Whole Whale

APRIL 11, 2023

For example, if the training data contains a disproportionate amount of text from a particular demographic group, the model may struggle to understand or generate text related to other groups. If anything this should increase the imperative for social impact organizations to learn how to use fire to fight fire.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

Examples of rewards could be the actual project (if it is something like a book) or a free pass to a screening of a movie or production of a play. Nonprofit Success Story: Ushahidi, a nonprofit headquartered in Kenya, used Kickstarter to launch production of BRCK, a Wi-Fi router and mobile modem built to withstand the elements.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

or similar email address for your organization? During this two-hour workshop, your organization will learn how to integrate your hosted email service and work with the Office 365 suite of services. Does This Describe Your Organization? You own your own domain name (for example: YourOrg.org) or are ready to buy one.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Kisii, Kenya: Storymakers 2017 NetSquared Kisii. Mombasa, Kenya: Storytelling in Mombasa NetSquared. Kakamega, Kenya: Stand for Sharing Your Story — NetSquared Kakamega.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. Busia, Kenya. NetSquared Kenya and Mozilla Caravan (Kisumu City, Kenya). Busia, Kenya: Turning Information into Action — Net2 Kenya Mombasa Local Network.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. Busia, Kenya. NetSquared Kenya and Mozilla Caravan (Kisumu City, Kenya). Busia, Kenya: Turning Information into Action — Net2 Kenya Mombasa Local Network.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Examples of rewards could be the actual project (if it is something like a book) or a free pass to a screening of a movie or production of a play. Nonprofit Success Story: Ushahidi, a nonprofit headquartered in Kenya, used Kickstarter to launch production of BRCK, a Wi-Fi router and mobile modem built to withstand the elements.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

TechSoup's mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and changemakers around the world to gain effective access to the resources they need to design and implement technology solutions for a more equitable planet. Nairobi, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya Joins Mozilla Maker Party 2016.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

My experience so far has been to develop curriculum – mostly focused on technology that is adapted in different countries by local organizations. This design was a participatory process and was intended to provide an opportunity for deep reflective process. Fish Bowl Exericse.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

For example, in developing countries, we aim to help our members pursue educational and employment opportunities. We’re standing by to help support these Indian organizations with the technology and services of Bookshare in pursuing these expanded digitization efforts. The second principle is sourcing locally relevant content.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Kisumu, Kenya: Social Media Week. Seattle, Washington: Salesforce Essentials — Training for Nonprofit Organizations. Busia, Kenya: Building for the Future with Appmaker-Mozilla Western Kenya Network. Busia, Kenya: Social Media Week Event. HTML EXAMPLE. Storymakers Events. September 23. September 24.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

Kisumu, Kenya: Storymakers 2016 — Kisumu. Kakamega, Kenya: Storymakers 2016 — Kakamega. Naples, Florida: "And the Winner for Best Film by a Not-for-Profit Organization Is …" Wednesday, April 6. Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016. Thursday, March 31. Friday, April 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

For example, the game NeuroRacer can help the elderly improve their multitasking skills, with improvements in everyday activities that last for at least six months, according to a study published by a research team led by Dr. Adam Gazzaley. In 2013 alone, the organization ran over 100 hours of programming in New York City.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

But maybe you're skeptical and you're wondering: "How can a free event organized by a volunteer be any good?" Diversity — how to make sure the organizing team, presenters, attendees, and content are inclusive and reflective of the community. Find your closest NetSquared group. Thursday, April 13, 2017.

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Global Giving

AUGUST 21, 2018

For example, with GlobalGiving’s API, you can seamlessly build giving experiences directly into your app or website for your stakeholders and connect them with thousands of vetted organizations and projects around the globe. Q: Those examples are so exciting! Q: How do companies around the world use GlobalGiving’s API?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers connect nonprofits with local technology experts. International NetSquared group leaders will also get together for training throughout the year, with our first events already planned for the United Kingdom, Cameroon, and Kenya. Busia, Kenya: Net2kenya Regional Event.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2015

NetSquared organizers are also offering hands-on Office 365 workshops this fall to help small nonprofits set up email with their own domain name. So far we've scheduled events in Kenya and Uganda, and will be adding more cities throughout the fall. Busia, Kenya: Office 365 Workshop Train the Trainer NetSquared Kisumu.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

We’ll help you #Do1Thing to manage your online reputation and keep your organization secure. NFN4Good: Your Organization on Google+ — Q&A with Birgit Pauli-Haack. Portland, Oregon: Being Mindful on the Web: Protecting Yourself and Your Organization. Busia, Kenya. Maker Party Western Kenya.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

More than 20 NetSquared-affiliated organizers will be at the conference (look for the people wearing NetSquared pins.) The NetSquared regional ambassadors will also be on-site sharing the joy of being a NetSquared organizer and participating in the fun. Busia, Kenya: Open Data Day. Busia, Kenya: Open Data Day.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

This organization creates special, therapeutic experiences for children through riding horses. This is an example of a community using video to capture the inspiration inherent in its nonprofit mission. Learning Tree Farm is an organization that provides hands-on learning experiences in a traditional farm setting.

