Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

Find out about our trove of how-to articles, weekly webinars, discussion forums, Netsquared in-person training events, and new step-by-step online courses. Adobe Absolute Beginners: Create a Fundraiser Invitation Using InDesign. TechSoup hosts free hour-long webinars each week for nonprofits and libraries. TechSoup Courses.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Naples, FL: Photos Online 501 TechClub SWFL Netsquared. Washington, DC: NetSquared DC Happy Hour. Guayaquil, Ecuador: The Guayaquil NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup. Seattle, WA: Fundraising + Technology: How to Raise Money in a Changing Landscape.

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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. NetSquared Vancouver** shares [slides and videos]([link] from their November event. * Every month our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 60 cities.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and corporations organize events bringing awareness to fundraising and volunteering. The event was hosted by the Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), giving the IT students at the school a chance to hone their professional skills in a real work environment.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Connect2Give’s fundraising tools are great for nonprofits and libraries with multiple locations (competitive fundraising!), Kudos to Erin Palmer over at TechSoup's NetSquared Project for this: "The Pew Internet & American Life Project reports that, as of early 2012, 88% of American adults had a cell phone.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The goal of the project is to not simply host a contest, but "to help nonprofits think creatively about using technology to fulfill their missions, without having a fear of technology and by learning a new skill with an element of fun," says Susan Tenby, Director, Online Community and Social Media Team, TechSoup Global.

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AUGUST 17, 2007

to track personal fundraising campaigns. Speaking of personal fundraising campaign, check out the " luck of seven " - an open source journey around the world documenting free culture, social innovators, and global change from noel hildalgo, a new york city-based activist, organizer, blogger, and barcamper.

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JUNE 16, 2010

Today, I taught a workshop in Santa Cruz hosted by the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz and supported by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Hosted by NetSquared. The Role of Free Agent Fundraisers. Yesterday, an advanced copy of our book, The Networked Nonprofit , arrived. Free Webinar with Care2. Details here.

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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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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community of Tech4Good meetups is growing! Find your closest NetSquared group. As a NetSquared organizer, you will become known as someone who's a leader in the Tech4Good community. As an event host, you build your reputation, develop new tech skills, and give back to your community.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. NetSquared Vancouver** shares [slides and videos]([link] from their November event. * Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Monthly Meetup.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

One of the biggest trends in mobile giving right now is gamification: the integration of game dynamics, like points, badges, or levels, into a fundraising or social good campaign. You might be able to find help from NetSquared , an initiative from TechSoup Global. Additionally, check out TechSoup's recap of Nonprofits Live: Gaming.

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MARCH 8, 2016

TechSoup's NetSquared ( @netsquared ) community manager, Eli van der Giessen ( @elijah ), and Tech4Good SWFL organizer Birgit Pauli-Hack ( @bph ) are thrilled to offer this opportunity for online and offline community organizers to learn from each other! Want to know if NetSquared is right for you? in YOUR Community.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

Finding the right CRM (constituent relationship management) program for your organization can help you find potential donors, foster relationships, and organize successful fundraising campaigns. NetSquared Local group Tech & Social Change Baltimore hosted a presentation on CRM for nonprofits.

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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. New York, New York: Year-end Fundraising in July! Upcoming Tech4Good Events. What Makes People Give?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2006

I'm thinking about the use of video or vlog posts coupled with fundraising widgets as well as some other possible ways (ad revenue from web videos?) I wanted to capture a few thoughts and pointers about using video for fundraising pitches on the web or grassroots participatory video coupled with grassroots participatory fund raising.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. You can find an event to attend on our website TweetsGiving.org , volunteer to host a gratitude party (it’s not too late!), Tags: events interview africa epic change fundraising philanthropy tweetsgiving twitter. How can people get involved? What are you up to right now in Africa?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. You can find an event to attend on our website TweetsGiving.org , volunteer to host a gratitude party (it’s not too late!), Tags: events interview africa epic change fundraising philanthropy tweetsgiving twitter. How can people get involved? What are you up to right now in Africa?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

With a number of TechSoupers attending the conference, we covered nearly every area at the San Francisco Hilton, from booths at the Science Fair to a whole host of interesting sessions and plenaries. Telling Better Stories: Fundraising Tips from 12NTC from Ariel Gilbert-Knight. Recaps of Some of Our Favorite Sessions.

