Building the Tech Capacity of Nonprofits Everywhere with TechSoup's NetSquared Events

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology.

But did you know that our work is global?

TechSoup's mission is to build a dynamic bridge that enables civil society organizations and changemakers around the world to gain effective access to the resources they need to design and implement technology solutions for a more equitable planet. In collaboration with the TechSoup Global Network, our trusted partners give organizations worldwide access to the solutions they need. TechSoup's catalog includes more than 375 products from over 90 companies like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, Intuit, and Symantec.

However, access to the tools isn't enough. It's how you use technology that makes all the difference. 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.

Our NetSquared leaders are currently holding free events in 24 countries and meet with their local TechSoup partners to collaborate on how to best support nonprofits in their country. NetSquared's direct on-the-ground support of nonprofits gives us a unique insight into the technology needs of small grassroots nonprofits.

That’s why we invited NetSquared organizers and ambassadors to participate in the TechSoup Africa and TechSoup Europe Summits. TechSoup will only be able to achieve our mission (which is to help you achieve your mission) when we're able to give you the tools, skills, and community to leverage technology effectively.

Find your local #Tech4Good group

If there isn't a group nearby, we'll help you start your own NetSquared group.

Upcoming Tech4Good Events

Every month our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. Join us!

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared, NTEN's Tech Clubs, and HandsOn Tech. If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know and I'll include you in the next community calendar, or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

Jump to events in North America or go international with events in

• Africa and the Middle East
• Asia and the Pacific Rim
• Central and South America
• Europe and the UK

North America

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

• Naples, Florida: Boost Your Nonprofit's Blogging Strategy
• St. Paul, Minnesota: QuickBooks Made Easy
• Las Vegas, Nevada: Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: It's Not That Hard to Be Secure
• Vancouver, British Columbia: RE 7.95 upgrade and UGM Holiday Mailing Case Study

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Bagels & Bytes — Allegheny
• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night

Monday, November 7, 2016

• Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

• Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects
• Columbus, Ohio: Nonprofit IT Forum

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

• Los Angeles, California: November Conversations and Connections with Tech4Good
• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night

Thursday, November 10, 2016

• Saint Paul, Minnesota:
  • Usability Day of Events at U of M | World Usability Day
  • Usability Happy Hour + Pub Trivia; UXPA-MN | World Usability Day

Friday, November 11, 2016

• Saint Paul, Minnesota: Treading Lightly | The Delicate Art of Internal Communications

Monday, November 14, 2016

• Kitchener, Ontario: Regulatory Compliance

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

• Las Vegas, Nevada: QuickBooks Made Easy
• Vancouver, British Columbia: Hands on with Google Analytics
• Berkeley, CA: Apps4Change Demo Breakfast

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

• Morrisville, North Carolina: Nonprofit Storytelling: What You Need to Know
• San Francisco, California
  • Code for America Civic Hack Night
  • Intrapreneurship Conference: Silicon Valley
• Reno, Nevada: QuickBooks Made Easy

Thursday, November 17, 2016

• Cleveland, Ohio: Credit Card Security Requirements: What You Need to Know
• Santa Barbara, California: QuickBooks Made Easy

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

• Victoria, British Columbia: The Indigenous Technology Talent Development Strategy

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night

Friday, December 2, 2016

• Seattle, Washington: King County Executive Director Forum
• Victoria, British Columbia: NGO Ho Ho: A Holiday Party for Victoria's Nonprofits

Sunday, December 4, 2016

• Victoria, British Columbia: Social Media Surgery: Hands-on Advice and Help

Monday, December 5, 2016

• Mississauga, Ontario: Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

• Vancouver, British Columbia: Better Data Visualization Using Excel: Hands-on Workshop
• Naples, Florida: Show off Your Tools!
• Orem, Utah: QuickBooks Made Easy

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

• Seattle, Washington: Let's Go Legal: Getting on the Right Road to Compliance and Protection
• Morrisville, North Carolina: Get Your Holiday Cheer On!
• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night
• Salt Lake City, Utah: QuickBooks Made Easy

