Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

National Volunteer Week has come and gone, but I ask you to join me every week in celebrating the amazing contributions of TechSoup's NetSquared community. Well, the average NetSquared organizer spends 8.2 Find your closest NetSquared group. Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group. You like numbers?

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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

AUGUST 20, 2010

This post was originally posted on the NetSquared Blog and was written by Amy Sample Ward. Over the last few years, the NetSquared Local network (a project of TechSoup Global's) has grown from just a few groups in only a couple countries, to 70+ groups in 21+ countries!

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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.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2010

Attend the Unconference: Netsquared Open Space (NOS): APIs and Open Data at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (# 10NTC ) to learn how. If you easily listed five ideas and are fired up to share your knowledge, demo your website, share your application, or get feedback, then bring your project and join the session! No problem.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I am completely overwhelmed by the positive, kind, touching things that so many community members have shared about the work we have all done together during my time with NetSquared and TechSoup Global over the last two and a half years. To those working on content and knowledge sharing with Lea, Shab, Elliot, Becky and many others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2007

Starting this week, you can vote for the best NetSquared Innovation Fund Award nominated projects until Saturday, April 14th at Noon PDT. When you're ready, log into the NetSquared site (you can become a registered user here ) and vote for 5-10 of your favorite projects. Idealware Nonprofit Software Knowledge Sharing Initiative.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

NetSquared is TechSoup's answer to providing local tech support and learning opportunities. Uganda is no different except for one thing: its amazing NetSquared Regional Ambassador for East Africa, Robert Kibaya. What Is NetSquared? Most of our NetSquared members need IT equipment like computers, digital cameras, etc.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But don't be afraid — huddle up for warmth and knowledge with your nonprofit tech friends at a local Tech4Good meetup. If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Monthly Meetup. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Monthly Meetup.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

NetSquared’s Global Community Builder , Amy Sample Ward, will be at the NTC this year to connect and collaborate with friends, colleagues and new faces in the sector. Here’s how to find Amy and connect with NetSquared. More knowledge, confidence and excitement about organizing in your city. NetSquared Office Hours.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

So join your closest group today and fill your belly with sweet, nourishing knowledge. hosted our first NetSquared Camp in China. NetSquared (soft) launched our latest project, the Hacker Helper , a wiki that connects social good hackathons with problems that need to be solved. Event NetSquared tsevent' November Events.

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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. NetSquared’s hosted Challenges for 3 years now, surfacing hundreds of innovative technologies for social impact. Please support me by voting and commenting here.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2005

Today, Mark is the manager of TechSoup's NetSquared initiative, a project designed to make sure the non-for-profit sector gets involved early and actively with the newest tools and trends in internet technology. And once we got through catching up, I admitted to him that I was just a bit perplexed about the NetSquared project.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2006

Today, over at Netsquared I summarized some of the live blog posts coming from the Web of Change Conference. Did I forget anyone?). I did some searches on the conference tag, woc2006 and noticed that the tag is the same for the World Orienteering Championship.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

In late 2011, Funder’s Guide to Networks will synthesize the knowledge and publish a print publication for the broader field of philanthropy. If you want to learn more about the networks, here’s a few blog posts: TechSoup/Netsquared. A Tale of Different Networks: Netsquared and TSG (Video interview with Marnie).

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2009

Edward Harran is a blogger and nonprofit technologist I have connected with through NetSquared, this blog, and of course Twitter. I plan to use knowledge and networks from NTEN09 to help VQ with their online and technology strategy. -I I have a large network that could benefit from my knowledge. Full stop. -I

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As part of Social Media September (#SocMedSep), we've been tapping into the wisdom of our global TechSoup and NetSquared communities as well as experts in nonprofit technology. Knowledge and discussion are central to our mission; social media exponentially amplifies our ability to fulfill it. Got any social media stories or tips?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2010

We’ll also be referring folks to resources for more formal learning and peer connections, like NTEN , the Nonprofit Technology Network and host of the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference and Netsquared and TechSoup Global – and of course sharing resources from our colleagues in the nonprofit/social media field.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 8, 2009

I originally posted on the NetSquared blog. Deborah says she’s hoping, “that we’ll eventually be able to add Seesmic to the mix, so that nonprofit professionals can use their web cameras to add comments and follow-up questions, thus sparking a real exchange of knowledge.&#. How would you define capacity building?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 12, 2012

In celebration of the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest in partnership with NetSquared. Knowledge of an issue will help you hone in on one aspect that can be addressed through a Windows 8 app. for background on pressing issues, valuable data, and APIs.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2016

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar, or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

back then) and being the one of the visionaries behind the Netsquared project. So, when Marnie starts talking about the next big disruptive technology for the nonprofit sector, I listen. We need to think about how we get knowledge to people where and when they need it. We think we can all benefit from data. Or it can, anyway.

