BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20090308T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20091101T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T035102Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091013T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091013T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T035102Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T035102Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457833 DESCRIPTION:Let's take the mystery out of social media! \;\n \;\nDa wn Foster will demystify some of the social media tools that are all the buzz. She'll talk about guiding principles &\; strategy for particip ation. \;\n \;\nTools to be touched on: \;\n \;\n* Twitter&# 13\;\n* Facebook \;\n* LinkedIn \;\n* FriendFeed \;\n* Blogging \;\n \;\nMonitoring your organization in the social media world i s essential to your strategy. The following will be discussed: \;\n&# 13\;\n* RSS \;\n* Monitoring Twitter \;\n* Yahoo Pipes \;\n \;\nWe'll break out into smaller groups based on tools after Dawn's pres entation to talk specific strategy and tactics to getting set-up to succ essful use. \;\n \;\nSchedule: \;\n \;\n5:30-6:00p Networkin g \;\n \;\n6:00-6:30p Presentation \;\n \;\n6:30-7:30p Tool breakout sessions \;\n \;\nHope you can join us! \;\n \;\nDa wn Foster is a Portland-based Consultant\, Community Manager\, Event Org anizer\, Blogger\, Podcaster\, Vegan\, and Technology Enthusiast. \;\ n \;\nDawn Foster is the Senior Executive and Practice Manager of the Olliance Group Online Community Practice. The Online Community Practice is focused on helping companies derive business value from building and participating in online communities. Dawn has more than 13 years of exp erience in business and technology with expertise in strategic planning\ , management\, community building\, community management\, open source s oftware\, market research\, social media\, and RSS. See http://fastwonde rblog.com/about/. \;\n \;\nCONNECT ONLINE:Portland 501 Tech Club a t http://groups.nten.org Connect with us on FaceBook at PDXTech4GoodQues tions? Please email Anna at anna@nten.org or Donna at privateaye@gmail.c om.\n\nTags: social media\, nptech\, pdxtech4good\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250457833 SUMMARY:Demystifying Social Media Tools and Techniques LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091102T190322Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091124T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091124T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091102T190322Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091102T190322Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457956 DESCRIPTION:Are you part of an organization that uses technology for good (i.e. using social media\, innovative website\, video\, mobile tech)? D o you know of an organization that uses tech for good? Then this event i s for you! \;\n \;\nIt's the time of year to give thanks\, and thi s year\, we want to extend thanks to all the nonprofits and social good entities in Portland that do amazing - yet often unrecognized - work wit h technology all year long. Join us at the Lucky Lab to celebrate our co llaborative gratitude to Portland organizations. Share your organization 's story and hear how others in the community are using technology to he lp make Portland a better place for us all. \;\n \;\nYou can help kick-start this year's TweetsGivingPDX by nominating your organization o r one that impresses you through it's remarkable use of technology for g ood. Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=t4p98cYbnkSe0mpX9E4Zyg_ 3d_3d to nominate an organization. Nominations will be posted to a wiki so we can all acknowledge the wonderful good our PDX organizations are a chieving with technology. \;\n \;\nFollow our local TweetsGiving a ctivity at #TweetsGivingPDX. \;\n \;\nTweetsGivingPDX is part of t he national gratitude effort - Tweetsgiving. For more information on Twe etsGiving visit tweetsgiving.epicchange.org.\n\nTags: nptech\, pdxtech4g ood\, tweetsgiving\, tweetsgivingpdx\, social change\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250457956 SUMMARY:TweetsGivingPDX: A Celebration of Gratitude to Portland Social Ch angemakers LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091209T005552Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091208T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091208T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091209T005552Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091209T010045Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458057 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Happy Hour Holiday Celebration with your fellow nonprofits using technology for good. We'll have a short discussion of IT Planning based on the NTEN Book - Managing Technology to Meet Your Mi ssion (http://www.meetyourmission.org/) with