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Why aren't we supporting leadership in a way that helps people grow?

Care2

Unconference we explored how to disrupt social change in the nonprofit sector. Often people who are part of the community that is being served are NOT called upon to identify problems and develop solutions. The community that''s being served are considered partners but not necessarily the major decision-makers.

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For my mom on Ada Lovelace Day

Amy Sample Ward

For as long as I can remember, my mom was the one to step up first to any technology problem or opportunity in our house growing up. We provide 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.&#.

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NetSquared Local: Week of June 10, 2013

Tech Soup

Sometimes it’s easier to solve a problem by discussing it with a friend over beer. NetSquared Local believes that the best way to build a strong, self sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face. Join us next week to learn what nonprofit techies are doing in your community.

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Basic Facilitation Techniques for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Community Organizing. Open Space and Unconference Facilitation. If you facilitate and scribe, sometimes it can slow down the conversation and this can be problem if you are doing brainstorming. Reflective Practice. Innovation / Generating New Ideas. Making Decisions and Getting Consensus. Strategic Dialogue. Any many more.

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Your Local Tech4Good Club Is Ready to Help

Tech Soup

Diversity — how to make sure the organizing team, presenters, attendees, and content are inclusive and reflective of the community. So don't be nervous — we're ready to create amazing tech training and networking events in your community! San Francisco, California: Evening Sustainability Unconference.

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Influence | Forum One: Internet Strategy, Social Media, User Experience and Web Site Development

Forum One

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. We also saw some.

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See You at the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference!

Tech Soup

No problem — our staff will help you register your organization and check your eligibility. Community Organizers Connect — Thursday , March 5, 10:30 a.m. Are you a community manager or builder? Bring your ideas and experience about event logistics, creative formats, and building robust communities.