Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2009

Originally posted on the NetSquared blog. Check out the predictions for 2009 from NetSquared community members: Channing’s predictions cover a wide range of areas from cell phones saving lives to our boards going online. There are even predictions for the hottest job skills in 2009.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

NetSquared’s core objective is to get nonprofit techies and activists together in the same room. Check out our full list of upcoming events below to get a taste of what NetSquared has to offer. May 31 : Latin America with Maria Zaghi of NetSquared Guatemala. There are NetSquared groups in over 50 cities worldwide.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2007

Of his own accord, philanthropy consultant, Peter Deitz , has launched a 10-day campaign across multiple online fundraising platforms to raise $500 for each of the 21 Featured Projects going to the NetSquared Conference. Big thanks to Peter for donating his skills and time to help take these projects to the next level! donating, 2.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 2, 2014

Now I’m no Houdini, but I predict that your New Year’s resolutions are noble, high-minded stuff like “find a mentor” or “learn a new skill every month.” Luckily for you NetSquared is here to keep you on track. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: LANCEMENT DES ACTIVITES NETSQUARED BURKINA FASO.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Knowing basic HTML is a must-have skill for online marketers. NetSquared :: netsquared.org. NetSquared in a group of volunteer leaders who host free #TechforGood in-person events every month in 120 cities worldwide. From programmers to designers, Upwork enables you to easily hire skilled freelancers.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. If you want to network with your peers or love to learn at live, in-person events, then NetSquared is the place for you! Or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free (or low cost) nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. If you want to network with your peers or love to learn at live, in-person events, then NetSquared is the place for you! Or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

" NYC Startup CatchAFire.org Launches Site To Match Skilled Volunteers And Charities – "Catchafire.org, a service to find and match volunteers with professional skills and charitable organizations in need of their help, will open its website to the public today after about a year in private beta testing."

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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

MAY 15, 2014

Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, libraries, and networks such as the NetSquared Local should be leading this movement as they are already committed to social good. ” That people would be freelancing and also need the skills of being to market themselves for the next gig. Some referred to it as the “gig economy.”

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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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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The goal of the project is to not simply host a contest, but "to help nonprofits think creatively about using technology to fulfill their missions, without having a fear of technology and by learning a new skill with an element of fun," says Susan Tenby, Director, Online Community and Social Media Team, TechSoup Global.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2010

Women Who Tech brings together talented and renowned women breaking new ground in technology who use their tech savvy skills to transform the world and inspire change. While some may think there are not a lot of high quality women who can speak on technology issues or are starting tech companies, it simply isn’t true.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 19, 2010

Net2 Think Tank Round-up: Age Segmentation in Social Networking | NetSquared – "For this month's Net2 Think Tank, we asked you to share your thoughts and best practices for using social media with or for a particular age group. What is the skill set you should be looking for?" What do you think?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Content curators have integrated this skill into their daily routine. Professional development used to be about getting trained or acquiring a specific skill. You don’t need to do it for hours, but a little bit everyday will help you develop and hone the skills. Why is Content Curation Valuable?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Now, I'm no Houdini, but I predict that your New Year's resolutions are noble, high-minded stuff like "find a mentor" or "learn a new skill every month." Luckily for you, NetSquared is here to keep you on track. Don't have a NetSquared group near you? We'd love to help you start a new meetup.

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Tech Soup

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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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

When working with community groups and organizations on operating in a more holistic way, I often get asked about the changing roles or skills that they need to think about. Some roles and skills will be identified as the sector as a whole starts moving in this direction and we can more clearly see what’s needed.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2013

Your NetSquared organizers are gearing up for Social Media September , a month of social media for social good -themed events. Find your local #nptech tribe and consider sharing your skills as a volunteer surgeon by joining a NetSquared Local group. August’s NetSquared Events. Washington, DC: NetSquared Meetup.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

TechSoup and NetSquared have joined forces to bring you a September full of social media learning! All month long, we're putting on events and publishing content to sharpen your social media skills. Coordinated Universal time Topic: engaging skills-based volunteers to manage social strategy. Eastern time / 8:00 p.m.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

This works house-afire for a lot of volunteerism but it has often been a failure when it comes to high skilled, technology volunteerism at any kind of scale. They know they’re smart, they know their skills are in demand and they don’t want to settle for less than a life in which skills and values are aligned.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Every month TechSoup's NetSquared community organizers volunteer to bring free and low-cost nonprofit technology events and workshops to more than 50 cities. If you want to network with your peers or love to learn at live, in-person events, NetSquared is the place for you! Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2010

We’ll also be referring folks to resources for more formal learning and peer connections, like NTEN , the Nonprofit Technology Network and host of the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference and Netsquared and TechSoup Global – and of course sharing resources from our colleagues in the nonprofit/social media field.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

TechSoup and NetSquared have joined forces to bring you a September full of social media learning! All month long, we're putting on events and publishing content to sharpen your social media skills.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

This post was authored by Vanessa Rhinesmith and originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. Be mindful of the benefits of bringing in a variety of experts and skills of those who are equally as invested in the challenges of a particular cause being addressed through the event. Hackathons, coding sprints, app challenges, oh my!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

This post was authored by Trenton DuVal, a contributing editor at NetSquared, and originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. That article includes links to various resources about using this network for nonprofits, including NetSquared's Think Tank on using LinkedIn for Change. NetSquared's own LinkedIn group.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, but you’ll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. 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? netsquared event'

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group. What have NetSquared groups been up to recently? NetSquared Vancouver** shares [slides and videos]([link] from their November event. * Or, apply today to start your own NetSquared group. Want to learn about PCI compliance?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

The event was hosted by the Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), giving the IT students at the school a chance to hone their professional skills in a real work environment. 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

JULY 25, 2014

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN’s Tech Clubs and HandsOn Tech. Brooklyn, NY: Get Skilled Pro-Bono Help This July. Guayaquil, Ecuador: The Guayaquil NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup. A version of this post originally appeared on the NetSquared blog.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

No special tech skills required! As we've said before, everyone needs basic security awareness and skills, but these skills are even more important for nonprofits, charities, and NGOs because we rely on the goodwill of donors and funders to do our good work. We believe these small changes can have a huge impact.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

NetSquared groups are holding free events all month. Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016. Busia, Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016. Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Monthly Meetup. Guayaquil, Ecuador: The Guayaquil NetSquared Monthly Meetup. Storymakers Community Events.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

These career professionals serve as online mentors to guide students through challenges that allow them to acquire the skills needed to succeed in a chosen career path. Participants were invited to continue developing their project by posting them on NetSquared and Hacker Helper. Do you have an idea you need help launching?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

over at the NetSquared ThinkTank and discovered an excellent blog called " Tools, Thoughts, and Things One Can Do With Little Time and Hardly Any Resources." I was reading the reactions to the Overbrook Foundation Report on Nonprofit Adoption of Web2.0 Which reminds me I have to add the Khmer 2.0 version and card deck ).

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