editor\, Holly Ross. \;\ n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n5:30 Networking \;\n6:00 Presentation \;\n6:30 - 7:30 Networking \;\n \;\nManaging Technology to Mee t Your Mission is a practical resource that will help nonprofit leaders make smart\, strategic decisions about technology. The book shows how to effectively manage technology and offers advice for decision makers and staff alike\, including those who often have little or no experience wi th technology. With contributions from the top experts in the nonprofit technology field \, this must-have guide addresses technology planning a nd people. It includes the tools you need to get the work done\, and the knowledge that will help you communicate better\, evaluate technology i nvestments\, raise money\, and more. Written in nontechnical language th e book covers a broad spectrum of topics. \;\n \;\nAbout Holly: 3\;\n \;\nHolly has spent more than five years at NTEN\, combing thro ugh all the technology fads and listening to the NTEN community to line up the webinars\, conferences\, and research that will help members use technology to make the world a better place. From ubiquitous access to t echnology leadership to social media trends\, Holly brings the wisdom of the NTEN crowd to the nonprofit sector. Holly is also editor of "\; Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission: A Strategic Guide for Nonprofi t Leaders\,"\; available from Jossey-Bass.\n\nTags: nptech\, nten\, pdxtech4good\, nonprofit\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1 250458057 SUMMARY:Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100213T025213Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100222T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100222T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100213T025213Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100217T013008Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458316 DESCRIPTION:While setting up a Twitter account may only take a few minute s knowing what to do with it and how to manage it is another story. Simp ly “doing” is no longer working. It is important we finds way to do it m ore efficiently and find ways to measure the value. This month’s meeting will focus on looking at some of the available tools and how we can use them to manage and monitor social media campaigns. We will be specifica lly focusing on tools related to Twitter and Facebook fan pages. \;\n \;\nBring your questions\, your war stories and creative ideas. \ ;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n5:30 Networking \;\n6:00 Presentati on \;\n6:30 More Networking \;\n \;\nHope you can join us!\n\nT ags: nptech\, social media\, nonprofit\, communications\, pdxtech4good\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458316 URL:http://www.pdxtech4good.org/ SUMMARY:Managing Social Media Campaigns LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100419T181737Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100427T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100427T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100419T181737Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100419T181737Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458568 DESCRIPTION:The 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference took place April 8-1 0\, 2010 in Atlanta\, GA. Nearly 1\,450 nptechies came together to learn &\; connect about using technology to create more social change in o ur jobs and in the world. \;\nJoin us for our April meetup when Portl and attendees will share resources and takeaways from the sessions they attended. More details to come with specific sessions to be covered but please mark your calenders now as it will be a lively discussion with lo ts of tips and tricks learned from the top nonprofit technologists in th e county. \;\nIn the meanwhile\, you can find 2010 NTC Session Materi als on Slideshare. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: nptech\, nten\, 10ntc\, nonp rofit\, technology\, communications\, fundraising\, social media\, web\, pdxtech4good\, nettuesday\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250458568 SUMMARY:2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference: Session Takeaways from Atte ndees LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100512T200501Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100525T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100525T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100512T200501Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100512T200624Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458684 DESCRIPTION:At last\, we have confirmed a May Meetup topic! Constituent R elationship Management Systems or Databases! \;\n \;\nA good syste m for managing your clients\, constituents\, donors\, and/or volunteers will ease your troubles away! Well...we're not sure that any database ca n be completely pain-free\, there are some good solutions available for nonprofits but before a tool is decided upon\, some essential questions must be asked. Join us on May 25\, when Tompkins Spann will talk unbiase d on how to determine your nonprofits' needs for data management and wha t you need to evaluate when choosing a CRM or database. \;\n \;\nT hen\, you will have the opportunity to talk to Tompkins and others (we i nvite you to attend if you have a CRM solution to talk up!) about specif ic solutions and how they might integrate into your nonprofit's work flo w. \;\n \;\nWe are proud to be bringing you this meetup in collabo ration with the Portland Nonprofit Salesforce Users Group and Convio. 