Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Data from the American Printing House for the Blind’s annual registry of legally blind students shows that in 2012 only 8.8% Now, with the new Marrakech Treaty from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and our hundreds of direct publisher relationships, we are poised to help deliver on this promise worldwide.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Each year, our staff marks the occasion by dressing up as some of our favorite nonprofit organizations as a way to recognize their incredible work and the start of end-of-year fundraising push with some fun. The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection and advocacy organization.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

And, Benetech is committed as an organization to all of these six principles. Accessibility However useful the Section 121 exception has been for Bookshare, it is very narrowly drawn to cover nonprofit organizations and government agencies with a primary purpose to serve people with disabilities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

However, this type of community giving (known as Harambee in Kiswahili) usually goes towards individuals rather than organisations, common examples include medical bills, funeral costs & weddings. Matt first learned about crowdfunding when he was raising funds to volunteer in Southeast Asia in 2012. 78% attend fundraising events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2012

UPDATED 4/3/12: If your nonprofit has yet to start using Pinterest , then hopefully new data released for March 2012 revealing that Pinterest now generates more referral traffic than Twitter will motivate you to start pinning – or at the very least to sign up and reserve your first choice of usernames (hint, hint!). e-Newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Finally, I will be offering a Google+ and Google Products Webinar for Nonprofits on February 28, 2012. So, when setting up your Google Profile be sure to use you real first name and last name (not first name “Amnesty” and last name “International,” for example). Sign up for a Google Account.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Online giving to charitable organizations (colleges included!) has increased an average of 10% every year since 2012. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a great example to follow—they have a button on their homepage that directly links to their giving form! Below is an example of a standard Qgiv confirmation page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

That purpose, of course, is to build a life-long relationship with alumni of your nonprofit’s program or school so that they are a donor and champion for your organization. Let’s look at some practical examples for engaging and connecting with your Alumni Network on social media channels. pic.twitter.com/PXdIUl0IIQ.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 23, 2014

The Edge Initiative was developed by a coalition of library and local government organizations (including TechSoup for Libraries!) Since August 2012, TechSoup for Libraries has been interviewing librarians , hosting webinars , and writing blogs about the Edge benchmarks and the libraries that have benefited from it. Learn More.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Recently, TechSoup presented GivingTuesday and Year-End Fundraising Strategies , a webinar aimed at helping organizations integrate #GivingTuesday into their end-of-year fundraising campaigns. It's an organizing principle that encourages the energy and creativity of people to work together for good. Resources for Organizations.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

If you’re trendspotting the latest in webwear like me, you’ll notice that the bold and beautiful charity websites are slimming down the text and accentuating the images. that the very latest trend in web design this fall is all about the images. I like the Full Plate Living site as an example of that design concept.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

These corporate-born brands have become some of the most iconic images in the world. I want to outline some issues nonprofit organizations may face while trying to build or change their brand. 4 It is crucial that nonprofits understand that brand development and management can directly contribute to the organization’s positive impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 5, 2014

Data published last year in the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows this trend clearly: online donations to nonprofits increased 14% in 2012 relative to 2011, while overall donations increased by only 1.5% Consider two examples. in the same period. But this trend has been uneven. of its donations online in that period.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

UPDATED 1/8/12: Thanks to the launch of Google+ Pages for brands, Google+ traffic hit an all time high in December 2011 and it’s likely that the trend will continue in 2012. Finally, I will be offering a Google+ and Google Products Webinar for Nonprofits on February 28, 2012. Circles also help you organize your stream(s).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

It’s a great day for tapping into holiday generosity and increasing exposure for your organization, which is why you need to start preparing now. Taking part in Giving Tuesday can mean many different things—from participating in an organized service project to donating to a nonprofit to smiling at a stranger. Read on to learn more!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

One of the best ways to gauge whether open source would work for your organization is to look at some actual examples. Managers can create reports using pre-built templates or customize their own to get detailed insight on their organization's data. Human Resources Management (HRM).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Image from Flickr by Xurble. Their marketing has tangible results: in 2012 alone they raised $33 million, and over $8 million of that was raised through their online fundraising platform. Encourage Donors to Spread the Word by Sharing Their Personal Experiences With Your Organization. How can your organization apply this?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2015

For example, you can invest in a mutual fund that makes it a goal to purchase stocks or bonds only from companies that are doing the right thing. trillion at the start of 2014, a 76 percent increase since 2012. If Your Organization Offers a 403(b) or 401(k). If Your Organization Does Not Offer Retirement Benefits.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Since 2012, thousands of nonprofits have run campaigns on CauseVox ’s fundraising platform. If you’re on a fixed budget or timeframe, a one-day online fundraiser is one of the best charity event ideas for your organization. First, choose a day that means something to your organization or those you help. Fitness Challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

