Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Luckily for you, NetSquared is here to keep you on track. NetSquared holds free or low-cost educational events for people who want to use technology for good. Don't have a NetSquared group near you? Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Every month NetSquared volunteers hold free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. This is just a taste of the events being held this month by NetSquared chapters. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup. Upcoming Events.

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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

JULY 9, 2015

Sites NetSquared Monitors for Nonprofit/Technology Events. If you are looking for face-to-face meetings in your area, check out the list of 501Tech Clubs on NTEN and on Netsquared Local. Image : Startup Stock Photos / Public Domain. Nonprofit Tech For Good. The Chronicle for Philantrophy. CharityHowto. spanhidden.

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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

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. There were a total of 12 NGOs present at the event, including the Maharashtra Dyslexia Association and the Sujaya Foundation , which provides educational services to underprivileged youth.

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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. I love the education factor of it all. Find your local NetSquared group. Image 2: Margaux Pagan.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, you'll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists. Not sure if hosting a NetSquared group is for you? Check out one of our events!

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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. Arthur Grau of NetSquared Honolulu reported back on the National Day of Civic Hacking/Code for Hawaii event in Honolulu. The projects varied from educational tools for children to energy efficiency.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

As more tablets and smartphones are making their way into the classroom, it makes sense that there are a number of apps aimed at helping young people with their education and job preparedness. Khan Academy (Windows Phone, iPad) is a nonprofit on a mission to change education. Image: App Inventor Workshop ( Flickr ).

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

The site will then publish responses from local officials and encourage further transparency. Ttaram aims to improve education in Kosovo. The site will publish the problem in hopes that it will pressure local government officials to solve them. Image: Community Boost_r Facebook. From Serbia. Niš 2.0

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

One cool project that came out of a RHoK event is InfoPlace Kenya , an Android application for information and directions of essential places in Kenya like hospitals, tourists attractions, restaurants, educational facilities, and more. The hackathons are themed around a certain issue, such as education or mHealth (mobile health).

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

TechHire spans the corporate, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors and has the ambitious goal to "give Americans the opportunity they deserve, and the skills they need to be competitive in a global economy." I first learned about Year Up's local Bay Area chapter through a Microsoft YouthSpark initiative event.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

That's why TechSoup offers education and training programs in addition to product donations. NetSquared is your source for local in-person nonprofit tech training and meetups around the world. Image : Michele Mateus / CC BY. We know that using new technology can be hard. Thank You for Your Input. spanhidden

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2015

This year Netsquared's own Eli van der Giessen, Birgit Pauli-Haack, and Regina Walton won NTENny awards, as well as Lauren Girardin and our beloved colleague, Michael DeLong, who passed away this past year. " Eli van der Giessen, NetSquared Global Community Manager. Regina manages the largest NetSquared group in the network.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Moderator: Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. does it rely on graphics/images? Examples: Neighborhoods Against Irresponsible Logging (NAIL): When planners distributed a confusing and hard-to-understand map, many people in Rebecca’s local community didn’t “get&# what kind of logging plan was really in store.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2016

But first I'm going to show off on behalf of our NetSquared organizers. The NetSquared organizers' events help TechSoup deliver on our shared mission of ensuring that civil society has the tools and skills necessary to use technology effectively. But I'm not the only one singing the praises of the NetSquared organizers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Or suppose you were leading a program to educate young people about violent behavior in dating relationships. Growing and Eating Local Foods. Nonprofit organizations, libraries, and educational institutions are experimenting with "user-generated" or community-powered campaigns. Can you find more? Recipe Swamp Group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2017

And that’s why we offer social media events, NetSquared meet-ups, and educational trainings – all geared towards educating organizations on how to create a powerful digital story ( Nonprofits can submit stories to our storytelling contest through October 31, 2017 ).

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