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Great reads from around the web on June 15th

Amy Sample Ward

7 Social Media experiments we tried with the 99% Power Coalition | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Joe Solomon does a great job sharing the tools, tactics, and mini-campaigns used in the recent 99% Power Campaign. " Now that's a different question, one that's not as simple to answer for most of us.

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TechSoup Global: Springing into Action

Tech Soup

That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. Find out what else NetSquared was up to this spring in this roundup. Read about how activists and techies united under the common goal of government transparency and useful technology.

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Nonprofits, Companies, and White House Unite on Tech Gap

Tech Soup

Earlier this year, President Obama announced a bold initiative to expand access to technology jobs in the United States. We suggest also finding your nearest NetSquared group , where nonprofits and technologists come together for social impact! Volunteer as a mentor, instructor, or support for a nonprofit (such as Year Up!)

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10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Blogs and Bloggers to Support Their Cause

Have Fun - Do Good

The blog also kept people informed during the second trial, when media coverage had diminished, and eventually drew attention to the trial when the blog got news coverage. Provide bloggers, and your supporters, with an RSS feed of news related to your organization so that they can spread the word for you. Don't be afraid of RSS feeds.

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106 Free or Low-Cost Online Tools and Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

GivingTuesday is very well-known in the United States, but the vast majority of nonprofits, NGOs and charities in the developing world have yet to hear about the fundraising campaign. NetSquared :: netsquared.org. News & Stories. Users can create their own magazines to follow news most relevant to their interests.

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Must Hear Speech from Barack Obama and the Power of Podcasting

Have Fun - Do Good

One of the reasons I am so excited about the work I am doing with NetSquared is because I think that these new web-based tools, especially podcasts, are an incredible way for nonprofits to get the word out about their causes, especially when they are listened to through headphones. military forces in the coming year.

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