Friday, December 9, 2016

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Bagels & Bytes — Allegheny

Monday, December 12, 2016

• Kitchener, Ontario: Documenting Things

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

• Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night

Africa and the Middle East

Friday, November 4, 2016

• Kampala, Uganda
  • Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for St. John Kaama Primary
  • Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School

Sunday, November 6, 2016

• Cotonou, Benin: Nous Allons Parler de Toutes les Maniere de Web à Utiliser PR Lutter Contre VIH
• Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

• Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories
• Nairobi, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya Joins Mozilla Maker Party 2016. Reform Copyright

Thursday, November 10, 2016

• Nairobi, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya Women and Web Literacy Program 2016 – 17

Friday, November 11, 2016

• Kampala, Uganda
  • Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for St. John Kaama Primary
  • Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School

Sunday, November 13, 2016

• Cotonou, Benin: Nous Allons Parler de Toutes les Maniere de Web à Utiliser PR Lutter Contre VIH

Friday, November 18, 2016

• Kampala, Uganda
  • Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for St. John Kaama Primary
  • Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School

Sunday, November 20, 2016

• Cotonou, Benin: Nous Allons Parler de Toutes les Maniere de Web à Utiliser PR Lutter Contre VIH

Thursday, November 24, 2016

• Kampala, Uganda: Kampala Transport Hackathon 2016

Friday, November 25, 2016

• Kampala, Uganda
  • Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for St. John Kaama Primary
  • Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Cotonou, Benin: Nous Allons Parler de Toutes les Maniere de Web à Utiliser PR Lutter Contre VIH

Friday, December 2, 2016

• Nairobi, Kenya: Mobile Solar Computer Classroom Project in Kenya
• Kampala, Uganda
  • Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for St. John Kaama Primary
  • Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School

Saturday, December 3, 2016

• Nairobi, Kenya: Netsquared Kenya Joins MLH Hackathon December 3, 2016

Sunday, December 4, 2016

• Cotonou, Benin: Nous Allons Parler de Toutes les Maniere de Web à Utiliser PR Lutter Contre VIH

Sunday, December 11, 2016

• Cotonou, Benin: Nous Allons Parler de Toutes les Maniere de Web à Utiliser PR Lutter Contre VIH

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

• Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories

Saturday, December 17, 2016

• Nairobi, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya — Partnership to Fight Online Harassment

Sunday, December 18, 2016

• Cotonou, Benin: Nous Allons Parler de Toutes les Maniere de Web à Utiliser PR Lutter Contre VIH

Sunday, December 25, 2016

• Cotonou, Benin: Nous Allons Parler de Toutes les Maniere de Web à Utiliser PR Lutter Contre VIH

Europe and the UK

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

• Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-on Help with Social Media
• Genève, Switzerland: TEDx Geneva: Comment Faire pour Évoluer? Transformer Nos Rêves en Réalité

Saturday, November 12, 2016

• Lausanne, Switzerland: Lausanne/Pully: Entraide Numérique Intergen.Digital de 7 à 107 Ans

Monday, November 14, 2016

• Birmingham, United Kingdom: Open-Source Software for Charities

Friday, November 18, 2016

• Genève, Switzerland: Atelier de Co-construction/Com­pilation d'Une Charte Éthique Numérique

Saturday, November 19, 2016

• Lausanne, Switzerland: Assemblée Générale SwissNeutral.Net + Réseautage

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

• Besançon, France: Besançon, Innovarc: Technologies Innovantes et Services Numériques

Saturday, December 3, 2016

• Oxford, United Kingdom: The Open Data Event

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

• London, United Kingdom: Effective Data Mapping for Charities

Saturday, December 10, 2016

• Lausanne, Switzerland: Entraide Numérique Intergen.Digital de 7 à 107 Ans

Monday, December 12, 2016

• Birmingham, United Kingdom: Social Media Session

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

• Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-on Help with Social Media

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

• Renens, Switzerland: "OpenLab"­ au FABLAB Chêne 20 de Renens

Central and South America

Thursday, December 1, 2016

• Guatemala City, Guatemala: Convivio de #Grafiaetc #Marketplace #Showcase #Techday Guatemala

Asia and the Pacific Rim

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

• Taipei, Taiwan: 『資料力，做公益』- 開創公共服務的新契機

Image: Michele Mateus via Elijah van der Giessen / CC BY

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