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Betsy Beaumon on Benetech's Literacy Program

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Year That Was and the New Year Ahead Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, Benetech's VP and General Manager of the Literacy Program 2012 was a year of titanic shifts in the fields of consumer technology, education, and publishing, along with the requisite challenges brought about by such rapid change. Thanks again!

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2012 Member Appreciation Month: Focus on Fundraising and Programs

NTEN

There are many ways you can get involved in the celebrations this month, and this week we are focused on the people and technology in fundraising and programs. There are also three prizes each week: one each for a members that has renewed for 2013, participated in #NTENThanks, and participated in a program during the week.

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11 Holiday Gift Programs That Benefit Nonprofits and Make the World A Better Place :: 2011 Edition

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many of us will purchase hundreds of dollars in holiday gifts over the next six weeks, and with some conscious consumerism those dollars could also help some of your favorite nonprofits continue their work in 2012. their gift program also accepts U.S.-issued Related Links: Nine Holiday Card Programs That Benefit Nonprofits.

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Boost Your Voice with LightBox Collaborative’s 2012 Editorial Calendar

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I had the opportunity to design a workshop with her called “ Aligning Social Media with Strategic Communications ” over two years ago for a small group of people from strategic communications agencies working with Packard Grantees. Holly is one of the smartest people I know working with nonprofits on strategic communications.

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2012 BlogWorld Expo New York – How to Humanize Your Business

Amy Sample Ward

Ever get jealous that the open, unstructured social media efforts of the community completely trounce your well-planned and even well-funded social media programs? These problems are common, and we can no longer blame them on people “not getting” social media. The blame actually lies in the way we run our organizations.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity. What about you?

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Investing in capacity building: The vital role of general operating support for BIPOC-led nonprofits

Candid

Further, in 2012, of the $4.8 went to programs focused on women and girls and less than 1% to programs focused on Black women and girls. billion philanthropic investments allocated to the U.S. South, just 5.4% Today, the group offers more than 200 hours of free counseling to Black women and girls.

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