Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

That’s why we love Random Hacks of Kindness Global: 2 days + 30 countries + 3000 geeks working on making the world a better, safer place. As RHoK Global December 2012 event is taking place this weekend (December 1st and 2nd) worldwide, Benetech and SocialCoding4Good are thrilled to be participating once again.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Areas served: San Francisco (Greater Bay Area), Maine. Learn more at the link above.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

11NTC Day of Service Volunteers Now in its thirteenth year, the Day of Service provide an opportunity for nonprofit techies to give something back to the local community where the Nonprofit Technology Conference is held. If you haven't heard, the 2012 NTC will be held in April 3-5 in San Francisco.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Join our global tweet chat on September 18 to discover the latest in social media best practices. Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Guatemala: The Social Good Summit Global Conversation 2013 - Guatemala. Busia, Kenya: Blue Bells Orphans And Vulnerable Support Program /Kenya. Tuesday, September 17.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Areas served: San Francisco (Greater Bay Area), Maine. Learn more at the link above.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

These grantmakers are supporting and working through networks to pool their learning and increase the impact of their respective grantmaking practices. I’m looking forward to spending some face-to-face time with the group when we meet on April 5th and 6th in San Francisco. What makes networks successful? Story of Stuff.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

The story in the San Francisco Chronicle says the new gift cards are available in Safeway and Vons supermarkets in California in denominations of $25 and $30."

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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. Maria Ogneva, director of community at Yammer, spoke at a San Francisco online community event about how to make your organization go social. TechSoup.org. NetSquared.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community is hosting free monthly technology meetups in 74 cities globally, but with more than 39,000 members, it can be hard to get a sense of the community's needs. They come to us looking for practical tips and a supportive community. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? TechSoup's NetSquared is the world's largest volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. We're a global movement with chapters in 24 countries. Well, there are!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

But did you know that our work is global? That's why TechSoup created NetSquared , our global network of volunteer-led Tech4Good meetups. Our NetSquared leaders are currently holding free events in 24 countries and meet with their local TechSoup partners to collaborate on how to best support nonprofits in their country.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? From @amoration: I find we’re always both global & local, so many of us travel frequently that virtual organizing tools are essential even for “local&# endeavors. From @davidahood: agree with @neddotcom.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

Organizations like Doc Ellis Foundation works to hold law enforcement accountable and offers financial support to families, ensuring they receive the required resources when reporting a missing person. This organization goes beyond simply advocating for women’s rights locally.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

That's why TechSoup supports a global network of tech trainers called NetSquared. NetSquared groups focus on topics that address their unique local tech challenges, but once a quarter, we select a common theme. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Europe and UK.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Our **San Francisco** group curates a list of [tech for good experiences each month]([link] --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Storytelling is our focus for May, but every month our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 50 cities.

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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. Maria Ogneva, director of community at Yammer, spoke at a San Francisco online community event about how to make your organization go social. TechSoup.org. Connecting Up.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

These global leaders are coming from Uganda, Australia, London, and Florida. Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. They're going to try and recruit you. :-).

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2015

TechSoup's NetSquared is a global volunteer-run network of nonprofit technology meetups. Every month, our chapter leaders bring together the local nonprofit community for live events that share best practices and case studies of how technology can be used for social good. You're Not in This Alone. Want to Find Out More?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

On Friday November 4 , 300 nonprofit and social good professionals gathered at the Marines’ Memorial Hotel and Club in San Francisco for Social Media for Nonprofits – a national conference series on the use of social media for social good. Think Strategically About Your Social Media Presence.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2016

Caravan Studios , a division of TechSoup, hosted a breakfast in San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood for nonprofits, app developers, and anyone interested in changing the world for the better. Focusing in on Local Issues. Open Data San Francisco. Concrn for San Francisco's Tenderloin Residents.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Use Case Example: Global Women Empower Virtual Summit , which was held in October of last year, took to the virtual space to advocate their mission of advancing women’s lives and creating paths of change for women throughout the world. Virtual Lunch and Learns.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Use Case Example: Global Women Empower Virtual Summit , which was held in October of last year, took to the virtual space to advocate their mission of advancing women’s lives and creating paths of change for women throughout the world. Virtual Lunch and Learns.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE) / Philadelphia, PA/ $410. to support our work. Northern California Grantmakers and Silicon Valley Community Foundation / San Francisco, CA / $350. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF. State/Local. Nonprofit Management / #AMI2018 / @NPL_Alliance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. The lucky winner was Lorraine from the local chapter of the Red Cross. San Francisco Book Party. Fortress Fighters by Cause Global. 2 PM EST. Free Webinar with Care2.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Net2Local, TechSoup Global’s grassroots #nptech community-building initiative has almost reached the end of 2013. Net2Local has adopted the core strategies of theme months to increase network cohesion and regional hubs to scale our ability to support local organizers. What did we do? Theme Months. Regional Ambassadors.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

They’re examples of what it means to be mission-driven: true helpers that provide support to some of our nation’s most vulnerable people and communities. And they’re certainly not exempt from a global pandemic. responding to a global pandemic is a matter of doubling-down on what they know. Local communities were.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

The organization submitting the story with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the UnoBook tablet AND will be featured as the “Tech 4 Faith” story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 25, 2021

Materials distributed in San Francisco Chinatown on how to report Asian hate crimes, written in English and Chinese. Currently living in San Francisco and unable to travel due to COVID precautions, I feel trapped, unable to be with them during these particularly scary times. Photo Credit: Aaron Molo.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107, U.S.A.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2009

I felt compelled to support Renee and her organization. Here's the summary of what they do: Founded in 1982, Operation Smile, headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, is a worldwide children’s medical charity whose network of global volunteers are dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The organization with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the Lenovo IdeaPad AND will be featured as the "Youth Impact" story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St., Terms & Conditions.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107, U.S.A.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The winning story will be featured as our "story of the month," and will be published on TechSoup.org, which projects to our global network and averages five million views a year! Even if you don't win this month, we would still love to place your organization's story on the Local Impact Map. Official Rules.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

2012 Stacey Edgar, Founder, Global Girlfriend listen 2011 Gabriela Masala, Founder, One Love Alliance listen Robert Wolfe, Co-Founder, Crowdrise listen Aneesha Raghunathan, Founder, Hope Line Fashions listen Rachel Cohen, Founder and Executive Director, Hand2Paw listen Kathy LeMay, Founder, Raising Change. Happy listening!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2014

From local athletes and community members in Boston it quickly became a national movement. Annie Lowrey from the New York Magazine has a more straightforward take in that its success was because "it's personal.social.makes the giver feel great, supports a good cause, and it makes a small, concrete ask."

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

While you are visiting us, ask about our new services, IT Assist and Expert Cloud Support , or our program, Boost. Sponsored by TechSoup Global, 435 Brannan St., Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107, U.S.A. and makes no representation or warranty that the Sweepstakes is in compliance with your local law.

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