AFP Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

GitHub, Humanitarian Data Toolkit, big little data, PSI Directive & Millennials & Data #DataDigest | NetSquared : This week learn about some cool data tools and find out about “big little data”.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 7, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It was originally published on NetSquared. Data Use by Citizens. Big Data and Global Development. Data Resources.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It originally appeared on NetSquared. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It was originally published on NetSquared. Data for Public Service Delivery.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It originally appeared on NetSquared. Open Government Data. Nonprofit Data. Think Again: Big Data. Data Privacy.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It originally appeared on NetSquared. Floodlight, an interesting data storytelling tool for communities is also featured.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

NetSquared Local Reaches 70 Groups Worldwide! NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "In the last two months, we've had 5 new NetSquared Local groups join the scene, bringing the new official number to 70 groups worldwide! Below is a list of the new groups that have just gotten started. .&#

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

What happens when you combine local government, open data, and creative and tech-savvy citizens? A Contest Built on City Data. It all came together when TechSoup Europe began talking to the city of Warsaw about opening up city data to citizens. Apps4Warsaw. The Road to Becoming a Finalist … and Creating a Winning App.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2013

Your NetSquared organizers are gearing up for Social Media September , a month of social media for social good -themed events. Find your local #nptech tribe and consider sharing your skills as a volunteer surgeon by joining a NetSquared Local group. August’s NetSquared Events. Washington, DC: NetSquared Meetup.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Highlights this month include website accessibility in Portland, Oregon; project management in Boston, Massachusetts; and data visualization in Las Vegas, Nevada. If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group. Las Vegas, Nevada: Data Visualization: Turning Information into Action.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

This post was authored by Claire Sale and originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog. you have to pull together data for your dashboard, it's ok to walk away from Twitter; just make sure you stop by and check things out later. will be used to inform decisions BEFORE starting to gather data. qualitative data.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2011

This post was authored by Claire Sale and originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog. And poorly laid out text, or too much text in images, may make that information wholly out of reach for someone using a screen reader. question or topic to the NetSquared community and participants submit. using social media.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Big Data and Open Data Reuse by Nonprofits for the Creation of Sustainable Social Services — Wednesday, March 4, 10:30 a.m. While open datasets and Big Data are being used commercially to reap tremendous profits, the data is increasingly being used for social benefit too. NetSquared Birds of a Feather.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

The good news is, you don't actually need special expertise (or in-house IT staff) to start making changes to protect your privacy and your organization's data. So do not provide this information, even if the sender looks legitimate. Our constituents also trust that their information is safe in our hands.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2017

Along with its original crisis mapping work, now called Ushahidi Tracker , Ushahidi has developed new mapping and data management tools. TechSoup has made some of Ushahidi's new data management tools available to nonprofits, including Ushahidi Surveyor and Ushahidi Responder. It puts one type of data on a map.

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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. Check out NetSquared's year in review , and discover what topics are most popular with our attendees and how NetSquared organizers are creating communities of practice for TechSoup members.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2016

A well-designed app can be a great way for your nonprofit to motivate people to take action, change behaviors, convey important information, and inspire real change. Three Affordable Solutions: Using Open Data and Open-Source Data Science to Reach Your Goals — Friday, March 25 — 10:30 a.m. in YOUR Community.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

Check out our newest groups: * [NetSquared Abuja]([link] in Abuja, Nigeria. * [GroundWork group]([link] in Columbus, Ohio. * [NetSquared Daytona Beach ]([link] in Daytona Beach, Florida. * [Tech4good Las Vegas]([link] in Las Vegas, Nevada. --> --> What have NetSquared groups been up to recently? Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As part of Social Media September (#SocMedSep), we've been tapping into the wisdom of our global TechSoup and NetSquared communities as well as experts in nonprofit technology. AP: Data is key. Social Networking social media NetSquared tssocialmedia World Affairs Council' AP: We're most active on Twitter and Facebook.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2015

Many years ago, NetSquared hosted challenges and conferences to highlight and bring together fledging social entrepreneurs. When they can give data in a report, when they can show a map that has detailed information, when they can show a photograph that produces evidence, it really changes the game for them."

