Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

We've compiled a list of resources including articles, blog posts, webinars, and case studies on best social media practices from our global network. Learn how to maximize the reach of your nonprofit or library's posts to Facebook. Read CU's Twitter 101 for Nonprofits. TechSoup.org. TechSoup Canada.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2009

Elliot reflects on the craft of nonprofit storytelling. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Chris notes that buying PCs for your library is harder than it looks. From TechSoup Global Labs: NetSquared. From TechSoup Global Labs: NetSquared. Talk back to TechSoup at NTC.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2014

In addition to his work in the nonprofit tech arena, he was actively involved with local arts organizations. He taught me how to listen for the pulse and passions of charities and libraries over social media. Michael was an active member of the NTEN community, NTC speaker, colleague, friend, and an all-around great person to know.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

These apps have the power to help nonprofits and charities reach a whole new audience and raise awareness about their mission. As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore how charities and nonprofits are using gamification.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Our Time (Facebook) is a nonprofit dedicated to youth empowerment through the voting process. ClassTalk was made through Code for America , a nonprofit that connects app developers with civic leaders to solve city problems. Khan Academy (Windows Phone, iPad) is a nonprofit on a mission to change education.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

In keeping with our goal to help nonprofits, libraries, and social benefit organizations learn how to tell better, more compelling, and more meaningful stories to bring about change, we are planning a whole host of exciting FREE events. on Wednesday, August 27 at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I’m in Austin, TX, today engaging with librarians, digital curators, and technologists working at the nexus of communities and knowledge at the Electronic Resources and Libraries annual conference. Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation. You can follow along with the sessions today through Wednesday using #ERL11.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

That's why this is the perfect time to make a fresh start on your nonprofit tech resolutions. Then check out our new online learning courses, starting with Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group. Prefer to go at your own pace?

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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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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." Volunteer as a mentor, instructor, or support for a nonprofit (such as Year Up!)

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2012

We surveyed the TechSoup community to learn more about the TechSoup resources they're currently using, the topics they'd like to learn about, and how TechSoup can best help them learn about nonprofit and library technology. Nonprofit Commons. NetSquared. TechSoup Global for our partners around the world.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. Back in my May Nonprofit Technology News edition, I covered the emerging field of digital wallets.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

As part of our Safer Online for Nonprofits campaign, TechSoup has tried to simplify the privacy and security minefield we all face these days. Our Online Safety for Nonprofits and Libraries: Paranoid or Are They Really Out to Get You? Our Online Safety for Nonprofits and Libraries: Paranoid or Are They Really Out to Get You?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

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. It was originally published on NetSquared. Big Data for Development.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2011

All this month, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. Mark your calendar! Mark your calendar again!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

What if that time could be spent fighting rainforest destruction and global warming or supporting other environmental and social causes? Net Tuesdays are events that unite technology professionals with nonprofit organizations. Check out TechSoup's recap of Nonprofits Live: Gaming. Gaming for Good Resources.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

To prepare for the panel, I wrote up 10 Ways Nonprofit Can Use Blogs. Next week, I will be participating in a session entitled, "Reach Out and Blog Someone" along with Steve Swenson of the Bakersfield Californian at the United Way of Kern County's Professional Development Conference for Nonprofits. So here it goes.10 Why not ask them?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2006

The live video feed was being streamed from the Netsquared gathering in San Francisco happening at the same time as the virtual gatherng in Second Life. Last night's event brought back memories for me - of what it was like 13 years ago doing demonstrations at nonprofit conferences about online communities for arts organizations.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2013

" Ginny Mies, Global Content Curator. Both of those resources seem like they are particularly relevant to nonprofit people." This book taps into both the dark heart and the irrepressible hope of many of the communities TechSoup Global serves. "I'm reading The Circle by Dave Eggers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

which was a remix of Marnie Webb 's Ten Ways Nonprofits Can Change the World. I'll be using a new online learning platform that I haven't used before and the participants are a slightly different audience than nonprofit staff or at least I think. Photo Sharing around an organization's programs/mission - Global and National Youth Day.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2013

" Ginny Mies, Global Content Curator. Both of those resources seem like they are particularly relevant to nonprofit people." This book taps into both the dark heart and the irrepressible hope of many of the communities TechSoup Global serves. "I'm reading The Circle by Dave Eggers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 1, 2006

For the past year, I have been writing for NetSquared about nonprofits and NGOs that are using the social web to cultivate donors, advocates and activists for their organization and their cause. You can check out the pilot project on the Global Voices blog here. nonprofit internet marketing cause Emotional connection.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Provided you set aside the time to explore and experiment, your nonprofit can use the tools listed below to significantly improve your web and email communications and your social media campaigns. Periscope is a mobile app connected to Twitter that enables nonprofits to easily broadcast live from special events or while on location.

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