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NetSquared Gets Down to Business This Summer

Tech Soup

NetSquared is taking it easy this summer! We gotta keep those NetSquared organizers busy! We sent official “NetSquared , a Project of TechSoup” cards to 22 groups this summer. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs and HandsOn Tech.

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Supercharge Your Nonprofit Tech Powers with NetSquared

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But don't worry, NetSquared is here to save the day. TechSoup's NetSquared is a global network of nonprofit technology meetups. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Guatemala City, Guatemala: Global Game Jam — Guatemala 2015.

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Level Up and Change the World: Gamification Apps

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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. rewards users for volunteering at local food banks, animal shelters and other organizations. Gamify Your Organization.

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How Digital Democracy Empowers Marginalized Communities

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Many years ago, NetSquared hosted challenges and conferences to highlight and bring together fledging social entrepreneurs. For example, in post-earthquake Haiti, Dd trained and empowered local women to track and document incidents of gender-based violence. " Dd has enlisted and trained local leaders program from the beginning.

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Community-Driven Social Impact: Presentation, Case Studies, and Workshop

Amy Sample Ward

If your organization has the capacity to do that, there’s a great chance a good party can happen – especially if you’re willing to leave the punch and party games to the community and the natural leaders that emerge, allowing for ownership of the party’s outcome to be shared with the guests, and not just your organization. Best Practice.

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Apps for Youth, By Youth

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You can also create a special reading list, locate books in your local library, and share what you're reading with friends over social media. The Global Kids Online Leadership Organization partnered with the New York Public Library to create a mobile game called NYC Haunts for the iPhone. Apps Made by Youth.

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Cool App Roundup: Election Edition

Tech Soup

your local elections and help support voting rights? on some congressional and local races too. Games aren't just for fun. motivate political action, and using gaming elements can be particularly effective way to reach youth. fighting game. Head on over to NetSquared and share your election app idea.

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