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NetSquared: In the Beginning

Tech Soup

In the beginning, TechSoup’s Marnie Webb, Daniel Ben-Horin, and Billy Bicket created NetSquared to "remix the web for social change." To get going, they built the first NetSquared website using open-source Drupal. The NetSquared website was itself designed to be a model Web 2.0 " The year was 2005.

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Why Eli van der Giessen Became a NetSquared Organizer

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But did you know about NetSquared , our volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events? NetSquared has groups in 20 countries, and it held over 600 events last year, helping more than 17,000 nonprofit employees, board members, volunteers, and community leaders with technology.

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Meet Your Local NetSquared Organizer at #17NTC

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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.

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Live Blogging the Second Life Event at Netsquared

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I live blogged the session on Second Life here at Netsquared. I especially enjoyed Rik Riel's presentation about Global Kids work in Second Life. | View | Upload your own.

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Keeping Your 2016 Resolutions with NetSquared's Free Workshops

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" But following through on these plans can be difficult because life is unpredictable and complicated. Luckily for you, NetSquared is here to keep you on track. NetSquared holds free or low-cost educational events for people who want to use technology for good. Don't have a NetSquared group near you?

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How the NetSquared Challenges Have Accelerated Tech for Good

Tech Soup

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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Need Hands-on Help? NetSquared's Free Workshops Are in Your Community

Tech Soup

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.