Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

NetSquared holds free or low-cost educational events for people and organizations who want to learn more about using technology for social good. Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient, local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. Newest NetSquared Groups.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

Every month TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to over 50 cities. If you want to network with your peers or love to learn at live, in-person events NetSquared is the place for you! Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of local members.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. " That's why TechSoup invests in developing the best practices of our NetSquared network. Find your closest NetSquared group. Or, you can apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. If you want to network with your peers or love to learn at live, in-person events, then NetSquared is the place for you! Or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. If you want to network with your peers or love to learn at live, in-person events, then NetSquared is the place for you! Or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

NetSquared’s core objective is to get nonprofit techies and activists together in the same room. 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. 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. Find your closest NetSquared group. Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Now, I'm no Houdini, but I predict that your New Year's resolutions are noble, high-minded stuff like "find a mentor" or "learn a new skill every month." Luckily for you, NetSquared is here to keep you on track. Don't have a NetSquared group near you? 10 Tech and Design Trends for 2016.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 2, 2014

Now I’m no Houdini, but I predict that your New Year’s resolutions are noble, high-minded stuff like “find a mentor” or “learn a new skill every month.” Luckily for you NetSquared is here to keep you on track. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: LANCEMENT DES ACTIVITES NETSQUARED BURKINA FASO.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

Find out about our trove of how-to articles, weekly webinars, discussion forums, Netsquared in-person training events, and new step-by-step online courses. Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff. Top Tech Training Tips for Nonprofits — How to Teach Your Staff to Use New Technology Painlessly. TechSoup Courses.

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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? Who Comes to Our NetSquared Events. NGOs have many needs here.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2013

Your NetSquared organizers are gearing up for Social Media September , a month of social media for social good -themed events. We’ll be hosting social media surgeries for local nonprofits and community activists. August’s NetSquared Events. Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Event Reports.

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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." Equal Employment Opportunity Commission : 80 percent of employees were Caucasian at the tech companies it examined.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

NetSquared groups are holding free events all month. Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016. Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind — Topic: Employee to Entrepreneur. Seattle, Washington: GiveBig 2016 and Nonprofit/Tech Networking. Storymakers Community Events.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, but 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. Not sure if hosting a NetSquared group is for you? Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

Your Top Tech Challenges. Here are the top 10 tech challenges. This course will be geared towards helping people in organizations just like yours — smaller organizations with limited budgets and limited in-house IT support — ramp up their tech training skills. Top Tech Training Tips for Nonprofits.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2017

Kick off 2017 with new tech and fundraising skills! Our free webinars will help you improve your grantseeking, connect you with local tech experts, and show you what Windows Server and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC can do for your nonprofit or library. Finding Local Tech Expertise and Support.

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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. So if you're looking to build your skills and find your fellow accidental techies, there's probably a group near you!

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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. Birmingham, United Kingdom: Video Skills + Telling Social Stories. Storymakers.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

We understand that many nonprofits don't have the resources to hire full-time tech support staff to understand and manage all those complexities. No special tech skills required! Attend a local in-person educational event for nonprofits. With an alphabet soup of acronyms (DDoS!?!

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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. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , HandsOn Tech , DataKind , and more.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2016

But there are millions of nonprofit staffers who don't have the skills to use technology to do more good. You can help your tech-shy NGO friends cross the digital divide by bringing them to a nonprofit tech meetup. Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind. Monday, July 4, 2016.

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Tech Soup

JULY 6, 2015

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. Not sure if hosting a NetSquared group is for you? Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Women Who Tech brings together talented and renowned women breaking new ground in technology who use their tech savvy skills to transform the world and inspire change. Moderator: Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Raising awareness and providing local communities a venue for sharing their story.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

TechSoup and NetSquared have joined forces to bring you a September full of social media learning! All month long, we're putting on events and publishing content to sharpen your social media skills.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. Find out what else NetSquared was up to this spring in this roundup. Read a recap and watch a replay of TechSoup for Libraries' Tech on the Spectrum webinar, which focused on Come on In!,

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

Using publicly-released data and code, participants will be able to swap ideas, share skills, and solve challenges that affect Americans on both local and national scales. This is a great opportunity for nonprofits to get involved in community issues and share their mission with a tech-savvy audience. NetSquared can help!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

To celebrate, TechSoup's partner in India, BiGTech , held the Find an IT Partner event in Mumbai to connect local nonprofits with IT students. The event was hosted by the Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), giving the IT students at the school a chance to hone their professional skills in a real work environment.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

With the support of the National Endowment for Democracy and the Balkan Trust for Democracy, the challenge's goal is to promote tech for civil participation in transparency and accountability initiatives in the Western Balkans. The site will then publish responses from local officials and encourage further transparency.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions. your peers and learn the skills you need to put technology to work for. Bonus: See an overview of our Local Impact Map and see how you can get it for your nonprofit. Claire Sale.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2012

It also includes clear guidelines on how to join for those who are interested in contributing their expertise or copyediting skills. 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. The Online Community and Social Media Team Wiki.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2016

But first I'm going to show off on behalf of our NetSquared organizers. The NetSquared organizers' events help TechSoup deliver on our shared mission of ensuring that civil society has the tools and skills necessary to use technology effectively. Start a NetSquared Group. --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Perhaps you're wondering what type of skills you need on staff to implement a social networking and media strategy. Or purchase gift items from a socially responsible retail store like Ten Thousand Islands that helps support local artisans and Fair Trade in developing countries. Oh, I so want a NTEN baseball cap !) And if you???re

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2014

First up was Joseph Tanigawa from Code for San Francisco (our local chapter of Code for America), who presented a nifty tool for bridging the digital divide. The user can go to any bus stop and simply text the stop ID number (listed on every bus stop) to a local phone number (415-528-3226). Reporting Problems. Image 1: Caravan Studios.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

List compiled by Heather Mansfield , Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good and creator of the 101 Digital Marketing and Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits blog and webinar series. Knowing basic HTML is a must-have skill for online marketers. NetSquared :: netsquared.org. HTML Tutorial :: w3schools.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Knowing basic HTML is a must-have skill for online marketers. For small regional nonprofits, the service could be used for local events and regular meetups. NetSquared :: netsquared.org. NetSquared in a group of volunteer leaders who host free #TechforGood in-person events every month in 120 cities worldwide.

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