Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

In late 2011, Funder’s Guide to Networks will synthesize the knowledge and publish a print publication for the broader field of philanthropy. The Community of Practice includes diverse perspectives: community foundations and private philanthropies working across a range of issues. Inspiration Overload About Networks.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2005

(. in which I continue to interview my former dorm-mate, Mark Liu, now the project manager for TechSoup's NetSquared initiative) [Me] What can you tell us about the April NetSquared conference? First, we hope to build a community of active participants in the NetSquared website over the coming months.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

Netsquared Innovation Fund Netsquared Announces the 21 Featured Projects and solicits for feedback. Allan Benamer weighs in with some observations after wading through the comments over at the Netsquared site and pointing to Holden from GiveWell to be the most salient point. The site was developed by Democracy in Action.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

" Net2 Think Tank Round-Up: Finding Volunteers Online | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Looking for ways to recruit volunteers online? When we launched MIYO, our aim was to introduce the concept of citizen-centered philanthropy. Check out the Net2 Think Tank for ideas! "For

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2007

Lucy Bernholz has been thinking deeply about virtual worlds and philanthropy over the past few months. see her post about the virtual philanthropy simulator ) She shares some thoughts about what she thinks may happen after June 22, 2007 when The John D. and Catherine T. vote with their feet,??? these folks can simply fly away.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. Tags: events interview africa epic change fundraising philanthropy tweetsgiving twitter. I recently had the opportunity to connect with Avi Kaplan, the Community and Events Director at Epic Change , to discuss the upcoming TweetsGiving campaign and events.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. Tags: events interview africa epic change fundraising philanthropy tweetsgiving twitter. I recently had the opportunity to connect with Avi Kaplan, the Community and Events Director at Epic Change , to discuss the upcoming TweetsGiving campaign and events.

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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. I also participated in two other sessions, one about communities of practice moderated by Holly Ross, and one on philanthropy.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

It originally appeared on NetSquared. This week the revolutionary data driven philanthropy of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation is featured and a call for beneficiary inclusion in Markets for Good goes out. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. Data and Philanthropy.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. San Francisco is taking a high-level view with its Tech and Philanthropy panel. San Francisco is taking a high-level view with its Tech and Philanthropy panel. Or you can apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

7 Social Media experiments we tried with the 99% Power Coalition | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – Joe Solomon does a great job sharing the tools, tactics, and mini-campaigns used in the recent 99% Power Campaign. " Now that's a different question, one that's not as simple to answer for most of us.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2009

Vince is leading the 2009 NTC session, " Fundster: How Philanthropy is Adapting Social Network Practice " You may remember America's Giving Challenge. Or maybe you've already voted in the NetSquared Challenge. This is the sort of thing we're talking about -- transparent philanthropy driven by the people.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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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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NTEN

AUGUST 12, 2011

The Chronicle of Philanthropy summarized the debate nicely and features advice from Beth Kanter. At this month’s Philadelphia NetSquared event, Ivan Boothe of Rootwork spoke about the implications of Google+ for nonprofits and social change. A recording of the presentation and the slides are available for free.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Joy of Giving Week is a "festival of philanthropy" held October 2 through 8 all over India in conjunction with Mohandas Gandhi's birthday. NetSquared , an initiative from TechSoup Global, holds similar events all around the world to connect NGOs with the resources they need.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

on NetSquared. The need for open data from NGOs is reiterated, while the way philanthropy has promoted the global Open Government Partnership is explained. While examining the renewed importance of measurement in the world of philanthropy and development, Tom Paulson points to the proposition of a Social Progress Index.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Daniel Ben-Horin is the founder and co-CEO of TechSoup Global, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit technology product philanthropy service which connects 45 donating partners (including Microsoft, Cisco, Symantec, and Adobe) to nonprofits and NGOs in 36 countries, providing products and services valued at more than US$2.6 billion to date.

