Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The Make It Your Own program was a grant program in 2007 created by the Case Foundation to promote “citizen centered&# approaches to local community building. " Net2 Think Tank Round-Up: Finding Volunteers Online | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Looking for ways to recruit volunteers online?

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JULY 31, 2015

TechSoup's NetSquared is the world's largest volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. Check out NetSquared's year-in-review report and discover what topics are most popular with our attendees and how NetSquared organizers creating communities of practice for TechSoup members.

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APRIL 19, 2016

The NetSquared Challenges Foster Tech Innovation. Ushahidi entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May 2008. TechSoup partnered with agencies like USAID and tech companies like Microsoft and Yahoo to host these "tech for good" challenges annually via our NetSquared program.

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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. O'Fallon, Missouri: Learn How to Apply for a $10,000 per Month Google AdWords Grant. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Washington, D.C.:

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Communities on both platforms were clearly not part of the development and communications process, yet they were actively using the platform (for example, a grant from ideablob helped Epic Change implement a technology lab in a school in Tanzania ). How can this work?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

We had simple goals, and defined our metrics only as they related to grant deliverables or obvious data, like: we will launch programs in 3 schools, or we will feed 500 families. The digital period converted many whole hearted believers, but it also made many others even more worried about our programs, services and grant deliverables.

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AUGUST 12, 2011

projects can be expensive, and not all foundations are excited to award grants for an IT overhaul. At this month’s Philadelphia NetSquared event, Ivan Boothe of Rootwork spoke about the implications of Google+ for nonprofits and social change. Her first suggestion: define your blogging goals. Check it out ! Funding I.T.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

SFS doesn't accept donations and doesn't apply for grants. Jessica is also a Nonprofit Commons member and NetSquared Local organizer.) Working with a tiny staff and budget brings a litany of challenges, but it brings some amazing opportunities too. The low-budget ethos is encapsulated no better than in the Seattle Free School.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Instead of grant deliverables or profit, passion and impact are the bottom line motivators for change. I spoken with various libraries who, when they learned about the NetSquared Local program asked why they couldn’t participate – and I told them that of course they could! Adoption is something we’ll come back to later as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2006

4 jobs I had: General Manager of the Pro Art Chamber Orchestra Management/Capacity Assessment Evaluator for the National Endowment for the Arts Challenge Grants Day of Service Consultant for N-TEN Community Builder/Network Coordinator for Artswire, an online network for artists and project of the New York Foundation for the Arts.

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JANUARY 20, 2009

So, when Lynne Johnson from Fast Company asked me to blog a list, I thought I'd create a nonprofit technology category and acknowledge the work of these awesome women: Nonprofit Technology Marnie Webb is the Co-CEO of TechSoup Global and creator of Netsquared and was voted most valuable person in the nonprofit technology field in 2008.

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APRIL 17, 2009

From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. From TechSoup Global Labs: NetSquared. Meet this year's crop of NetSquared featured projects and Change the Web finalists. Jim wonders how new, low-cost PCs will impact the market for refurbished computers. The wait is over.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 15, 2010

This post was written by Amy Sample Ward and was originally posted on the NetSquared Blog. Tags: E-Learning Fundraising Grants for Technology Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 The third Digital Media and Learning Competition , from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. Learn more and apply today!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2010

Aside from Elliot's big honor, TechSoup's Global Community Development Manager of NetSquared , Amy Sample-Ward , was among the six finalists. Tags: Acquiring Technology Digital Divide Grants for Technology Staff. We're pleased as punch. Check out Elliot's winning blog post here. Here's more about the event: read more.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

In this free webinar with TechSoup, hear from providers of technology support for nonprofits and public libraries, and volunteer organizers of NetSquared and Tech4Good communities. Get the grants you need to support your mission! Grantwriting 101: Practical Information to Help You Write Successful Grants. spanhidden.

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JULY 17, 2013

It originally appeared on NetSquared. Libya, Djibouti and Jordan have also granted restricted access to micro data to selected individuals and organizations. Open Source data NetSquared big data' Some examples of NGOs using data visualization to tell important stories are also given.

