Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2013

That means it’s time for our monthly roundup of all the crazy goodness created by NetSquared Local in May. What is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup’s volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. Highlights from the Community. Why was NetSquared created?

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Netsquared Guatemala Ecuador New Zealand 47

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

I had a really wonderful time, and the Community-Driven Social Impact session was terrific! The room was packed with enthusiastic participants and this post is designed to be shared with others who couldn’t attend in person, as well as to all those who did and asked to have resources to share with their networks. Presentation.

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Case Study Community Impact Studies 117

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 4, 2009

Originally posted by me on the NetSquared blog. NetSquared currently has 3 open Challenges, calling for innovators and change makers around the world to submit ideas for Web and mobile-based technologies for social change. Through a NetSquared Community vote, 10 finalists will be chosen.

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Netsquared Challenge Interview Sponsor 100

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

I’m so honored by your support and really look forward to a chance at sharing all the work from this network of changemakers with those on this journey! Part of my role as the Global Community Development Manager at NetSquared is to support and grow our offline organizers from around the world. Like I said, I cannot wait!

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India Network Netsquared Offline 126

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 16, 2010

The NCVS conference is an opportunity for volunteer and service leaders to get together for in-person networking and learning. Here’s a listing of sessions and spaces hosted by NetSquared and TechSoup: Community-Driven Social Impact Session. Amy Sample Ward from NetSquared. Room: 1471. from TechSoup Global.

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Personal New York City Netsquared Avatar 105

Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

This post was authored by Claire Sale and originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog. Visit the first part in this two-part post to read more tips from our community and contribute your own below. Visit the first part in this two-part post to read more tips from our community and contribute your own below.

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Netsquared Tools Poll Online 56

Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

This guest post comes from NetSquared community development manager Amy Sample Ward. An initiative of TechSoup Global, NetSquared is a global community of organizations and individuals leading the way in social change through technology. Read on and learn how to get involved. Offline, we take things local!

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Netsquared Local Offline Chapter 43

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 7, 2010

This is a guest post I wrote for the Online Community Report. You can find the original post and the community there. —– I love my community. Whether I’m talking about my role at NetSquared , my blog , or my network of friends, I am inspired every day and find value in, and rewards for, my participation.

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Community Build Report Online 123

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2009

Lately, I’ve heard from many organizations that they are on board with social media and excited to be finding, connecting with and engaging their communities online. How do you decide what kind of information or campaigns are delivered to your various community members on different social networks?

Netsquared 100

Netsquared Social Media Sample Tag 100

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

NetSquared Local Reaches 70 Groups Worldwide! NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "In the last two months, we've had 5 new NetSquared Local groups join the scene, bringing the new official number to 70 groups worldwide! Below is a list of the new groups that have just gotten started. At 4:00 p.m.

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Web Netsquared Bookmarking Amazon 105

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. A chance for local organizers to come together, network, ask questions, etc.

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Netsquared Slides NTC Global 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2007

Starting this week, you can vote for the best NetSquared Innovation Fund Award nominated projects until Saturday, April 14th at Noon PDT. When you're ready, log into the NetSquared site (you can become a registered user here ) and vote for 5-10 of your favorite projects. Community-Owned Telecenter Project in Malawi.

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Netsquared Project Malawi Laos 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

Submitted by Amy Sample Ward, publisher of Amy Sample Ward’s Version of NPTech Hildy Gottlieb’s new book The Pollyanna Principles is a handbook for starting a revolution in social benefit organization design and practice, but it isn’t the revolution. But I want to, am ready to, ask those questions and answer them as a community.

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Sample Review Student Collaboration 50

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

Connected Citizens: The Power, Peril, and Potential of Networks – This new report from the Knight Foundation and Monitor Institute explores engaged communities: "Ten years ago, a tiny web site asked people to volunteer to write their own encyclopedia. New networks are emerging everywhere.

Web 114

Web Disaster Japan Org 114

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

But to many people active in online social action communities, these events had deeper meaning. This is a guest post from Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared’s Global Community Development Manager.&#. But, transparency is even more than this, and really is a part of the Data and Community, too. Well, it means a lot.

Myspace 108

Myspace Causes Philanthropy Offline 108

NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Claire Sale, NetSquared. My Grandmother also has a whole network of friends who are at various stages of computer use/online adoption. Recently, she asked me if I could share any resources for her and her friends to be able to network, learn and socialize on the internet. Thanks for sharing this resource, Amy Sample Ward !

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Tools Skype Netsquared Bookmarking 92

Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2011

This post originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog and was authored by Amy Sample Ward. Peter Deitz is a long-time member and contributor in the NetSquared (and TechSoup) community; he started the NetSquared Montreal group and his Social Actions project was a winner in the 2008 N2Y3 Mashup Challenge.

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API Action Open Mashup 58

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2010

The summit provides a supportive network for the vibrant and thriving community of women in technology professions by giving women an open platform to share their talents, experiences, and insights. Johnson of the Advertising Research Foundation and Tara Hunt, author of the Whuffie Factor. I have two comp tickets to give away.

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Blogher ROI Slideshare Free 107

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 19, 2010

Blood and Milk » Blog Archive » Ushahidi, Twitter, and the future of foreign aid – Alanna's post is a great example of the power of networks, social media, and open systems. Marketing for Nonprofits: Want to Build Community Online? What do you think? " Add your thoughts or blog posts in the comments!

