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. Well, the average NetSquared organizer spends 8.2 And while you're there, be sure to give your event organizer a hug for me! San Francisco, California.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers connect nonprofits with local technology experts. The goal is to create strong, self-sufficient communities of nonprofit technology professionals (and accidental techies too!). Naples, Florida: Google For Nonprofits. In 2015, NetSquared will continue to grow.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? What if there were regular gatherings where nonprofit techies could come together to learn, laugh, and network with their peers? Most NetSquared organizers now have a peer mentor. Well, there are! Wednesday, August 3, 2016.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. In collaboration with the TechSoup Global Network , our trusted partners give organizations worldwide access to the solutions they need.

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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. But we also believe that there's value in getting the nonprofit tech community together for a good old-fashioned party (we've got hard jobs!). Upcoming Events.

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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. But we also believe that there's value in getting the nonprofit tech community together for a good old-fashioned party (we've got hard jobs!). Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

I've just returned from the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin and I'm pumped! 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.

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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. Nonprofit Neighbors Tech Club in Kansas City, Missouri. Its first event focuses on the free Google for Nonprofits donation program. Arlington, Texas: DFW Nonprofit Geeks.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

NetSquared gathers together nonprofits and activists, tech leaders and funders, and everyone who's interested in using technology for social change. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , HandsOn Tech , DataKind , and more. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

That's why we do an annual survey of our members — because our local volunteers are always striving to figure out how they can help your nonprofit use technology to do more good. To be a part of a larger nonprofit community/networking. To learn how I can apply technology to my cause or organization.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. But maybe you're skeptical and you're wondering: "How can a free event organized by a volunteer be any good?" San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

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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. Newest NetSquared Groups.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. As a NetSquared organizer, you will become known as someone who's a leader in the Tech4Good community. San Antonio: 4,000 potential members. San Francisco, California: Mobile Apps for Change Demo Day.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2015

The exact format isn't important, as long as we are consistently gathering the nonprofit and tech communities together so that they can learn from each other. However, our organizers are currently very keen on social media surgeries. Nonprofit Neighbors Tech Club in Kansas City, Missouri. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Technology helps nonprofits deliver on our missions more effectively, but it can also be fiendishly complicated. For spring 2017, we're focused on nonprofit cloud services. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Last month, at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to run the Community-Driven Social Impact game in a session workshop. The room was full, and participants came up with some terrific examples and options for their organizations. Have you run the CDSI game in your organization or at a workshop?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

Are you… A Faith-Based Organization? The organization submitting the story with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the UnoBook tablet AND will be featured as the “Tech 4 Faith” story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). A TechSoup customer? Eligibility.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2014

This post was written by Chris Bernard, the research and editorial director for Idealware , a nonprofit that creates impartial research and written resources to help other nonprofits make smart decisions about software. But surprisingly few nonprofits are talking about open data. You can read it for free at on our website.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

That's why we're thrilled that NetSquared is joining TechSoup in having a strong presence at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, Texas. More than 20 NetSquared-affiliated organizers will be at the conference (look for the people wearing NetSquared pins.) They're going to try and recruit you. :-).

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, you'll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Check out one of our events!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2015

San Francisco is taking a high-level view with its Tech and Philanthropy panel. NetSquared organizers are also offering hands-on Office 365 workshops this fall to help small nonprofits set up email with their own domain name. Portland, Oregon: Security, Privacy, and Safety Online for Nonprofits and Activists.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Oakland, California: Office 365 for Nonprofits — Bay Area! San Francisco, California: Discounted Tickets for Impact Investing: Business Innovation Conversation II. September 30.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2015

If you're a regular reader of this blog, you've probably encountered one of my twice-monthly roundups of nonprofit tech meetups. Describing NetSquared events is difficult, because each one focuses on a different topic and has a unique flavor set by the organizing team. Toronto, Ontario: Graphic Design Hacks for Nonprofits.

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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. That’s why this fall, we've planned more than 40 educational events specifically for nonprofit staffers who use technology. San Francisco, California.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Huddle up with your #nptech colleagues at a NetSquared meetup to keep warm and learn about the latest trends in nonprofit technology. Waterbury, VT: Social Media Surgery for Nonprofits in Waterbury, VT. Honolulu, HI: Creating a Facebook Fan Page for Your Club or Organizations. Creative Commons licensed by Patrick Hoesly.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2017

Like any nonprofit, we like to take advantage of the product donations that are on offer for charities, churches, foundations, and libraries. We have come to rely on Box because we share documents across programs inside our organization and with our partner organizations around the world. Sharing Files Around the World.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

Naples, Florida: "And the Winner for Best Film by a Not-for-Profit Organization Is …" Wednesday, April 6. San Francisco, California: Nonprofits and Storytelling: How to Create Social Impact, First-Person Stories. San Francisco, California. Seattle, Washington: Google AdWords for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2013

NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings… but we all know that meetings are boring! Philadelphia, PA: Crowdsourcing Change: Applying the Social Web to Some Philly Nonprofits. Denver’s Georgina Douglas shares nonprofit website usability tips.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Nonprofit tech experts team up to help others master ‘social tools for social change’. Eight leading experts in social media and nonprofit technology have joined forces to create Socialbrite.org, a hub that showcases social tools for social change. He advises both Fortune 500 corporations and nonprofits in social media strategies.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Huddle up with your nonprofit technology colleagues at a NetSquared meetup to keep warm and learn about the latest trends in nonprofit technology. We’ll help you #Do1Thing to manage your online reputation and keep your organization secure. Vancouver, British Columbia: Social Media Tune-Up for Nonprofits (with Hootsuite!).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

We have a special contest give-away in store at this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference: a free year-long subscription of Adobe Creative Cloud. Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107, U.S.A. Eligible Sweepstakes posts must made by Nonprofit Technology Conference ("17 NTC") attendees in Washington, DC.

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Tech Soup

MAY 29, 2015

A CAL — or client access license — is a license that you need for each user or device that will connect to a server application. What does managing your nonprofit's accounting have in common with "The Wire"? Windows Server User CAL and Windows Server External Connector License.

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NTEN

MARCH 15, 2010

Do those words describe the nonprofit sector? How about your nonprofit? . All of the content produced and published by the New York State Senate is published under a Creative Commons license. San Francisco and Washington DC are collaborating around API accessiblity for their 311 phone lines. Transparent.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

I've organized them into sections: creative ladies, yummy food, nonprofits/do-gooding, blogging/social media, and events, so that you can peruse the ones that fit your interests. December 8 (San Francisco): The Power of Women Leading from the Heart with Nina Simons * What posts, articles and events inspired you this week?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2016

Symantec helps nonprofits make their mission possible. What is your nonprofit's mission? With the knowledge that your information is safe and your organization is secure, how can you better focus on your mission? Now is the time to send in your nonprofit's story! Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107, U.S.A.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 5, 2015

Disaster preparedness is something every nonprofit and public library needs to be on top of — whether you deal with disaster relief directly or not. Sometimes the communities you serve are affected by disaster, and there's also the chance that your own organization could face some sort of disaster. The Emerging Technologies.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

TechSoup's network of nonprofit technology meetups has been growing. 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. Upcoming Events.

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