Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2005

Today, Mark is the manager of TechSoup's NetSquared initiative, a project designed to make sure the non-for-profit sector gets involved early and actively with the newest tools and trends in internet technology. And once we got through catching up, I admitted to him that I was just a bit perplexed about the NetSquared project.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

VTVigils VT Vigils VTvigils.org is a project of a diverse group of national campaigns and organizations not affiliated with Virginia Tech. Netsquared Innovation Fund Netsquared Announces the 21 Featured Projects and solicits for feedback. The site was developed by Democracy in Action. NpTech Community.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

That word change supports co-design, it encourages collaboration, and it ensures engagement. If there’s an idea that the community is behind, and a project or plan that’s adopted (whether it’s a new way of operating or a new tool), then it moves forward, regardless of “who” thought it up or campaigned for it. Community-Driven Model.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2011

This is a communiqué on the current state of cloud adoption in TechSoup's NetSquared international community from Marc Manashil, community evangelist for NetSquared. Marc has been conducting a survey this month of NetSquared members that includes some questions about cloud computing.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

This guest post comes from NetSquared community development manager Amy Sample Ward. An initiative of TechSoup Global, NetSquared is a global community of organizations and individuals leading the way in social change through technology. Read on and learn how to get involved. Offline, we take things local! read more.

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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

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

JANUARY 15, 2010

NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "The 3rd Digital Media and Learning Competition, from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. Design for People To Self Organize! Digital Media and Learning Competition: Applications now open! Submissions close January 22, 2010." " My favorite lesson?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 28, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Kedar to learn about a new project to help users measure and manage their consumption, in effect encouraging them to control their environmental impact. I found the project so interesting that I wanted to share it with you here in an interview, covering some key questions from Kedar.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

To connect with supporters, organizations and individuals working on projects will need to be sure that data gets back to them. I can’t speak for others working in the “innovation sector,&# but at NetSquared we can’t emphasize enough that our Community is what drives us – whether’s it’s online or offline.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

I’ve been involved with TechSoup/Netsquared Network since its inception back six years ago and so it is nice to be part of the narrative arc. Annie Leonard , the director of The Story of Stuff Project , shared a rich story about they have built a global network of activists around the film. Photo by Glenn Hirsch.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

NetSquared holds free or low-cost educational events for people and organizations who want to learn more about using technology for social good. NetSquared organizers plan events because they have skills to share, want to give back, and want to make the world a better place. Newest NetSquared Groups. Event Reports.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 17, 2009

The initiative is an extension of Resolve to be Ready in 2009, a nationwide effort designed to encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies in 2009. Here's a great post from Ivan Booth who picked up on a question Joe Solomon posed on the NetSquared blog recently.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2010

We’ll also be referring folks to resources for more formal learning and peer connections, like NTEN , the Nonprofit Technology Network and host of the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference and Netsquared and TechSoup Global – and of course sharing resources from our colleagues in the nonprofit/social media field.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2011

This post originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog and was authored by Amy Sample Ward. Peter Deitz is a long-time member and contributor in the NetSquared (and TechSoup) community; he started the NetSquared Montreal group and his Social Actions project was a winner in the 2008 N2Y3 Mashup Challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 15, 2009

These may work best for an online network focused on getting legislation passed - such as certain Sunlight Foundation projects , the Genocide Intervention Network , and the Energy Action Coalition. I am a proud member of the NetSquared community and have helped organize Net Tuesday events in Vancouver & Seattle. Then check out.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

A representative from each NGO presented his or her project. The students then divided into teams based on their interest in the projects. The projects ranged from as simple as troubleshooting a website to as complex as creating a management system for an organization with multiple locations in India.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

As part of the Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore apps targeted toward youth as well as apps developed by youth. Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

That's why TechSoup supports a global network of tech trainers called NetSquared. NetSquared groups focus on topics that address their unique local tech challenges, but once a quarter, we select a common theme. Find your closest NetSquared group. Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group. How Do You Use It?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

TechSoup's mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and changemakers around the world to gain effective access to the resources they need to design and implement technology solutions for a more equitable planet. If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group.

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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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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore how charities and nonprofits are using gamification. Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. Mobile Apps. Additional Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2006

space on the web dedicated to exploring museums, objects, design. Britt Bravo at Netsquared posted on the community blog about museums and podcasting. And in the spirit of full disclosure -- I recently did a small project for Netsquared, a Net Tuesday toolkit. Mode is a new. and exhibitions.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore some of the latest mobile fundraising apps. Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. Mobile Fundraising Tools.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

A hackathon is an event where programmers, developers, designers, and leaders come together to collaborate on an app, website, or software projects. The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget. NetSquared can help!

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

The room was packed with enthusiastic participants and this post is designed to be shared with others who couldn’t attend in person, as well as to all those who did and asked to have resources to share with their networks. Events: NetSquared Camps. Presentation. Strive to Be Replaced. Community-Driven Social Impact – 11NTC.

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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. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects. Vancouver, British Columbia: Agile Project Management for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

If you're trying launch a project, like a community center or a film festival, KickStarter or Indiegogo might be the way to go. The Scoop: Perhaps one of the most buzzed about crowdfunding platforms, Kickstarter is a way to fund projects. If a project succeeds, Kickstarter will charge a 5% fee to the funds collected.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

TechSoup, Caravan Studios , and NetSquared were on the scene to observe and participate in hackathon events all over the country. Arthur Grau of NetSquared Honolulu reported back on the National Day of Civic Hacking/Code for Hawaii event in Honolulu. The projects varied from educational tools for children to energy efficiency.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

NetSquared. Netsquared Featured projects receive grant awards ! Then, I remembered the phrase flowed through the NPtech tag stream about six months as a reference to interface design.) The essay has nothing to do with virtual worlds or interface design. Net Tuesday Seattle has been in the local press too!

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Ann Wizer is an artist who uses design and education to protect the environment and reduce poverty. I want to design well made recycled bags. The shoppers won't go to the landfill, so I needed to get the designers there." The need for some experimentation before a program or project rolls out or scales. Don't give up.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

TechSoup's Nonprofit Social Media 101 Wiki is designed to be a starting place for organizations just getting started on social media. NetSquared. NetSquared Local groups from around the world are using social media in a variety of ways to promote and collaborate on innovative projects.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

And besides its revamped look and enhanced features, the Windows Store offers some new apps designed especially for the Windows 8 Start screen (Read about what's new in Windows 8 and how to get Windows 8 for your organization). MetroTwit is a stylish Twitter client with a design inspired by Windows 8 user interface.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2012

Have you ever thought about building an online space where different people can easily share their expertise on a subject or project? A wiki is a website maintained collaboratively by a community of contributors focusing on a particular subject or project. What Is a Wiki?

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Tech Soup

MAY 21, 2013

NetSquared can help! Link up with designers, developers and other likeminded social activists to get your project off the ground. This article from Edelman's Good Purpose blog provides more guidance on throwing your own nonprofit hackathon. Got an idea for an app or software solution, but don't know where to start?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Gil Martinez designs an installation to celebrate the launch of TechSoup Canada and the history of TechSoup Global. Jim profiles a new project dedicated to informing the public about greenwashing. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. From TechSoup Global Labs: NetSquared.

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