Talk:TechSoup

August 1, 2005: Corrected false statement that TechSoup has no open source partners, and added more information about TechSoup sections, including links to open source and other free software downloads.

Contradictory dates on name change?
Here, the change from CompuMentor to TechSoup Global is said to have happened in 2008. The article on Daniel Ben-Horin, however, says it took place on 31 December 2010. Maybe the first was internal only, while the later one formalizes it?

Sources modified on TechSoup Global
Hello fellow Wikipedians,

I have just attempted to maintain the sources on TechSoup Global. I managed to add archive links to 2 2 sources, out of the total 2 I modified, whiling tagging 0 as dead.

Please take a moment to review my changes to verify that the change is accurate and correct. If it isn't, please modify it accordingly and if necessary tag that source with to keep Cyberbot from modifying it any further. Alternatively, you can also add  to keep me off the page's sources altogether. Let other users know that you have reviewed my edit by leaving a comment on this post.

Below, I have included a list of modifications I've made:
 * Added archive http://web.archive.org/web/20121104054113/http://www.ngosource.org:80/news/pages/press-release-treasury-irs-rule-change-2012.aspx to http://www.ngosource.org/News/Pages/press-release-treasury-irs-rule-change-2012.aspx
 * Added archive http://web.archive.org/web/20131204045812/http://www.cof.org:80/files/Bamboo/programsandservices/legalinfo/documents/RelianceStandardsAnalysis-FINAL.pdf to http://www.cof.org/files/Bamboo/programsandservices/legalinfo/documents/RelianceStandardsAnalysis-FINAL.pdf

Cheers.—cyberbot II  Talk to my owner :Online 17:24, 5 July 2015 (UTC)

Making edits to article
Hello, I propose making edits and revisions to the TechSoup article that I believe will improve it. I work for the company and understand that editing the article puts me in a Conflict of Interest situation. I intend to follow Wikipedia’s editing guidelines closely, so that I contribute information that is neutral and follows independent sources. I welcome feedback from editors on my work.Bajeckabean (talk) 19:05, 29 April 2016 (UTC)

Proposed change to lead paragraph
Regarding the note I left above, here is the language I'm proposing for the lead paragraph of the article. This seems to be a more appropriate length for the introduction and it will include citations to external sources.Bajeckabean (talk) 19:10, 29 April 2016 (UTC)

"TechSoup, founded in 1987 as CompuMentor, is a nonprofit international network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that provides technical support and technological tools to nonprofits."

Request for clarification on reverting edits
I see you reverted my edit of the first graph of the TechSoup Global page and listed “multiple issues” as the reason. As a new-to-Wikipedia editor, one who has disclosed a COI both on the talk page and on my user page, I would appreciate a fuller explanation of those issues and how they can be addressed. I understand that I accidently removed the banner and info box; that was not my intention. What other missteps did I make? I posted my intent to edit the page and requested feedback on the Talk page April 29, but received none. I’d be grateful for your feedback. Thank you!Bajeckabean (talk) 19:18, 5 May 2016 (UTC)


 * I now see that my edit inadvertently deleted the entire article. Never mind -- and thanks for reverting my mistake! -Bajeckabean (talk) 20:26, 5 May 2016 (UTC)

Further TechSoup edits
I have re-edited the opening section of the TechSoup article. I intend to include all of the information that was in the previous introduction in more appropriate sections of the article. My intention is to not permanently remove any of that information but to move it and include better citations for it to be incorporated into the body of the article. Bajeckabean (talk) 18:22, 6 May 2016 (UTC)

Restored original history with citations
I have restored the original history section which was removed a few days ago to now include the same information but with citations. I am striving to ensure that the page has reputable news sources for citations. I welcome your feedback and input on the edits. Bajeckabean (talk) 23:02, 10 May 2016 (UTC)

Suggested revision of TechSoup section
Hi Dr. Fleischman and any other interested Wikipedia editors,

I’m working to improve this page to remove the citations needed banner and to improve the article overall. I understand that I have a COI and am working hard to be objective. As there were a number of CN tags still on the NetSquared paragraph under Notable Programs, I have included additional citations and updated material and would appreciate your feedback on the proposed revision. Bajeckabean (talk) 19:53, 22 August 2016 (UTC)

NetSquared organizes local actors to collaborate in open innovation challenges, as well as monthly face-to-face meetups. NetSquared brings together nonprofits and activists, tech leaders and funders, to use technology for social change. NetSquared is organized into local chapters that have monthly meetings. Chapters go by such names as Tech4Good or NetSquared Chicago. NetSquared’s “ReStart Slovakia” challenge provided recognition and seed funds to help launch the “Open Courts” project to promote transparency in Slovakia's judicial system.

Request to remove CN banner from page
Hi Dr. Fleischman and any other interested Wikipedia editors,

I have improved the citations on this page and updated all areas where there were cn tags (after posting them for feedback on the talk page first). Could someone review to let me know if there are other things needed in order to remove the banner? Thanks - Bajeckabean (talk) 17:50, 6 September 2016 (UTC)


 * ✅ Tag removed, thanks for your contributions! --Dr. Fleischman (talk) 21:21, 6 September 2016 (UTC)

Much obliged, Dr. Fleischman. Appreciate your review and removal of the banner. - Bajeckabean (talk) 22:19, 6 September 2016 (UTC)