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Community-Building Tweet Chat on July 17: Contests and Challenges

Tech Soup

Here at TechSoup, we know that contests and challenges are an excellent way to marshal the enthusiasm and talent of our community. Our annual Digital Storytelling Challenge , Restart Romania , and NetSquared challenges are just a few examples of how we get our community members engaged at multiple levels. How to Participate.

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Activate Your Community with Contests and Challenges: CommBuild Chat Recap

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Using contests and challenges to engage communities was the topic of the July 17 edition of the weekly CommBuild chat. The chat, facilitated by by TechSoup online community manager, Michael DeLong, included helpful advice learned by participants who have run contests. Why hold a contest or challenge? Promote, promote, promote!

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You're Invited to TechSoup Global's Digital Storytelling Awards and Screening Party

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There was an overwhelming amount of talent and stories shared through the contest! Whether you live in San Francisco, Australia, or Romania, we’d love for you to join us! Check out the full playlist of videos on YouTube and gallery of photo sets on Flickr. Light refreshments will be provided (for those who join us in-person). >>

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TechSoup Global: Springing into Action

Tech Soup

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest. That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Contest is here!

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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2013: Free WiFi in Forbes Magazine and Braille Phones

Tech Soup

This is similar to the success of projects like Restart Romania in which social activists got help to develop online tools to address corruption in high places, and also a national website for tracking medication shortages in Romania. Find the winning apps and the array of entries on the contest page.

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Harnessing Office 365 to Send Every Child to Preschool

Tech Soup

OvidiuRo's story began in 2001, when Maria Gheorghiu and Leslie Hawke were helping poor women from the ghettos of Bacau, a small city in Romania. In Romania, the monthly child allowance, which is unconditional, is €10, so this significantly increases the amount a destitute family has for food. Images: OvidiuRo. spanhidden.

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Harnessing Office 365 to Send Every Child to Preschool

Tech Soup

OvidiuRo's story began in 2001, when Maria Gheorghiu and Leslie Hawke were helping poor women from the ghettos of Bacau, a small city in Romania. In Romania, the monthly child allowance, which is unconditional, is €10, so this significantly increases the amount a destitute family has for food. Images: OvidiuRo. spanhidden.

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