Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. If you want to network with your peers or love to learn at live, in-person events, then NetSquared is the place for you! Central and South America. Busia, Kenya.

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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. Our live, in-person events are hosted by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners.

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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. Newest Groups.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2015

NetSquared events come in all shapes and sizes, and we love them all! Check out our newest groups: NetSquared St. NetSquared Mississauga in Mississauga, Canada. NetSquared Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia. NetSquared Tanzania in Tanga, Tanzania. Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Louis in St.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

That's why TechSoup created NetSquared , our global network of volunteer-led Tech4Good meetups. We believe that NGOs learn best from each other, so NetSquared provides a platform where we can come together face to face to share technology tips and create a community of practice around tech for good. Reform Copyright.

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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. Our volunteer community leaders are holding free events across the US (and the globe). Find your local #Tech4Good group. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Monthly Meetup.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

If you don't have a local group (I can help fix that problem! ), there are also free online guides and a global Twitter chat October 5 using the hashtag #storymakers2017. TechSoup and the NetSquared meetups are here to help. Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston: Storymakers 2017! Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

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. Most NetSquared organizers now have a peer mentor. Well, there are!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community is hosting free monthly technology meetups in 74 cities globally, but with more than 39,000 members, it can be hard to get a sense of the community's needs. Why Are You a NetSquared Member? We asked NetSquared members why they attend our meetup events. Find your closest NetSquared group.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

A good social media policy provides clear guidelines on what staff should do when posting and interacting with constituents, volunteers, and donors. Additionally, representatives from local nonprofits shared their experiences with social media at the various forums. NetSquared. So you mastered social media?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

NetSquared DC's Roshani Kothari on why she loves NetSquared. I had the chance to connect with more than 25 NetSquared organizers during the week, and that face-to-face time was a powerful reminder of the deep learning that happens when nonprofit techies get together in a room. (Please visit the site to view this video).

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2017

NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings. Luckily for you, our NetSquared leaders are super creative when planning their #Tech4Good events. Join us at your local group. Find your closest NetSquared group. Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared 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. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , HandsOn Tech , DataKind , and more. Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2010

The lucky winner was Lorraine from the local chapter of the Red Cross. Hosted by NetSquared. Book Party and Discussion with authors. The 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Here are a few upcoming book launch events over the next two weeks: June 17, 2010. 2 PM EST. Free Webinar with Care2. Details here.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

A good social media policy provides clear guidelines on what staff should do when posting and interacting with constituents, volunteers, and donors. Additionally, representatives from local nonprofits shared their experiences with social media at the various forums. NetSquared. So you mastered social media?

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

From fixing wrecked park benches to cleaning up litter, the platform enables people to take action by submitting photos or videos of the problem and forwarding it to the correct authorities. The site will then publish responses from local officials and encourage further transparency. From Serbia. Niš 2.0

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more. When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2016

But first I'm going to show off on behalf of our NetSquared organizers. This remarkable cohort of 250 community builders are hosting monthly free workshops and networking events in more than 74 cities, and they're doing it entirely as volunteers. But I'm not the only one singing the praises of the NetSquared organizers.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

For example, the Social Actions API pulls together volunteer opportunities and social actions from over 60 different sources – that way we can all re-purpose calls to action from across the web. The community still led the way, though, from the local to the global level. As actions and energy built, an organization was formed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

I'm slightly out of my comfort zone here because I've only been following this topic closely for a short time, although I have co-authored a guide for nonprofits on technology evaluation and ROI. Influence/Authority: Scoble defines this as % of posts that show up on Techmeme, Digg, my Link Blog, Slashdot, StumbleUpon, etc.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2014

Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, libraries, and networks such as the NetSquared Local should be leading this movement as they are already committed to social good. AirBnB will allow hosts to donate to local causes; will add smoke detectors, will work on joint campaigns with the city and improve disaster preparedness.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 30, 2007

And it's the same with blogging or podcasting, or anything, find a way to actually take an action, whether it's volunteering, an informational interview, or whatever that might be, because you're going to have a lot more information about if you like it or not if you do it. What I do is, I write for several blogs, as she mentioned.

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