Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 16, 2011

Statement of Benetech to the 22nd Session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights at the World Intellectual Property Organization June 15, 2011, Geneva, Switzerland • Greetings from California’s Silicon Valley! We think this exception has worked extraordinarily well in the U.S.: Thank you!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

A study conducted by Roland Zullo and published in the Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) Review (2011) [3] found that charitable donations to United Ways increased in localities with higher union density and in areas where unions were financially stronger. 4 (2011): 699-711. 3] Zullo, Roland. Labor Unions and Charity."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

The truth is I think it has only just begun and that we’re on the cusp of a radical transformation in how we use the Internet in our personal and work lives as well as how we use it to foster social good. Your supporters also want to see what your staff and working space look like – the human beings behind the avatar, if you will.

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NTEN

JULY 12, 2011

A communications channel that works well for U.S. audiences may not work well for other audiences. But there are two key take-aways from these findings: Nonprofits interested in growing their support base beyond the U.S. should take note of the communications trends in their target growth areas.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 4, 2011

Friday, March 11, 2011 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) Support Center for Nonprofit Management 305 7th Avenue, 11th Floor @ 27th St New York, New York 10001 United States Most nonprofits know they need an information system, but may not know how to find a good system or what to look for in a system.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 15, 2015

For Nonprofits in the United States: 1. 2012 State of Social Media Use in Australian Nonprofits :: Download. 2011 Nonprofit e-Business in Australia Report :: Download. 2014 State of the Canadian Web Nation :: Download. Published by Good Works. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S.

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Tech Soup

MAY 17, 2011

In February of 2011, TechSoup Global board member and founder of the nonprofit Samasource , Leila Chirayath Janah published a piece in TechCrunch that explores an unusual aspect of telework. In GreenTech we've explored how telework, or working remotely via the Internet, is good for the environment and will likely change the modern office.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 4, 2011

Friday, March 11, 2011 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Eastern Time). United States . How does the Salesforce.com donation program work? Support Center for Nonprofit Management. 305 7th Avenue, 11th Floor @ 27th St. New York, New York 10001. What is Constituent Relationship Management (CRM)? •

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

On a more positive note, Ilya Gerner has made " The United States of Awesome ", showing what each state does better than others. [As Nice work, Louisiana. Do you know what to do if your Blackberry stops working? As a side note: Oregon's beer is better than yours!] Window-licking foxes ! Take it to the BBC.

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Care2

MAY 28, 2011

If you work in Communications, escaping the latest hype around social media can be tough. source: April 2011 results from Experian Hitwise.). source: April 2011 results from Experian Hitwise.). source: April 2011 results from Experian Hitwise.). source: April 2011 results from Experian Hitwise.).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2011

The CTK Foundation just opened its 2011 Heart and Soul Grant Award Program. They'll be awarding over $25,000 in grants to nonprofits, charities and voluntary organizations of all sizes in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Your organization could win: read more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2011

To win, you have to channel your creativity to write an original four- to eight-line poem or stanza that reflects the work or mission of your nonprofit. The contest is open to all nonprofits in the United States, Canada and the UK. No poets on staff? Ask your supporters to write a poem for you. Visit [link] to apply.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

." Get the free ebook "The State of Event Marketing" at: [link]. Upgrading Voter Registration – "Approximately 24 million active voter registrations in the United States are no longer valid or have significant inaccuracies, according to the Pew Center on the States. As of November 2011, 89.6

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 11, 2012

As those of us in the United States, Canada and Latin America are wrapping up our work days, Asia and Australia are just beginning theirs – and then hours later those in the Middle East, Africa, and then Europe come online to a new day as well. I had seen the functionality on Profiles, but not on Pages.

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Global Giving

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

It stands for Application Programming Interface, which is a method for letting a program work with another app or website. Companies can use GlobalGiving’s free charity API to access our portfolio of more than 3,000 projects in 160+ countries, including the United States, and put choice in their users’ hands.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

on the Future of Fundraising back in 2011. — a number that grew by 10 percent between 2010 and 2011. In the United States, 66 percent of Internet users are on social networks. 2011 Online Giving Grows 13 Percent — Are You Prepared to Get Your Share? Does Facebook Work for Fundraising?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

Semphonic President and Conference Founder Gary Angel says " What a gift to have the best minds in the industry to work together and the big bonus is helping 2 chosen non-profit organizations."" I don't necessarily agree with all the tactics, but I SO appreciate him sharing their work! "" Apply today!