3\;\n \;\n........................................................... ................................................................... \ ;\nTompkins is the Sr. Market Strategist for Convio focused exclusively on the Common Ground product\, Convio’s CRM solution for nonprofits. He has worked for Convio (and formerly) GetActive for more than 5 years in various roles\, from account services to product marketing. His experien ce working with nonprofits began when he exited the Peace Corps in 2000 to create his own 501c3. He then began working for a large advocacy-base d organization in DC serving as the lead on all technology projects rang ing from website strategy to database development. Tompkins has a passio n for nonprofit-tech and truly enjoys helping organizations pick the rig ht solutions and apply the right strategies to help further their missio n.\n\nTags: upcoming:event=5903878\, nptech\, nonprofit\, crm\, database \, pdxtech4good\, 501tech\, donors\, volunteers\, clients\, constituents \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458684 SUMMARY:PDXTech4Good May Meetup LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100505T211130Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100625T150000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100625T093000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100505T211130Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100505T211130Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458654 DESCRIPTION:About PDX Net2 Camp \;\nPDX Net2 Camp is an event focused on intersecting technology and social impact -- right here in Portland. It's a gathering for participants to learn\, share insights and build su stainable collaborations in an open environment. Participant-driven topi cs will will explore how technology can advance... \;\n \;\n* Prog ram Delivery \;\n* Communications \;\n* Fundraising \;\n* Advoc acy \;\n* Community Organizing \;\n* and more! \;\n \;\nWho should attend this camp? \;\nThis camp is for nonprofit/ngo leaders\, designers\, developers\, advocacy groups\, fundraising professionals\, communications specialists\, and entrepreneurs. ...and anyone else who w ants to contribute\, brainstorm and discover ideas for creating social c hange through the use of technology. \;\n \;\nEvent Details \;\ nWhen: Friday\, June 25th\, 9:30am - 3:00pm \;\nWhere: DreamBOX @ the Jupiter Hotel\, 800 East Burnside Street\, Portland\, OR \;\nCost: F ree!!! \;\n \;\nRegister at http://pdxnet2camp.eventbrite.com/ \;\n \;\nStay Tuned for More Details... \;\nDetails will be posted on PDX Net2 Camp wiki at http://pdxnet2camp.pbworks.com/.\n\nTags: npte ch\, nonprofit\, technology\, net2\, net squared\, pdxtech4good\, camp\, conference\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458654 URL:http://pdxnet2camp.pbworks.com/ SUMMARY:PDX Net2 Camp LOCATION:Jupiter Hotel: 800 E. Burnside\, Portland Oregon 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100630T180158Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100707T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100707T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100630T180158Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100630T180348Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458819 DESCRIPTION:Do technology and communications work in silos in your nonpro fit? Or do they clash in conflict when you're sitting in meetings? Maybe your communications department has become the default tech department\, or vice versa? When the IT and communications work well together\, nonp rofits have a huge opportunity to increase their productivity. \;\n&# 13\;\nJoin us for our July Meetup when Nancy Schwartz will share her mar keting and communications expertise helping you to find harmony between tech and communications in your nonprofit. We'll have an open conversati on so come ready to share your experience and learn from Nancy and other PDXTech4Gooders! \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n5:30: Networking \;\n6:00: Presentation and Group Discussion \;\n6:45: Networking& #13\;\n \;\nAbout Nancy: \;\n \;\nNancy E. Schwartz is the prim ary author of the Getting Attention.org blog and e-newsletter. Nancy als o founded and runs Nancy Schwartz &\; Company\, providing results-dri ven marketing and communications services to nonprofit organization and foundation clients. Specialties include communications planning\, messag e development\, online communications innovations (she stays way ahead o f the curve to put these tools to work for clients asap)\, and developin g revenue streams for nonprofits.