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NetSquared Local Organizers Share Social Media Wisdom

Tech Soup

TechSoup Global and NetSquared. I wanted to call your attention to some of the great tips and social media wisdom from the NetSquared blog. Without further ado: In Social Media Won't Solve Your Nonprofit's Problems, Campbell shares some advice about keeping your expectations in check.

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Guest Post on Frogloop: 5 Tips for Running a Competition

Amy Sample Ward

—– Over on the NetSquared platform right now we are in the midst of the 2010 FACT Social Justice Challenge. NetSquared supports the community at the intersection of technology and social impact in a few ways, including open innovation competitions. Tip #1: Set the stage. Tip #2: Pay attention.

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Member Round Up: Brain science in fundraising, website tips, and Do Good Data 2013!

NTEN

For a taste of nptech goings-on all around the world, NetSquared Local shares community highlights from the month of May and gets its fans excited about future projects in their recent monthly roundup. They are places where problems big and small are tackled by groups of people working towards a common goal.

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Great reads from around the web on April 8th

Amy Sample Ward

The way we engage in public dialogue, coordinate, solve problems—all of it is shifting. Today, Wikipedia is the most widely used reference work in the world. Rapid advances in digital media and technology are changing how we connect to information and each other. New networks are emerging everywhere.

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What Makes an Ideal Submission for the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest?

Tech Soup

In celebration of the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest in partnership with NetSquared. Here are some tips. Apps to Address Real-World Problems. A good app idea will not only solve a problem your audience has - it will be easily accessible to them.

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Your Local Tech4Good Club Is Ready to Help

Tech Soup

" That's why TechSoup invests in developing the best practices of our NetSquared network. Find your closest NetSquared group. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Or, you can apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Social Media and Community-Building Tips from Not For Sale's Sarah Potts

Tech Soup

Burnout can also be a problem for those that are responsible for social media, Sarah noted: "Managing social media is exhausting in your need for exuberance." Check out the full presentation for many more tips on engaging your community via these and other platforms. Measure, Adapt, Repeat. Learn More.