Philadelphia NetSquared Blog: 2009

Philadelphia Net Tuesdays, nonprofit technology, social change and the social web.

Save the date: Tuesday, Jan. 5 on metrics & measurement!

Metrics & Measurement

The holidays are upon us, and your mind is elsewhere. But save the evening of Tuesday, January 5. Philly Net Tuesday is planning a session to help approach the new year with a fresh perspective.

See all the details about our January Net Tuesday!

Reflections on a Biblio-Social Experiment

Submitted by Seth Horwitz on December 14, 2009

On our last Net Tuesday (December 1), we held the Philly Net Tuesday Book UNclub at Robin’s Bookstore.  The idea was pretty straightforward… We would discuss books in Net Tuesday’s scope of interest: social networking/media, nonprofit technology and social change.  (That’s the “biblio” part.)  And we would use the style of an unconference, in which participants set their own agenda.  (That’s the “social” part.)  As far as any of us knew, this wasn’t really done before.  (And that’s the “experiment” part.)

We were fortunate that Lindsay Tabas video recorded parts of the evening (and also led one of the book discussions).  She put together a really great, short piece that nicely captures the spirit of the evening.  Thank you, Lindsay!

A Biblio Social Experiment from Lindsay Tabas on Vimeo.


We had about 16 people show up, exhibiting our typical mix of techies and nonprofit/activist types. 

December 1: Net Tuesday Book UNclub

Net Tuesday Book Unclub

For our December Net Tuesday, we’ll be trying something different: a “Book Unclub” to discuss books about:

   a) social media / social networking,
   b) nonprofit technology, and/or
   c) social change

It will be held on December 1 (6:30 PM @ Robin’s Bookstore / Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th St., 2nd floor).  (NOTE DIFFERENT VENUE and TIME)

Find out more!

Net Tuesday November 3: Mapping and Geographic Information Systems for Nonprofits: Cases and How To's

Returning to a popular theme, November’s Net Tuesday about mapping and GIS will be practical and fun.

Check it out!

October Net Tuesday: Using Online Social Networks to Cultivate Leadership

Submitted by Ivan Boothe on October 1, 2009

Tuesday, October 6: We’re planning an interactive discussion with some exciting case studies of how nonprofits and grassroots community groups are using the social web — networks like Facebook and media like YouTube — to inspire leadership among their supporters and deepen their commitment to the cause.

Take a look and RSVP!

September Net Tuesday: Nonprofit Portals

Submitted by Judah Ferst on August 28, 2009
Net Tuesday Summer Ale: Portal Pilsner

Network for Good, Causes and change.org, oh my!  

These days there are so many portals to use to raise money online for your non-profit. How do you choose which one(s) to be on? Does maintaining them take away from your other online efforts (e-news, blog, etc.)? Which ones have you be successful on?

Notes from Net Tuesday, August 5: Homebrewed Rumination

Submitted by Seth Horwitz on August 6, 2009

Well, about 20 folks — both new and “old” — attended and participated in our experimental format, a kind of “speed brainstorming”.  Thomas Taylor graciously took notes, which I made some minor clarification edits to, and here they are.  Thanks to everybody who participated.  It was a unique mix of people and a very interesting and provocative discussion.

— Seth

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Welcome to the new Philly NetSquared website!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of this new website, at the easy-to-remember address of PhillyNetSquared.org! We still have some bugs to work out, but we think this will be a major improvement and serve as the framework upon which to build a dynamic community around social change and the social web. Have an idea for this site? Join us at next week’s Net Tuesday and share your ideas!