Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2010

Crisis Mapping My colleagues at Ushahidi have been working around the clock and around the globe mapping crisis information from Haiti. For those you who are not familiar with Ushahidi, they have a platform that allows anyone to gather distributed data via SMS, email or web and visualize it on a map or time line. Crisis Camps.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As you might’ve guessed, Salesforce+ will serve as our host platform for all Dreamforce 2021 digital content! Registered Dreamforce attendees will get first access to Salesforce+ by signing up for a digital front-row seat at Dreamforce 2021. Learn more about Salesforce+. Best of all? Dreamforce on Salesforce+ is Free!

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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Tech stack integration Salesforce isn’t a tool that is used in isolation – it’s the central hub of an entire ecosystem. We’ll deploy proven AppExchange products to extend the scope of your Salesforce platform, as well as integrating existing components of your tech stack to create one holistic system.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Once a year, the global nonprofit community comes together to collaborate, share best practices, and connect at Dreamforce. To undergo a digital transformation, IJM recommends approaching technology projects with humility, bringing in subject matter experts to build the business logic, and building with the end user in mind.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As you might’ve guessed, Salesforce+ will serve as our host platform for all Dreamforce 2021 digital content! Registered Dreamforce attendees will get first access to Salesforce+ by signing up for a digital front-row seat at Dreamforce 2021. Learn more about Salesforce+. Best of all? Dreamforce on Salesforce+ is Free!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

However, with global sea levels still rising rapidly , biodiversity declining at an alarming rate , and the world’s most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, it is clear that the efforts of dedicated environmental nonprofits alone are not enough. With a digital-first approach, 350.org’s

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We are offering a Dell Latitude 10 tablet refurbished by our friends at CDI to the best “ Digital Connector ” story lead. One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. It is a place for funders, and NGOs alike to find inspiring stories about tech use. Below are our official Terms and Conditions.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

It found that if they needed help and couldn’t reach 9-1-1, one in five would try to contact responders through a digital means such as e-mail, websites or social media. The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. Indirect Content.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. We'd also like to introduce Bea Dominguez, who is writing about some of the nonprofits highlighted on the map. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. All that and she’s also a gifted writer.

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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. Every month our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

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. Another project was creating an easily accessible map of Hawaii's farmer's markets. Census Bureau and the Peace Corps. freespace], San Francisco.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 17, 2012

Michael offers some suggestions for developing Your Tech Game Plan for 2012. TSDigs Digital Storytelling event kicks off in the Nonprofit Commons. From the TechSoup Global Network. From TechSoup Global. Get great content curation tips in Susan's recap of the TechSoup and TechSoup Romania's tweet chat.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. Tech experts who will make sure your advocacy software and digital other tools are working effectively and properly.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Now that TechSoup’s Local Impact Map has officially launched , let's discover one of great new organizations featured there. We'd also like to introduce Bea Dominguez, who is writing about the nonprofits highlighted on the map. Education Is a Major Nonprofit Activity. All that and she’s also a gifted writer.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 22, 2021

He has experience on the front lines of the nonprofit industry from his time as a youth worker and he brings a wealth of experience in supporting the tech stacks which power the nonprofit industry after five years in various roles at Blackbaud. michael.sullivan@thegivingblock.com [link]. Wendy Feher. Steward, Nonprofit Relations @ DoinGud.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 22, 2021

He has experience on the front lines of the nonprofit industry from his time as a youth worker and he brings a wealth of experience in supporting the tech stacks which power the nonprofit industry after five years in various roles at Blackbaud. michael.sullivan@thegivingblock.com [link]. Wendy Feher. Steward, Nonprofit Relations @ DoinGud.

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Clubhouse—the invite-only, audio-based social application that’s been drawing in celebrities and expert thought leaders—facilitates widespread collaboration on global topics by allowing users to participate in different conversations on different topics in real-time. Levels the digital divide. Key benefits. Accessibility concerns.

