Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2013

NetSquared Local members meet monthly in 50 cities around the world with the goal of helping each other solve their tech challenges and finding a tribe of people who shares our passions. What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Toronto, Canada: Technology, human rights & movement building around the world.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

That's why we're thrilled that NetSquared is joining TechSoup in having a strong presence at this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington, DC. Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 75 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

To honor her memory, I’m rais ing money for NTEN to offer diversity, local, and general scholarships for the 19NTC in Portland. She was proud of my accomplishments in the Nonprofit Technology field, including being a board member of NTEN, and that prompted her to learn about it. Let me connect some dots.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

Our mighty army of volunteers hosted over 500 free nonprofit technology trainings last year, and we're on track to reach even more organizers this year. Portland, Oregon: Microsoft for Nonprofits — Vote for Your Topic! Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. You like numbers? Monday, June 5, 2017.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

501 Tech Clubs are informal local groups that meet regularly to get to know their colleagues, develop a professional support network, and talk shop. Today we give a hearty THANK YOU to our 501 Tech Club leaders.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

For the last two and a half years, Amy has worked as Community Development Manager for Community-Driven Innovation at TechSoup Global , but we knew her back when she was just setting out on the road to nptech super-stardom with the Meyer Memorial Trust right here in Portland, where she led our local 501 Tech Club.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Here’s your monthly update from the world of NetSquared Local. What Is NetSquared Local? NetSquared Local is TechSoup's volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. NetSquared Local groups hold monthly in-person events for anyone interested in the connection of technology and social impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2014

After I attended Catalyzing the Sharing Economy conference (the sharing economy is defined as the use of networked, mobile, information technology to share goods and services), I shared a post with some notes and ideas about why I think it is the next generation of networked social change.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Nonprofit Technology, and more! The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of workforce development, community service, and conservation. State/Local / #DCNP2019 / @DMANF. State/Local. State/Local / #NPSummit19 / @TogetherSC. State/Local.

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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. Highlights this month include website accessibility in Portland, Oregon; project management in Boston, Massachusetts; and data visualization in Las Vegas, Nevada. Find your local #Tech4Good group.

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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. Activists and community leaders will see and be given the opportunity to present on successful uses of technology for social change. Portland, Oregon: Portland: QuickBooks Made Easy.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

Every month NetSquared holds free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use 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. Wednesday, February 5.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2016

You're reading the TechSoup blog, so you're probably already comfortable with using technology in your work. But there are millions of nonprofit staffers who don't have the skills to use technology to do more good. Portland, Oregon: Portland: QuickBooks Made Easy. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Friday, July 15.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2014

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. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: May Meeting of local members. Portland, OR: NTC Round-Up: Mini-Presentations from the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Join your local NetSquared group. No local group? Portland, OR: Digital Storytelling 101. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Story Time: Empowering People with Technology. We’ve rounded up almost thirty other community nonprofit technology events being held this September, so you’re sure to find something new.

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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. Portland, OR: Digital storytelling for fun and nonprofits. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of local members. Using small wins to grow social media revenue.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2013

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 Net2Local Groups.

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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

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Huddle up with your nonprofit technology colleagues at a NetSquared meetup to keep warm and learn about the latest trends in nonprofit technology. If you’re holding monthly events gathering the nonprofit technology community, let me know , and I’ll include you in the next community calendar. winter is coming.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2014

You’re reading the TechSoup blog, so you’re probably already comfortable with using technology in your work. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of local members. Portland, OR: Summer social and thousand-member extravaganza! In fact, you probably know a few of these beginners. Sunday, August 3, 2014.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

TechSoup’s NetSquared community organizers connect nonprofits with local technology experts. The goal is to create strong, self-sufficient communities of nonprofit technology professionals (and accidental techies too!). Portland, Oregon: Website Accessibility 101. Naples, Florida: Google For Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2014

And if you don’t have a local group, we’ll help you start your own. San Francisco, CA: The EASE INITIATIVE business model and its leverage of social technologies. Busia, Kenya: Hackathon -New Technologies and young talents-kenya. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of local members. Upcoming Events.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

That's why we're thrilled that NetSquared is joining TechSoup in having a strong presence at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, Texas. Don't worry, there are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Newest Groups.

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

This month''s theme is building community, on and offline - a perfect time to interview Bethany about her inspiration for working in nonprofit technology and more! I don’t love the term “accidental techie” but I certainly didn’t start my career with the notion that technology would end up playing such a large part in my work.

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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? TechSoup's NetSquared is the world's largest volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. Portland, Oregon: Writing Grants for Technology — For Good!

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, but you’ll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. Busia, Kenya: Hackathon: -New Technologies and young talents-Kenya. Thursday, July 3, 2014.

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NTEN

APRIL 17, 2015

Inspired by National Volunteer Week, NTEN took a few hours of work time to volunteer in our local communities. The sale raised over $200,000 for San Francisco libraries, and the leftover boxes of books made a new home at a local thrift shop in a rural area of Eugene, Oregon, that has limited access to library and book services.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Nonprofit Technology, and more! As policy changes unfold at the federal, state and local levels, the communities and issues we care about as corporate social responsibility professionals inevitably face uncertainty. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF. State/Local. State/Local / #NPSummit18 / @SCANPO. State/Local.

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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. Portland, Oregon. Seattle, Washington: Fall Nonprofit Technology Speed Geek. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Matloding, South Africa: Technology for Rural Development. Feeling overwhelmed?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Technology helps nonprofits deliver on our missions more effectively, but it can also be fiendishly complicated. NetSquared groups focus on topics that address their unique local tech challenges, but once a quarter, we select a common theme. Naples, Florida: How to Use Technology to Communicate and Manage Volunteers.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2017

NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings. Join us at your local group. Naples, Florida: How to use Technology to Communicate and Manage Volunteers. Portland, Oregon: QuickBooks Made Easy. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 2, 2014

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

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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. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Story Time: Creating Technologies with Visually Impaired People. Portland, Oregon: Secret Knowledge of Open Source. Looking for inspiration? September 23.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

I've just returned from the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin and I'm pumped! There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Kansas City, Missouri: Google for Nonprofits — Technology, Education, and Networking.

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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. Join your local group and start participating in the conversation. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of local members.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2009

First, let's take a look at what can happen if we dive directly into the technology and overlook the actual needs of our community. Open source software reacts to rapidly changing technology. The idea of utilizing open source and in turn utilizing community was recently put into action in Portland, Oregon. What do we want?

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

Our intuitions told us that stories of great local projects were not traveling from town to town. Local leaders weren’t getting the credit they deserved. We hosted community discussions in Oakland, San Francisco, Washington DC, New York, Minneapolis, and Portland. Technology. Momentum was being lost. and James L.

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