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. NetSquared’s Organizers are movers and shakers.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

Every month NetSquared holds free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. What’s NetSquared Doing?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. NetSquared Vancouver** shares [slides and videos]([link] from their November event. * Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

NetSquared believes in the power of meeting face-to-face in physical space. Online learning is awesome (and TechSoup has got you covered ), but a special magic is created when we get together in the same room and start building relationships. These global leaders are coming from Uganda, Australia, London, and Florida.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

But did you know that our work is global? That's why TechSoup created NetSquared , our global network of volunteer-led Tech4Good meetups. NetSquared's direct on-the-ground support of nonprofits gives us a unique insight into the technology needs of small grassroots nonprofits. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

That's why TechSoup supports a global network of tech trainers called NetSquared. NetSquared groups focus on topics that address their unique local tech challenges, but once a quarter, we select a common theme. Find your closest NetSquared group. Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. 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.

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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. AP: One of our most successful campaigns is attached to an annual documentary photography exhibition, Global Visions.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. Orlando's October event explores donation platforms for Giving Tuesday , and in Vancouver, the focus will be on creating effective matching donation campaigns. Or you can apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2015

NetSquared events come in all shapes and sizes, and we love them all! We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Check out our newest groups: NetSquared St. NetSquared Mississauga in Mississauga, Canada. NetSquared Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia. NetSquared Tanzania in Tanga, Tanzania. Louis in St.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

TechSoup, Caravan Studios , and NetSquared were on the scene to observe and participate in hackathon events all over the country. The challenges included connecting African farmers to markets, creating an online networking space for women veterans, mapping Africa’s natural resources, and a few others. freespace], San Francisco.

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

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Part of my role as the Global Community Development Manager at NetSquared is to support and grow our offline organizers from around the world. We now have over 50 cities globally hosting monthly events with many more getting started.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2015

TechSoup's NetSquared is a global volunteer-run network of nonprofit technology meetups. Every month, our chapter leaders bring together the local nonprofit community for live events that share best practices and case studies of how technology can be used for social good. If this sounds like you, apply now ! Already Sold?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Net2 Think Tank Round-up: Creating Awesome Video | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "For this month's Net2 Think Tank we asked you to share your tools and tactics for creating effective video messages – regardless of budget and organization size.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

If you don't have a local group (I can help fix that problem! ), there are also free online guides and a global Twitter chat October 5 using the hashtag #storymakers2017. TechSoup and the NetSquared meetups are here to help. Naples, Florida: #Storymakers 2017: Creating Images and Video with Adobe Spark.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But don't be afraid — huddle up for warmth and knowledge with your nonprofit tech friends at a local Tech4Good meetup. Find your local #Tech4Good group. If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group. We're a global movement with chapters in 24 countries.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

” Marnie Webb, Co-CEO of TechSoup Global was not only writing one, but evangelizing to nonprofit techies about social media (called Web 2.0 back then) and being the one of the visionaries behind the Netsquared project. So, when Marnie starts talking about the next big disruptive technology for the nonprofit sector, I listen. .”

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community is hosting free monthly technology meetups in 74 cities globally, but with more than 39,000 members, it can be hard to get a sense of the community's needs. Why Are You a NetSquared Member? We asked NetSquared members why they attend our meetup events. The top options were.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? TechSoup's NetSquared is the world's largest volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. Most NetSquared organizers now have a peer mentor. Well, there are!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

To celebrate, TechSoup's partner in India, BiGTech , held the Find an IT Partner event in Mumbai to connect local nonprofits with IT students. The projects ranged from as simple as troubleshooting a website to as complex as creating a management system for an organization with multiple locations in India.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories. Research Triangle, North Carolina: How to Create Digital Stories to Raise Money and More. Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Wednesday, May 11. Saturday, May 14. Monday, May 16. Wednesday, June 8.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

NetSquared DC's Roshani Kothari on why she loves NetSquared. I had the chance to connect with more than 25 NetSquared organizers during the week, and that face-to-face time was a powerful reminder of the deep learning that happens when nonprofit techies get together in a room. (Please visit the site to view this video).

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

She's our volunteer Netsquared organizer there. NetSquared is TechSoup's volunteer-driven, global network of nonprofit technology workshops and networking events. Getting Started with NetSquared. We wanted to create a culture of giving in central Florida. Long-Time President of the Nonprofit Fan Club.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

rewards users for volunteering at local food banks, animal shelters and other organizations. Volunteering earns you points, which can be redeemed for discounts at local businesses. SF Heroes is a disaster preparedness iPhone app for the San Francisco area created for the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

How to create environments that encourage and celebrate working with a network mindset within foundations? If you want to learn more about the networks, here’s a few blog posts: TechSoup/Netsquared. A Tale of Different Networks: Netsquared and TSG (Video interview with Marnie). How to build network weaving capacity?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Additionally, Microsoft recently announced its YouthSpark initiative, which aims to create opportunities for 300 million young people over the next three years. iPad, iPhone, MacOS) is a student planner that helps you keep track of your class schedule, track your grades and GPA, manage homework assignments, and create an interactive calendar.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

Storymakers Round-Table: Creating a Break-Out Story. The first event is right around the corner with our Storymakers Round-Table: Creating a Break-Out Story webinar on Thursday, August 14 at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m. Register today , as space is limited! Super-Short Video: Vine, Instagram, and More!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Find your local #Tech4Good group. If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group. What have NetSquared groups been up to recently? NetSquared Vancouver** shares [slides and videos]([link] from their November event. * Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2016

Every month our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 60 cities. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance. What Makes People Give?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. It was originally published on NetSquared. Big Data for Development.

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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. Tip #1: Set the stage. We’re all learning as we go!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Several of us from TechSoup Global will be there, and we'd love to see you! Here's a rundown of where to find us in sessions presented with TechSoup Global staff: Tuesday, April 3. Bonus: See an overview of our Local Impact Map and see how you can get it for your nonprofit. Delivering Services Through a Global Network.

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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. Tip #1: Set the stage.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

The needs and goals of the larger community are listened to by someone or a group of people and they create opportunities for action, service, and change. From listening, to creating to evaluating and then back to the listening again so that you can modify and then evaluate, and so on. The first step: Who’s your community?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

Last year, TechSoup held a Saturday Hackathon 4 Good where nonprofits and techies could join forces to create solutions for social good. Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) is a global-wide community of hackers and social leaders with the common goal of building open technology for a better world. NetSquared can help!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

This post originally appeared on the Netsquared blog and was authored by Bari Samad, an NGO domain expert for NetSquared. SAP , a TechSoup Global donor partner and a leader in enterprise software applications partnered with the UNFPA to unveil two interactive population dashboards to mark the milestone.

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