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. TechSoup’s NetSquared groups are helping to keep the scary away with a series of online privacy and security events this October. NetSquared Uganda Safer Internet Day.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 4, 2009

Originally posted by me on the NetSquared blog. NetSquared currently has 3 open Challenges, calling for innovators and change makers around the world to submit ideas for Web and mobile-based technologies for social change. Through a NetSquared Community vote, 10 finalists will be chosen. Learn more.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2013

NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings… but we all know that meetings are boring! Find your local #nptech tribe by joining a NetSquared Local group. August’s NetSquared Events. Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

TechSoup's network of nonprofit technology meetups has been growing. The Ambassadors are senior NetSquared leaders who offer their support to other organizers in their country or region, allowing us to serve members in different time zones and in languages other than English. Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group!

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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. What’s NetSquared Doing?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

TechSoup’s digital storytelling challenge is open between now and September 26, 2014. Join your local NetSquared group. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Story Time: Empowering People with Technology. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs and HandsOn Tech.

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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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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2010

List five ways your organization can use APIs and open data to show your impact, coordinate volunteers, and inspire supporters to take action. Attend the Unconference: Netsquared Open Space (NOS): APIs and Open Data at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (# 10NTC ) to learn how. No problem.

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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’s Organizers are movers and shakers. Why was NetSquared created?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Every month NetSquared volunteers hold free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. How about learn ways to use technology to make better events? This is just a taste of the events being held this month by NetSquared chapters. Warsaw, Poland: Open Access.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

NetSquared believes in the power of meeting face-to-face in physical space. 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. Check out our newest groups: NetSquared Tanzania in Tanga, Tanzania.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2014

But there’s a special magic that happens when we get face-to-face, which is why each month NetSquared organizers in 50 cities across the globe host workshops and socials for the nonprofit tech community. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup. NetSquared Cambridge: Inclusion Unstuck.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

NetSquared believes in the power of meeting face to face in physical space. 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. Find your closest NetSquared group. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

Between 2006 and 2009, TechSoup hosted open challenges to identify and provide support for innovative projects that harnessed these and other technologies for social good. The NetSquared Challenges Foster Tech Innovation. Ushahidi entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May 2008.

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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. Guayaquil, Ecuador: The Guayaquil NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup.

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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. 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.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Every month NetSquared volunteers hold free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. With 50 groups in 20 countries, there's probably a NetSquared group near you (but if there isn't, we'd love to help you start a new meetup ). :-). netsquared event'

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Luckily for you, NetSquared is here to keep you on track. NetSquared holds free or low-cost educational events for people who want to use technology for good. Don't have a NetSquared group near you? Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group. See if there's a group close to you by searching our map.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. It's how you use technology that makes all the difference. If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2015

Describing NetSquared events is difficult, because each one focuses on a different topic and has a unique flavor set by the organizing team. There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Guayaquil, Ecuador: The Guayaquil NetSquared Monthly Meetup.

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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

APRIL 21, 2009

TechSoup Global's NetSquared project is doing some amazing work, particularly on the use of mobile technologies and social change around the world. Here's a quick snapshot of some of the projects they're working on now: Case studies: Amy Sample Ward has posted the first in a series of NetSquared case studies on their site.

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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. "It's totally open," Worman said.

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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. And that means advocacy and access can happen in ways similar to open government efforts. We think we can all benefit from data.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Will you be joining us in Austin for the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference ? The Science Fair is open Wednesday and Thursday. Big Data and Open Data Reuse by Nonprofits for the Creation of Sustainable Social Services — Wednesday, March 4, 10:30 a.m. NetSquared Organizers, Ambassadors, and Birds of a Feather.

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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. Open Source, Open Standards Video.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2010

This announcement was also published on the NetSquared Blog. The French American Charitable Trust (FACT) and NetSquared are pleased to announce the second annual FACT Social Justice Awards. Learn more about the challenge and how to participate below.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 5, 2010

Tomorrow morning, I’ll be leaving on a jet plane, to Atlanta, Georgia, for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference. I’m looking forward to the Unconference on Open Data organized by NetSquared, and getting to see lots of old colleagues. This will be my 7th NTC since 2001 (or, more accurately, my 5th.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2011

This post was authored by Claire Sale and originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog. From providing accessible content for people with disabilities, to creating fully usable functionality, to support for multiple languages, we wanted to learn about the benefits people are creating using web and mobile technology. Gmail Motion.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

It originally appeared on NetSquared. Some big news this week as President Obama further commits to opening up government data by signing an Executive Order. Open Government Data. This has followed in the footsteps of a host of government initiatives that encourage open data and reuse. Nonprofit Data.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. TechSoup Technologies for Good. Hacker Helper is all about not reinventing the technology wheel.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

If you weren't able to join us in San Francisco last week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference , we've got a recap of some of the happenings here on our blog. 12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Are you headed to San Francisco this week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference ? 12NTC is the go-to event every year for nonprofit professionals who work on technology, communications, or guide their organizations in tech decisions. "The Online Nonprofit Technology Conference will let you connect with. Anna Jaeger.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 15, 2010

This post was written by Amy Sample Ward and was originally posted on the NetSquared Blog. Tags: E-Learning Fundraising Grants for Technology Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 The third Digital Media and Learning Competition , from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. Learn more and apply today!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2009

Kaliya Hamlin, who is the founder of She's Geeky , a women and technology conference taking place in Mountain View, CA on January 30-31st was also on the list. Fast Company responded with " The Most Influential Women in Technology." is the queen of nonprofit technology in the UK. The post sparked heated debate. Holly Ross.

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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. This offline network, called Net Tuesdays, balances the work we do online to connect all those working at the intersection of technology and social impact. Like I said, I cannot wait!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

This post was authored by Vanessa Rhinesmith and originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. Hacking Autism was launched in June 2011 to seek new ideas for technology applications beneficial to people with autism. Hackathons, coding sprints, app challenges, oh my! Narrowing the scope of your programs means people can contribute better.

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