Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

She was feeling that range anxiety and wasn't interested in some of the possible failure modes of this experiment. Jim was eager to join me in this geek quest to reverse engineer the display question by experiment. It's rare for me to drive further away than San Jose, San Francisco or Berkeley.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

By engaging people, who experience your organization from different vantage points—such as staff, board, clients, funders, community members, partner organizations, and others—you can learn a lot. Preeta Nayak is a partner at The Bridgespan Group, based in San Francisco.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

Our mighty army of volunteers hosted over 500 free nonprofit technology trainings last year, and we're on track to reach even more organizers this year. But what that really means is that nonprofits in more than 75 cities have access to free training and networking events every month! San Francisco, California.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

While millions of people around the world and across generations have dealt with or will experience some type of disability at least once in their lives, people with disabilities have been misunderstood and marginalized by society for hundreds of years. That’s why Disability Pride Month is important! Donate to support their mission here.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Their arts and culture funding goes towards artists, curators, conservators, scholars, and organizations to ensure equitable access to excellent arts and cultural experiences. Areas served: San Francisco (Greater Bay Area), Maine. Areas served: Worldwide. The Shubert Foundation. Oregon Community Foundation. Cleveland Foundation.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 18, 2013

Maura Lafferty, an independent communications consultant working with classical musicians and performing arts organizations in San Francisco, CA. Carly Severn, digital engagement associate at the San Francisco Ballet in San Francisco, CA. Art and Social Media: Case Studies.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Our San Francisco group curates a list of tech for good experiences each month. San Francisco, California: SFN2's 2015 Meet, Mingle, and Make Merry Holiday Happy Hour! San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2019

The workshop was part of the three-day program where participants were learning both strategy and how to use tools from women who work in the tech industry here in San Francisco. The participants were at mixed levels of skills and experience and organizations ranged from community/grassroots organizations to larger institutions.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 8, 2009

As part of its We Are Media program, NTEN is offering a 2-day training in San Francisco on how nonprofits can use social media. It’s designed for small planning teams from organizations ready to dive deeply into understanding how to craft a social media strategy and to experiment with tactical approaches.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Train and Equip Your Team on a Shoestring Budget. San Francisco, California. San Francisco, California: Social Media for Nonprofits. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

Our **San Francisco** group curates a list of [tech for good experiences each month]([link] --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Houston, Texas: What's Your Story? Mukono, Uganda.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

My last full-time, Monday-through-Friday job was as an outreach director for a small international development organization in San Francisco. A good social media manager has experience with online communications and fundraising.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 13, 2012

Juicy Blogging Circle: Grow Your Blogging Habit May 16-June 6, 2012 Virtual A fun group blog coaching experience! The e-clinic includes five hours of training and personal coaching via webinars where you'll learn how to create a relevant blog that keeps supporters tuned in to your nonprofit. Share your blogging goals for the week.

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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. Our **San Francisco** group curates a list of [tech for good experiences each month]([link] --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Well, there are! Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

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NTEN

MARCH 8, 2012

There’s less than a month left before the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Francisco, are you ready? Here are a few ways you can prepare to make the most of your NTC experience. Are you interested in digital scrapbooking with seniors, planting flowers, or training kids as museum tour guides?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Local representatives from nonprofits, schools, and community groups convened in downtown San Francisco for Microsoft's YouthSpark Connection event. She also stated that while San Francisco is a highly educated region overall, two thirds of the city's highly educated residents are from outside of California.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Millennials have a great level of experience and expertise with social media tools, yes, but they are also an integral part of your organization just like all the other staff. " nonprofitmapping.org - I would love to see this go beyond the San Francisco Bay Area - but fascinating!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

Our book tour starts at the end of January, so if you are in San Francisco, Oakland, Boston, NYC, or Washington, DC, please join us. Stay tuned for more information in 2017, but I will be very busy writing facilitator process guides based on my decades of experience as a trainer and sharing that on this blog.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