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Net2 Think Tank Round-up: Creating Awesome Video | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "For this month's Net2 Think Tank we asked you to share your tools and tactics for creating effective video messages – regardless of budget and organization size. ." " The Web Is Dead.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2009

UnConference and holiday discount | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – NonProfit 2.0 MyBlogLog is a service that shows blog writers and readers the faces and profile information of other MyBlogLog users that visit their sites." NonProfit 2.0 Unconference is coming to Washington, D.C.,

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Two weeks ago , Causes, the application that lets individuals and organizations campaign and fundraise, removed itself and all Causes-related content/data from MySpace. We can see (and learn a valuable lesson about) the way current ecosystem of social media works in regards to transparency, data, and community. Well, it means a lot.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

Three specific examples that are very different include: Connectipedia : a wiki-based platform that allows anyone interested in philanthropy or social impact in the Pacific Northwest (or beyond) to share research, resources, information, or data about people, places and topics. The crowd decides and creates everything that it is.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

Here's peek into what we've been up to: TechSoup Global has two new posts on the Markets for Good blog, an effort by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Liquidnet to improve the system for generating, sharing, and acting upon data and information in the social sector.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

Watch a replay of our Harness the Power of Your Data with CRM video to learn how CRM can increase your charity's impact. Here's a selection of their informative articles and blog posts. NetSquared Local group Tech & Social Change Baltimore hosted a presentation on CRM for nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

To get diverse perspectives from TechSoup Global staff about user-generated content, we asked Marc Manashil, Community Evangelist for NetSquared, to share how challenges like Restart Romania enable users to get engaged at all levels. Web-based challenges are not a new phenomenon at TechSoup Global. And the winners are. links in Romanian).

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Using publicly-released data and code, participants will be able to swap ideas, share skills, and solve challenges that affect Americans on both local and national scales. This wiki can be a first step in providing those developers with information about the problems that can benefit from their support. NetSquared can help!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

That means you need to make sure your information is viewable and useable on a mobile device. SMS messaging can also help you conduct surveys, provide quick answers, and gather information on-the-go. Sharing information from your database. Users can text a keyword to a shortcode to get relevant information. Photo: Alex E.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

NetSquared groups are holding free events all month. Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016. Busia, Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Monthly Meetup. Busia, Kenya: Privacy in the Data Age — Mini Conference. Storymakers Community Events.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

This post originally appeared on the Netsquared blog and was authored by Bari Samad, an NGO domain expert for NetSquared. Data Dashboards to Demonstrate 7 Billion. These easy to use and intuitive tools allow anyone to interact with complex data and see the world in completely new ways. billion by mid-century.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2011

The work involves sifting, sorting, arranging, and publishing information. But, with so much information available and coming at us from many sources, we often don’t know if it’s the right information or if it’s current. For some staff members, content curation can be professional of learning.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2015

This much fun , Deborah Elizabeth Finn #15NTC = Amazing , Liza J. 15NTC Community NTC press'

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Tech Soup

JUNE 11, 2013

Census Bureau and the Peace Corps presenting data sets and particular challenges associated with them. I found that I could be of help by looking up information about various mapping tools or examples of other programs while the programmers were coding. data apps tsopensource hackathons social good' "Keep it simple!"

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2011

During the month of August, NetSquared wants to know your tips for creating a successful survey ! They talk about the best ways small nonprofits can back up their information. Watch the interview and learn some great tips that might save you from data loss.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Through technology, data, and resource-sharing, Community Boost_r seeks to empower Balkan citizens to voice their opinions, demand solutions to everyday problems, and stay informed on accountability and transparency issues. Community Boost_r , an initiative from Fundacja TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

Technology has made it easier than ever to access a wide range of information, but what’s the best way to sort through it all? The best advice is to take a tip from libraries and museums and curate all that information. Audience matters, and being mindful of what your community is interested in should inform the curation process.

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