Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

From there we were inspired to scale social good through technology. Our experience in Uganda helped us see how valuable technology and fundraising is to creating change. Non-profits are on the front lines, and we want to support them through technology. “Technology is hard to use&#.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 13, 2013

We've compiled some of the best articles, blogs, and webinars from our partners in Canada, Australia, and the global NetSquared Local groups. If you haven't already, be sure to bookmark TechSoup Canada's excellent blog on nonprofit technology. Increasing donations using mobile technology. NetSquared.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 15, 2010

In a time of tragedy, it's comforting to see organizations using technology to deepen their ability to help those in need. The Extraordinaries and Ushahidi , two past NetSquared challenge winners, are working hard to help bring relief to people affected by the recent earthquakes in Haiti. The Extraordinaries is a great idea.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2005

Netsquared is new project in its embryonic stages from Compumentor, the folks who have brought excellent technology resources to the nonprofit field. " That's the conversation that needs to happen in the Netsquared online and in offline channels. What is it?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The purpose of the Saturday Hackathon 4 Good was to develop technology solutions to support youth. Participants brought with them varying levels and areas of expertise and an interest in working together to develop innovative technology solutions. In all, over 10 new technology applications were proposed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

Netsquared Voting Deadline Extended. Due to some technical glitches , you now have 48 additional hours to figure out what 5-10 of the 150 fantastic social change and technology projects at Netsquared will receive your vote. Holden not only shared his recommendations, but gave us a detailed description of his evaluation process.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

Netsquared Innovation Fund Netsquared Announces the 21 Featured Projects and solicits for feedback. Much commentary and critiques about the semi-public ballotting process. The report identifies six areas of emerging technology over the next one-to-five years, including virtual worlds. NpTech Community.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2017

This session will demonstrate how Adobe Acrobat Pro DC can help with everything from creating proposals and assembling training materials, to improving processes involving collaboration and rich media integration. Join us on January 12. Get to know Acrobat Pro DC. Finding Local Tech Expertise and Support.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 11, 2011

In a previous job, I had the opportunity to help run crowdsourcing contests for new and innovative technologies that help nonprofits and the world. Much like the NetSquared Challenges platform , it offers users the option of entering contests and searching through submissions across contests to find ideas. The ins and outs.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

—– Over on the NetSquared platform right now we are in the midst of the 2010 FACT Social Justice Challenge. NetSquared supports the community at the intersection of technology and social impact in a few ways, including open innovation competitions. —– What do you think?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 12, 2012

In celebration of the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest in partnership with NetSquared. Locally, help can be found at your nearest NetSquared group or NTEN 501 TechClub. Winners will not only help improve lives but will be eligible for up to $40,000 in cash prizes.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2017

A recent NetSquared London Meetup investigated the IT tools that can be used to get nonprofit operations done cheaply and effectively. It also delved into how nonprofits can tackle the process of finding the tech that helps the most when you don't necessarily have the time to research. What's your mission? What is essential?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Communities on both platforms were clearly not part of the development and communications process, yet they were actively using the platform (for example, a grant from ideablob helped Epic Change implement a technology lab in a school in Tanzania ). How can this work?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2015

Many years ago, NetSquared hosted challenges and conferences to highlight and bring together fledging social entrepreneurs. One finalist's pitch was: "We have buy-in from the community, we have rich networks on the ground, and we are building on pre-existing technologies." netsquared digital divide' spanhidden.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to! and click the SEE OUR EM button to start the process!

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NTEN

JULY 23, 2009

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Recently, over 300 innovators and changemakers interested in the intersection of technology and social benefit work converged for a few days of idea-sharing, learning, and collaboration at NetSquared's annual conference. The Process. Learn more about the Net2 Challenge Process here.

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Tech Soup

JULY 9, 2015

Webinars and Other Online Events on Nonprofit Technology. Navigating Payment Processing for Nonprofits Techsoup / Webinar / Fee: Free. Ask The Expert: Finding Funding for Technology Projects NTEN / Webinar #NTENlearn / Fee: Free / Members Only. Sites NetSquared Monitors for Nonprofit/Technology Events.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The app was a finalist in Microsoft's 2011 Imagine Cup, a student technology competition. Our Time (Facebook) is a nonprofit dedicated to youth empowerment through the voting process. NetSquared brings nonprofits together with programmers, designers and other business professionals.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2016

