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The Equity Atlas: A data-driven conversation

NTEN

How interactive maps can be used to start conversations about equity. The Regional Equity Atlas is a project that strives to ensure that everyone in the Portland metropolitan region benefits from the opportunities the region provides. Data interactive maps regional equity Program' Coalition for a Livable Future.

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New on SSIR: A New Tool for Digital Storytelling

Amy Sample Ward

I recently attended the US launch event for Historypin is a new (and free) application for Android, iPhone, or the web that arranges photos, videos, and text in the context of time and location (leveraging the Google Maps API). It’s a way of interacting with other people, other places, and other times from anywhere you are.

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5 Proven Tips for Building Your Nonprofits Email List

NetWits

Portland Museum of Art groups their E-newsletter with links to their social media accounts. Include your events, photos, maps, twitter link, polls, and of course, your email list. If you have a link to your Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Flickr, and YouTube, but not your email signup, your visitors may assume you don’t have a list to join.

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Scanning for Good: 5 Reasons QR Codes Are a Safe Option for Nonprofits

NetWits

In addition to web URLs, QR codes can contain SMS messages, plain text, contact info, event invites, Google Maps locations, YouTube videos, or social content. There are great stories on the web about nonprofits who have seen success with QR codes, like Heifer Portland, The South Carolina Aquarium, and Maymont. QR Codes Can Do a Lot.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

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Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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What's NetSquared Up to in May?

Tech Soup

Check out our map of events to find your closest group. Portland, OR's pdxtech4good shared the secrets of using Internet and smartphone tools to engage and support volunteers. Portland, OR: Mini Sessions from Locals Who Presented at 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference. How big is the NetSquared Local community?