Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2010

List five ways your organization can use APIs and open data to show your impact, coordinate volunteers, and inspire supporters to take action. Attend the Unconference: Netsquared Open Space (NOS): APIs and Open Data at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (# 10NTC ) to learn how. No problem.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 4, 2009

Originally posted by me on the NetSquared blog. NetSquared currently has 3 open Challenges, calling for innovators and change makers around the world to submit ideas for Web and mobile-based technologies for social change. Through a NetSquared Community vote, 10 finalists will be chosen.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Over on the NetSquared blog , we’ve just announced the winner of the 2011 Net2 All-Star Invitational, an event we hosted to highlight the work and impact of NetSquared social innovation projects. We want to offer our congratulations to the winners: the folks at Open Green Map!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2014

But there’s a special magic that happens when we get face-to-face, which is why each month NetSquared organizers in 50 cities across the globe host workshops and socials for the nonprofit tech community. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup. NetSquared Cambridge: Inclusion Unstuck.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

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 Austin, Texas. Check out our newest groups: NetSquared Tanzania in Tanga, Tanzania. Newest Groups.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2013

A couple of weeks ago we hosted Steve Spiker ( @spjika ) at a NetSquared San Francisco event, who talked about how his organizations Urban Strategies Council and OpenOakland tackled data projects in Oakland, California. Check out the Netsquared blog for a detailed write-up. Open Source data NetSquared TechSoup Event apps'

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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. Monday, March 6, 2017.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2015

This year Netsquared's own Eli van der Giessen, Birgit Pauli-Haack, and Regina Walton won NTENny awards, as well as Lauren Girardin and our beloved colleague, Michael DeLong, who passed away this past year. " Eli van der Giessen, NetSquared Global Community Manager. Regina manages the largest NetSquared group in the network.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2015

Describing NetSquared events is difficult, because each one focuses on a different topic and has a unique flavor set by the organizing team. There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. Guayaquil, Ecuador: The Guayaquil NetSquared Monthly Meetup.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

National Volunteer Week has come and gone, but I ask you to join me every week in celebrating the amazing contributions of TechSoup's NetSquared community. Well, the average NetSquared organizer spends 8.2 Find your closest NetSquared group. Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group. You like numbers?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Every month NetSquared volunteers hold free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. With 50 groups in 20 countries, there's probably a NetSquared group near you (but if there isn't, we'd love to help you start a new meetup ). :-). netsquared event'

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

Between 2006 and 2009, TechSoup hosted open challenges to identify and provide support for innovative projects that harnessed these and other technologies for social good. The NetSquared Challenges Foster Tech Innovation. Ushahidi entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May 2008.

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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.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

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? This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

That's why TechSoup created NetSquared , our global network of volunteer-led Tech4Good meetups. We believe that NGOs learn best from each other, so NetSquared provides a platform where we can come together face to face to share technology tips and create a community of practice around tech for good. Upcoming Tech4Good Events.

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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

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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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2013

It originally appeared on NetSquared. This week have a look at the just completed Open Data for Africa platform and learn more about the brewing open data revolution in the MENA region. Is Open Data Just A Flash in the Pan Movement? Open Source data NetSquared big data'

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

This post was authored by Claire Sale and originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog. Tattlr - "open source" says Gordon Dymowski on MetroShrink. It has been eye-opening to find out from them what their needs. You can track who opens it, when they open it, and if they click and give. customers are."

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2010

This announcement was also published on the NetSquared Blog. The French American Charitable Trust (FACT) and NetSquared are pleased to announce the second annual FACT Social Justice Awards. Learn more about the challenge and how to participate below.

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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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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2016

Since the first NetSquared challenge in 2006, TechSoup has continued to offer people and organizations opportunities to connect, share ideas, and collaborate; they work on solutions online and offline through events, meetups, and hackathons. "It's totally open," Worman said.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

NetSquared Open Space (NOS): APIs and Open Data. Who : Facilitating: Amy Sample Ward | NetSquared; Billy Bicket | NetSquared. What : Learn how your organization could use open data and APIs to show your impact, coordinate volunteers, or inspire supporters to take action. Thursday, April 8, 2010.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

NetSquared, a project of TechSoup, is awarding a share of $100,000 in prize money, and a trip to the NetSquared Conference, to the top 20 winners of the NetSquared Mashup Challenge. Some categories: General definitions and examples: API sources: (point to places where one finds open APIs).

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

NetSquared Local Reaches 70 Groups Worldwide! NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "In the last two months, we've had 5 new NetSquared Local groups join the scene, bringing the new official number to 70 groups worldwide! Below is a list of the new groups that have just gotten started. .&#

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

It originally appeared on NetSquared. Some big news this week as President Obama further commits to opening up government data by signing an Executive Order. Open Government Data. This has followed in the footsteps of a host of government initiatives that encourage open data and reuse. Nonprofit Data.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Here are some example searches using NetSquared as the organization. “netsquared&# or “net squared&# - putting this in the search term area of the alert would mean that any time “NetSquared&# is mentioned or “Net Squared&# is mentioned, I will get alerted. Simply visit [link] to get started.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 10, 2009

The roundup of contributions will be posted on the NetSquared blog on Monday, December 14th. About Net2 Think Tank: Net2 Think Tank is a monthly blogging event open to anyone and is a great way to participate in an exchange of ideas. Tags: blogging events 2009 net2 think tank net2thinktank netsquared roundup.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

The Featured Projects will be going on to the NetSquared Conference and have an opportunity to receive cash, tech and consulting resources. Open Source, Open Standards Video [link]. There were 150+ submitted nominations and 3,000+ people voted and 21 projects were selected. Congrats to the list of 21! TakingITGlobal.org [link].

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2011

This post was authored by Claire Sale and originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog. It almost seems like a more open source approach - allowing a key community to provide guidance and insight into tech development to allow them to better access software and hardware tools. About Net2 Think Tank: Net2 Think. using social media.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 8, 2010

This morning, NetSquared hosted a special unconference at NTC on open data. One big idea was that funders should be educated about the value of nonprofits adhering to open-data formats and require that projects they fund meet certain criteria for open-data.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

It was originally published on NetSquared. This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. There is also some interesting insight into the link between open development and social impact bonds, while the data dilemma is brought to the fore.

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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. The third Digital Media and Learning Competition , from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2007

Starting this week, you can vote for the best NetSquared Innovation Fund Award nominated projects until Saturday, April 14th at Noon PDT. When you're ready, log into the NetSquared site (you can become a registered user here ) and vote for 5-10 of your favorite projects. Open Source, Open Standards Video. Point K.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

This post was authored by Vanessa Rhinesmith and originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. The Hacking Autism”initiative sought technology-based ideas to open up learning, communication and social possibilities. Hackathons, coding sprints, app challenges, oh my!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group. Check out our newest groups: * [NetSquared Abuja]([link] in Abuja, Nigeria --> --> What have NetSquared groups been up to recently? Kitchener, Ontario: Promoting Open Source. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Monthly Meetup.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

This post was authored by Claire Sale and originally appeared on the NetSquared Blog. About Net2 Think Tank: Net2 Think Tank is a monthly blogging/social networking event open to. post a question or topic to the NetSquared community and participants. submit responses either on their own blogs, the NetSquared Community.

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