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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? Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Monthly Meetup. Sunday, October 16, 2016. Europe and the UK.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

NetSquared. Netsquared Featured projects receive grant awards ! " (At first, I thought the title might refer to Electric Sheep Company , a big player in virtual worlds, and that it would lead to some more reflections on the MacArthur Foundation's recent Philanthropy Event in Second Life. NpTech Talk. Looking for a primer?

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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. Orlando, Florida: Microsoft Gives Back: Community, Education, and Philanthropy. Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston: Storymakers 2017!

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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. Now here's a new term: Green Philanthropy. And if you???re

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2013

It originally appeared on NetSquared. The Magic of Finding and Presenting Compelling Data In this Chronicle of Philanthropy post Matthew Scharpnick argues that despite the big data hype for every new piece of valuable data, a lot more useless data surrounds and obscures it making it challenging to find useful insights.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 14, 2006

Untitled Document : "Scholarships for TechSoup NetSquared Conference Available; W.K. March 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- TechSoup, the nonprofit technology Web site, today announced that the Philanthropy and Volunteerism Program of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Sponsors Attendees SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2007

Britt Bravo over at Netsquared points this gem from Marnie Webb. It is a guest column, "Harness the social web before it harnesses you" in the Philanthropy Journal. Photo from Gina. The column is short so go read the whole thing right now. But for me, this paragraph is resonating.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2008

I've been following Peter's work since October 2006, when I first discovered Peter's research on group giving when he introduced himself on Netsquared. The organization's goal is to makes it easy for people to find and share opportunities to give or volunteer for social causes using social networking strategies. His hard work has paid off.

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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. New research form the Center for Effective Philanthropy helps to highlight areas in which foundations can increase their assistance to nonprofit organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2007

Sean of the Tactical Philanthropy blog called me the batman of nonprofit technology. Okay, so let me answer the question by posed by The Tactical Philanthropy blog. Does anyone know of any other audio or video programming that has mentioned philanthropy blogs? I've never been referred to as an comic strip character. (It

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2008

Giving Anonymously facilitates person to person philanthropy. " Jeremy Pepper , who spoke at this month's NetSquared Net Tuesday Meetup , is the director of communications. Through TechSoup's Netsquared project, blogger Beth Kanter, was commissioned to write a weekly summary. fundraising, and direct mail is dying.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

I haven't spent much time in this space, but when I walked through the door I ran into Sean Stannard-Stockton who at met at Netsquared several years ago and encouraged him to set up a blog. He has recently announced a new venture, Tactical Philanthropy Advisors , an advisory firm working with wealthy individuals and families.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

She's our volunteer Netsquared organizer there. NetSquared is TechSoup's volunteer-driven, global network of nonprofit technology workshops and networking events. Getting Started with NetSquared. A couple weeks ago I actually attended a speaker session on the State of Philanthropy in Central Florida. Get (or Give!)

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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? Philanthropy, Fundraising, Disasters, and Video Good corporate citizenship was highlighted at Davis this past week. And if you???re

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Micro-philanthropy -- that ambiguous term that refers to all things socially networked, small-scale, and charitable -- will have matured. Platforms like Genius Rocket and NetSquared provide nonprofits an opportunity to crowd-source a communications or technological need. Raising money in 2012 will require creativity and foresight.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

Netsquared Technology Innovation Fund which is high on the agenda of this year's Netsquared Conference. the integrated philanthropy model in honor of National Corporate Philanthropy Day. Tactical Philanthropy weighs in on the debate. Other sectors, like philanthropy, have vocabularly challenges as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

Fundraising and Philanthropy 2.0. Tactical Philanthropy Blog notes that the next Giving Carnival will focus on Fundraising for Nonprofits and will be hosted by Gayle Roberts. Sean's take, "Innovations in online philanthropy is often attributed to ???young News from Nigeria via the Netsquared blog. young people???,

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2013

Amy has worked in private philanthropy, advocacy nonprofit organizations, web design companies, and as a consultant. In addition to Social Change Anytime Everywhere , Amy is co-author of Social by Social : A handbook in using social technologies for social impact.

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