We’ll break the 50 minute webinar into four sections:
What is NetSquared and the benefits of being an organizer (Eli) 10 mins
Case study on NetSquared organizer experience (Roshani) 15 mins
How to start group and how Ambassadors can support you (Birgit) 15 mins
Wrap: next steps to starting and activating group (Eli) 10 mins
3. NetSquared is a program of TechSoup. Our mission is to
“Mobilize Technology and Communities for Social Change”
Our network of volunteers organize nonprofit technology meetups and
training events with the goal of helping nonprofits and community groups
master technology.
About NetSquared
6. Start Your Own
Group
•Build a reputation as
nonprofit tech expert
•Give back to your community
•Build the technology capacity
of the NGO sector
Apply at NetSquared.org
11. Event Recipes
organizershandbook.wikispaces.com
Event Templates and Topics
Looking for topic ideas? I suggest you steal/be inspired by this list of
upcoming NetSquared events or check out the 12 most popular topics from our
participant survey.
We've compiled a few event "recipes" you can follow:
•Google AdWords
•Social Media Surgery
•Get More out of Excel: Tips & Tricks
•Technology Show and Tell: Share a Tool
•Sharing Economy
•Online Privacy and Security
•Data/Open Data
20. How it all started?
Started attending Net2DC meetings in 2006
21. Joined as an Organizer in 2010
Love organizing events, connecting people & learning!
Why I joined as a Net2DC Organizer?
22. Keep up with the latest nonprofit tech trends and stay on the cutting edge
What I love about Net2DC
23. Meet movers and shakers, build social capital and get jobs
How has it helped me personally?
24. Partner with like-minded organizations, invite interesting speakers, find a
space and promote the event on different email lists, Facebook groups and
viaTwitter
Tips for Getting Started
30. ScheduleVenues
Pick a day of the month and a time for
consistency.
●1st Tuesday 5:30pm
●3rd Wednesday 6pm
Avoid bank holiday week/days :
ie. US 4th week
Ie. Germany
You will always hit a conflict for someone.
35. 35
Creating a Meetup Group
1. Select three topics
2. Find Venue
3. Schedule first three events
Then we create your meetup.com
group and give you administrator
control.