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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. Every month our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. We called it the TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge. Here’s Dianne’s winning submission in its entirety: “The Pottsboro Library has made bridging the digital divide for teens a priority.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2013

Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Victoria, Canada: Growing Your Digital Fundraising — E-Blasting 101. Find your local #nptech tribe and consider sharing your skills as a volunteer surgeon by joining a NetSquared Local group. August’s NetSquared Events. Tuesday, August 13. Wednesday, August 14.

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

Has it been a year already since we launched NTEN's quarterly digital journal for nonprofit leaders? Using Everyday Technology to Improve Your Services ," from Idealware's Laura Quinn and MAP for Nonprofits' Amy Wagner, with tips and inspiration for finding the innovation within your existing technology.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Our live, in-person events are hosted by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. See if there's a group close to you by searching our map. Paul, Minnesota: Print and Digital Newsletters | MCN Communications Round Table.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

NetSquared Local is TechSoup's volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. Check out our map of events to find your closest group. Digital Storytelling Challenge. NetSquared organizers were jazzed by the Digital Storytelling Challenge. Johannesburg, South Africa. Seattle, WA: May Mixer.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

It’s time to get face-to-face with your nonprofit tech friends! Net2Local is a project of TechSoup Global that invites activists, techies, nonprofits and the social good community together to meet monthly in 50 cities around the world. We’re a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Newest Net2Local Groups.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Join our global tweet chat on September 18 to discover the latest in social media best practices. Get answers to your tech challenges at a NetSquared meetup (see list below). Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Victoria, Canada: The Art of Digital Storytelling - A NetSquared Victoria Panel.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

We see tremendous innovations in social enterprise, but these are merely part of larger, global changes in the ways in which society organizes itself to create public goods. We developed strong relationships with publishers who share our values and voluntarily submit high quality digital files directly to Bookshare.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 12, 2020

Hybrid events are a great way to bring people together at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. Depending on who is hosting the technology, the feeds of your guests, and the thousands of variables that could affect your technology, any digital event can be prone to poor feed quality. Hire support.

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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. Los Angeles, California: LGBTQ and Tech! Baltimore, Maryland: Google AdWords and Free Tech Help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

In addition to the list of global top sites, you can also view top sites by country. If your nonprofit organizes speaking tours, hosts many events, or uses location-based communities for activism campaigns, WeePlaces is a unique way to visualize and share your check-ins on a web-based map with your Fans, Followers, and Friends.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

It also lists and maps hackathons worldwide. • Mapping • Cloud computing. Back in my May Nonprofit Technology News edition, I covered the emerging field of digital wallets. The NT100 will form the basis for a growing online resource for social enterprises called “The Social Tech Guide." All Things D.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient, local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. See if there's a group close to you by searching our map. Newest NetSquared Groups. Check out the Storify!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Melbourne, Australia: charity: water … A digital success story. Vancouver, Canada: Enhancing your Story with Digital Tools. Houston, TX: Use Your Tech Powers for Good - Volunteer! Tuesday, October 1. Abbotsford, Canada: Network, Connect and Talk Charity.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 24, 2013

The exact format isn’t important, as long as we are consistently gathering the nonprofit and tech communities together so that they can learn from each other. Ben Teoh in Adelaide shared an introduction to digital strategy. Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Cambridge, UK: Get Tech World Cafe.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Adelaide, Australia: Digital Strategy basics - bringing it all together. Minneapolis, MN: 501 Tech Club Happy Hour feat. Chicago, IL: June Outing: Crowdfunding for Nonprofits (HandsOn Tech). This Week’s NetSquared Events. Monday, June 10. Tuesday, June 11.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

But supporting a rapidly expanding global network of volunteers is difficult, so we've enlisted seven of our most engaged organizers to act as Regional Ambassadors. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 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. Data Privacy Heat Map Shows Increasing Global Momentum Towards Data Protection Standards. It originally appeared on NetSquared. Data Privacy.

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