\n\nTags: upcoming:event=6576035\, npte ch\, communications\, marketing\, pdxtech4good\, it\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250458819 SUMMARY:IT & Communications Harmony LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100806T193805Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100824T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100824T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100806T193805Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100806T193805Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458982 DESCRIPTION: \;\nThis gathering of PDXTech4Good focuses on the smooth integration of social media into your organization. We've heard all the excuses for putting off a social media presence a thousand times: the E D thinks you'll spend way too much time on Facebook\, the Board doesn't think it's going to give any results\, your demographic is not represent ed on social media\, etc. This session will be all about how to address these issues and bring ...your nonprofit all the benefits of social medi a. \;\n \;\nTodd Pitt of Zero Strategist will be with us to help u s navigate the complex world of social media and change management. Join us for a great evening of networking and problem solving! \;\n \; \nAgenda: \;\n5:30 - Networking \;\n6:00 - Presentation by Todd 3\;\n6:30 - 7:15 Group discussion \;\n7:15-7:30 Networking \;\n 3\;\nAbout Todd: \;\nTodd Pitt is Chief Social Media Strategist and F ounder of Zero Strategist. Zero Strategist is an independent / freelanci ng social media consulting duo based out of Portland. Their goal is &quo t\;to create holistic social media services that continuously evolve wit h the web &\; the world."\; Check them out at http://zerostrategi st.com/\n\nTags: nptech\, pdxtech4good\, nettuesday\, 501 tech club\, so cial media\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458982 SUMMARY:PDXTech4Good August Meetup LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T172147Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T172147Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T175222Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459207 DESCRIPTION:Maybe your organization has already taken the Facebook plunge . Or\, perhaps it's about to. Either way\, building a Facebook presence for your nonprofit requires a whole lot more than the simple "\;buil d it and they will come"\; approach. \;\n \;\nJoin us for this month's PDXTech4Good meetup where we'll delve into the details of culti vating\, managing and growing your organization's Facebook presence. Tog ether\, we'll explore topics ranging from engagement strategies and metr ics to page administration and policies. \;\n \;\nBarbara Baugnon\ , with the Oregon Humane Society\, will open the discussion with a case study of the Oregon Human Society's Facebook page and their engagement strategies. \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n5:30 - Networking \;\n6:00 - Facebook Page Case Study by Barbara Baugnon \;\n6:30 - 7:15 Group Discussion \;\n7:15-7:30 Networking \;\n \;\nAbout Barbara: \;\nAfter working in advertising agencies in Los Angles\, New York and P ortland for 15 years\, Barbara took a job as a Marketing Communications Director at the Oregon Humane Society (OHS). For the last nine years she has overseen the Volunteer\, Education and Public Relations programs of OHS as well as executed all advertising efforts for the pets of OHS.\n\ nTags: nptech\, pdxtech4good\, nettuesday\, 501 tech club\, social media \, facebook\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459207 SUMMARY:Facebook for Nonprofit Organizations LOCATION:Lucky Labrador Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard\, Portland O regon 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101001T175113Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101013T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101013T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101001T175113Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101111T203600Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459298 DESCRIPTION:Are social media channels working to help nonprofits engage t heir current audience? Recruit new supporters? Raise money? Idealware’s Andrea Berry will talk through the results of six months of social media research. She will cover what tools nonprofits are using\, how well the y think they work\, and what specific goals each can help nonprofits acc omplish. Talking through tools including Facebook\, Twitter\, MySpace\, LinkedIn\, blogs\, photo sharing\, and video sharing sites\, Andrea will discuss ways to help nonprofits decide which channels are right for the m. \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n5:30 - Networking \;\n6:00 - Present ation by Andrea Berry \;\n6:30 - 7:15 Group Discussion \;\n7:15-7: 30 Networking \;\n \;\nAndrea Berry\, Idealware’s Director of Part nership and Learning\, oversees Idealware’s fundraising and training act ivities\, including the Field Guide to Nonprofit Software\, training and online seminars. Prior to joining Idealware\, Andrea held fundraising p ositions in education\, health research and at museums\, and has taught math\, performing arts and history in traditional and non-traditional ed ucational settings.