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NTC Day of Service 2011: The Art of Story Capture

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Tech Recycling Day. The first shift of volunteers arrived on site at 7:00 am and we were given an orientation and an overview about how computer refurbishing can be an economic empowerment tool for the homeless and save the environment. While this may not be tech-focused, it’s still a great way to give back to the DC community.

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NTC Day of Service 2011: The Art of Story Capture

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Tech Recycling Day This volunteer service opportunity was intended to provide the homeless with job opportunities and an income through electronics recycling. While this may not be tech-focused, it's still a great way to give back to the DC community. This post is a roundup of the videos, photos, and tweets from the day.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Tips for Good Openings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Wake’s Tech2Empower program organizes delegations of volunteer Technology Advisors, women who work for Silicon Valley companies like Google, Salesforce, Mozilla, YouTube, GE Digital and IRC, to provide training for women’s rights and girls empowerment NGOs in developing countries and here in the United States. … Read More

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Igniting the 15NTC stage at lightning speed

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Transcending "Social:" Visibility and Empowerment In An Uber-Mega-Meta Self-Conscious Age Speaker: Jianda Johnson, Business and Resource Development Specialist, Guadalupe Montessori School. Where can we divine our soul connections in the maelstrom of tech/social''s seeming dictates? Can''t be there at NTC in person?

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Microsoft’s Networked Approach To Accelerating Social Change Through Technology

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But as Daniel Ben-Horin said, “Our theory of change states that software products are necessary, but not sufficient for empowerment of social change organizations. TechSoup works with 32 partners throughout the world to provide Microsoft products at a discount.

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Awesome Sessions and Events to Supercharge Your #15NTC

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Besides an agenda that''s chock-full of fun parties, juicy sessions, and inspiring speakers, NTC is also a chance to reconnect with colleagues, meet other professionals, techies, and organizers in your movement and network. NTCBeer, now in it''s 7th year, will help kickoff NTC in a big bubbly way. Online NTC. RSVP on Facebook.

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