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Robert Weiner

JULY 22, 2011

Check: To be deposited in your bank for it to be cleared within three working days. Upon receipt of payment the delivery officer will ensure that your package is sent within 48 working hours. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Yours sincerely, NICHOLAS STORY. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2013

With more than 80 million Millennials in the United States, this generation is challenging the status quo, redefining the way that people traditionally get involved with organizations. Since joining Care2 in 2011, Ashley has strategized with many nonprofits on the most effective way to engage with Care2''s members.

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Care2

MARCH 1, 2011

Nonprofits spend years working on inspiring issues in hopes of changing the world. Here’s your chance to use your inspiration and write a poem that reflects your nonprofits mission and work. The contest is open to all nonprofits in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2011

It is the United States' first comprehensive policy that addresses the proper handling of used or discarded electronics devices. This new policy will expand and strengthen the work of EPEAT , an online registry for institutions and consumers to find out which IT equipment uses less energy and fewer toxic substances.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

Time Magazine provocatively named “The Protester” as its 2011 “Person of the Year” for its riveting influence on last year’s social and political events. Chalk up my vote for 2011’s “Best Debut Artist” and “Best Supporting Actor.”. Chalk up my vote for 2011’s “Best Debut Artist” and “Best Supporting Actor.”.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 17, 2012

In a recent survey of nonprofit organizations in the United States, we learned more about where these types of nonprofits get their funding and where they find challenges to meeting the needs of their communities. of nonprofit organizations in the United States and 5.2% improvement and capacity building.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Today we are highlighting the work of Thom Reilly , Director of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University. Interest in exploring these models has been rising in the United States, but they are much more common in Europe. This article was originally published by Taylor & Francis Online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Most people who work in the nonprofit sector do so out of a commitment to a cause or passion bigger than themselves or their desire for material things. That said, 70 percent of nonprofit staff positions in the United States are held by females who many say aren’t so good at asking for raises. Good luck.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2017

According to a study conducted in 2011, 86 percent of nonprofit board members are Caucasian (Schwartz, Weinberg, Hagenbuch, & Scott, 2011). If members of the community in which a nonprofit serves do not feel comfortable working with the staff, they will not get the most out of what an organization has to offer. Schwartz, R.,

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn has many years of hands-on experience working in the trenches of nonprofit fundraising across Texas and beyond. Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser.

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Tech Soup

MAY 17, 2011

Here are a couple of the great entries we've gotten so far: Justin Haahaeim of Act New Haven discusses the joys of collaborating with a community, even when some members of the community are harder to work with than others. Everyone is encouraged to submit a video, but we can only ship the books within the United States.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Note from Beth: This past year has been a deep exploration into how nonprofits can use measurement and reflection to improve their practices as a networked nonprofit and social media. As part of my work at the Packard Foundation, I designed and facilitated several peer learning groups and exchanges. January: It Started With a Book.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Given that nonprofits must operate in a wide variety of complex environments, they must work diligently to continuously create innovate strategies to meet the needs and expectations of their diverse stakeholder populations (Benjamin, 2012). Ethics,” 2017). Self-Regulation Policies. Rooney, Patrick. Evaluation Process.” The Nonprofit Times.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

For on January 17, 1984, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that consumers could tape their favorite TV shows and watch them later without the copyright holder’s consent. For this IP system to work for all, it’s critical that copyright exceptions such as fair use be defended as a laboratory for creativity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 16, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man posted by Michael Soto , 2nd Year Fellow – Public Allies Arizona / Arizona Citizens for the Arts Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to serve my country. I’ve given approximately 2,900 hours of work for America since 2009.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2012

Growing from serving just the United States and Canada to now 38 countries (including nine in the Asia/Pacific region) in just under five years offers plenty of opportunity for learning and change. Enter TechSoup Asia , newly launched in 2011 thanks to a generous grant from Microsoft! And we’re still at it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 15, 2011 Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead and Manage a Nonprofit Organization posted by Laura L. A 2008 study shows that the nonprofit sector employs approximately 13 million people in the United States. [1] April 18, 2011 11:16 AM Laura Bush said. Bush, Ph.D. Stay tuned.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 13, 2012

states In the fall of 2011. They want software that works well, is easy to use, and cost effective over time. We would particularly love to invite the participation of organizations outside the United States. Primary Findings. NTEN surveyed 780 nonprofits across nine U.S. Negatives of the Cloud for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Democracy tool recently launched by Foundation Center, out of a total of 18,446 grants awarded since 2011 by more than 1,300 funders focused on the broad range of issues and efforts related to democracy, just 962 have been focused on technology. According to the new Foundation Funding for U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, May 27, 2011 Research Friday: Social Media is all around us - How do we embrace the trend? Within an hour (and with a huge helping hand from social media), thousands had mobilized and gathered all over the United States to celebrate, remember, and embrace. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be.

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