Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2007

Starting this week, you can vote for the best NetSquared Innovation Fund Award nominated projects until Saturday, April 14th at Noon PDT. When you're ready, log into the NetSquared site (you can become a registered user here ) and vote for 5-10 of your favorite projects. The complete list of projects can be found here.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

This post was authored by Claire Sale and originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog. level, but what this does is allow for further justification should you require to seek funding, other organizational support, etc." post a question or topic to the NetSquared community and participants. the perception of our organization.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

NetSquared is TechSoup's answer to providing local tech support and learning opportunities. Uganda is no different except for one thing: its amazing NetSquared Regional Ambassador for East Africa, Robert Kibaya. What Is NetSquared? Most of our NetSquared members need IT equipment like computers, digital cameras, etc.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

You may laugh, but I’ve reviewed grantmakers and government funds where that was actually the only criteria, other than going through the process of filling out the application form. For many start ups and even nonprofit groups doing something truly innovative, they totally blow it the first time around. We can’t only invest in a product.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 15, 2009

N2Y4 Mobile Challenge: 15 Featured Projects Announced | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org - Last week, the NetSquared Community voted on the N2Y4 Mobile Challenge to determine the 15 Featured Projects who will be invited to compete for $50K in cash-prizes and additinoal in-kind resources at this year's N2Y4 Conference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

Netsquared Innovation Fund Netsquared Announces the 21 Featured Projects and solicits for feedback. Allan Benamer weighs in with some observations after wading through the comments over at the Netsquared site and pointing to Holden from GiveWell to be the most salient point. The site was developed by Democracy in Action.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2014

In-person Events 10/14 SFTech4Good (San Francisco, CA): Cause Funding: Indiegogo + Cause Funder: Geek Club Books, Autism Story Apps 10/15 NCTech4Good (Triangle Region, NC): Does Your Donation Page Need Work?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

Netsquared Voting Deadline Extended. Due to some technical glitches , you now have 48 additional hours to figure out what 5-10 of the 150 fantastic social change and technology projects at Netsquared will receive your vote. His definition: projects that are not well funded. Photo from Cambodia4kids.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

I can’t speak for others working in the “innovation sector,&# but at NetSquared we can’t emphasize enough that our Community is what drives us – whether’s it’s online or offline. Tags: community issues otherblogs causes development funding guest blog ideablob innovation myspace social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

They’re connected by a shared goal to understanding network practice and strategic allocation of their funds and time. 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). Story of Stuff.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2009

Edward Harran is a blogger and nonprofit technologist I have connected with through NetSquared, this blog, and of course Twitter. Thanks to Convio and NTEN, the scholarship fund has generously covered the fees for 57 delegates to attend. Below is the blog post from him, calling for help. As you can see, I chose the latter.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Foster collaboration among your fellow organizations working on the same issue to share data, funding and other resources to meet the finish line faster, more efficiently. NetSquared with Amy Sample Ward. Generate interest in your organization’s social issue agenda in the absence of a “media worthy” disaster.

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NTEN

AUGUST 12, 2011

Funding I.T. The Pierce Family Foundation noticed the change in nonprofit IT needs, and has a great article on their strategies for funding technology. Although funding for software may not be abundant, there are lots of discounted or free options for nonprofits. Her first suggestion: define your blogging goals. Check it out !

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2009

UnConference and holiday discount | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – NonProfit 2.0 " Tags: roundup 2009 bookmarks casestudies conference corporations data funding list marketing nptech postalicious resources socialentrepreneurs socialmedia technology tools wiki. NonProfit 2.0

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

New forms of participation such as micro-volunteering, and web-generated events such as Twestival, are changing the way people are coming together to raise funds, donate their time and make a difference in their local and global community. Article: NetSquared and the new wave of online volunteering. Recruiting volunteers online.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

New forms of participation such as micro-volunteering, and web-generated events such as Twestival, are changing the way people are coming together to raise funds, donate their time and make a difference in their local and global community. Article: NetSquared and the new wave of online volunteering. Recruiting volunteers online.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. If you have a great idea for a fundraising app, but don't know where to start, you might be able to find help from NetSquared , an initiative from TechSoup Global.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

This first network was more formalized because of the risks involved in distributing software and also because of the funding investment. The second network, Netsquared , in contrast was more loosely controlled with a lower risk in failure. It required more structure, planning because of the risk associated with failure.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2009

" Net2 Think Tank Round-Up: Best of 2009 | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Check out the diverse submissions to the December Net2 Think Tank that simply asked for the best blog posts of 2009! I'm sure there are some resources, conversations and pointers in here that are new to everyone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

I’ve been involved with TechSoup/Netsquared Network since its inception back six years ago and so it is nice to be part of the narrative arc. I’ve been involved with TechSoup/Netsquared Network since its inception back six years ago and so it is nice to be part [.] Photo by Glenn Hirsch.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. And if you have a great idea for an app, but don't know where to start, you might be able to find help from NetSquared , an initiative from TechSoup Global.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. You might be able to find help from NetSquared , an initiative from TechSoup Global. Mobile Apps. Hackathons are also a great way to connect with designers and developers.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "The 3rd Digital Media and Learning Competition, from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. Digital Media and Learning Competition: Applications now open! Submissions close January 22, 2010."

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. Where do the funds go? Funds raised will go to support the work of Mama Lucy Kampton ( @MamaLucy ), a ChangeMaker who has transformed her community in Arusha, Tanzania through her school Shepherd’s Junior.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. Where do the funds go? Funds raised will go to support the work of Mama Lucy Kampton ( @MamaLucy ), a ChangeMaker who has transformed her community in Arusha, Tanzania through her school Shepherd’s Junior.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

To get diverse perspectives from TechSoup Global staff about user-generated content, we asked Marc Manashil, Community Evangelist for NetSquared, to share how challenges like Restart Romania enable users to get engaged at all levels. Web-based challenges are not a new phenomenon at TechSoup Global.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

encouraging radio stations to simultaneously air public service advertising in support of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Read more from blogger Kami Huyse (who lives the Houston area), Beth Dunn , Netsquared and the RedCross Blog , The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has issued a roadblock.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 5, 2009

It’s not about raising more funds, it’s about raising enough funds. Enough funds to win the small, measured victory and build towards the larger ones. Help send me to the NetSquared Conference Okay, time for shameless begging and plugging… I’m really interested. 2009 is going to be an interesting year.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2017

During the early days of our Netsquared project , we held big annual conferences to showcase and fund innovative tech for good. We got to know Ushahidi's work when it entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May of 2008. I was there that year and the competition was intense.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

Twive and Receive Reveals the Top 20 Most Generous Cities & Who Would Win In A Fight Between the Hulk and a Kitten | Razoo Media Room – "Julie Nations, the Executive Director of The Ellie Fund said “It’s been the best communications outreach program we’ve ever done.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2009

From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. From TechSoup Global Labs: NetSquared. Meet this year's crop of NetSquared featured projects and Change the Web finalists. Jim wonders how new, low-cost PCs will impact the market for refurbished computers. The wait is over.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

on NetSquared. He identifies the efforts of World Wildlife Fund and the UNEP/GRID-Arendal's OCEANIDS project as good examples of this. 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.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

The Scoop: Perhaps one of the most buzzed about crowdfunding platforms, Kickstarter is a way to fund projects. Kickstarter makes it clear that it isn't for direct charity or cause funding, but about project creation. If a project succeeds, Kickstarter will charge a 5% fee to the funds collected. Kickstarter.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Our NetSquared program offers live get-togethers around the world, including several security- and privacy-focused events this month. The campaign, including creation and translation of the guide, was generously funded by Microsoft. Attend a local in-person educational event for nonprofits. Many Thanks to Microsoft!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

Long story short, Jeff built a prototype fundraising platform, and we were able to raise more than enough funds to go. Influencers and organizations like NTEN and Netsquared are prime to be the leading voice in setting vision for how technology is intended to be for nonprofits. Here’s our blog post that explains our story.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the App It Up project. Supporting Communities : In conjunction with our NetSquared initiative, we'll also be helping community leaders, nonprofits, libraries, and civic-minded techies do good more efficiently.

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