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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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

7 Social Media experiments we tried with the 99% Power Coalition | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Joe Solomon does a great job sharing the tools, tactics, and mini-campaigns used in the recent 99% Power Campaign. It's also one that is increasingly being asked by potential donors big and small.

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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. Or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2017

More than one-third of charitable giving happens in the last three months of the year , and the emergence of Giving Tuesday (on November 28 this year) makes the year's end even more critical for charities. Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. Feeling overwhelmed?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

For instance, consider how your organization can use media and technology to: Create sustainable commitments of action from individuals and companies to your cause vs. sporadic, one-off campaigns. Chris Noble on Check in for Charity, Pepsi Refresh and Social Media for Nonprofits. NetSquared with Amy Sample Ward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2006

I just discovered a new (to me anyway) blog on nonprofits called the Nonprofit Eye via a provocative post on the Netsquared Community Blog. She recently introduced her blog on the Netsquared site: Don't know where I fit in the scheme of things here, but I have to start somewhere. Join in, viva la revolution!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Here at TechSoup, we're big on stories.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Mobile has put a whole new spin on fundraising, connecting with donors, and kick-off campaigns. Charity Fundraising Agent (Android, iPhone) helps you keep track of your fundraising campaigns by monitoring both online and offline donations. iOS) is a microdonation app that aims to make donating to charities a social activity.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2014

We recently polled our TechSoup employees and NetSquared community on what they see as looming large in 2015. TechSoup's senior online community manager, Lewis Haidt, predicts that charities will use more sophisticated group social media tools like Thunderclap that amplify messaging. Charity Crowdfunding Will Get Crazier.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Net2 Think Tank: Online Fundraising Lessons Learned | NetSquared – "The Facebook application Causes recently announced it hit the $20 Million mark in donations. Million in donations for charities this past winter. org campaign. "A The America's Giving Challenge from Case Foundation spurred $2.1

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2014

Nonprofits, charities and religious organizations are doing inspiring mission-based work, but often we’re so caught up in delivering our programs that we forget the need to communicate our impact to the rest of the world. That’s why TechSoup holds an annual digital storytelling campaign each year. NetSquared Events.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

One of the biggest trends in mobile giving right now is gamification: the integration of game dynamics, like points, badges, or levels, into a fundraising or social good campaign. These apps have the power to help nonprofits and charities reach a whole new audience and raise awareness about their mission. Gamify Your Organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2007

Ed Schipul is a colleague from the NetSquared Community that I have had the pleasure of knowing for two years now. He was one of 81 people who donated to my campaign to send two young Cambodians to college last October. Flickr Photo from DenneyTerrio. Three weeks ago he asked me to sponsor him in " Mustaches for Kids -Houston.

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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. Nonetheless, I wholeheartedly agree with the concept and philosophy that giving donations to causes is better than giving stuff -- and we've been doing this for years on our own directing people to give gifts to charities we care about. So, here is how it works.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists. Not sure if hosting a NetSquared group is for you? There’s probably a NetSquared group by you , but if there isn’t, we’ll help you start your own. Naples, FL: How to Evaluate your Social Media Campaigns.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2015

More than one-third of charitable giving happens in the last three months of the year , and the emergence of #GivingTuesday makes the year's end even more critical for charities. Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. Feeling overwhelmed? and the globe. Not a fundraiser?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 13, 2013

We've compiled some of the best articles, blogs, and webinars from our partners in Canada, Australia, and the global NetSquared Local groups. Four ways charities can build trust and increase donations. NetSquared. Google Keyword: A Powerful Tool for Your Online Action Campaign. "Charity is boring.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

What platform you choose really depends on the size of your nonprofit and what sort of campaign you plan to run. If you're just doing a general fundraising campaign, Razoo or CauseVox might be the way to go. It is open to creators from all backgrounds – from charities to video game developers to artists.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

As we've said before, everyone needs basic security awareness and skills, but these skills are even more important for nonprofits, charities, and NGOs because we rely on the goodwill of donors and funders to do our good work. The guide is part of TechSoup's Safer Online for Nonprofits campaign. Many Thanks to Microsoft!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

TechSoup's annual Storymakers campaign launches September 5. TechSoup and the NetSquared meetups are here to help. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and other awesome organizations. Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston: Storymakers 2017!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

Finding the right CRM (constituent relationship management) program for your organization can help you find potential donors, foster relationships, and organize successful fundraising campaigns. Watch a replay of our Harness the Power of Your Data with CRM video to learn how CRM can increase your charity's impact.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

What platform you choose really depends on the size of your nonprofit and what sort of campaign you plan to run. If you're just doing a general fundraising campaign, Razoo or CauseVox might be the way to go. It is open to creators from all backgrounds – from charities to video game developers to artists.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

She her day job is to blog and she does a terrific job at NetSquared and BlogHer. I was concerned at one point that the donations I'd received from these sorts of campaigns might be "transactional" - in that new donors to my charity would only contribute once and that was that. But, Britt is repeat donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2007

Marshall Kirkpatrick, longtime Netsquared blogger, is now working with Splashcast also at DEMO 07 this week. Check out this splashcast channel with a nonprofit theme created by Netsquared Blogger, Britt Bravo. The e-Campaigning Tool for plone can do petitions, letters to targets, and other campaign related activities.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2011

Nonprofit organizations across the country have raised more than $100 million in three years using Charity Dynamics' boundless fundraising solutions. Their suite of online fundraising applications support campaigns across multiple channels for optimal results. Understanding the needs of your community is not always easy.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 29, 2006

Examples: Climate Concern's Group and the ONE Campaign's Groups. That's "me" above in a ONE campaign shirt. • now, and VolunteerMatch will hook you up with constantly updated opportunities in your own zip code." • Charity Badges , "Got a cause that's close to your heart? This post was originally written for NetSquared.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Mobile giving is a low-cost way to raise funds on an ongoing- or campaign-based basis. Kudos to Erin Palmer over at TechSoup's NetSquared Project for this: "The Pew Internet & American Life Project reports that, as of early 2012, 88% of American adults had a cell phone. Benefits of a Mobile Site.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

Beaconfire Blog, " The Twilight of Direct Mail " provides an analysis of the role of direct mail in Obama Campaign. EngageJoe has been helping with campaign and hopes that if you're blogging wordpress that you'll install the wordpress plugin. Qui Diaz talks about the importance of multi-channel campaigns and experimentation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 29, 2007

" Also quoted is Sean Stannard-Stockton, author of the Tactical Philanthropy blog was also quoted and he shares his expanded predictions here , including "Charities recognize the potential of social-media tools and finally get serious about integrated online strategies." bubble would burst. And if you???re

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

As part of our Safer Online for Nonprofits campaign, TechSoup has tried to simplify the privacy and security minefield we all face these days. He is a programmer and web developer who helps other charities use technology more effectively. Microsoft Safer Online and Do1Thing Campaign. Top Recommendations.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

She's our volunteer Netsquared organizer there. NetSquared is TechSoup's volunteer-driven, global network of nonprofit technology workshops and networking events. Here's what she told us about how she helps out charities in central Florida. Getting Started with NetSquared. Find your local NetSquared group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2007

Netsquared Net Tuesday next week in SF is about " How Nonprofits Can Use And Build Online Social Networks ," featuring speakers from Change.org and Ning. over at her Netsquared blog about adoption of blogs and wikis in an organizational context and how these tools further organizational mission. What do you think?

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2012

This post originally appeared on the NetSquared blog, which is an initiative of TechSoup Global's, and was written by Causecast. Through the use of solutions like Causecast's Employee Impact Platform , companies can develop entire volunteer campaigns around a competitive. engagement. their progress and efforts.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The speakers also discussed how some players of the popular Diablo 3 game are donating the "gold" earned in the game to charities in Africa. The events are designed to be a forum for ideas, discussion, and action to execute technology-based projects or campaigns. Gaming for Good Resources.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2011

All this month, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. A View of the Cloud from the NetSquared Community Even among technologically inclined people, there's sometimes a reluctance to move to the cloud. But maybe that's not a bad thing.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community of Tech4Good meetups is growing! Find your closest NetSquared group. As a NetSquared organizer, you will become known as someone who's a leader in the Tech4Good community. Start a NetSquared group. --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events. and have a reason to hang out with other cool people!

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