Since the first NetSquared challenge in 2006, TechSoup has continued to offer people and organizations opportunities to connect, share ideas, and collaborate; they work on solutions online and offline through events, meetups, and hackathons. Making Everybody Part of the Process of Problem-Solving. Video : TechSoup Romania.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

To get diverse perspectives from TechSoup Global staff about user-generated content, we asked Marc Manashil, Community Evangelist for NetSquared, to share how challenges like Restart Romania enable users to get engaged at all levels. Web-based challenges are not a new phenomenon at TechSoup Global.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Last week was the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference and not only did I have the pleasure of presenting a couple sessions, it was also my first NTC as a staffer, as I joined NTEN earlier this month. Events: NetSquared Camps. Community Driven Social Impact strategies for events – let’s look at the NetSquared Camps pilot.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

Like TechSoup's other community-driven tech-innovation initiatives — the NetSquared challenges , the ReStart movement , and Apps4Warsaw — Caravan Studios' work is informed first and foremost by the needs of the community itself. The Five-Step Process to Create an App for a Community. Images: Erica Mesker.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

The first thing I asked about was his view of the new role of nonprofit organizations in the social media or technology revolution that is well underway. How to contribute: Blog your answer to the question either on your blog or the NetSquared blog. For directions on contributing to the NetSquared blog, click here.).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

Technology has made it easier than ever to access a wide range of information, but what’s the best way to sort through it all? Audience matters, and being mindful of what your community is interested in should inform the curation process. NetSquared Think Tank: Curating Content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2007

While the meebo nptech chat room is chatting live during the PDF, a few tweets overheard on twitter anticipate the upcoming NetSquared Conference. NetSquared Community. for the NetSquared Conference (N2Y2) beginning on May 29th. Like last year, conference participants are introducing themselves on their NetSquared Blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2010

The process around policy - that is the discussion, buy-in, and education - is so critical for effective use of social media. Netsquared is running a thinktank on this topic and you contribute your ideas here. Obviously, this is a just a beginning, not an end. Does your nonprofit have a social media policy? How did you educate people?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

This post was authored by Vanessa Rhinesmith and originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. utilize technology to develop solutions to social challenges. technological solution. Not only are participants enhancing their own self confidence, but also shaping their communities for the better in the process. in your area?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2008

I met Dave Cohn (aka Digidave ) at the Netsquared Conference where I did a quick video interview with him about getting started in social media. Click to play. Dave did a video interview of me about the cute dog theory ). The site is called Spot.Us.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Provide a simple process through which donors can give to your organization via text messaging or mobile payment processing. Kudos to Erin Palmer over at TechSoup's NetSquared Project for this: "The Pew Internet & American Life Project reports that, as of early 2012, 88% of American adults had a cell phone.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

He is a programmer and web developer who helps other charities use technology more effectively. Kevin Lo, TechSoup's senior program manager for NetSquared, who has been TechSoup's resident security expert for many years. Emily Eckland, who is the managing editor of digital media for the National Cyber Security Alliance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2008

Netsquared has another Think-Tank coming up later this month. The question is related to social media training: What are the key questions nonprofit organizations should ask to help them determine how to prioritize social media training and experimentation as they do their technology and organization-strengthening planning?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Two-factor authentication, also called two-step verification, is a security process in which you provide two means of identification, for instance, your bank-card number and a pin number. Kevin Lo , NetSquared senior program manager, reports: "Since my account got compromised, I turn on two-factor authentication whenever possible.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. Now we have technology catching up with our responses times. How can we do that?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

One of the above is the actual cover of " Visualizing Information for Advocacy " - a must read booklet from Tactical Technology Collective. Take the NetSquared Mashup Challenge ! This guide on the Total Cost of Technology from the ICT Hub may also be useful. NpTech Conversations. So, you want to build a MashUp?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2006

" The partners include the City, County, Economic Development Authority, and "technology leaders." Perhaps I can coax them to share a little bit more of what they're doing over at the discussion about nonprofit tagging for netsquared. " Hmm. tagging a redevelopment, revitalization strategy?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Then enter The Netsquared Mashup Challenge ! There's going to be a Netsquared Meetup (recommendations for restaurant or location are needed) How will your nonprofit avoid the Meatball Sundae? KM4Dev has a section devoted to Social Network Analysis process and tools. Applications will be available form Feb 1 to March 14, 2008.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The final program is done through a combination of an open submission and community voting process. The panel picker process just opened - so you can vote yes or no for the panels you think are worthy of being on the program or not until September 4th. In addition, there's be lots of learning shared freely. Sl’ack-Ti-vism.

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