\n\nTags: nptech\, pdxtech4good\, nettuesday\, 501 te ch club\, social media\, nonprofit\, research\, facebook\, twitter\, blo gs\, photo sharing\, video\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250459298 URL:http://www.meetup.com/netsquared-13/calendar/14808094/ SUMMARY:Tweet\, Tag\, Post\, & Friend: New Research on Nonprofit Use of S ocial Media LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110311T224351Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110329T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110329T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110311T224351Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110311T224351Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459957 DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, Justin Yuen of the highly successful c ollaboration site\, For My Innovation\, will talk about the importance o f teamwork and address some best practices that lead to achieving great results. With FMYI as a backdrop\, Justin will demonstrate how a team ca n utilize tools to track contacts\, share resources\, and manage project s\, with a focus on organizations that strive to affect positive change. \;\n \;\nCome network with other tech-savvy PDXers and gain valua ble knowledge at this FREE\, fun event. For more info or to RSVP: http:/ /www.meetup.com/netsquared-13/events/16861716/ \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: networking\, collaboration\, nonprofits\, pdxtech4good\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459957 URL:http://www.meetup.com/netsquared-13/events/16861716/ SUMMARY:Collaborating for Change: Tools for Teamwork- PDXTech4Good Meetup LOCATION:Mercy Corps Action Center: 28 SW First Avenue\, Portland OR 9720 4 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140627T013503Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140709T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140709T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140627T013503Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140627T013503Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250466573 DESCRIPTION: \;\n**Please join us for PDXTech4Good's July meetup\, whe re we'll learn about community-building classifieds!** \;\n \;\nD oes your community use groups on Facebook\, Google\, and LinkedIn? Are t hey frustrated by useful information getting lost in a stream of status updates and baby photos? Are they burnt out on email chains and listserv s with irrelevant content? Are they looking for a place to share resourc es beyond just the professional? \;\nSwitchboard is a platform that harnesses the power of communities by giving them a simple place to conn ect\, transact\, and build community value. There are only two types of posts: Ask and Offer. \;\n \;\nYou can check out an example Switch board for the Portland Startup Community here: \;\nhttps://pdxstartu ps.switchboardhq.com/ \;\n \;\nAnd one for the Women's Bicycling community here \;\nhttp://wheelwomen.switchboardhq.com/ \;\n \;\nAnd one for Oberlin College: \;\nhttps://oberlin.switchboardhq. com/ \;\n \;\nSwitchboard is being used by colleges\, universitie s\, non-profits\, community groups\, summer camps\, professional organiz ations\, conferences. Learn how the simple format of Ask and Offer can s trengthen your community\, while interdigitating with existing social me dia tools. \;\n \;\n**Presenter** \;\n \;\nMara Zepeda is c o-founder and CEO of Switchboard. Based in Portland\, Switchboard is a c ommunity building platform that empowers members to ask for what they ne ed\, offer what they have to give\, connect directly\, and strengthen th eir network. Mara has spent her career working with nonprofits and in hi gher education as a program director\, consultant\, community builder\, board member\, and volunteer. \n\nTags: NP tech\, nonprofits\, technolog y\, speaking event\, meetup\, pdxt4g\, pdxtech4good\n\nImported from: ht tp://calagator.org/events/1250466573 URL:http://www.meetup.com/pdxtech4good-nonprofit-activist-tech/events/179 722012/ SUMMARY:Community-Building Classifieds with Switchboard LOCATION:Idealist: 209 SW Oak St Ste 600\, Portland OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140925T184418Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141001T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20141001T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140925T184418Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140925T184418Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250467042 DESCRIPTION:Discover a whole ecosystem of open source software for accomp lishing just about any task on your computer for free! Attending this wo rkshop could save your nonprofit agency thousands of dollars. \;\n 3\;\nNoah Kleiman of Secret Knowledge will take you on a whirlwind softw are safari focusing on applications useful to nonprofit staff. Including \, but not limited to: Photo Editors (think "\;free Photoshop"\; )\, Desktop Publishing (think "\;free Indesign"\;)\, Vector Grap hics (think "\;free Illustrator"\;)\, Word processing\, and spre adsheet applications (free "\;Office"\;). Noah will invite atten dee requests\, perform impromptu demonstrations\, and offer relentlessly practical advice. \;\n\n\nTags: nonprofit tech\, nptech\, open sou rce\, thinkshout\, pdxtech4good\, pdxt4g\, noah keliman\n\nImported from : http://calagator.org/events/1250467042 URL:http://www.meetup.com/pdxtech4good-nonprofit-activist-tech/events/191 550962/ SUMMARY:PDXTech4Good October Meetup LOCATION:ThinkShout: 321 NW Glisan St Suite 700\, Portland OR 97212 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150324T212240Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150401T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150401T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150324T212240Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150324T212240Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468107 DESCRIPTION:Unable to attend the Nonprofit Technology Conference? That's OK! This month\, hear short mini-presentations from locals who spoke at the 2015 NTC. \;\n \;\nTalks \;\n \;\n• How Progressive Nerd s are Changing the Future of Political Data and Integration with Lev Tsy pin \;\n \;\n• Content Strategy 101 with Brett Meyer \;\n \ ;\n• Demographic Data Collection Implications and Opportunities with Yee Won Chong \;\n \;\n• Why I Don't Use Volunteers with Liza Dyer \;\n \;\n \;\nMore to come! \;\n \;\nSpeakers \;\n&# 13\;\nLev Tsypin (@levelos) is the CTO and co-owner of ThinkShout. Lev l eads a diverse team of forward-thinking engineers\, helping ThinkShout's clients achieve their goals through innovation and technical excellence . \;\n \;\nBrett Meyer (@brett_meyer) is the Director of Strateg y at ThinkShout. He helps nonprofits craft compelling messages and measu re the success of their digital campaigns. \;\n \;\nYee Won Chong (@yeewon) has over 18 years of experience working on racial\, gender and economic justice. As a trainer and strategist\, he helps nonprofit orga nizations to improve their diversity and ability to fulfill their missio n by embodying an inclusive culture that empowers everyone to thrive. As a public speaker\, he presented on "\;Beyond the Gender Binary" \; at TEDx Rainier in Seattle. \;\n \;\nLiza Dyer (@lizaface) & #13\;\n \;\n \;\nMore to come! \;\n \;\nAgenda \;\n \ ;\nNetworking and refreshments 6pm-6:15pm/6:30pm \;\nPresentations 6 :15pm/6:30pm-8pm \;\n \;\nWhat you'll get out of PDXTech4Good even ts: \;\n \;\nNonprofit staffers will find a friendly\, welcoming a tmosphere for those not experienced with technology\, and many chances t o ask questions of tech-experienced nonprofits and experts. \;\n \ ;\nTechies will find opportunities to hear the real-world stories of non profit clients\, and put their own expertise to social good — as well as the potential for lasting relationships (be they paid or volunteer) wit h leading organizations in our community. \;\n \;\nActivists and c ommunity organizers will see and be given the chance to present on succe ssful uses of technology for social change. We'll explore how technology can help support activism and where activism can push it forward. \ ;\n\n\nTags: nptech\, NTC\, pdxtech4good\, tech meetup\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250468107 URL:http://www.meetup.com/pdxtech4good-nonprofit-activist-tech/events/220 266783/ SUMMARY:PDXTech4Good April Meetup: 15NTC Round-up LOCATION:Idealist.org: 209 SW Oak St Suite 101\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150502T063825Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150506T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150506T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150502T063825Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150502T063825Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468357 DESCRIPTION:We'll be talking about issues of diversity\, accountability a nd representation in nonprofit technology and technology in general. Pre senters will cover topics like: \;\n• Building diversity in tech tea ms\, and why diversity is critical to success whether you're for-profit or nonprofit. \;\n• Local and national projects by nonprofits to b roaden the types of people who get involved in technology and programmin g as young people. \;\n• Local and national efforts by nonprofits to address sexism and racism that often plays out within "\;tech cultu re."