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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. Seattle, Washington: Salesforce Essentials — Training for Nonprofit Organizations. Orlando, Florida: Grow Your Organization Using Technology in 2015. HTML EXAMPLE.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2014

Here’s some examples of upcoming events: If you like hands-on workshops, you’ll love our signature social media surgeries where local experts offer private 30 minute consultations for local nonprofits. Or if you’re in Kenya check out the computer training workshops in rural schools. Get social on Twitter and Facebook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Donors Choose ([link] for example, allows people to pool small donations to help enterprising teachers get funding for classroom projects. Ushahidi ( [link] ) allows people to pool information into online crowdmaps with diverse uses—for example, allowing aid workers to see where resources are most needed after a natural disaster.

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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. Nakuru, Kenya: Net2Nakuru: Office 365 workshop. Malaba, Kenya: Net2Malaba: Office 365 Workshop. Nairobi, Kenya: Net2Nairobi: Office 365 workshop.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

The first example of direct content is the use of Wikipedia during the 7/7 bombings in London. Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. Another example of indirect content is that of social networks. Examples from Haiti. Direct Content. Indirect Content.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

Seattle, Washington: Governance Matters: Is Policy Governance for Your Organization? Busia, Kenya: Net2Kenya Small Charity Week 2015. Busia, Kenya: Building for the Future with Appmakers — Mozilla Western Kenya Network — 2015. HTML EXAMPLE Image: Social Media Surgery : Tannis Sullivan / CC BY-NC 2.0. -->.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2013

For example, The National Statistical Institute (NSI) of Tunisia has posted the Household Income and Consumption Surveys (HICSs) and Labor Force Surveys (LFSs) becoming the first agency in the region to offer access to such comprehensive data. Some examples of NGOs using data visualization to tell important stories are also given.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

I had the chance to connect with more than 25 NetSquared organizers during the week, and that face-to-face time was a powerful reminder of the deep learning that happens when nonprofit techies get together in a room. Busia, Kenya: Beyond Today’s Internet Experiencing: Smart Future Conference Kenya. HTML EXAMPLE.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Below, lets examine a few examples of nonprofits with great stories to tell, led by exceptional home pages. From first glance, it is clear what the focus of this organization is: literature and community. Running Your Organization nonprofits tsdigs digital storytelling tstellingyourstory tswebdesign'

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Organizations around the globe are harnessing these tools and data to mobilize supporters, tell their stories and the stories of their constituents, and to share knowledge with people and communities everywhere. In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. Kibera is a slum located within the city of Nairobi, Kenya.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2017

One of TechSoup's less-known areas of work has been to support and promote the work of other tech-for-good organizations, like Ushahidi in Kenya. For example, during a severe snowstorm on the East Coast of the U.S., For example, during a severe snowstorm on the East Coast of the U.S., These folks do astonishing work.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

Online tools like Twitter , Ushahidi , Google Person Finder , CrisisMappers , and the work of nonprofit organizations like Crisis Commons. A great example of crowdsourcing is Voluntweeters. This is a group of largely self-organizing digital volunteers who use Twitter to respond to all of the major disasters around the world.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

But supporting a rapidly expanding global network of volunteers is difficult, so we've enlisted seven of our most engaged organizers to act as Regional Ambassadors. Las Vegas, Nevada: Utilizing Social Media for Your Organization. I Love/Hate Our Organization's Website. Naples, Florida: What's Missing?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Organizations around the globe are harnessing these tools and data to mobilize supporters, tell their stories and the stories of their constituents, and to share knowledge with people and communities everywhere. In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. Kibera is a slum located within the city of Nairobi, Kenya.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

In addition, during a roundtable on social media at the conference, I was fortunate to meet social media experts in India ( @ nirav @ amnigos @ pranavbhasin @ paritoshsharma and @ avinashraghava ) who shared some examples. In order for social media to have full impact, it needs to scale within an organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

In February 19th, Joel Comm has organized an event called " Tweetathon " on Twitter to promote and sell copies of his new book, Twitter Power: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time and help a nonprofit that supports children in Africa, China, and India. The Water is Life project got underway to help children in Kenya last November.

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MARCH 3, 2009

The event attracted a lot of attention because it was an example of integrating a live charity event with Twitter. (See The dual purpose was to promote Comm's recently published book and to raise money for a ministry that provides clean water in Kenya. for clean drinking water in developing countries. apowerfulnoise [link].

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