San Francisco, California: Discounted Tickets for Impact Investing: Business Innovation Conversation II. Seattle, Washington: Salesforce Essentials — Training for Nonprofit Organizations. Chicago, Illinois: Peer-to-Peer Learning Experience: Mission-Driven Digital Storytelling. Thursday, September 25, 2014.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

They’re interested in strengthening their ability to use peer learning, and in the past three years have experimented with peer learning for building three types of capacity: network weaving, the strategic use/measurement of social media and investing in networks. Unlocking the Potential of Peer Learning – Guest Post by Noah Flower.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Like so many people here at TechSoup, she has broad experience. She grew up in Central America, studied in France, and is a graduate of San Francisco State University. She has worked in education, community engagement, development, marketing, event management, and administration for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

We hosted Harkin and ten fellow social entrepreneurs at the cool space of the Hub SoMa, in the heart of San Francisco. million to 6 million by 2015. This is not quite Benetech’s area of expertise, but I took up to the challenge. An amazing conversation ensued, in which Senator Harkin was highly engaged.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

San Francisco, United States: TechSoup and San Francisco NetSquared welcomed Jay Golden, co-founder of Waking Star, for "Telling Your Origin Story." North York Community uses digital storytelling to help their constituents find healing from immigration experiences.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2014

Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School&Community. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School&Community. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School&Community. Upcoming Events. Thursday, May 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2011

I’m the lead for Zoetica for this project where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as a sort of meta network weaver. Deliver targeted, cutting-edge social media training and coaching to 150 – 250 NGOs and CSOs in 15+ communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

My co-presenter was the talented Bryce Skolfield , Director of Communications and Public Policy at the Children's Council of San Francisco. For this group, I felt it was important to ask about personal comfort/experience and whether or not they felt social media had any value for their agency.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Like so many people here at TechSoup, she has broad experience. She grew up in Central America, studied in France, and is a graduate of San Francisco State University. She has worked in education, community engagement, development, marketing, event management, and administration for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2010

Jen Newmeyer from the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina , Jessica Haas from the Del Norte Family Resource Center , and Lana Nieves from the Independent Living Resource Center of San Francisco (ILRCSF) all answered my call on Facebook or Twitter and were gracious enough to share some time chatting about how they use social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2009

She also came to SXSW where she launched a small experiment using taking photos of people smiling. In addition to contributing free medical treatment, Operation Smile trains local medical professionals in its partner countries and leaves behind crucial equipment to lay the groundwork for long-term self-sufficiency.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Nonprofit organizations seek board members who bring valuable experience and expertise as well as diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. [1] Responses from employees who serve on boards (401 out of the 957 surveys) provide specific information about their experiences—how they contribute, what they learn, and how they grow.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Then check out our new online learning courses, starting with Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. We hold free weekly webinars on topics like GrantStation and how to develop a tech training plan. Our **San Francisco** group curates a list of [tech for good experiences each month]([link] --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2016

Note from Beth: I’ve just returned from an amazing training project in Cambodia and will be sharing more about that this coming week. We invite you to dialogue with us about your own experience and encourage others to join in this important work. Photo by LIFT. Designing an Effective Feedback Loop. Collecting the Feedback.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

SF New Deal began with a vision of San Francisco as a world class city that provides an abundance of support, opportunity, dignity, respect, and appreciation for small businesses and neighbors in need. SF New Deal launched in March 2020 as a rapid response to the COVID pandemic in San Francisco.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Read more about the challenge , including links to the webinars, training resources, and featured products. Hoffman founded See3 to bring together his belief in the power of the web and his passion and experience with nonprofit fundraising, advocacy, and education.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2010

One of the big themes in our book, The Networked Nonprofit , is the importance of experiments and not to frame them as success or failure but as learning. He also did not find the successful inventions with his first experiment. You have to be like Thomas Edison in approaching social media and experiment.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2013

Here goes … My experience in the nonprofit sector started a little differently than most. The idea was that we would take used computers from a customer, the county of San Diego, refurbish them, and donate them to nonprofits, schools, and families. I left SDFF for the same reason I stayed: because there was one more thing to do.

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