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Web Bookmarking Delicious Netsquared 120

Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2010

"… technology is helping nonprofits tap into and build communities to create social change. The Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is here again and team members from NetSquared and TechSoup Global will be busy presenting, sharing, and connecting in Atlanta, and hopefully with you! Follow in social media.

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NTC Netsquared Share Atlanta 43

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog.). Every month, the NetSquared community comes together offline in cities around the world at Net Tuesday events to mix, swap stories and ideas, build new relationships, and collaborate. Their work has catalyzed the local community looking for technology and social change projects.

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South Carolina Group Togo Atlanta 100

Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2010

This post was originally published on the NetSquared Blog and was written by Claire Sale. The NCVS conference is an opportunity for volunteer and service leaders to get together for in-person networking and learning. Here's a listing of sessions and spaces hosted by NetSquared and TechSoup: Community-Driven Social Impact Session.

Personal 43

Personal New York City Netsquared New York 43

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. Change the Web Challenge is about building innovative tools to help people find and share opportunities to take action on the Web sites, blogs, and social networks that we all visit every day. Through a NetSquared Community vote, 20 finalists will be chosen.

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Action Challenge Web Change 100

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Last month, my blog here on SSIR discussed the idea that nonprofit organizations, with the use of social media, can now create shared spaces online for their communities—truly convene groups online. try thinking of this: “What can the relationships between our members do for our community?”. What do you think?

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Roles Review Change Social 100

Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2013

NetSquared is proud to be a sponsor of this kickstarter project. With a couple friends at Green Memes, we're trying to create a new resource for the #nptech community - a free guide for the next generation of online organizers. We hear from community organizers all the time: How do I break through on Facebook?

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Guide Meme Online Organization 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Late last night (or early this morning), Amy Sample Ward reported that Causes notified 184,725 users that its MySpace app will be removed from MySpace as of today. Marshall goes on to quote an interview he did with Peter Cashmore from Mashable on Netsquared who questioned whether MySpace was a place for "social media for social good.".

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Myspace Relationship Causes Fundraising 91

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Representing TechSoup Global are CEO Marnie Webb , community leaders Susan Tenby and Megan Keane , NetSquared community builder Amy Sample Ward , NetSquared alumna Britt Bravo , and former board member Lucy Bernholz. Tools Social Networking Using the Web and Internet.

Technology 43

Technology Netsquared Sample Social Network 43

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 15, 2009

In particular, we are interested in the role of social network sites and receiving information about job openings." These are some links I wanted to share from April 15th. Find me on Delicious for more!

Web 100

Web San Francisco Netsquared Bookmarking 100

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

It could be checking in with people on a location-based social network. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster. Whether that “you” is the government, business, public services, other community members, or even philanthropists. Why be in just one place when we can be in many?

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Philanthropy Social Media Media Social 244

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 30, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. How do you decide what kind of information or campaigns are delivered to your various community members on different social networks? As your communities grow, your approach to sharing information and stories will change; nothing is formulaic. From Idealist.

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San Francisco Netsquared Flickr Myspace 100

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

Take advantage of Network for Good's handy new eGuide, The Online Fundraiser's Checklist, to ensure you don't miss a thing." " Try These Dynamic Digital Storytelling Platforms | Community Organizer 2.0 – "Nonprofit organizations can tell the best stories. " Check it out! ." " Check it out!

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Web Bookmarking Contest Storytelling 126

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2009

How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live - TIME - There's a great article in Time about Twitter, and what the community of Twitter users has done to make the tool more than first meets the eye. "In The Buzz Bin » Livingston Communications - Check out this great list of 200 social change blogs! Find me on Delicious for more!

Netsquared 100

Netsquared Web Bookmarking Delicious 100

Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2014

Gayle Samuelson Carpentier,TechSoup Global’s Chief Business Development Officer, is a newly minted member of the Nonprofit Technology Network's (NTEN) board of directors. Gayle Samuelson Carpentier: I am the board chair for a San Francisco digital inclusion nonprofit, Community Technology Network Bay Area.

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NTEN San Francisco Cisco Global 50

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The Make It Your Own program was a grant program in 2007 created by the Case Foundation to promote “citizen centered&# approaches to local community building. " Net2 Think Tank Round-Up: Finding Volunteers Online | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Looking for ways to recruit volunteers online? ."

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Web Bookmarking Evaluation Lesson 120

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

I’ve been following the work of Rob and his team closely as they have shown not just interest, but passion and intent for engaging with the community at large to create a tool that meets the needs of nonprofit organizations and keeps us involved in making the tool better and better.

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Interview Public Uganda Profit 213

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

In case you haven''t already grabbed a copy of Kivi Leroux Miller ''s new book, A Communications Map for Engaging Your Community, Becoming a Favorite Cause, and Raising More Money , it will guide you through designing and implementing a content marketing strategy that will bring in supporters. Register now!

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Literacy Research Websites Business 58

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2009

UnConference and holiday discount | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – NonProfit 2.0 Will Kill MyBlogLog Next Month – "Five years to the month after it was founded, cross-blog social networking widget MyBlogLog will be closed down by Yahoo! NonProfit 2.0 Unconference is coming to Washington, D.C.,

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Wikispaces Wiki Web Unconference 111