For many nonprofits it's almost the end of their fiscal year – that's why this month's suggested event is Finance and Accounting for Nonprofits. Quickbooks and other accounting topics are surprisingly popular – every year it's the most attended webinar from TechSoup, with more than a thousand RSVPs. It could be a hit in your city too.

May Updates

• TechSoup is now offering the Open Collective platform – a virtual bank account and expense management system.
• Make sure your members know how TechSoup can save them money by opening with these tour slides (or watch the webinar).
• Discover which event topics are most popular in the 10 slide quarterly report.

Here's your summary of events and opportunities for nonprofits who are tech-curious. And if you're into podcasts subscribe to our feed of presenter recordings.

May 7: Setting Marketing Goals for Your Nonprofit

RSVP for this free event.

Creating a marketing plan for your nonprofit organization will move you from where you are to where you want to be. Learn real tips and trick to starting out right this year with a plan that you can explain to your team and board.

I'm feeling super energized after hanging out/learning from more than 10 other NetSquared organizers at the 18NTC conference. There's a special magic that happens when we get together in a room... as you know, since you're creating that same community-building opportunity for your own members every month.

Let's highlight the exertise of our members! May's suggested topic, the Technology Show and Tell, is my favorite event format because it's crowdsourced. That means you don't have to recruit a presenter. :-)

How does it work? Participants are given up to 5 minutes to share one tool that helps make them more productive. It can be a CRM, communication tool, fundraising platform, some social media magic-sauce or other clever web tool that helps further their mission, or get work done.

Examples include: Trello, Canva, screencasting, data visualization tools, pivot charts, etc. But your members will definitely surprise you with their demos!

FEATURED EVENT:

May 9: Panel on Sustainability and Impact of Tech Products and Operations

Hey friends, there's lots of great events for the nonprofit tech community. Check 'em out! Or for the latest updates join our group on Facebook and follow us on twitter at #Net2van.

NETSQUARED VANCOUVER EVENTS

Most NetSquared events are free, so don't be shy - come join us!

NetSquared Volunteers are Helping Nonprofits Like You Master Technology

Here’s your NetSquared stats update for May 2016:

This is a big week for nonprofit tech folk who want to get together face-to-face. Saturday, June 1 is the National Day of Civic Hacking and Net2 organizers in Honolulu and Boston are jumping into the fray!

The Commonwealth Nations are also going big with events in Canada (Peterborough), New Zealand (Wellington), Australia (Melbourne) and the United Kingdom (Manchester).

Here’s your monthly update from the world of NetSquared Local. I’m going to blow your mind by sharing some stats and our May events. Read on!

What is NetSquared Local?

Net2 Local is TSG’s volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons.