Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "The 3rd Digital Media and Learning Competition, from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. Between now and January 22, people who add the application can vote up to five times for five individual charities.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

That’s why NetSquared Twin Cities is co-hosting a happy hour this week for nonprofits and technology folk in Minneapolis-St. NetSquared Local believes that the best way to build a strong, self sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face. This Week’s NetSquared Events.

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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! Or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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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

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! Or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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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. Image : NetSquared / CC BY.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2014

He taught me how to listen for the pulse and passions of charities and libraries over social media. Eli van der Giessen, TechSoup Community Manager and NetSquared Organizer, shares: "Michael was my guide when I first joined the TechSoup Global Media team two years ago. He was our social media manager. Photo credit: Krista Caldwell.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Chris Noble on Check in for Charity, Pepsi Refresh and Social Media for Nonprofits. NetSquared with Amy Sample Ward. Check out a few of Blackbaud’s Interviews at SXSW 2010. Stacey Monk talks Epic Change, Tweetsgiving and more …. Chris Brogan Talks Nonprofits and Trust Agents. Facebook for Nonprofits by Randi Zuckerberg.

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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. " Now that's a different question, one that's not as simple to answer for most of us.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

" NYC Startup CatchAFire.org Launches Site To Match Skilled Volunteers And Charities – "Catchafire.org, a service to find and match volunteers with professional skills and charitable organizations in need of their help, will open its website to the public today after about a year in private beta testing."

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

"2009 saw a proliferation of online charity events, competitions, and “friendraisers&# that spilled across Twitter (Twitter) and Facebook (Facebook) and filled email inboxes everywhere with more requests for money than any Nigerian prince could ever hope to make. " Check it out! ."

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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. NetSquared Events. Attend one of our live NetSquared meet-ups in September around the globe.

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

It's tough out there everywhere for NGOs and charities to get help with their technology. NetSquared is TechSoup's answer to providing local tech support and learning opportunities. Uganda is no different except for one thing: its amazing NetSquared Regional Ambassador for East Africa, Robert Kibaya. What Is NetSquared?

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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. That's why TechSoup created NetSquared , our global network of volunteer-led Tech4Good meetups. But did you know that our work is global? Reform Copyright.

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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. The America's Giving Challenge from Case Foundation spurred $2.1

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

These apps have the power to help nonprofits and charities reach a whole new audience and raise awareness about their mission. As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore how charities and nonprofits are using gamification. 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. The fundraiser is where group of volunteers grew mustaches and asked their friends to support the charity, the Texas Children's Hospital Center. Flickr Photo from DenneyTerrio. " I did. in its inaugural year!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

NetSquared , an initiative from TechSoup Global, holds similar events all around the world to connect NGOs with the resources they need. NetSquared brings nonprofits together with programmers, designers, and other business professionals in their area. BiGTech will be tracking the projects' progress and reporting back on its blog.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

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! Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Charity Wallet , whose purpose is to simplify the online giving process for donors who support more than one organization, was even launched during the event! Participants were invited to continue developing their project by posting them on NetSquared and Hacker Helper. Do you have an idea you need help launching?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2017

A recent NetSquared London Meetup investigated the IT tools that can be used to get nonprofit operations done cheaply and effectively. Charity Digital News shares some of the key points from the event. At the meetup, Dama revealed how several years ago she'd started working at a tiny charity. Digital Champions.

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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. We believe these small changes can have a huge impact. Attend a local in-person educational event for nonprofits.

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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. During the month of August, NetSquared wants to know your tips for creating a successful survey ! Understanding the needs of your community is not always easy.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

This post was written by Trenton DuVal, contributing editor at NetSquared, and originally appeared on their blog. It’s what the NetSquared team uses to stay on task. They offer special nonprofit pricing, especially to UK-based charities, through the Huddle Foundation charity program. Luckily there are a.

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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

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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2008

The summary: most big charities are based on direct mail. " Jeremy Pepper , who spoke at this month's NetSquared Net Tuesday Meetup , is the director of communications. Through TechSoup's Netsquared project, blogger Beth Kanter, was commissioned to write a weekly summary. fundraising, and direct mail is dying. And if you???re

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! NetSquared can help! or Code for Oakland ). This article from Edelman's Good Purpose blog provides more guidance on throwing your own nonprofit hackathon.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 29, 2006

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? is offering a matching grant of up to $50,000 to the nonprofit that gets the most individual donors by December 31st through their Charity Badge. Example: Right now Yahoo!

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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

JULY 6, 2015

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 near you , but if there isn't, we'll help you start your own. Guayaquil, Ecuador: The Guayaquil NetSquared Monthly Meetup.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2014

Of course I also worked with the executive director of NTEN, Amy Sample Ward when she helped us build the NetSquared community. It provides a chance for charities to network with IT experts. Gayle Samuelson Carpentier: Ninety percent of charities have budgets of under $1 million annually and need all the help they can get.

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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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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

Comment, Blog it, tag it NpTech, and/or start a blog over at the Netsquared site. The goal is to allow anyone to be a celebrity for their charity. Cross posted at Netsquared Change the World! Here's the UK perspective: David Wilcox , Steve Bridger , Miles Maier , Paul Henderson , Nick Booth , Paul Webster , and Susie's Blog.

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