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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. Digital citizenship: In the final stage, communities can use these tools and knowledge to work with governments and affect policy. netsquared digital divide' Dd doesn't go into a region with an agenda.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

One would be hardpressed to find more knowledgeable, thoughtful folks on civic engagement and social media. " Net2 Think Tank Round-Up: Finding Volunteers Online | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Looking for ways to recruit volunteers online? Check out the Net2 Think Tank for ideas! "For

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 16, 2015

Eli van der Giessen — Netsquared Community Manager. Remote employees have always held the NetSquared community manager role. Email, Skype , and Google+ Hangouts keep me in touch with my Netsquared organizers. Don't miss part one ! I'm the lone Canadian staffer at TechSoup. Telework Tools Eli Relies On.

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NTEN

AUGUST 12, 2011

Luckily, our members take the time to share their knowledge, experience, and resources with the nonprofit community. At this month’s Philadelphia NetSquared event, Ivan Boothe of Rootwork spoke about the implications of Google+ for nonprofits and social change. Together, we can stay on top of technology, even in a time of rapid change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

In response to this post by Seth Godin on nonprofits and social media, I repeat what I said three years ago over at the Netsquared Community. To my knowledge, detailed figures have never been published -- there are only vague statements about thousands raised.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Net2 Think Tank: Online Fundraising Lessons Learned | NetSquared – "The Facebook application Causes recently announced it hit the $20 Million mark in donations. The America's Giving Challenge from Case Foundation spurred $2.1 Million in donations for charities this past winter. ."

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Events: NetSquared Camps. Community Driven Social Impact strategies for events – let’s look at the NetSquared Camps pilot. NetSquared had for a few years held a global conference in donated space in Silicon Valley and invited members of the community from around the world to come together offline to learn and share and build.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

This week, TechSoup Global and Microsoft Community Affairs hosted the TechSoup Global Contributors' Summit, a gathering of TechSoup Global Network partners , TechSoup product donors, foundational partners, NetSquared Local organizers , GuideStar International partners , and other members of TechSoup Global's extended family. But, what now?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 17, 2012

From NetSquared. Use our newly launched Local Impact Map to learn how organizations are using technology products and knowledge to further their missions. TSDigs Digital Storytelling event kicks off in the Nonprofit Commons. Alicja rounds up upcoming 2012 European conferences. A New Year's call to volunteer action from Catchafire.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2012

By relying on volunteers, Wikipedia can draw on anyone to share their knowledge on a topic, check facts, or accurately translate content. The idea came from NetSquared community organizers who were eager to share their best practices and experiences and saw a wiki as the ideal platform. Building a Wiki.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

For a taste of nptech goings-on all around the world, NetSquared Local shares community highlights from the month of May and gets its fans excited about future projects in their recent monthly roundup. At their best, communities are places where we make connections and share knowledge, stories, and support.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 12, 2008

Beth Kanter Although I've known Beth Kanter for a long time, and we write for BlogHer and NetSquared together, I've never heard her present until today when she gave the keynote at the 2008 Making Media Connections Conference. Share your knowledge with someone else. "Tools come and go, but a strategy based on experimentation sustains."--Beth

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

It originally appeared on NetSquared. Skill-building tools are also available for storytellers and they organize “ story-raisings ” community events with storytelling experts that share their knowledge. The tool can embed video, audio, photos and data visualizations easily with text. Image: Edgeflip logo.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2009

So, when Lynne Johnson from Fast Company asked me to blog a list, I thought I'd create a nonprofit technology category and acknowledge the work of these awesome women: Nonprofit Technology Marnie Webb is the Co-CEO of TechSoup Global and creator of Netsquared and was voted most valuable person in the nonprofit technology field in 2008.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Moderated by NTEN membership director, former NetSquared organizer, and friend of TechSoup Amy Sample Ward , "Rethinking Movement Buildling" brought together three luminaries from organizations whose stock-in-trade are movements to promote social change. The moment of opportunity had passed.

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