NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The incoming Obama administration is pledging to use some innovative internet strategies to expand citizen access to government information and processes. government CTO, spoke about how DC has created more than 200 data feeds on D.C. Quick scan - look who's already using Twitter: US "AIDSGov" Service [link].

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Clubhouse—the invite-only, audio-based social application that’s been drawing in celebrities and expert thought leaders—facilitates widespread collaboration on global topics by allowing users to participate in different conversations on different topics in real-time. Provides free access to thought leadership and global collaboration.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. Twitter is great for quick updates; Instagram is great for sharing photos. Rely on established relationships.

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Tech Soup

MAY 29, 2013

The Personal Democracy Forum (PDF) brings together thinkers, techies, and political experts to explore technology's impact on how we organize, advocate, and govern. Technology is rapidly evolving and more information is becoming open and available. How can we use this datato solve global problems? Sound intriguing?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2011

The New York Times reported on the use of social media and protests suggesting that Egypt’s government was afraid of the power of social networking tools. The #jan25 Twitter hashtag also has examples of the State Department’s Arab Twitter Diplomacy. From Crisis Mapping Egypt: Collection of Maps.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

A TechSoup Global project, #NPTechChat is a monthly Twitter-chat series for social change activists that reduces barriers and increases impact by using technology around the globe. Sheila Warren, general counsel, NGOsource/Techsoup Global; @sheila_warren. Join Our Experts at the Next #NPTechChat.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Mobile technology, web apps, and mapping software have become enormously helpful in sharing news and spreading information about relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy. TechSoup partner Esri.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). government also has its own problems with networked activists. We hope you will download the file, find some useful information, and be inspired!"

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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. Some big news this week as President Obama further commits to opening up government data by signing an Executive Order. Open Government Data.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Or you reach a couple thousand followers on Twitter. But in order for your Facebook or Twitter stream to impact your organization, those fans and followers need to act on the information you are sharing. This mix of information about the community, as well as your organization, will make your social networking efforts a success.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

In the absence of social media compliance and regulatory standards, social networking technologies face increased scrutiny in both the government and commercial sectors. While many government leaders and corporate executives recognize the ability for social media to enable organizations to ?tap tap into the vast amounts of knowledge ?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. Bring your questions for this one-hour interactive event hosted online at TechSoup.org, and use #NPLive to connect on Twitter. Nat Robinson. Productions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

The geek in me feels what has not gotten sufficient attention in these stories is the underlying technical architecture – some built, some being upgraded – that enables stories and information to circumnavigate the world. It is an exciting time. The Internet is getting physical and charitable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

It’s a truism confirmed by the Arab Spring that Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are among the key new public spaces of activism. And the circumstances under which user data is provided to governments, or human rights information and accounts are taken down from services are not always transparent. Sam Gregory.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I serve as the Community Development Manager for TechSoup Global’s CDI (Community-Driven Innovation) program, which includes managing community and content strategy for NetSquared.org. The more information you can provide before you open your competition up for submissions, the better! Tip #1: Set the stage.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Some people are beginning to use twitter for adverts…and doing ‘paid tweets’ Is this going against the whole ethos of SM and especially Twitter, when authenticity is the key?” There are many different examples out there, ranging from small organization fundraising locally to organizations leveraging the global community for change.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2010

Currently, we are working on building clientele in Doha, Qatar as we continue to work with longtime partners the Supreme Education Council and the Supreme Council of Information Communication and Technology. Tags: Influence Events Collaboration Communication Events Government. We're excited to be part of this new movement.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2011

Each month, the NetSquared community (a project of TechSoup Global) meets up offline at NetSquared Local events around the world to discuss ideas, meet new people, and work together to make social change. The hashtag for sharing ideas and connecting with other participants on Twitter is #virtualNet2. What Do You Think?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Yesterday I wrote about social media and governance describing some ideas about how social media might be valuabe as part of the governance process. So, part of the presentation included a live demonstration on Twitter. tactphil it is about information filtering, relationship building, learning and spreading ideas.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2011

During the month of October, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. Our diverse Local group members include representatives of nonprofit organizations, foundations, and government agencies as well as tech developers and designers, innovators, and social entrepreneurs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I’ll be on the Twitter back channel following the #netnon hashtag from the Independent Sector Conference in Atlanta.). I asked folks if they were on Twitter or Facebook, most people raised their hands. That’s where I first discovered and connected with the Global Voices Community around my interests in Cambodia. (I’m

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. Bring your questions for this one-hour interactive event hosted online at TechSoup.org, and use #NPLive to connect on Twitter. Nat Robinson. Productions.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

The Ignite sessions kicked off the conference with some interesting talks and ideas: Ken Goldberg of the School of Information at UC Berkeley cited the challenge of "finding the most valuable idea in a haystack" and talked about the use of social media to find and rate these ideas.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Governing well is one of the most profound ways to help our communities. Finance / @southwestfdns.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

Publish your photo on Twitter or Instagram. Publish the photo on Twitter or Instagram. Sponsored by TechSoup Global, 435 Brannan St., Publish the photo on Twitter or Instagram. Your task, should you choose to participate: 1. Take a picture at our Booth 217 using our #TechedUp sign. Answer a few questions about Adobe.

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2011

He has played a leadership role in a number of companies including FundraisingINFO.com (FRI), WealthEngine and Wealth ID, as well as serving as a fundraiser in New York and Washington and a grantmaker with the federal government. Follow Jay on Twitter at @gordonjayfrost or reach him by email at jay@fundraisinginfo.com.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

TechHire spans the corporate, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors and has the ambitious goal to "give Americans the opportunity they deserve, and the skills they need to be competitive in a global economy." Twitter's technical staff was only 10 percent women, and Facebook and Yahoo's was at 15 percent.

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Forum One

JUNE 1, 2007

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Forum One

MARCH 1, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JANUARY 15, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JANUARY 3, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2007

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52