Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. Through a NetSquared Community vote, 20 finalists will be chosen. Winners will receive cash awards of $5,000 (first place), $3,000 (second place), and $2,000 (third place). Winners will receive cash awards of $5,000 (first place), $3,000 (second place), and $2,000 (third place).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2008

Winners in each category will be awarded a $10,000 prize by a panel of judges present at the NetSquared Conference (N2Y3). How would you mashup the Network for Good donation processing service with other services to make it easier for nonprofits to raise money online?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. The complete list of projects can be found here.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 15, 2009

N2Y4 Mobile Challenge: 15 Featured Projects Announced | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org - Last week, the NetSquared Community voted on the N2Y4 Mobile Challenge to determine the 15 Featured Projects who will be invited to compete for $50K in cash-prizes and additinoal in-kind resources at this year's N2Y4 Conference.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 22, 2008

Congratulations to Marnie Webb for winning the 2008 NTEN Award at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in New Orleans. As the winner of last year's award I got to introduce her. Britt Bravo has a write up on NetSquared. Vince Stehl was also given a life time achievement award. I set up a blog, wrote two posts and stopped.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

" Net2 Think Tank Round-Up: Finding Volunteers Online | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Looking for ways to recruit volunteers online? Check out the Net2 Think Tank for ideas! "For When we launched MIYO, our aim was to introduce the concept of citizen-centered philanthropy.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 10, 2009

Winners will be crowd-sourced from conference participants and receive cash-awards on day 2 of the event. No worries, share your expertise, or get involved in a hands-on session happening in the NetSquared Garage. REGISTER here! Still unsure? Here’s 3 ways participants dive into the mix with the N2Y4 Conference structure: 1.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2009

Edward Harran is a blogger and nonprofit technologist I have connected with through NetSquared, this blog, and of course Twitter. I was recently awarded a scholarship to attend the NTEN (Non Profit Technology Network) Conference in San Franciscio, which is going to be held from April 26th-28th, 2009. So here I am. I need your help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

Netsquared Voting Deadline Extended. Due to some technical glitches , you now have 48 additional hours to figure out what 5-10 of the 150 fantastic social change and technology projects at Netsquared will receive your vote. Through TechSoup's Netsquared project, blogger Beth Kanter, was commissioned to write a weekly summary.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

The NetSquared Challenges Foster Tech Innovation. Ushahidi entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May 2008. TechSoup partnered with agencies like USAID and tech companies like Microsoft and Yahoo to host these "tech for good" challenges annually via our NetSquared program.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

I’m quite interested to see how this combination works out, especially as it relates to the number of submissions, participation of non-submitted parties (others who comment or vote for an idea but haven’t submitted one themselves), and the influence of the public voting over the final grant awards. I’d love to hear it!

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NTEN

MARCH 6, 2015

Every year at NTC, we announce all kinds of award winners. Every year we are wowed by the winners of the DoGooder National Video Awards and this year was no exception. Eli van der Giessen , NetSquared Global Community Manager, TechSoup Global. Regina Walton , Marketing Manager, Pole 2 Win International.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free and 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, NetSquared is the place for you! Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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NTEN

AUGUST 12, 2011

projects can be expensive, and not all foundations are excited to award grants for an IT overhaul. At this month’s Philadelphia NetSquared event, Ivan Boothe of Rootwork spoke about the implications of Google+ for nonprofits and social change. Her first suggestion: define your blogging goals. Check it out ! Funding I.T.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2006

The awards recognize individual and business and celebrate the growing community contribution to. I almost spilled my latte all over my keyboard when I read in Britt Bravo's post over at Netsquared that I was nominated for a Vloggie along with Netsquared Vlog and Alive in Baghdad and Sustainable Route.

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AFP Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

FACT Social Justice Challenge (2010) | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org: "The French American Charitable Trust (FACT) is pleased to announce the second annual FACT Social Justice Awards. and France that educate,

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

Eastern), where we'll hear from the pros in the world of storytelling for change: Michael Hoffman, Founder and CEO of See3 Communications , and creator of the DoGooder Video Awards ; and. Joe Lambert, creator of the Center for Digital Storytelling and literally the guy who wrote the book on digital storytelling for changemakers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

NetSquared. Netsquared Featured projects receive grant awards ! Congrats to Allison Fine for the Terry McAdam Book Award. GoogleEarth launches Nonprofit Outreach Program via the NTEN blog and NetSquared community blog. The Seattle's Net Tuesday Group has just launched a social networking site on ning. NpTech Talk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2007

While the meebo nptech chat room is chatting live during the PDF, a few tweets overheard on twitter anticipate the upcoming NetSquared Conference. NetSquared Community. for the NetSquared Conference (N2Y2) beginning on May 29th. Like last year, conference participants are introducing themselves on their NetSquared Blog.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 22, 2008

Did you know that reuse groups, like last year's 3rd place NetSquared Innovation Award winner, Freecycle , are the most trafficked on Yahoo! This post originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog. Yesterday, Yahoo! launched its " Free Is Good" campaign to help promote reuse. From April 20 -May 4 Yahoo! green reuse Yahoo!

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

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. is awarding their Salesforce QuickStart Implementation Package to a deserving nonprofit organization or social enterprise.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 27, 2007

The widget is funded by the $25,000 first prize NetSquared Innovation Award that MAPLight.org received at the NetSquared Conference (N2Y2) , and by the Sunlight Foundation. Full disclosure: I work for NetSquared. By September 15th, MAPLight.org plans to release a widget for U.S. campaign finance election president

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The contest's stellar panel of judges will dish out awards in the following categories: Best Overall Windows 8 App: $15,000. There's also a People's Choice App award of $10,000! This post was authored by Elijah van der Giessen , a community curator for NetSquared, a project of TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2016

But first I'm going to show off on behalf of our NetSquared organizers. The NetSquared organizers' events help TechSoup deliver on our shared mission of ensuring that civil society has the tools and skills necessary to use technology effectively. But I'm not the only one singing the praises of the NetSquared organizers.

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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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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Participate in the 2009 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards voting to see the 60 tag line finalists and get both inspired and thinking strategically about your own tag line. Nancy Schwartz is helping nonprofits do it right: how long has it been since you've considered your organization's tag line? Does it even have one?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 11, 2007

The nonprofit, TransFair USA , is one of twenty members of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International , the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States, and a three-time winner of Fast Company Magazine’s Social Capitalist awards. This post was written for the NetSquared blog. So Why Now?"

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

This post was authored by Vanessa Rhinesmith and originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. Apps for Good "is an award-winning course where young people learn to create imaginative mobile apps that change their world." story chronicled a middle school student who built an app to help him.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2015

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2013

For over a decade Allyson has helped non-profit organizations and political campaigns create dynamic and award-winning websites and online marketing and recruitment campaigns. As Founding Partner of Rad Campaign she leads the firm’s client and online strategic services.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

Our partner See3 will announces the winners of the 2016 GoDooder Video Awards at the 2016 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC). TechSoup's storytelling campaign will have four prizes: Best Nonprofit Video, Best Nonprofit Photo, an Audience Award, and a Stories of Tomorrow Award. What Can You Do?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

Our partner See3 has announced the winner of the 2016 GoDooder Video Awards. TechSoup's storytelling campaign will have four prizes: Best Nonprofit Video, Best Nonprofit Photography, Audience Choice Award, and Best Story of Tomorrow Award. The Best Story of Tomorrow Award is focused on youth and the next generation.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2016

TechSoup's NetSquared ( @netsquared ) community manager, Eli van der Giessen ( @elijah ), and Tech4Good SWFL organizer Birgit Pauli-Hack ( @bph ) are thrilled to offer this opportunity for online and offline community organizers to learn from each other! Want to know if NetSquared is right for you? in YOUR Community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

Competitions, Awards, and Recognition. Amy Sample Ward , filling in for Britt Bravo, writes about several awards and competitions including the UK Catalyst Awards and Simon Fairway's pointer to the digital makeover contest. Through TechSoup's Netsquared project, blogger Beth Kanter, was commissioned to write a weekly summary.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

His firm, Avencia , is an award winning GIS consultancy. His firm, Avencia , is an award winning GIS consultancy. Given the fantastic feedback we received from our NetSquared GIS presentation, I was very pleased to learn that NTEN is featuring Robert in a forthcoming webinar. I recommend it highly.

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