It’s important to realize that the future is not the widgets (not the tools), but is the engagement of people. Instead of focusing so much on nuts and bolts (and the mechanics of the tools), we need to enable people to connect with each other and to help them learn how to use the tools to do this.
PIN makes the work of the non-profits easier using technology.
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Make it valuable to non-profits and individuals to be a member in
NCCommunities.
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Have NCCommunities grow to have many more members, both free and for
fee -- this will enable it to be a center for social networking.
· Create an online community to find expertise and help with tools for community building and engagement
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Free Membership - We need a critical mass of people on NCCommunities to
make it active and engaging. Just by signing up and getting a login you become
part of NCCommunities network where you can share insights and learn.
· Premium Paid Membership(s) - charging a small yearly membership fee that offers enhanced NCCommunities access, free classes, discounts with partner organizations (like Tech Soup?), and hosting (as we do now)
· Continue to provide excellent technology support
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Hosting with RTPnet would be available to members of NCCommunities (at
the graded fees, or maybe the bottom grade would be at a discounted fee?), but
is not required.
· Our current RTPnet customers and others who are interested in RTPnet hosting services (which will continue with graded fees), will also become members of NCCommunities at no extra fee.