Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Highlights of this Letter: SocialCoding4Good CityOptions Read2Go and Route 66 Literacy Selected Program Updates Human rights: Legal victory in Guatemala, PBS NewsHour stories Literacy: Major milestones for Bookshare at home and abroad SocialCoding4Good Just funded by the John S. and James L. Read2Go Bookshare goes mobile!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. San Francisco, California: LGBT in Tech.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2015

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Vancouver, British Columbia: NetSquared Camp: Nonprofit Tech Unconference. Naples, Florida: NFN4Good Tech Club for SWFL. Guatemala City, Guatemala: Global Game Jam — Guatemala 2015.

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2015

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , HandsOn Tech , DataKind , and more. New York, New York: Dog Days of Summer 501 Tech NYC Happy Hour.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

We are deep into June already, but NetSquared Local isn’t taking a vacation! NetSquared Local believes that the best way to build a strong, self sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face. We challenge you to join a NetSquared Local group or start your own ! Event Reports.

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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. We hold free weekly webinars on topics like GrantStation and how to develop a tech training plan. Need a live instructor?

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2014

You can help your tech-shy nonprofit friends cross the digital divide by bringing them to a nonprofit tech meetup. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs and HandsOn Tech. Chicago, IL: Lunch ’n Learn: Tech Planning Smack Down.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

We believe that NGOs learn best from each other, so NetSquared provides a platform where we can come together face to face to share technology tips and create a community of practice around tech for good. Find your local #Tech4Good group. Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind. Reform Copyright.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Guatemala City, Guatemala: Taller de como hacer Estilos Sociales para el mundo digital.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Or if face-to-face is more your style, join your local NetSquared group — NetSquared groups are holding digital storytelling events all month. Guatemala City, Guatemala: Taller de Digital StoryTelling en Guatemala. Guatemala City, Guatemala: Taller de Digital StoryTelling en Guatemala.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Join your local NetSquared group. No local group? Guatemala City, Guatemala: Taller de Digital StoryTelling en Guatemala. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs and HandsOn Tech. We have $13,000 in prizes available!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Join a Social Media Surgery in Vancouver and Peterborough, Canada; Guatemala City; or Cambridge and Manchester, United Kingdom. Find your local #nptech tribe by joining a NetSquared Local group. Guatemala: Social Media Surgery - Campus Tec. Guatemala: Social Media Surgery - Campus Tec. Live in the USA?

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2016

You can help your tech-shy NGO friends cross the digital divide by bringing them to a nonprofit tech meetup. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Happy Hour with Nonprofit Tech Luminaries. Feeling overwhelmed? and the globe.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2015

If you're a regular reader of this blog, you've probably encountered one of my twice-monthly roundups of nonprofit tech meetups. There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Guatemala City, Guatemala: Spaceapps #Guatemala 2015 — #USAC.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 4, 2014

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs and HandsOn Tech. Guatemala City, Guatemala: Apoyo en comercializacion de Amcham a productos tecnologicos. Cambridge, MA: An Evening of Pro Bono, Sales-Pitch-Free Tech Consultations for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Guatemala: Taller para hacer un “elevator pitch” Wednesday, October 2. Guatemala: Drupal Camp de Guatemala - 2013. Houston, TX: Use Your Tech Powers for Good - Volunteer! Guatemala: DalGT: Actividad de DAL en Guatemala - 26 de Octubre. Guatemala: Meet Latam - convocatoria preliminar.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. As an event host, you build your reputation, develop new tech skills, and give back to your community. Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind. Miami: 4,000 potential members.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. So give your local organizer a hug next time you see them! Guatemala City: Teach an Hour of Code in your classroom. Houston, TX: NetSquared Houston. Monday, December 16.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Boston, Massachusetts: Tech Networks of Boston Roundtable: Doing a Data Dive to Find Data About Children and Families. Los Angeles, California: LGBTQ & Tech! Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Guatemala City, Guatemala: Taller de Digital StoryTelling en Guatemala. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs and HandsOn Tech. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of local members. September 25. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2013

That means it’s time for our monthly roundup of all the crazy goodness created by NetSquared Local in May. What is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup’s volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. NetSquared Local organizers rallied around Ushahidi’s BRCK kickstarter.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. 501 Tech Club Austin in Austin, Texas. 501 Tech Club Austin in Austin, Texas. Nonprofit Neighbors Tech Club in Kansas City, Missouri. Guatemala City, Guatemala.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Check out our newest groups: * [NetSquared Tanzania]([link] in Tanga, Tanzania * [501 Tech Club Austin]([link] in Austin, TX * [Nonprofit Neighbors Tech Club]([link] in Kansas City, MO --> Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2014

But there’s a special magic that happens when we get face-to-face, which is why each month NetSquared organizers in 50 cities across the globe host workshops and socials for the nonprofit tech community. And if you don’t have a local group, we’ll help you start your own. Mukono, Uganda. Friday, June 20, 2014.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

No more excuses are allowed about your New Year's resolution to power up your nonprofit tech skills — it's time to join a meetup and find your tribe! Just search at NetSquared.org and start leveraging tech to do more good. Boston, Massachusetts: TNB Roundtable: Mobile Tech for Nonprofits - A Global Health Success Story.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind — Topic: Employee to Entrepreneur. Seattle, Washington: GiveBig 2016 and Nonprofit/Tech Networking. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Guatemala City, Guatemala: #coretic2016 #innovacionfinancie­ra.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. San Francisco, California: Tech for Good Interactive Workshop. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Guatemala City, Guatemala. Upcoming Events.

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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. Los Angeles, California: LGBTQ and Tech! Baltimore, Maryland: Google AdWords and Free Tech Help.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Guatemala: DalGT: Actividad de DAL en Guatemala - 26 de Octubre. Guatemala: Meet Latam - convocatoria preliminar. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? Robert Kibaya introduced 30 local nonprofits to the tools of the social web. Wednesday, October 23. Saturday, October 26. Monday, October 28.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Our live events for the nonprofit tech community are free or low-cost and are held monthly in cities around the world. Guatemala: EgarageTec - Charla con la SIB sobre financiamiento a startups. Guatemala: CampusTec - evento de Google. But you can only taste them if you show up! Don’t have a Net2Local group near you?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Our live, in-person events are hosted by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Second Meeting of local members. Guatemala: Visita del Cluster de TICs de Chiapas Mexico. Naples, FL: NFN4Good Tech Club for SWFL. Baltimore, MD: March Tech & Social Change Meetup. Portland, OR: Volunteer meet and greet and help steer the rest of 2014 events. Sunday, March 2.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2014

Latin America with Maria Zaghi of NetSquared Guatemala. Join your local group and start participating in the conversation. Join your local group and start participating in the conversation. And if you don’t have a local group we’ll help you start your own. East Coast USA with Judy Hallman of NCTech4Good.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient, local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. So give your local organizer a hug next time you see them! Katharine Bierce recorded her recent tech and philanthropy panel. Want to learn about PCI compliance?

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

Some recent events have included the panel discussion Technology Upgrade 101: Integrating New Tech into Existing NonProfits in Victoria, Canada and hands-on computer training for youth in Mukono, Uganda. May 31 : Latin America with Maria Zaghi of NetSquared Guatemala. Join your local group and start participating in the conversation.

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