What is the best way for a non-profit organization to engage the audience? How can we turn our fans that we engage with on social media into financial supporters of our organization? ” Another place to look for clues is any formal audience research that your organization done. How can we get people to talk to us?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

According to our webinar presenters, nonprofits are already using super-short videos in the following ways (scroll on down for examples): Thank you videos. Both services are heavily used by people under 35, so if your organization wants to connect with younger audiences, these apps are a great way to do it. Super-Short Video Examples.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

According to a November 2012 Pew Internet and American Life Project report , a higher percentage of African American and Latino cell phone users have downloaded at least one app in comparison to Whites. The good news is that a number of organizations are hard at work tackling the "app gap." Bridging the App Gap.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

The organization's project on The Last Polar Bear reached more than 20 million people. The organization's impact is astonishing. On Arctic Ground was the centerpiece of an organizing effort that resulted in a new U.S. I asked some of my colleagues for some examples of how they use TechSoup donations. Challenges.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

The organization's project on The Last Polar Bear reached more than 20 million people. The organization's impact is astonishing. On Arctic Ground was the centerpiece of an organizing effort that resulted in a new U.S. I asked some of my colleagues for some examples of how they use TechSoup donations. Challenges.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

Nonprofits are adopting telework faster than most other types of organizations, including commercial companies. From 2005 to 2012, telework growth in charities has been 87 percent. The Mobile Work Exchange has a handy benefits calculator where you can quantify how much telework can help your particular organization.

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Care2

JULY 22, 2011

For most organizations, the heart and soul of communications is the email list. Some sources are indicating that more people will own smartphones than traditional cellphones by 2012. As Gary Vaynerchuk put it the other day , you need a mobile strategy by 2012. This is a good argument for minimalistic header images in email.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Finally, I will be offering a Google+ and Google Products Webinar for Nonprofits on February 28, 2012. Either way, Save the Children UK’s page is a great example of a custom Google+ banner: 4. Circles also help you organize your stream(s). See the Nature Conservancy’s Blog as an example: 11.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Doing a draft technology plan or roadmap that integrates with your organization’s larger strategic plans. What can technology do for your organization now, six months from now, and a year from now? Determine Your Organization’s Future Needs. Images: Mobile Beacon. How do you currently use technology?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

To celebrate all of the good going on around us, they’ve created a huge, global image gallery of people, organizations and businesses doing good this holiday on their Facebook page – because they believe that #GoodSpotting is everywhere, and something everyone can do. The call to action? How are you giving thanks this season?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

With the recent launch of AmazonSmile, customers simply go to smile.amazon.com , designate a 501(c)(3) organization, shop the same way they would on amazon.com, and the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of those eligible purchases to the designated organization — with no maximum. Images: Amazon.' Tried and True Concept.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2012

The.NGO domain, short for non-governmental organization, is a technological asset to the nonprofit community. Big Duck is challenging their newsletter readers to take 2011 trends and turn them into 2012 resolutions. How many ways could your organization use a durable and nimble robot ?! It’s free to attend! Anything we missed?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2012

TechSoup Global's partner in Germany, Stifter-Helfen.de – IT for Nonprofits , has been collecting case studies from the organizations it works with over the last year. Streetfootballworld supports a worldwide network of organizations in well over 50 countries.The photo above is of one of their programs in Brazil.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

While there are larger numbers of Gen Z in India, China, and Nigeria compared to UK or US, they are truly a global organization. Here’s a few examples: Cooper Aaker, 13 year-old son of Stanford Professor, Jennifer Aaker, is raising money for money for NothingButNets , inspired by Golden State Warriers, Steph Curry.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 12, 2013

Each time a participant uses online tools to send an email, post a link to their Facebook page or update their fundraising page, your organization has an opportunity to connect with them about their efforts, your mission and the impact they are making. Are your participants personalizing their fundraising page with their own story and image?

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

For example, the Pueblo City-County Library in Pueblo, CO offers classes on how to use iPads and e-readers. century skills have been adopted throughout the Common Core State Standards Initiative by 45 states as of November 2012. Image: Lake Superior Libraries Symposium. According to the ALA report, 21 st.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2013

In 2012, 466 Cooley attorneys contributed over 33,000 hours to pro bono cases. A good example is the Milwaukee Bar Association’s pro bono directory and also the Virginia Bar Association’s Pro Bono Resource Center. Image one: Shutterstock. Image two: Taproot Foundation. In the U.S.,

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2013

With all of these new devices, it is important for your organization to implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. On October 29, 2012, Microsoft released Windows Phone 8 , an update to its Windows Phone platform. Image: Mobility and modern telecommunication, Shutterstock. Windows Phone Evolves. More on Mobile.

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