April was NetSquared's first full month with only ONLINE events. Surprisingly the transition has been very smooth, with no drop-off in the number of attendees. A HUGE thanks to all the NetSquared organizers for their flexibility in the face of COVID-19.

Find your local NetSquared meetup and join us for a #NPtech conversation.

The threat of COVID-19 and an uncertain future has nonprofits struggling. Your support of vulnerable groups — whether they are homeless shelters, minority support groups, educators, or community healthcare providers — is vital work. Let TechSoup help you with the tools and skills to support your communities.

Upcoming Events

Here are just some of the online conversations hosted by NetSquared community groups.

• April 23:

  • Social Engineering 101: Don't Get Manipulated by Attackers — 11:30 AM EDT (Hosted by Tampa Tech4Good)
  • GivingTuesdayNow: How Our Response to COVID-19 Will Redefine How Society Operates — 11:00 AM PDT (Hosted by TechSoup)

• April 25: Managing the Impact of COVID-19 and Recovery tips for Nonprofits — 12:00 PM GMT (Hosted by NetSquared Accra)

• April 29:

  • Slack for Nonprofits: Tips for Working Better Together, Remotely — 9:00 AM PDT (Hosted by TechSoup)
  • Digital Donor Acquisition - Tips, Tricks, Pitfalls & Problem-Solving — 5:30 PM EDT (Hosted by NetSquared Toronto)

• April 30:

  • Hail to the Mail - Why your Nonprofit Needs an Email Newsletter — 6:00 PM GMT+3 (Hosted by NetSquared Athens)
  • Your Message Made Visual: Getting to Know Adobe Spark Post — 12:00 PM EDT (Hosted by Tampa Tech4Good

• May 5: Reviewing Your Databases for Hidden Gems — 6:30 PM EDT (Hosted by Tech4Good SWFL)

Resources for Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19

In difficult times, the world turns to civil society for support. At TechSoup, we're committed to equipping your nonprofit with the technology resources you need to meet your mission, serve your community, and support your staff.

Discover how we can support your work with:

• Tools to Support Remote Work
• Policy Resources
• Webinars and Workshops
• Educational Blog Posts
• Free Courses from TechSoup

More: https://page.techsoup.org/covid-19-resources

Thanks for being a nonprofit tech community champion,

— Elijah van der Giessen, NetSquared Community Manager

Notes from Tech from Brighton's April 22 online meeting.  
See the shared Google Docs notes.

Techie Brek - 22 April 2020

Online Accessibility 

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Everyone is suddenly trying to access essential information on our websites! How do we make sure that our digital services are accessible and can be used by everyone?