\; \;\n• The state of the Portland tech community when it comes to inclusion and accountability\, especially as it relates to sexi sm and racism. \;\nPRESENTERS \;\nMelissa Chavez is a digital an d physical space UX designer who organizes events for tech and nonprofit communities. Open Source Bridge\, the Pacific Northwest Software Qualit y Conference\, PyDX\, and Portland VegFest are some of the events she he lps run. Reading YA novels helps keep her sane. Twitter: @capnleela  3\;\nJennifer Davidson works at Intel as a User Experience Researcher an d Software Interaction Designer. She recently completed her PhD in Compu ter Science at Oregon State University\, where she researched human-comp uter interaction\, specifically involving older adults in the design and development of open source software. She is Interim Board President of ChickTeck. She strongly believes that everyone should have a say in our technology revolution. Twitter: @jewifer \;\nRobert Raleigh is help ing underserved youth build successful careers as technology professiona ls in the software/IT industries. Robert is a front-end web developer\, and the executive director of Log Camp\, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) providing technology-focused career-and-technical education for low-income youth\ , and youth from communities of color. Log Camp's Tech Works Youth Devel oper Academy and after-school enrichment programming have created a dive rse youth talent pipeline. Log Camp works with corporate\, nonprofit\, g overnment\, and educational partners to increase diversity and equitable access to technology\, coding\, and computer science education for yout h in the Portland metro region. Robert is an Alaskan Native (Tlingit)\, a first-generation college graduate\, and a former foster-child. In the past\, Robert has worked for the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce\, Technol ogy Association of Oregon\, and Oregon Health Sciences University. Rober t is an active member of the NAYA Family Center Community Leaders Counci l\, and the Portland City Club. Twitter: @RobertGRaleigh \;\nJennif er Cazares\, better known as "\;Yenni\,"\; identifies as a vesse l for social change. As a non-binary Queer Latin@\, Yenni began the jour ney in activism at the ripe age of 15 when after taking over the high sc hool Key Club was able to enlist over 70 active volunteers in community events. Despite leaving high school on the suspicion of a queer identity and experiencing fear of coming out due to a Latin@ upbringing\, Yenni made it to engineering school in Oregon where due to the lack of support for diversity Yenni was pushed out. Having dedicated the last decade to positive youth development in various arenas of the youth empowerment m ovement with organizations such as Altamed\, Six Rivers Planned Parentho od\, ChickTech\, Northwest Youth Corps\, and currently with LULAC Vancou ver. Yenni looks forward to creating change through the power of educati on and technology. Lover of the outdoors and all things living. "\;D ropping knowledge and love everywhere I go."\; (Pronouns: Yenni) &# 13\;\nTWITTER \;\nEvent: Use the #pdxt4g hashtag\, and/or mention @P DXTech4Good Presenters: @capnleela @jewifer @RobertGRaleigh Venue host : @idealist Sponsors: @NTENorg and @NetSquared \;\nAGENDA \;\nN etworking and refreshments: 6pm-6:30pm Presentation: 6:30pm-7:30pm Q&a mp\;A: 7:30pm-8pm \;\nWHAT YOU'LL GET OUT OF PDXTECH4GOOD EVENTS  3\;\nNonprofit staffers will find a friendly\, welcoming atmosphere for those not experienced with technology\, and many chances to ask question s of tech-experienced nonprofits and experts. \;\nTechies will find opportunities to hear the real-world stories of nonprofit clients\, and put their own expertise to social good — as well as the potential for la sting relationships (be they paid or volunteer) with leading organizatio ns in our community. \;\nActivists and community organizers will see and be given the chance to present on successful uses of technology for social change. We'll explore how technology can help support activism a nd where activism can push it forward.\n\nTags: diversity\, divtech\, pd xtech4good\, nonprofits\, nptech\, social justice\, social good\n\nImpor ted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250468357 URL:http://www.meetup.com/pdxtech4good-nonprofit-activist-tech/events/220 280653/ SUMMARY:Diversity\, technology\, nonprofits and more (PDXTech4Good) LOCATION:Idealist.org: 209 SW Oak St Suite 101\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160127T204808Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160202T153000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160202T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160127T204808Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160127T204808Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469727 DESCRIPTION:#"\;In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.