Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

Every month, our meetup leaders host free in-person events in 60 cities. Upcoming Events. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , HandsOn Tech , DataKind , and more. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa Open Data Conference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Because there are many more M-Pesa agents than ATM machines, mobile payments are the leading way people send money to both people and businesses. Seeing the limitations of microfinance, Matt sought alternative financial solutions to improve financial access across Africa. 78% attend fundraising events. 83% regularly vote.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

A well-rounded fundraising plan should include a variety of strategies like a signature event, appeals, monthly giving, and at least one online fundraising campaign. But whether people will donate or not is another topic altogether. You can create and run an online campaign to support an offline appeal or an event.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

People donate to a shared cause in honor of that for which they are most grateful Funds raised will go to support the work of Mama Lucy Kampton ( @MamaLucy ), a ChangeMaker who has transformed her community in Arusha, Tanzania through her school Shepherd’s Junior. There’s just one week before TweetsGiving ! Why TweetsGiving?

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In addition, CCA took the registration URL and linked it to their website’s event page. Not only are timely holiday and birthday fundraisers effective (especially if people give you gifts anyway), but they also prove how committed you are to the cause, which should motivate even more family and friends to give.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2015

NetSquared events come in all shapes and sizes, and we love them all! A social media surgery is an informal gathering of people who want to learn how to use the web to communicate, campaign, or collaborate. Upcoming Events. Check each month that there are events in each region, and comment out the un-necessary regions.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2017

Maybe you're trying to raise money for a charity or event that is important to you. Whatever the case may be, the best way to raise a lot of money quickly is to have a fundraising event. There are all kinds of events that you can have, from parties to dinners and beyond. Tip #3: Invite Some "High Profile" People.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

From people in Latin America who face severe water scarcity to at-risk human rights defenders and students with disabilities, our users and their families are the ones who best convey the impact of our work. We want students like Brennan—and disadvantaged people everywhere—to have equal opportunities to make their lives better.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

org is an international movement of people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all. org’s Climate Justice Action map , which connects people with local groups and other activists. This focus on partnerships across social justice and climate justice movements resulted in 350.org’s

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Tweets with links have an 86% higher retweet rate and higher engagement overall because people are hesitant to retweet or engage with tweets that do not have a source or a call-to-action. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Schedule tweets in advance.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

An estimated 811 million people are hungry globally. He started his career at a digital solutions start-up in South Africa, and for the past 4 years, he’s been part of the WFP technology team. Why Small-Scale Farmers? That number is expected to increase in the face of climate change, conflict, and COVID-19. Emma Visman.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Here are some tips on how to host an effective one at your next event: A fund-a-need appeal is a perfect opportunity to get your donors engaged and excited about your mission. If someone gives $25 every year for an event instead of buying dinner at a restaurant once every few months, think about how much better off both parties would be!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

A couple weeks ago, I posted about an upcoming e-waste and refurbishment standards conference in South Africa that I was co-organizing. The event has now taken place, and this post is about what happened. To identify industry leaders in Africa willing to be early adopters of international standards. and Weeelabex.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

TechSoup Taiwan recently held a Net Tuesday event. According to a 2010 statistic, people around the world spend three billion hours a week playing video games. The speakers also discussed how some players of the popular Diablo 3 game are donating the "gold" earned in the game to charities in Africa.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Department of State, about empowering the world’s billion people with disabilities ; or to talking with my peer Skoll Award winners about writing software for development, social justice and human rights needs—CGI 2013 was a nonstop flow of sessions and exchanges with partners on ways to leverage resources towards each organization’s mission.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Avi Kaplan, the Community and Events Director at Epic Change , to discuss the upcoming TweetsGiving campaign and events. People donate to a shared cause in honor of that for which they are most grateful. How can people get involved? What are you up to right now in Africa?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Avi Kaplan, the Community and Events Director at Epic Change , to discuss the upcoming TweetsGiving campaign and events. People donate to a shared cause in honor of that for which they are most grateful. How can people get involved? What are you up to right now in Africa?

