HandsOn Tech, Pittsburgh Cares and Google will be hosting the annual GoogleServe event on June 15 at the Google Pittsburgh office. The event began in 2008 and is an opportunity for local Google employees to give back to the community by volunteering their expertise to area nonprofit organizations.
This year, GoogleServe will feature two sessions during the morning and afternoon which will provide both in-depth training and assistance for nonprofit attendees.
Morning Session - Introduction to Google for Nonprofits (10:00am - Noon)
The Morning Session's presentations will showcase an array of Google products available for nonprofits including Google Apps and AdWords. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage Google staff and discuss how these tools can best be utilized in the sector.
Afternoon Session - Open Office Hours (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
The Afternoon Session will feature multiple stations with Google employees available to answer questions about specific Google products. We ask that attendees for this session indicate interest in Google tools that are already in place at their respective organizations. Also, we request that attendees bring personal laptops for this session.
Attendees are encouraged to sign up early as a limited number of spaces will be available. The workshop is free and nonprofits may register up to 3 attendees each.
GoogleServe 2012 Friday, June 15 Google Pittsburgh, Bakery Square 6425 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh
posted May 29, 2012 11:20 AM by Julie Yorkshire
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HandsOn Tech, Pittsburgh Cares and Microsoft are pleased to present the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Lab Workshop on June 12. The event will feature a walk-through of setting up a Dynamics CRM trial and an overview of best practices in the nonprofit sector.
You will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with Microsoft employees about how the tool can be configured and utilized to organize data in an intuitive CRM platform. Please bring personal laptops for this session.
Attendees are encouraged to sign up early as a limited number of spaces will be available. The workshop is free and nonprofits may register up to 3 attendees each.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Lab Workshop
Tuesday, June 12, 9:00am - 11:00am Microsoft, Alcoa Business Center, North Side 30 Isabella Street, Second Floor
posted May 21, 2012 12:37 PM by Julie Yorkshire
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Thanks again to everyone who was able to attend our Google+ workshop. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing your questions and we hope the session proved informative for your nonprofit organization. As we mentioned at the end of the presentation, Jeff, Kyle and Katy will hosting a "Help Desk Hangout" this Thursday (5/24) at 12:15pm EST. This will be a great opportunity for you to ask any questions that may arise while creating your Google+ page and exploring the platform. Any and all questions are welcome.
If you were unable to make it to the session, we have published its recording that can be viewed on YouTube here. Please note that this video is only accessible to those with whom the URL has been shared.
If you are interested in attending the Help Desk Hangout please submit an RSVPand we will send you further information and instructions for joining. Thanks everyone and have a great week!
posted May 17, 2012 5:01 AM by Benjamin Weaver
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Pittsburgh Cares is now accepting 2012-13 term applications for HandsOn Tech VISTA, an AmeriCorps VISTA program in partnership with Google and the HandsOn Network.
HandsOn Tech's mission is to develop technological capacity within the nonprofit sector, allowing organizations to better address community need. VISTAs also work closely with the local Google office to coordinate nonprofit trainings, assess current nonprofit technology use, and mobilize skill-based volunteers.
Applicants should have some familiarity with cloud-based technology and various social media platforms, but an extensive tech background is not required.
Important Dates Tech VISTA members are scheduled to begin their placement in mid-August 2012 and end on August 10, 2013.
Applications must be received by Wednesday, June 6, 2012.
Benefits VISTA members will receive a biweekly living allowance, health insurance and an education award upon completion of a successful term of service. Members are also eligible for child care assistance and student loan forbearance or deferment.
HandsOn Tech VISTA members will receive training in the early fall at Google headquarters in Mountain View, CA that will focus on applying technology solutions in the nonprofit sector.
This is a full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week.
How to Apply Interested individuals must complete all three application components by June 6:
posted May 15, 2012 7:06 AM by Benjamin Weaver
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Google Fusion Tables is a relatively new feature built into Google Docs that allows you to easily store, edit and visualize data. The session will cover how to import, edit and present information effectively for your nonprofit organization. Attendees can expect a very hands-on workshop with ample opportunity to ask questions and engage the presenters. Attendance for each of the two sessions will be capped at 20 people.
If possible, please bring your own laptop and register for a gmail.com account ahead of time. Please note that both workshops will cover the same material.
Google Fusion Tables
Tuesday, May 29 at 6:00pm or Wednesday, May 30 at 6:00pm
posted Apr 25, 2012 6:33 AM by Benjamin Weaver
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HandsOn Tech, Pittsburgh Cares, and Google are pleased to present the Google+ for Nonprofits Workshop on May 16. The event will be a full rundown of Google+ including a walkthrough of setting up a Google+ page and an overview of best practices in the nonprofit sector.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with our guest host Google employee about how Google+ can be utilized to promote and further the missions of their organizations. The speaker will be presenting via a live Google+ hangout, while the HandsOn Tech team facilitates in-person.
Attendees are encouraged to sign up early as a limited number of spaces will be available. The workshop is free and nonprofits may register up to 3 attendees each.
posted Mar 12, 2012 12:02 PM by Benjamin Weaver
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Join Microsoft and HandsOn Tech on March 27 for our next workshop,Cloud Database: Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Nonprofits.
The material will dive deep into Dynamics CRM and include many live demos by Microsoft employees. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about their individual organizational needs and discuss deep-discount pricing for nonprofits. More information on Microsoft Dynamics CRM is available here.
Attendees are encouraged to sign up early as a limited number of spaces will be available. The workshop is free and nonprofits may register up to 3 attendees each.
Cloud Database: Microsoft Dynamics CRM Workshop Tuesday, March 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Microsoft, Alcoa Business Center, North Side 30 Isabella Street, second floor
Space is limited to 50 individuals. In order to allow for more nonprofits to take advantage of this great opportunity, registration is also restricted to no more than three individuals per organization.
posted Mar 12, 2012 7:06 AM by Julie Yorkshire
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**** Registration for our Social Media Workshop is now closed ****
If you would like to be added to the wait-list, please enter your information below. We will email all wait-list registrations by March 30th if spots become available. Please email tech@pittsburghcares.org with any questions.
HandsOn Tech and Google are pleased to present the "Social Media for Nonprofits" workshop on April 4. The event will bring together expert panelists from around the Pittsburgh region to discuss the dynamic and expanding opportunities for nonprofits to capitalize on social media.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with the panel about how social media platforms can be utilized to promote and further the
missions of their organizations.
The panel discussions will cover an array of topics including:
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Blogging
Pinterest
Google Plus
Transforming Your Cause through Social Media
Creating a Social Media Strategy
Attendees are encouraged to sign up early as a limited number of spaces will be available. The workshop is free and nonprofits may register up to 3 attendees each.
Social Media for Nonprofits Wednesday, April 4, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Google Pittsburgh, Bakery Square 6425 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh
posted Jan 27, 2012 11:47 AM by Benjamin Weaver
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There are a lot of website options available, and the choices can seem overwhelming. Wordpress is used by many organizations to easily create, manage, and update their websites. In this workshop, HandsOn Tech will show you how Wordpress can be a powerful tool to create your nonprofit's site and help you get started. Please register here.
posted Jan 27, 2012 11:24 AM by Benjamin Weaver
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HandsOn Tech Pittsburgh will be hosting a workshop on Google Forms and Spreadsheets on February 16. Some things you can do with Google Forms include:
Surveys for feedback
Registration forms for events
Collect data from employees
Once Forms are submitted by users, all the information is compiled into a spreadsheet. We'll go over how to summarize that data, and format it in a way that is useful. If you'd like to attend (and see our own Google Form) please register here.