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Care2

APRIL 7, 2010

With so many informative panels to choose from (such as Diversifying Your Tech and Online Communications Teams by Frogloop bloggers Jocelyn Harmon and myself as well as Ivan Booth and Shireen Mitchell) on topics ranging from online fundraising, recruitment, and social media - it was a real challenge to come up with my top 12 picks.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Someone has to host, someone has to clean up. Positive reinforcement is one of the best leadership development practices you can build into your work across the board, whether it’s online or offline, on your facebook page, newsletter, annual fundraiser or neighborhood events. Events: NetSquared Camps. Case Studies.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

There's a roundup of coverage on his Netsquared blog , including pointers to live blog posts like this one. More from Britt Bravo on Netsquared blog. Fundraising 2.0 While it is important for nonprofits to explore new approaches and tools, it's also important to remember email fundraising stills continue to work.

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Care2

MAY 1, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) I hope to see you there.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 23, 2008

NTEN, Idealware, and TechSoup host webinars that will answer many of your burning nonprofit and technology questions! They could be a fun way to do trainings for volunteers, fundraiser table captains, house party hosts, and concerned citizens who want to learn more about the issues you are working on.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

You may be familiar with the NTC ( Nonprofit Technology Conference ) hosted by NTEN. Last week at Netsquared Net Tuesday, Peter Campbell, IT Director at Earthjustice , created the above slideshow that offers an overview of the Day of Service. Day Of Service View more presentations from Peter Campbell. tags: nten 09ntc ).

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JANUARY 12, 2008

NpTech Conversations Wild Apricot Blog is hosting next week's Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants on the topic "How are non-profits using Web 2.0 Social Media Seth Godin points to Mark Rovner's insightful post about the current state of fundraising. fundraising, and direct mail is dying. In addition, no visuals either.

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Want to learn more about how gaming is changing social issue awareness and fundraising? Check out the following articles from across the TechSoup Global network: Discover apps that are incorporating gaming dynamics into a fundraising or social good campaign. Gaming for Good Resources. Kevin Lo contributed to this post.

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AUGUST 24, 2007

They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch. Fundraising and Philanthropy 2.0. Tactical Philanthropy Blog notes that the next Giving Carnival will focus on Fundraising for Nonprofits and will be hosted by Gayle Roberts. News from Nigeria via the Netsquared blog. Global NpTech.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 29, 2007

Britt Bravo at NetSquared summarized a community discussion about the "Best of the Nonprofit Social Web." Nedra Weinreich hosted the " Best of Nonprofit Campaigns " carnival of nonprofit consultants. " It is a fundraising guide for the overworked nonprofit. bubble would burst. New (to me) Blogs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

Last year, many more nonprofit panels made it onto the agenda and there was even a nonprofit lounge hosted by BeaconFire. . The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Will Kiva Kill Your Nonprofit?

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FEBRUARY 6, 2006

As if you don't get enough of my holding forth here, Marshall Kirkpatrick interviewed me the other day for Techsoup's Netsquared project, and posted it here. Amy Kincaid, whose blog on fundraising is always worth looking at, points us this week to a great list of fundrasing and grantwriting resources hosted at Michigan State University.

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OCTOBER 11, 2006

Posting cellphone videos is not easy with all video hosts. Susan Ellis, one of the founders, raised some good points and questions related to use of video in fundraising activities: Most fundraising videos are made to go along with a live presentation or one-on-one meeting. Check out this popular YouTube user.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Last year, many more nonprofit panels made it onto the agenda and there was even a nonprofit lounge hosted by BeaconFire. . on whether social media for fundraising and marketing can effect real on the ground change. . So, let's get out the nonprofit vote for panels at SXSW! In addition, there's be lots of learning shared freely.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2007

As FrogLoop blog concludes in its recent analysis of MySpace, "Social networking sites are essentially a microcosm of the internet, and hosting a profile on either is akin to managing a website. More On Social Networking for Social Change OneNorthWest recently hosted a seminar on social networking sites and environmental organizations.

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JULY 25, 2006

TechSoup has set up a virtual office in Second Life and earlier this month hosted a mixed-reality event showcasing a new nonprofit directory. " Susan sees many possibilities for nonprofits, including building awareness, fundraising, and networking.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

Last year, many more nonprofit panels made it onto the agenda and there was even a nonprofit lounge hosted by BeaconFire. . on whether social media for fundraising and marketing can effect real on the ground change. So, let's get out the nonprofit vote for panels at SXSW! In addition, there's be lots of learning shared freely.

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