Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

In fact, we’re excited to announce that our new chapter in the the popular holiday destination of Victoria, Canada is holding their first meetup this week ! Event Reports. This Week’s NetSquared Events. Chicago, IL: Joint Networking Event W/Chicago Geek Breakfast. Image: Evan Leeson , Creative Commons.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Just look what happens over the course of five years when donors have an 80-90% retention rate (right-hand image) versus a donor retention percentage in the low-40s: By improving your retention rates through multi-year commitments, the lifetime value increases by almost 3x!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. That said, below is an excerpt from Chapter 10: Group Text Messaging and Text-to-Give Technology. Send Text Messages That Are Timely and Relevant to Current Events.

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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. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Upcoming Events.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

You can also add individual tickets for the event’s kickoff party at Sawmill Creek Resort for $45 per person. This two-day event is a great opportunity for both seasoned nonprofit social media pros and marketing newbies to learn cutting-edge strategies and hone your marketing skills. How to Register: Click here to register.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Our volunteer community leaders are holding free events across the US (and the globe). We're a global movement with chapters in 24 countries. Check out the [blog]([link] to get a taste of our grassroots community. * **Katharine Bierce** recorded her recent [tech and philanthropy panel]([link]. --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Click to See Larger Image and Scroll. John Kenyon (@jakenyon), nonprofit tech guru and frequent collaborator of Beth’s, did a wonderful job interviewing Beth – teasing out the stories, A-ha moments, failures – and giving Beth the space to talk openly about her next chapter. Storify Of Event , link to recording , and photos.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Every month NetSquared volunteers hold free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. How about learn ways to use technology to make better events? This is just a taste of the events being held this month by NetSquared chapters. Upcoming Events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Whether you’ve been using social media for years, months, or days or you have yet to get started, the information and strategies in this chapter can save you a lot of time and frustration.

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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

AUGUST 1, 2016

TechSoup's NetSquared is the world's largest volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. 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. Well, there are!

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

Last week, I visited Omaha, Nebraska, and had a great time presenting to the PRSA Nebraska chapter. Events – people that attended an event are more likely to care about follow up than the rest of your list so be sure you track who came so you can share pictures, details or next steps.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. We''re a [global movement]([link] with chapters in 20 countries. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Attending our events is like going to NTC in Austin — except without the cost of a hotel and flight. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2013

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. December Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

This image above, recently making the rounds on social media, is a funny statement on the challenges of an open office layouts, where there are no walls or doors. They also have a large communal space that is used for socializing, staff meetings, learning, and events. But there are challenges, too.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free and low-cost nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. If you want to network with your peers or love to learn at live, in-person events, NetSquared is the place for you! Upcoming Events. Join them and blow off some steam!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When we discuss peer-to-peer fundraising our focus often is on the online components; however, the offline activities surrounding our event allow us to improve relationships and connections with our supporters, thus potentially improving our online outcomes. Event Kick Off. Host a Mini-Event.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. We've scheduled 46 events for June, and the month is just beginning. Search for your city on NetSquared.org to find your closest event. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

Pacific time for a dynamic Nonprofits Live (#NPLive) interactive event. A certified information privacy professional, she is active with the IAPP and the privacy and ecommerce committee of the Bay Area chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Image: Man with camera hovering over office worker ( topgold).

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

I first learned about Year Up's local Bay Area chapter through a Microsoft YouthSpark initiative event. People at the event got to hear first-hand from a Year Up graduate about the impact of this national nonprofit. Image 1 : WhiteHouse.gov. Images 2 and 3: Year Up. The Power of a Year. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

There are free workshops and networking events happening in cities across the globe this month. We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2015

Sign up for an event or class. Search for a local chapter. Pin something you pinned or an image from your site. Image : Startup Stock Photos / CC0 Public Domain. Share a page, blog post, or article via social media share buttons. Reach out through a contact form. Post on a forum. Sign up to be a user. Listen to a podcast.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2010

on January 19 that many users who had not voted for Invisible Children had been tagged in a photo with an image reading "I Voted For Invisible Children," making it appear as though that user had voted for the group. The events happened right before Christmas when everyone distracted by holiday celebrations. Change.org reported.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. In just a few sentences, let donors know how their donations will support your mission and programs and feature one powerful image or video that speaks to your work and progress.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Attended by more than 2,000 nonprofit professionals and volunteers, the webinar featured one best practice from each of the book’s sixteen chapters and provided the basis for writing and implementing a comprehensive mobile and social fundraising strategy. Chapter 1: Nonprofit Technology and Fundraising. Chapter 2: Get Organized.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Acrobat X Pro for Windows and Mac features a straightforward interface, and allows your organization to scan documents directly into searchable text files, convert any text PDF into a Word document, and create clean and professional forms events, records, surveys, and more. We even have a helpful webinar to explain Acrobat’s many uses.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2009

Each account is in the person's name, but they are clearly identified with the organization both in a customized Twitter profile image and in the 160 character bio. It's a good model for live tweeting an event or a time specific event. But how do you add the humanity? Take for example their CEO David Davenport.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 1, 2010

But I did choose Noncommercial because I don't want a publisher to snap up the book or a chapter, credit me as author, and sell the content. The CC license is for the book text, not the images. Many of the images were provided under more restrictive licenses (and are marked as such in both the printed book and the online version).

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Museum 2.0

JULY 7, 2010

As Peter wrote: If someone enjoys Arts Event A because it’s social, informal, energetic, fun, and hip, why should we expect her to also enjoy Arts Event B if B is individual, formal, quiet, serious, and traditional (at least in its presentation, if not artistically)? Dias de las Muertos or Chinese New Year to attract new audiences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

After your nonprofit has crafted a content strategy and created an editorial calendar (Chapter 7), the next step is to start thinking about the tone of voice of your content. Telling a good story requires a creative mind, excellent writing skills, and the ability to edit and brand images. Engagement.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

When possible, integrate video, audio, and images to create multimedia stories. What makes you so excited at an event or on social media? Get a free chapter of When Millennials Take Over. Blog posts will be longer pieces, whereas Facebook posts will be much shorter. Tell the same story in multiple ways. Definitions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2014

This free webinar will feature one best practice from each of the book’s sixteen chapters and will provide the basis for writing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising and content strategy. Creating visual content, such as branded images and infographics. Topics will include: How to launch a mobile-compatible website.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

Your nonprofit can use peer-to-peer fundraising to encourage participation in an event (like bike-a-thons and walkathons), get supporters involved with your mission, and raise more money! Peer-to-peer fundraising also increases anticipation leading up to events like competitions. Event-based campaigns work very well!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

This free webinar will feature one best practice from each of the book’s sixteen chapters and will provide the basis for writing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising and content strategy. Creating visual content, such as branded images and infographics. Topics will include: How to launch a mobile-compatible website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2014

This free webinar will feature one best practice from each of the book’s sixteen chapters and will provide the basis for writing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising and content strategy. Creating visual content, such as branded images and infographics. Topics will include: How to launch a mobile-compatible website.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

This was a partnership that involved meaty dialogue to get to a shared success; it was important to the anthropologists that we not present fallacious images of them as "collectors" or antiquity hunters, and it was important to us to show the human side of why they work with particular objects. And the interns deserve rocking jobs.

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