Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? At tightly facilitated events called Generators, leaders with a range of expertise from the nonprofit and library communities discuss their daily work.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

It seems like there's a new crowdfunding website out there every week, but which one is right for your nonprofit? I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. Special Plan for Nonprofits: No. Special Plan for Nonprofits: Yes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

Slide Share Show, " Putting the U in YouTube " although geared for higher education institutions provides some really good practical marketing tips for social networking sites that should be useful for nonprofits too. NetSquared. Net Tuesday Seattle has been in the local press too! NpTech Talk. It's a must-read.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 10, 2007

I am often asked for advice from nonprofits that want to start a blog. I can’t tell you how many amazing, visionary nonprofit leaders I talk to who when I ask them if they read blogs say, “I read email.” There are lots of theories about what is the best social media tool to first introduce to nonprofits. Read blogs. Just start.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Then enter The Netsquared Mashup Challenge ! There's going to be a Netsquared Meetup (recommendations for restaurant or location are needed) How will your nonprofit avoid the Meatball Sundae? Here's here write up on word press. The Nonprofit Blog reviews InStedd. Wonder if smashups are eligible?)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

RSS in Plain English and Uses For Nonprofits. and nonprofits trainers' toolkits. Michele Martin has an excellent post about how to make the most of Netvibes, an RSS reader, for nonprofit applications such as advocacy, marketing, and customer service. Netsquared featured project WiserEarth In Ode Magazine Social Media Resources.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It seems like there's a new crowdfunding website out there every week, but which one is right for your nonprofit? I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. Special Plan for Nonprofits: No. You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

Phillip Smith has a thoughtful post called " Social tech meets the Social Innovation Generation " The Nonprofit Eye blog writes about leadership challenges in the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Tech Blog is asking a question via LinkedIn - "As a donor, if you had one wish for the nonprofit sector, what would it be?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 19, 2006

Last week I blogged about an Ipod/Toilet paper holder over at Netsquared. I received a press release from a marketing agency on behalf of this effort, so take it with a grain of salt. They are still building out the content on the site and there is a growing list of nonprofit recipients. This one records a message or music.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Several themes that came out in the discussion: The line between for-profit and nonprofit. I haven't spent much time in this space, but when I walked through the door I ran into Sean Stannard-Stockton who at met at Netsquared several years ago and encouraged him to set up a blog. You decide you're going to do something about it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

Read more about it from Green Miles blog and a summary of reactions from other nonprofits here. Funding Opportunities A recap of funding opportunities mentioned in previous NpTech Tag Summaries and are of interest to nonprofit techies: Razoo promotes social good. They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

It's always nice to discover redesigned nonprofit web sites with a web2.0 Allan Benamer of the Nonprofit Technology Blog continues his coverage of the software vendors with a poll to debrief the Convio merger teleconference and a hug. The topic is " How do Nonprofit Communicators Compete for Audience Attention?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2006

But after I'd shown them a few times what Second Life was all about and after we started getting some more mainstream press, especially the Business Week article , my parents seemed to understand it a bit more. You have worked with nonprofit organizations too ???? What did you learn from working with nonprofits/technology?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2006

Photo from Politalk_Tim Flickr Stream via the Voter s project Cross-posted at Netsquared Election Day, Organizing, Campaigns, Nonprofits and Web 2.0 Deborah Finn's thoughts about limiting the membership to nonprofit tech workers whose e-mail addresses are originating from a.org and whose organization is a 501c3.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 31, 2012

San Francisco NetSquared (Net2) kicked off its 2012 Meetup line up with Craig Newmark , of Craigslist and craigconnects , who talked about using technology for the common good. The growth of Craigslist opened up many circles for Newmark, including that of the nonprofit world. Photos: SF NetSquared Meetup.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 23, 2006

I came across her work while researching examples of nonprofits using the social web for social change for NetSquared and am looking forward to meeting her in person when she speaks at the NetSquared Conference next week. Heddy also writes for the Global Youth Fund blog. Lastly, trust your gut instinct and do what you love.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 3, 2005

One of the reasons I am so excited about the work I am doing with NetSquared is because I think that these new web-based tools, especially podcasts, are an incredible way for nonprofits to get the word out about their causes, especially when they are listened to through headphones. military forces in the coming year.

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