&q uot\; - Maya Angelou \;\n \;\n \;\n###Design has the power to p ermeate every product\, moment\, and solution in our lives. \;\n \ ;\n###At the same time\, diversity of thought leads to innovations in de sign that have the power to transform everyday life. \;\n \;\nThe question is\, how do we design products\, services &\; environments t hat reflect a diversity of experiences and perspectives\, which are shap ed by things like race\, ethnicity\, gender\, age\, sexual identity\, ab ility/disability and location\, among other factors? \;\n \;\nPlea se join us and our incredible panel of diversity\, design + technology l eaders\, as we seek to address what diversity means\, not only in the wo rld of design and technology\, but in the world at large. \;\n \;\ n###About our panelists: \;\n \;\nTyesha Snow has spent more than a decade creating and shaping interactive experiences and successfully m anaging software products\, working with some of the world’s largest age ncies to create brand affinity for Fortune 500 companies in multiple ind ustries. \;\n \;\nJames Pritchett is an award-winning designer\, k nown for delivering out-of-the-box concepts\, dynamic visuals and innova tive strategies for online and print delivery. His background includes a cclaimed work on campaigns for startups to leading Fortune 500 brands. H e is currently founder &\; CEO of The More Company. \;\n \;\nJo y Alise Davis is a collaborative design strategist and interdisciplinary social practitioner. She is a founding partner of Design Culture Lab\, a research-based social lab dedicated to the transformation of neighborh oods through collaborative design strategies that address complex spatia l issues of cultural\, racial and ethnic inequality. \;\n \;\nAn e xpert in front-end web development and UI\, Darren Bruckner has been des igning and building quality websites and web applications for major comp anies for almost 10 years. He’s currently founder and CEO of Workfrom.&# 13\;\n \;\n###About our moderator: \;\n \;\nStephen Green is cu rrently serving as community director of Elevate Capital and has over 10 years of experience connecting small/diverse businesses owners to the r esources they need.\n\nTags: pdxstartupweek\, diversity\, social justice \, activism\, social change\, tech\, pdxtech4good\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250469727 URL:https://attending.io/events/designing-for-diversity SUMMARY:Designing for Diversity LOCATION:Portland Development Commission: 222 NW Fifth Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160119T184225Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160203T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160203T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160119T184225Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20160119T184225Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250469652 DESCRIPTION:###There's been a recent shift in how activists are trying to bring about social change\, and SJF is at the forefront of this shift. \;\n \;\n##Come find out how you can get involved! \;\n \;\ n[This article](http://www.guerrillafeminism.org/the-entrepreneurial-act ivist-raushan-bhuiyan/) has a great breakdown on this new trend of entre preneurial activism: \;\n \;\n*For some activists\, being entrep reneurial has meant the following things: treating their activist work l ike a business\, turning to popular social media platforms to put out th eir own press releases and looking for people to invest in their initiat ive with money and not just good faith.* \;\n \;\nMore about the hosting organizations: \;\n \;\nSocial Justice Fund Northwest is a foundation working at the frontlines of social change. They leverage th e resources of their members to foster significant\, long-term social ju stice solutions throughout Washington\, Oregon\, Idaho\, Montana &\; Wyoming. \;\n \;\nPDXNALTA is a networking group for underrepresen ted people of color in tech. \;\n \;\nIdealist is all about connec ting idealists - people who want to do good - with opportunities for act ion and collaboration. With more than 100\,000 organizations and 1.4 mil lion monthly visitors to our English\, Spanish &\; French sites\, Ide alist helps people move from intention to action all over the world.\n\n Tags: pdxstartupweek\, diversity\, social justice\, funding\, nptech\, a ctivism\, social change\, tech\, pdxtech4good\n\nImported from: http://c alagator.org/events/1250469652 URL:https://attending.io/events/investing-in-justice SUMMARY:Portland Startup Week: Investing in Justice LOCATION:Idealist: 209 SW Oak St Ste 600\, Portland OR 97205 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR