Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

NetSquared believes in the power of meeting face to face in physical space. That's why we're thrilled that NetSquared is joining TechSoup in having a strong presence at this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington, DC. Find your closest NetSquared group. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Friday, March 10, 2017.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Marshall Kirkpatrick , who was working with Netsquared , whipped up the NpTech Metafeed which allowed folks to aggregate items tagged by nonprofit techies from many distributed sources. If you become friends with a powerful digger , occasionally have them post content on your site to Digg rather than doing so yourself. And if you???re

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

I was also an early member of Netsquared Community , another one of Marnie’s brilliant ideas that rocked the field. When possible, I get a list of attendees at workshops or conferences, and I visit their web sites and social media outposts. I invited him to help with the research for the keynote. Example: Red Cross.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

The AFP blog points to a press release from Firstgiving about the launch of a social networking site. observes, "Thus you need a strategy that combines email lists pushing your message, vision, and resources out into communities residing on sites and networks other than your own." News from Nigeria via the Netsquared blog.

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JUNE 21, 2007

Group members offered helpful suggestions for the team on ways to improve their site. If your sites emphasis is grabbing names, use alternating shades of color and prominent placement on your homepage to make sure visitors can see it and will want to give you their name. Tailor your site to best serve this population.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

Then enter The Netsquared Mashup Challenge ! There's going to be a Netsquared Meetup (recommendations for restaurant or location are needed) How will your nonprofit avoid the Meatball Sundae? This post traces the evolution of social networking sites from the 80's to present time, although missing a few major early players.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

To get diverse perspectives from TechSoup Global staff about user-generated content, we asked Marc Manashil, Community Evangelist for NetSquared, to share how challenges like Restart Romania enable users to get engaged at all levels. Web-based challenges are not a new phenomenon at TechSoup Global.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

Slide Share Show, " Putting the U in YouTube " although geared for higher education institutions provides some really good practical marketing tips for social networking sites that should be useful for nonprofits too. NetSquared. The Seattle's Net Tuesday Group has just launched a social networking site on ning.

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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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2016

Since 2013, she has also been a Techsoup NetSquared organizer for Tech4Good SWFL. Danielle Jackson is a communications specialist from GCFLearnFree.org, an online provider of free technology tutorials. She's also responsible for editorial review of the site's content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

There's a roundup of coverage on his Netsquared blog , including pointers to live blog posts like this one. More from Britt Bravo on Netsquared blog. Peter Dietz gives us a video walk through of his site, Social Actions which focuses on micro-philanthropy. It's an open source free web meeting service. It isn't dumb dumb.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

Ivan Booth is doing a meet up and live stream for the Philly Netsquared meet up on August 2nd at 6:00 PM EST about Google +. I think pulling people off Facebook is going to be a challenge.&# Shawn Ahmed , a free agent fundraiser, concurs, “We don’t know what the space will be for social change activists.&#.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2008

Win $10,000 DonateNow Mashup Challenge at NetSquared. Lauren-Glenn Davitian's " Be the Media -- Free Speech Unfurled " guest post on NTEN blog. Could a local social change site knock off Facebook for the social networking webby? re enjoying this blog, please consider subscribing for free And if you???re

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2008

As a result, I'm publishing a briefer than usual edition of the NpTech Tag Summary because I can only get to fast loading blogs and web sites. TechSoup has just published a thoughtful article from Idealware that raises the question, " Should Your Organization Use Social Networking Sites ?" In addition, no visuals either.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. Examples of rewards could be the actual project (if it is something like a book) or a free pass to a screening of a movie or production of a play. Special Plan for Nonprofits: No.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

That's why TechSoup Global, NetSquared and Microsoft teamed up to launch the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest last November. Find out what else NetSquared was up to this spring in this roundup. They're all free and chalk full of expert storytellers and digital media pros. Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. But maybe you're skeptical and you're wondering: "How can a free event organized by a volunteer be any good?" Find your closest NetSquared group. Image : NetSquared / CC BY.

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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

MARCH 16, 2015

(Please visit the site to view this video). NetSquared DC's Roshani Kothari on why she loves NetSquared. I had the chance to connect with more than 25 NetSquared organizers during the week, and that face-to-face time was a powerful reminder of the deep learning that happens when nonprofit techies get together in a room.

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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. Causecast helps connect nonprofits (for free) with businesses, volunteers, and corporate donations. The hottest new social media site has become a go-to source for the. As Pinterest fans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Take the NetSquared Mashup Challenge ! For a step-by-step tutorial on SEO techniques for nonprofits, Wild Apricot's 30 Day Guide to Search Optimization is a good choice, while Search EngineLand site is probably the subject matter expert of choice. re enjoying this blog, please consider subscribing for free. NpTech Conversations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

An interview with Allen Gunn of Social Source Commons by Britt Bravo over at Netsquared. Web Site Usability, Social Media Engagement and ROI. " If you are wondering about whether you should integrate social features in your web site , here's a good article that explains the benefits. Need some comic relief? NpTech Software.

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2013

NetSquared is proud to be a sponsor of this kickstarter project. With a couple friends at Green Memes, we're trying to create a new resource for the #nptech community - a free guide for the next generation of online organizers. One that's free, and lean enough to read in one afternoon if you really wanted to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2009

These services are powered by the RSS feeds that each network offers to its users and makes following activity across sites easier and in one spot. Of course, the folks participating would have to be comfortable using FriendFeed and make a habit of it - but might be a good way to support a team listening effort with free tools.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

It has a free version for personal use, and it has mobile apps for all the major platforms. Eli van Der Giessen , NetSquared community manager, reveals: "One feature I like is Sharing. Sharing allows you to share login data for a particular site with another person without exposing the password. It's free.

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OCTOBER 17, 2008

Hosting included) WordPress.org: [link] (Free software. 42 on Amazon Skype Podcast Recording Software Skype [link] (Skype to Skype is free. Mac or PC [link] GarageBand: Free with Mac [link] Podcast Hosting Liberated Syndication https://www.libsyn.com. $5-$30 Odeo: Free [link] Copyright Free Music Podsafe Music Network.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. Examples of rewards could be the actual project (if it is something like a book) or a free pass to a screening of a movie or production of a play. You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

TechSoup and NetSquared have put together a month of educational opportunities, from local events all over the world to day-long Twitter parties and a free webinar. nptech member news Member Round Up Web Sites' Care2 thinks it''s likely that your organization is not sending enough fundraising emails. Download the report.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 21, 2006

The first 100 participants to send the words (even if they have fewer than 14) will win a free "Humanity Before Politics" T-shirt. You can also post this badge on your blog or web site: The code is available here. Written for the NetSquared blog Image credit: Camp Kids I by Mark Knobil. via Beth's blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

I got to work with a colleague and provided on-site training for a local environmental group on how to use excel, word, and powerpoint! Treasure Island: You will help install a wireless network that will help provide free wireless internet to low income residents of Treasure Island, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay.

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Tech Soup

JULY 9, 2015

If you are not located in Eastern United States, use this site to convert those times into your own time zone. Make It Rain: Using Google AdWords to Drive Impact Techsoup / Webinar / Fee: Free. How to Launch a Social Media and Content Strategy for Your NGO OnGood / Webinar / Fee: Free. July 9 — 2 p.m. CharityHowto.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

In " The Social Web Ain't Rocket Science " Worldchanging blogger Jon Lebkowsky reminds us that blogs, wikis, and social networking sites may not be appropriate for all nonprofits and that hype and pressure shouldn't drive adoption decisions or they may not be successful. The parody sites are sprouting up like mushrooms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2007

These are free and simple searches designed to monitor blogs and news sites for mentions of your organization, services, or other specific keywords. Ego searches can be set up very easily - no special geek skills required -- and the services, are, of course, free. How do you listen carefully? Ego searches. Additional Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2007

These are free and simple searches designed to monitor blogs and news sites for mentions of your organization, services, or other specific keywords. Ego searches can be set up very easily - no special geek skills required -- and the services, are, of course, free. How do you listen carefully? Ego searches. Additional Resources.

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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. Seattle, Washington: How to Grow Your WordPress Site.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2016

Editors' note: NetSquared organizers and TechSoup staff submitted sessions, and we would LOVE it if you weighed in and voted!]. It's free. TechSoup and NetSquared NTC Session Proposals. Keep Your Site Accessible! A version of this post originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. Click on Vote. spanhidden

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 16, 2007

Last week, at NetSquared's San Francisco Net Tuesday Meetup, Steve Miller, Product Manager, Google Earth Outreach spoke to a room of 50+ social changemakers and web innovators about how nonprofits can use Google Earth Outreach for their work. Full disclosure: I am NetSquared's Community Builder.

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