUR ORGANIZATION TO WORK FROM ANYWHERE.

• Mobile Broadband allows us to be connected anywhere.

REAL-TIME ENGAGEMENT: NEW PROGRAMMING & FUNDRAISING POSSIBILITIES

• Engage People in Your Live Events through Social Media• Live Tweeting / Blogging• Bring in fans from afar

• Broadcast to more constituents through Live Streaming.

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IS IMPROVING RAPIDLY.

• Think about where your constituents are reading your message: Is your website/email message optimized for the mobile web?

MOBILE IS AN ALTERNATIVE INTERNET OPTION

•Net Neutrality is the guiding principle that preserves the free and open Internet.

•Net Neutrality means that Internet service providers may not discriminate between different kinds of content and applications online. It guarantees a level playing field for all Web sites and Internet technologies.

• HOW DO WE ADAPT OUR ORGANIZATIONS TO CONNECT TO OUR AUDIENCES IN THE PLACES THEY ARE?

• WHAT ARE THE NEW POSSIBILITIES TO CREATE PROGRAMS & FUNDRAISERS FOR OUR CONNECTED CONSTITUENTS?

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF