Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. This is a communiqué on the current state of cloud adoption in TechSoup's NetSquared international community from Marc Manashil, community evangelist for NetSquared.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2016

Since the first NetSquared challenge in 2006, TechSoup has continued to offer people and organizations opportunities to connect, share ideas, and collaborate; they work on solutions online and offline through events, meetups, and hackathons. "It's totally open," Worman said.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2010

This morning, NetSquared hosted a special unconference at NTC on open data. It was a fascinating discussion that touched both on many of the reasons why nonprofits are taking a look at data sharing and on why consequential data sharing can sometimes be challenging or unfeasible for nonprofits. Tools Web Building.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

Ushahidi, an open source project originally deployed in Kenya to report post-election violence has since been downloaded and deployed for many other events and disasters, including Haiti, Chile, and Japan. Whether that “you” is the government, business, public services, other community members, or even philanthropists.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor. on NetSquared. The need for open data from NGOs is reiterated, while the way philanthropy has promoted the global Open Government Partnership is explained. Open Data for Social Change. We Need Open Data To Change The World.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, you'll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

This post was authored by Vanessa Rhinesmith and originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. The Hacking Autism”initiative sought technology-based ideas to open up learning, communication and social possibilities. Hackathons, coding sprints, app challenges, oh my!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Note from Beth: Back in 2003 when most people in the nonprofit sector were asking, “What the heck is a blog?,” ” Marnie Webb, Co-CEO of TechSoup Global was not only writing one, but evangelizing to nonprofit techies about social media (called Web 2.0 It makes your data and documents available anywhere, anytime.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 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 originally appeared on NetSquared. Open Government Data. 7 Ways Companies Are Using the Government's Open Data.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community of Tech4Good meetups is growing! As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. Find your closest NetSquared group. As a NetSquared organizer, you will become known as someone who's a leader in the Tech4Good community.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 7, 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. Open Source data big data crowdsourcing' Data Use by Citizens. Data Resources.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

TechSoup, Caravan Studios , and NetSquared were on the scene to observe and participate in hackathon events all over the country. The diverse crowd, made up of students, activists, government employees, and librarians, worked on datasets presented by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Peace Corps. Honolulu Day of Civic Hacking.

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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 was invited to facilitate an opening plenary with three people who have lived inside successful networks for a couple of years to think big about the power of networks.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

—– Over on the NetSquared platform right now we are in the midst of the 2010 FACT Social Justice Challenge. NetSquared supports the community at the intersection of technology and social impact in a few ways, including open innovation competitions. Tip #1: Set the stage. We’re all learning as we go!

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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. Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology speaks about how difficult is to be objective, while Social Source blog described it as a high school popularity contest. Nonprofit Software and Hardware and Cell Phones.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

When there's no transparency and accountability in government, citizens feel powerless and deceived by the politicians that represent them. And the Winners Are… After a few weeks of coding, sourcing ideas, and testing public interest, the projects were again open to the public for voting. How can people fight back?

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Over on the NetSquared platform right now we are in the midst of the 2010 FACT Social Justice Challenge. NetSquared supports the community at the intersection of technology and social impact in a few ways, including open innovation competitions. Tip #1: Set the stage.

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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!) The Power of a Year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The second network, Netsquared , in contrast was more loosely controlled with a lower risk in failure. The Netsquared Network which has grown to over 27,000 people world wide through its self-replicated face-to-face events has grown quite differently. Here’s some points that Marnie mentioned: -Allowed the people to be the starts.

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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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AFP Blog

MAY 1, 2013

Data Digest: Maps, Trends, and a Social Progress Index : 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 originally appeared on NetSquared.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Last week was the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference and not only did I have the pleasure of presenting a couple sessions, it was also my first NTC as a staffer, as I joined NTEN earlier this month. The Gardener creates an ecosystem open to change, available to new groups, and full of fresh opportunities to emerge naturally.

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NTEN

JULY 23, 2009

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Recently, over 300 innovators and changemakers interested in the intersection of technology and social benefit work converged for a few days of idea-sharing, learning, and collaboration at NetSquared's annual conference. About NetSquared. To learn more about NetSquared or get involved, visit [link].

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2014

Gayle Samuelson Carpentier,TechSoup Global’s Chief Business Development Officer, is a newly minted member of the Nonprofit Technology Network's (NTEN) board of directors. Gayle Samuelson Carpentier: I am the board chair for a San Francisco digital inclusion nonprofit, Community Technology Network Bay Area.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 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 originally appeared on NetSquared. Open Source philanthropy data big data' Pundits: Stop Sounding Ignorant About Data.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? At tightly facilitated events called Generators, leaders with a range of expertise from the nonprofit and library communities discuss their daily work. public libraries to the app. spanhidden.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2007

Some recent nonprofit tech posts addressing this topic here , here , here , and here. Netsquared Net Tuesday next week in SF is about " How Nonprofits Can Use And Build Online Social Networks ," featuring speakers from Change.org and Ning. How and Why Nonprofits Are Using Web2.0 What do you think? era websites.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

From Flickr User Philswin2003 The above flickr photo is from the Nonprofit Software Development Summit and some flipchart notes illustrating what's going on right now: inspiration, matchmaking, and practical methods! Carnival Collaboration The Carvinal of Nonprofit Consultants and The Giving Carnival will join forces next week.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2006

Nancy Schwartz invited me to submit a piece for next week's Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants theme on "Using Social Networking Tools." When I opened a saveguimaras account , in less than two weeks, we had 200 people who signed up. Friendster is a very popular social network in the Philippines. Its pure luck too.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to speak at the Minnesota Council for Nonprofits annual conference; and after my presentation, I spent a couple hours speaking with folks from various nonprofits, vendors and service organizations. You can follow along with the sessions today through Wednesday using #ERL11.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Yesterday, I had the huge honor and pleasure to present the keynote at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits ‘ NPTech Conference, eStrategy in an iWorld. To talk about the evolution of nonprofit technology we really need to pick a place to start, because the beginning could be anywhere. Analog Tactics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 15, 2009

We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Every month, the NetSquared community comes together offline at Net Tuesday events to mix, swap stories and ideas, build new relationships, and collaborate. This post was originally published at NetSquared. Green Drinks. Net Tuesdays.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2013

"I would add that if I were recommending the concept of 'lean' to our nonprofit audience, regardless of which book, I would primarily focus on the fact that these principles can absolutely be used by nonprofits to foster new, innovation-driven, and data-validated solutions to their constituents. What about me?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2013

"I would add that if I were recommending the concept of 'lean' to our nonprofit audience, regardless of which book, I would primarily focus on the fact that these principles can absolutely be used by nonprofits to foster new, innovation-driven, and data-validated solutions to their constituents. What about me?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 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 originally appeared on NetSquared. Open Data Applied. Announcing the Global Open Data Initiative (GODI).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 31, 2012

San Francisco NetSquared (Net2) kicked off its 2012 Meetup line up with Craig Newmark , of Craigslist and craigconnects , who talked about using technology for the common good. The growth of Craigslist opened up many circles for Newmark, including that of the nonprofit world. Photos: SF NetSquared Meetup.

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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. Using emoji on social media can increase engagement and when used in email subject lines, it can increase open rates. Social Media.

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