Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

Bookshare International Library We’re always thinking about new ways in which Benetech could go deeper and help many more people. The first is developing strong local partners , such as disability NGOs, libraries or educational institutions that help us customize our services to the specific needs of their communities.

India 225

India Literacy United Kingdom United States 225

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

If you don't have a local group (I can help fix that problem! ), there are also free online guides and a global Twitter chat October 5 using the hashtag #storymakers2017. TechSoup and the NetSquared meetups are here to help. The link need to be like so: Africa. Check out the #Storymakers2017 page for all the details.

United Kingdom 59

United Kingdom Tanzania Benin San Francisco 59

Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

This guide to grants for nonprofits covers the basics of grants including types of grants, examples, where to find grants, and tips for grant writing. Government The government provides grants at federal, state, and local levels to ease the burden of overhead or administration costs for nonprofits like yours.

Grant 52

Grant Resource Guide Tips 52

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa and the Middle East. Africa and the Middle East. They're going to try and recruit you. Find your closest NetSquared group.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared United Kingdom San Francisco Uganda 36

Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Technology helps nonprofits deliver on our missions more effectively, but it can also be fiendishly complicated. NetSquared groups focus on topics that address their unique local tech challenges, but once a quarter, we select a common theme. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa and Middle East. Europe and UK.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared Los Angeles San Francisco United Kingdom 36

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

To do so, we definitely need your help. To help now, please use the Donate Form on Benetech''s website and give whatever you can. For example, this summer, SocialCoding4Good organized “code sprints” at Google and LinkedIn during the companies’ volunteer service events, GoogleServe and LinkedIn for Good InDay. Martus Desktop 4.5

Open Source 183

Open Source Africa Zimbabwe Malawi 183

Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

You’ll find their mission statements, creative fundraising examples , and how to connect with each of them below. Earth Day Climate Action encourages everyone and anyone to celebrate Earth Day by becoming a steward of their local state park. But first, let’s level-set on this international day of action’s importance. When Is Earth Day?

San Diego 126

San Diego San Francisco California Conservancy 126

Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa and Middle East. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Seattle, Washington: Help Nonprofits Upgrade to Windows 10. Baltimore, Maryland: Google AdWords and Free Tech Help.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared Burkina Faso San Francisco United Kingdom 36

CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Charity events don't just raise money for charity, they also help to engage supporters and bring publicity to your cause. 5K/Marathon. Guest Speaker. If so, plan a guest speaker event.

Charity 98

Charity Ideas Fundraising St. Louis 98

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Donors should set an example of voluntarily opening themselves up to feedback. Nonprofit leaders can help by guiding donors to focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term metrics. He consults for local and international NGOs and is interested in helping field operations become more efficient for greater mission achievement.

Public 52

Public Build Malawi Asia 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Ecopreneurs, or startups focused on solving climate challenges, are launching innovative ideas to protect the planet and drive climate impact locally and at scale. For example, the sustainability officers of many large companies often share approaches and learnings. We have to act now.

Action 72

Action Technology New York South Africa 72

Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

McGruder, the Ford Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer, oversees Ford’s global operations and finances for its offices in New York, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. That’s why she was immediately drawn to Classy’s mission of mobilizing and empowering the world for good and helping nonprofits raise more money online. .

Director 98

Director Foundation San Diego New York 98

Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. It harnesses locally based solutions to decrease the effects of disasters and rehabilitate communities in disaster-prone areas. It was originally published on NetSquared.

Data 52

Data Student Open Digital 52

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But don't be afraid — huddle up for warmth and knowledge with your nonprofit tech friends at a local Tech4Good meetup. Find your local #Tech4Good group. If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa and the Middle East.

Las Vegas 63

Las Vegas Benin Los Angeles United Kingdom 63

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers connect nonprofits with local technology experts. 15 groups held live events which helped drive video submissions to the contest and allowed TechSoup to reach more NGOs with educational opportunities. The link need to be like so: Africa. Asia and Pacific Rim. Washington, DC: Dec.

Netsquared 56

Netsquared Burkina Faso San Francisco Celebrate 56

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2012

” and got a terrific list of examples. For example, in the villages of rural Africa where Camfed works, local community members play an essential role in helping girls succeed in school. Note from Beth: A few weeks ago, I asked folks on Facebook “ What Nonprofits Are Crushing It on Pinterest ?”

Africa 123

Africa Images Adwords Search 123

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We’re looking for new ways technology can help, and we’re looking to bring together experts who are already leading the path forward. We know technology alone won’t solve these issues alone, but we think it can help those who are working to address the issue amplify their impact. CTO, Greenpeace International. Isabella Gonzalez Potter.

Impact 116

Impact California Conservancy Bolivia 116

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From locally owned neighborhood shops to the largest corporations, all companies can easily establish corporate giving programs and give back to the causes they care about. Not only does corporate giving allow nonprofits to earn more for their causes, but it also helps them diversify their revenue sources. New partnerships.

