Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Recently, TechSoup hosted a special hackathon in the spirit of and to coincide with the opening of the Mashable Social Good Summit and Hackathon. Participants were invited to continue developing their project by posting them on NetSquared and Hacker Helper. Do you have an idea you need help launching?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

That's why TechSoup created NetSquared , our global network of volunteer-led Tech4Good meetups. 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. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2011

This is a communiqué on the current state of cloud adoption in TechSoup's NetSquared international community from Marc Manashil, community evangelist for NetSquared. Marc has been conducting a survey this month of NetSquared members that includes some questions about cloud computing.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2009

TechSoup Global's NetSquared project is doing some amazing work, particularly on the use of mobile technologies and social change around the world. Here's a quick snapshot of some of the projects they're working on now: Case studies: Amy Sample Ward has posted the first in a series of NetSquared case studies on their site.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

It originally appeared on NetSquared. Some big news this week as President Obama further commits to opening up government data by signing an Executive Order. Open Government Data. This has followed in the footsteps of a host of government initiatives that encourage open data and reuse. Nonprofit Data.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2010

This morning, NetSquared hosted a special unconference at NTC on open data. One big idea was that funders should be educated about the value of nonprofits adhering to open-data formats and require that projects they fund meet certain criteria for open-data.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Part of my role as the Global Community Development Manager at NetSquared is to support and grow our offline organizers from around the world. We now have over 50 cities globally hosting monthly events with many more getting started. An journey like this opens doors to new partnerships, relationships, and networks in a unique way.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group. Check out our newest groups: * [NetSquared Abuja]([link] in Abuja, Nigeria --> --> What have NetSquared groups been up to recently? Every month, our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists. NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists. Check out one of our events!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. NetSquared Vancouver** shares [slides and videos]([link] from their November event. * Every month our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 60 cities.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2016

TechSoup's NetSquared ( @netsquared ) community manager, Eli van der Giessen ( @elijah ), and Tech4Good SWFL organizer Birgit Pauli-Hack ( @bph ) are thrilled to offer this opportunity for online and offline community organizers to learn from each other! Want to know if NetSquared is right for you? – 12:00 p.m.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

TechSoup will be hosting a pre-conference workshop on Office 365; exhibiting at the NTC Science Fair; speaking at plenary events, breakout sessions, and a "Birds of a Feather" lunch; and facilitating networking opportunities. This event will be hosted by TechSoup an d our partner, TechImpact. Stop By Our Science Fair Booth.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2010

My son, Harry, who is in video making summer camp, decided to make a little movie of me opening the book! 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. Hosted by NetSquared. Free Webinar with Care2. Details here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2007

Net2 Houston, August Photo by Eschipul Nonprofits in Second Life Gala Opening Photo by RubyJi By looking at the photos tagged with NpTech, nonprofit techies were either on vacation or attending events. Arts NpTech The Goat at Large shouts about Open Source CMS for arts organizations from the Center for Arts Management and Technology.

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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. Open source champion Brian Behlendorf spoke at the event, encouraging the hackers to focus on finding an interesting problem to solve rather than worrying about building a sustainable model.

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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. Allan Benamer weighs in with some observations after wading through the comments over at the Netsquared site and pointing to Holden from GiveWell to be the most salient point. The site was developed by Democracy in Action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be co-hosting The Zoetica Salon on my Facebook Page with my Zoetica colleagues, Geoff Livingston , Kami Huyse , and Julie Pippert (the newest Zoetican ) where almost 7,000 nonprofit leaders have been engaging in informal peer learning about nonprofits and social media. Photo by Teddy Llovet.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community of Tech4Good meetups is growing! Find your closest NetSquared group. As a NetSquared organizer, you will become known as someone who's a leader in the Tech4Good community. As an event host, you build your reputation, develop new tech skills, and give back to your community.

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Care2

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

AUGUST 31, 2015

NetSquared gathers together nonprofits and activists, tech leaders and funders, and everyone who's interested in using technology for social change. Every month, our meetup leaders host free in-person events in 60 cities. Africa Open Data Conference. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Monthly Meetup.

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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. We'll post more details as they become available.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

It originally appeared on NetSquared. Examples of open government data reuse in US by private corporations and nonprofits is also highlighted and a webinar to help those that also want to use it is being hosted this month. Open Government Data. 7 Ways Companies Are Using the Government's Open Data.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2015

Many years ago, NetSquared hosted challenges and conferences to highlight and bring together fledging social entrepreneurs. In January 2013, Dd also hosted a hackathon mainly comprised of local students and programmers, further cultivating ownership and sustainability in the process. netsquared digital divide' spanhidden.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2010

Today Allison Fine and I celebrated the launch of the Networked Nonprofit at TechSoup Global in the space where Netsquared Meetups take place. Most importantly, the vision that Marnie Webb had over five years ago called Netsquared inspired me to keep blogging and explore social media and nonprofits.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 26, 2007

Hey Have Fun * Do Gooders, Many of you know that I work as the Community Builder for NetSquared , a project of TechSoup. This month's Net Tuesday will be a special "mixed reality" event in San Francisco and in Second Life to celebrate the opening of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life , a community space for nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

This post was written by Trenton DuVal, contributing editor at NetSquared, and originally appeared on their blog. They also offer hosted versions with more capacity for a monthly fee, starting at $19/month for 10 GB storage. charting as well as a host of other features. It’s what the NetSquared team uses to stay on task.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. I expect the parties to be lively gatherings and for people to form new relationships and to come with open hearts ready to share. You can find an event to attend on our website TweetsGiving.org , volunteer to host a gratitude party (it’s not too late!),

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. I expect the parties to be lively gatherings and for people to form new relationships and to come with open hearts ready to share. You can find an event to attend on our website TweetsGiving.org , volunteer to host a gratitude party (it’s not too late!),

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

Criteria is really important to consider: the crowds voting = who do you want to win this; the hosts/judges/experts voting = quality, value, innovation or alignment with competition/organizational goals. I think you create balance by focusing the competition on the stages of: Open door policy for contributing/submitting.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) is a global-wide community of hackers and social leaders with the common goal of building open technology for a better world. Here are even more hackathon resources from TechSoup and beyond: Want to host your own hackathon? NetSquared can help! meets LinkedIn for students. The ReStart Challenges.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

With a number of TechSoupers attending the conference, we covered nearly every area at the San Francisco Hilton, from booths at the Science Fair to a whole host of interesting sessions and plenaries. 12NTC: Open-Source Mobile Apps for Social Change from Ariel Gilbert-Knight. Recaps of Some of Our Favorite Sessions.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

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. TechSoup Global and NetSquared attended hackathons across the country—from Hawaii to Vermont—that tackled local, statewide, and national civic issues.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Someone has to host, someone has to clean up. The Gardener creates an ecosystem open to change, available to new groups, and full of fresh opportunities to emerge naturally. Events: NetSquared Camps. Community Driven Social Impact strategies for events – let’s look at the NetSquared Camps pilot. Case Studies.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2016

The following blog post recaps a NetSquared Toronto presentation by Sarah Lesh, a front-end web developer at hjc. This file structure is telling your computer: go into Users , open the folder sarahlesh , and then in that folder open mywebsite.html. You can watch her full, in-depth presentation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

There's a roundup of coverage on his Netsquared blog , including pointers to live blog posts like this one. More from Britt Bravo on Netsquared blog. Goldstein's Fundraising Success Podcast Britt Bravo, Have Fun, Do Good Blog, is hosting next week's Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. The topic is how to do have fun and do good!

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