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DECEMBER 17, 2005

The photo on the left is my contribution to the netsquared iwantchange group. To find out how you can participate, check out. Marnie Webb's post about it. Why are we holding a sign that says "Buy Made in Cambodia Clothes?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

NetSquared. Netsquared Featured projects receive grant awards ! GoogleEarth launches Nonprofit Outreach Program via the NTEN blog and NetSquared community blog. Through TechSoup's Netsquared project, blogger Beth Kanter, was commissioned to write a weekly summary. NpTech Talk. Britt Bravo covers it here.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

This post originally appeared on TechSoup's NetSquared Blog and was authored by Claire Sale. Microsoft believes technology can do amazing things. That's why they donate software to eligible nonprofit organizations and public libraries to help them use technology to further their missions.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

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? Most of our NetSquared members need IT equipment like computers, digital cameras, etc.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Mobile Citizen is providing low-cost broadband plus NTEN membership to Philadelphia nonprofits through the Technology Assistance Grant program. NetSquared (a project of TechSoup ), NTEN , and Beth Kanter (and SxSWi!) (And hat tip to Mark Gillingham for the heads up.). Deadline to apply is Feb 19.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2008

I met Dave Cohn (aka Digidave ) at the Netsquared Conference where I did a quick video interview with him about getting started in social media. Dave won the Knight News Challenge and with the grant money he will build a nonprofit to pioneer community funded reporting. Click to play. The site is called Spot.Us.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Giving Guru Marnie Webb is Co-CEO of TechSoup Global where under her leadership the NetSquared initiative is in its fourth year of helping nonprofits worldwide use innovative web tools to increase their reach and impact. Tags: Donors Donors Fundraising Grants for Technology Online Grantseeking Running Your Organization.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2011

Members working to support women and girls may want to check out their micro grant opportunities , available on a rolling basis until September 15th! 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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FEBRUARY 12, 2006

Beth Kanter posted an incredible photo today on blogher and netsquared (click on one of them to see it) taken from the camera_rwanda blog. Camera_Rwanda is using photography to raise awareness and money to send Rwandan orphans to college. You must visit this blog and see the photos.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

This post originally appeared on TechSoup's NetSquared Blog and was authored by Amy Sample Ward. read more.

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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? " Gates Foundation also announced grants to programs aimed at helping small-scale farmers in Africa and Asia. And if you???re

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The TechSoup Global Contributors' Summit officially started yesterday, but over at the NetSquared Blog , you can read introductions from many of the more than 200 attendees who've introduced themselves over the past week to get an understanding of who is coming together and why. All doing great things for #socialgood & #tech4good.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Ushahidi , winner of the 2008 NetSquared Challenge first attracted widespread attention for their work aggregating and mapping real-time reports from victims and relief workers in the violent aftermath of the 2007 Presidential election (see Ushahidi's legacy page for an archived version of this amazing tool).

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 7, 2007

With these agreements in place, Ethiopians could occupy a stronger negotiating position with foreign buyers, capture a larger share of the value associated with their names, and better protect their brands – regardless of whether the trademarks were granted." Cross-posted from the NetSquared blog. So far, 186 photos have been posted.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Using a you@YourOrganization.org email address will make you look more professional and established, which will help when you apply for grants or recruit volunteers. The workshop will be completely free, thanks to Microsoft's donation of Office 365 and our team of dedicated NetSquared volunteers. November 2015.

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JULY 19, 2016

Editors' note: NetSquared organizers and TechSoup staff submitted sessions, and we would LOVE it if you weighed in and voted!]. TechSoup and NetSquared NTC Session Proposals. Cloud Grants submitted by Tony Caufield @tonycaufield. A version of this post originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. Click on Vote.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2009

In the non-profit technology community, open standards of a different variety could help us all become more effective at what we urgently need to do: raise money, recruit and coordinate volunteers, promote events, create profiles on social networks, generate reports for grant-makers, and the list goes on.

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MARCH 29, 2016

NetSquared groups are holding free events all month. Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016. Brattleboro, Vermont: Storytelling for Grant Proposals with Barbara Ganley. Las Vegas, Nevada: Grant Writing 101. Busia, Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016. Storymakers Community Events.

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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. No matter where you are, there''s still a week left for you to hone your social media skills during Social Media September.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 30, 2009

We Inspire Grant : One year of creative services to one U.S. 7 Tips for Measuring the Success of Your Blog on Beth's Blog Create a Listening Dashboard for your Organization on NetSquared. 7 Tips for Measuring the Success of Your Blog on Beth's Blog Create a Listening Dashboard for your Organization on NetSquared.

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DECEMBER 29, 2006

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. This post was originally written for NetSquared. Let your friends and family know about it, and help raise necessary funds at the same time." Example: Right now Yahoo!

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