Guide 52

Guide Giving Grant Gift 52

Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa and Middle East. Baltimore, Maryland: Fundraising Tech 101 and Tech Help/Consultations. Africa and Middle East.

Netsquared 50

Netsquared United Kingdom Burkina Faso San Francisco 50

Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2017

"Meetings" come in diverse and innovative formats like Mississauga, Canada's Geek Talk — Coffee and Convo; Pangani, Tanzania's Social Media Surgery ; and Birmingham, United Kingdom's Summer Tech for Good Social in a local pub. Join us at your local group. The link need to be like so: Africa.

United Kingdom 45

United Kingdom San Francisco Burkina Faso Tanzania 45

Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. Help Them Get to Know the Program. It’s important that your volunteers have context about why you need, for example, to feed lunch to 100 people in an hour.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Program Fundraising Training 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

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. We'd love to help you start a new meetup. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa and Middle East. Africa and Middle East.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared Cameroon San Francisco Burkina Faso 36

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

We have webinar recordings , tools, and resources to help you make stories that stand out. Or if face-to-face is more your style, join your local NetSquared group — NetSquared groups are holding digital storytelling events all month. The link need to be like so: Africa. HTML EXAMPLE. Looking for inspiration?

Netsquared 50

Netsquared United Kingdom Guatemala Story 50

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

It found that if they needed help and couldn’t reach 9-1-1, one in five would try to contact responders through a digital means such as e-mail, websites or social media. The first example of direct content is the use of Wikipedia during the 7/7 bombings in London. Another example of indirect content is that of social networks.

Disaster 206

Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

That's why we do an annual survey of our members — because our local volunteers are always striving to figure out how they can help your nonprofit use technology to do more good. The link need to be like so: Africa. Victoria, British Columbia: Social Media Surgery: Hands-on Advice and Help. Europe and the UK.

Benin 37

Benin San Francisco United Kingdom Los Angeles 37

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

—– Whether it’s political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. But how does it help you move closer to your goal? This is my guest post on Care2′s Frogloop blog. Campaigns in Action.

Campaign 114

Campaign Design Impact Metrics 114

Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe and Middle East. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Saint Paul, Minnesota: How Audience Personas Help Determine Your Tools, Tech, and Strategy. Africa Open Data Conference. Mukono, Uganda.

United Kingdom 36

United Kingdom Cameroon San Francisco South America 36

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient, local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. So give your local organizer a hug next time you see them! We'd love to help you start a new meetup. The link need to be like so: Africa. Event Reports.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared Las Vegas San Francisco South America 36

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Join your local NetSquared group. No local group? Join our global tweet chat on September 4 for the best examples of nonprofit storytelling. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery: Hands-On Help with Social Media. Storymakers Events. September 2.

Netsquared 50

Netsquared United Kingdom Burkina Faso South America 50

Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? We have groups in 24 countries, and last year, we held 835 events helping more than 12,000 nonprofit employees, board members, volunteers, and community leaders. And if there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start one.

Las Vegas 36

Las Vegas San Francisco United Kingdom Los Angeles 36

Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2015

There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Asia and Pacific Rim.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared San Francisco Guatemala Burkina Faso 36

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

TechSoup’s NetSquared groups are helping to keep the scary away with a series of online privacy and security events this October. We’ll help you #Do1Thing to manage your online reputation and keep your organization secure. The link need to be like so: Africa. HTML EXAMPLE. Upcoming Events. Busia, Kenya.

Netsquared 47

Netsquared Burkina Faso South America North America 47

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Victoria, British Columbia: Social Media Surgery: Hands-on Advice and Help. Los Angeles, California: Using Technology in Local Activism.

Burkina Faso 36

Burkina Faso Benin Cameroon San Francisco 36

Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, you'll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists. The link need to be like so: Africa. You should, because it's awesome fun.

Calendar 36

Calendar Nptech San Francisco Cameroon 36

Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2015

" This is an emerging economic paradigm that promotes systems that help eradicate waste not just from manufacturing processes, but also throughout the life cycle of products and their components. ADB's work is in three main areas: Local. The project is a great example of the social enterprise part of the circular economy.

Burkina Faso 36

Burkina Faso France Tech Togo 36

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Our NetSquared leaders are currently holding free events in 24 countries and meet with their local TechSoup partners to collaborate on how to best support nonprofits in their country. That’s why we invited NetSquared organizers and ambassadors to participate in the TechSoup Africa and TechSoup Europe Summits. Europe and the UK.

Netsquared 36

Netsquared Benin San Francisco United Kingdom 36

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The link need to be like so: Africa. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America. Busia, Kenya: Turning Information into Action — Net2 Kenya Mombasa Local Network. HTML EXAMPLE. Asia and Pacific Rim. Central and South America.

Netsquared 41

Netsquared North Carolina South America North America 41