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Interview Tanzania Change Africa 108

Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2021

On that same trip Frank and Susan took to Brazil, we had organized a series of events and workshops so that they could meet grantees and understand the challenging transition Brazil was undergoing from dictatorship to democracy. Negotiate, I did not. I can’t tell you how proud I am to be a grantee!” I fought very hard to join Ford Foundation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 17, 2013

A citizen of Paraguay, he is the founder of Fundación Paraguaya , a financially self-sustaining social enterprise that promotes entrepreneurs in Paraguay and Africa through microcredit and entrepreneurship education. and Africa.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Each month, more than 70 groups hold free events in 24 countries. In Peru, the group explored how Azure can help NGOs and in Tanzania , people learned about the concept of cloud productivity services. We've already scheduled 66 events for June, and the month is just beginning. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. The link need to be like so: Africa.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

NetSquared holds free or low-cost educational events for people who want to use technology for good. Our live, in-person events are hosted by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. Upcoming Events. Africa and Middle East.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But what a lot of people are expecting (really, hoping) is that after a while, we’ll go back to normal. For example, if you relied on income from personally interacting with customers, such as ticketed events, shows, and stores, you had major adjustments. People changed, too. No kidding! Not so fast. Chances are they changed.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

We asked NetSquared members why they attend our meetup events. People attend NetSquared events to develop relationships and trust networks with fellow nonprofit techies. Or, better still, why don't you join us at our next event? Start a NetSquared group. --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events. The top options were.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2016

These events, which are being organized in 60 cities across the globe, are friendly and accessible to all members of the community, no matter their level of expertise. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Every month our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 60 cities. Africa + Middle East.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In September, I attended several events as part of Climate Week in New York City, all of which focused on sustainability and how to accelerate the ecopreneur revolution. We need to show people what is possible. Many people don’t even know that a landscape is degraded, because for them, it’s always looked like that.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Or if face-to-face is more your style, join your local NetSquared group — NetSquared groups are holding digital storytelling events all month. Storymakers Events. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Story Time: Creating Technologies with Visually Impaired People. Upcoming Events. Upcoming Events. September 23.

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Everyaction

JUNE 20, 2018

Refugees International ’s website, there are currently over 65 million people across the world who are displaced by war, conflict and persecution, and tens of millions more who have been displaced by climate events and natural disasters. Refugees International According to. Asylum Access. Pueblo Sin Fronteras.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Read all about the events Connecting Up Australia are putting on for their country's organizations. Find out how to build an app that people will actually use. TechSoup Sweden's Andreas Ericsson built his own Instagram printer for an event. NGO Pulse (South Africa). TechSoup Canada. Redesign or realign?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Every month NetSquared volunteers hold free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. This is just a taste of the events being held this month by NetSquared chapters. Its next event is an introduction to iPhoto and iMovie. Upcoming Events. Newest Groups.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2012

In 2008, she asked for advice about raising money to go to Africa to help support the first community access television station opening in Ghana. The art of storytelling though, and documenting an event or a slice of time is, of course, not restricted to bound pages. I saw for myself that history was unfolding in front of me.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 27, 2011

" How can I organise social reporting from events? | ICT-KM of the CGIAR – "Over the last couple of years, whenever we have been involved in social reporting at the Share Fairs, conferences, workshops and smaller events we have attended, we have noticed similar challenges and successes. Event management?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

NetSquared holds free or low-cost educational events for people and organizations who want to learn more about using technology for social good. Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient, local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. Event Reports.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

More than 20 NetSquared-affiliated organizers will be at the conference — look for the people wearing NetSquared pins. Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Africa and the Middle East.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Uganda is no different except for one thing: its amazing NetSquared Regional Ambassador for East Africa, Robert Kibaya. As an unpaid volunteer, he organizes NetSquared in-person events where people from NGOs from all over the region come to talk shop and help each other. Who Comes to Our NetSquared Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2012

I’m honored to be working on some social media capacity projects to assist NGOs that are supporting women’s issues – from a learning exchange for Packard Foundation Grantees in Pakistan to a Women’s Leadership Network in Africa to the e-mediat that is working with many NGOs that support women and girls in the Arab World.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Stretch with CELI: Yoga for Clean Energy is a one-hour, virtual Hatha yoga session taught by CELI alum and staff members as a free event. The event gives passionate supporters a way to breathe and reflect. Additionally, SELC offers year-long learning with a podcast where people can learn from women fighting environmental injustices.

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