Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists. NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists. Check out one of our events!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Are you headed to San Francisco this week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference ? 12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions. "The Online Nonprofit Technology Conference will let you connect with. Lynn Van Housen.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

TechSoup and the NetSquared meetups are here to help. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston: Storymakers 2017! Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

NetSquared’s Global Community Builder , Amy Sample Ward, will be at the NTC this year to connect and collaborate with friends, colleagues and new faces in the sector. Here’s how to find Amy and connect with NetSquared. NetSquared Office Hours. Have questions about NetSquared, Net Tuesdays or innovation Challenges?

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JULY 19, 2010

Net2 Think Tank Round-up: Age Segmentation in Social Networking | NetSquared – "For this month's Net2 Think Tank, we asked you to share your thoughts and best practices for using social media with or for a particular age group. " Add your thoughts or blog posts in the comments! Become a Bridge Builder. Check it out!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As part of Social Media September (#SocMedSep), we've been tapping into the wisdom of our global TechSoup and NetSquared communities as well as experts in nonprofit technology. Another challenge we've faced is the reality that our audience isn't currently highly engaged on social media. AP: Data is key.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

MacArthur Foundation and Humanity United , held their second Human Rights and Technology conference at the new David Brower Center. TechSoup's NetSquared Initiative partnered with the HRC in the first conference The Soul of the New Machine in 2009 to help select a winner in their Mobile Challenge. & Catherine T.

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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

JUNE 30, 2017

NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings. Luckily for you, our NetSquared leaders are super creative when planning their #Tech4Good events. Find your closest NetSquared group. Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Join us at your local group.

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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. Activists and community leaders will see and be given the opportunity to present on successful uses of technology for social change. Upcoming Events. Europe and Middle East.

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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. Design with Your Audience in Mind. A good app idea will not only solve a problem your audience has - it will be easily accessible to them. Test and Refine.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2010

While some may think there are not a lot of high quality women who can speak on technology issues or are starting tech companies, it simply isn’t true. Women Who Tech brings together talented and renowned women breaking new ground in technology who use their tech savvy skills to transform the world and inspire change.

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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." Gaining Trust with Local Partners.

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Tech Soup

JULY 9, 2015

Webinars and Other Online Events on Nonprofit Technology. Online Marketing Every Month: How to Engage Your Audience from January to December CharityHowTo / Webinar / Fee: $77. Ask The Expert: Finding Funding for Technology Projects NTEN / Webinar #NTENlearn / Fee: Free / Members Only. July 9 — 2 p.m. July 14 — 1 p.m.

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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. We’re all learning as we go!

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Claire Sale, NetSquared. So, I turned that question to my friends and the NetSquared community, and got some really great responses that I'd like to share with you. They're all specialized networks targeted at an older audience: Seniors Meetup Groups - This is a list of meetup groups for seniors by seniors. Getting Specialized.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

For those interested in strengthening civil society in general, today's digital spaces are one of the few arenas in which big ideas can reach big audiences, build constituency, and clearly demonstrate political will. March 22, 2016 — First NetSquared Storymakers 2016 meetup in DC. Want to see inspiring examples?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

I’ve been involved with TechSoup/Netsquared Network since its inception back six years ago and so it is nice to be part of the narrative arc. His welcome was followed by remarks from Akhtar Badshah who reminded us that technology disruption is our friend.

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

The weekend event is organized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy , Code for America , Random Hacks of Kindness and many other organizations and companies. This is a great opportunity for nonprofits to get involved in community issues and share their mission with a tech-savvy audience. NetSquared can help!

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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.

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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. And Kontribune is a community newsletter that lets the audience add comments or content.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2010

When sending out an invitation, it’s important to remember that the language you use needs to be appropriate for those you’re inviting, as well as to their audience as they could easily repurpose the language or calls to action you use to more quickly and easily share/spread the campaign. Amy (& Stacey). Some tweeted.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2014

Earlier this week, a mixed crowd of entrepreneurs, investors, start ups, nonprofits, social activists, and others came together for the inaugural conference on Catalyzing the Sharing Economy defined as the use of networked, mobile, information technology to share goods and services. Think AirBNB and Uber, but it is much more than that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

One of the reasons I made a commitment to blogging about professional topics regularly was because I was inspired by Marnie’s nonprofit technology blog, ext. I was also an early member of Netsquared Community , another one of Marnie’s brilliant ideas that rocked the field. Conversational Key Note. Effective Social Media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2009

When it comes to technology, the future is now. The Future Tech panelists are experts in the development and implementation of new technologies that work for the social good. YouTube audience is a lean forward audience says. He shared some recent examples, including those from Netsquared. Moderator: John Scott.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

Laura Quinn shared her ideas at the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , in a session called More Than Apps: Affordable Program Delivery Through Mobile Phones. Quinn also discussed how mobile technologies can help you have conversations with your constituents in interesting ways. So what does that mean for your organization?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 11, 2013

My group started out by considering Crowdmap (from NetSquared alumnus Ushahidi ), but ended up going with Google Fusion and Google Maps to create the project. In order for an app or project to be successful, it has to be meaningful to the audience that's using it. "Keep it simple!" " was our mantra for the day.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

For more innovative and engaging ways to use technology for disaster relief, check out NetSquared's tips on Mobilizing Online Communities in the Face of Disaster and the value of crowdsourcing for nonprofits. The San Ramon Valley Fire Department has recently launched an initative to extend the reach of the app beyond San Ramon.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Beth''s Blog recently featured a guest post by Christian Arno, Using Social Media Internationally: How Not to Get Lost in Translation , full of useful tips for anyone with a global audience. No matter where you are, there''s still a week left for you to hone your social media skills during Social Media September.

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JANUARY 26, 2006

Britt Bravo at Netsquared posted on the community blog about museums and podcasting. So what are you waiting for - set up your community blog at netsquared.org and connect with nonprofits interested in the new web technology. And in the spirit of full disclosure -- I recently did a small project for Netsquared, a Net Tuesday toolkit.

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JANUARY 12, 2008

It is important to think about the benefits, objectives, and audience before jumping on the social networking bandwagon. " Jeremy Pepper , who spoke at this month's NetSquared Net Tuesday Meetup , is the director of communications. and social networking tools? I love the cartoon animations that offers different use scenarios.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 1, 2006

The last week has been all about getting ready for, and going to, the NetSquared Conference (thus no new blog posts since last Thursday), but I'm back home now and getting back into a normal schedule. Have more Inbound messages from your audience than Outbound messages to your audience. Be 100% Authentic 4.

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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? What I wonder is whether difference audiences are being reached? Applications will be available form Feb 1 to March 14, 2008.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

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. Check out TechSoup's full range of mobile technology learning resources: Mobile 101: The Basics. Benefits of a Mobile Site.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 21, 2006

He asked for three volunteers from the audience to "make a podcast." Brad Stephenson has been sharing his learning on the Technology in the Arts Blog about his podcasting efforts. Brad Stephenson has been sharing his learning on the Technology in the Arts Blog about his podcasting efforts. Museum Podcasting Resources.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Women Who Tech brings together talented and renowned women breaking new ground in technology who use their tech savvy skills to transform the world and inspire change. Moderator: Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Everything revolves around the audience. Also posted on the Frogloop blog for nonprofits here. What is your real output?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2006

There has been online conversation during the past couple of weeks on vlog list , Netsquared , TechSoup and Blogher. What is a more effective strategy - "viral video" a la YouTube or developing an ongoing relationship with audience via a "vlog."? I did a little research last October, and uncovered a few.

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