Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Bookshare and our other Access to Literacy initiatives, including the DIAGRAM Center and Route 66 Literacy, all made big strides this year through the significant dedication of the community that makes it all happen. How people access our books also got a whole lot more interesting in 2012. We’ve added over 1800 books since then.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

1) From the outside, it appears that NGOs in Kenya do not have access to the traditional fundraising services that are so common here in the United States, such as a “Donate” page for processing credit cards and PayPal accounts. Mobile payments are more accessible and convenient than card payments. Why is that?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 22, 2021

Monique Dozier, vice president of institutional advancement at Morehouse, says that with the transition to Salesforce, the advancement office raised a record $107 million—an eight-fold increase over its levels from 2013 to 2018 and the highest total in Morehouse history. Image courtesy of the University of Portsmouth Alumni website.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

Accessibility. The annual 2013 eNonprofit Benchmark Study by NTEN and M+R Strategic Services is now out. Pinterest is a social media photo-sharing website that allows users to create online image collections around specific events or subjects. The images are called pins and collections are called. social change.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 9, 2020

I remember that being a challenging transition for me when I started working from home in 2013. You come up with a theme, develop content, source images, proof read, and get approval from the necessary folks before it gets published. For some of you, that might mean that you're working remotely for the first time ever.

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NTEN

MAY 30, 2013

These advanced options will require access to the premium edition, which isn’t free. HP ePrint service app - This is an excellent app for those who need to print documents or images directly off of their phone. You can upload your document and image and select the location nearest you that you would like to print them out at.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Multiple studies have found that more people are accessing the web from a mobile device. Furthermore, smartphone sales skyrocketed last year while PC sales are expected to decline in 2013. It begs the question: Why aren't more patrons accessing library sites on their mobile devices? Responsive Web Design.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. Young volunteers and interns who are lacking in the longer view of mobile and social media can quickly advance provided they are mentored by experienced communications or development staff, or given access to quality training.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

To secure a permanent spot on the site (and get access to a range of benefits) you're invited to join via one of Global Giving's Open Challenges. The next Open Challenge will begin on September 1, 2013. The deadline to submit the full application is July 22, 2013. Image: Global Giving. Get Started!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Of course, the upside is a step toward universal Internet access – if this project succeeds. Google launched a similar service for their Chrome browser in 2013. Image one: Creative Commons: Handset Out For Repair : CC BY. Image two: Creative Commons: Garbage Recycling : CC BY NC ND. The Give App.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

This means youth who had access to nutritious meals during the school year may be undernourished or hungry over the summer. "Food insecurity" means that, at some point in the year, a household lacked access to enough nutritious food to support an "active, healthy life for all household members." Stay tuned!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2014

Be Responsive: Many website templates provided by development platforms like WordPress.org are “responsive,” meaning they detect what kind of device is being used to access the site, and then serve up content in an appropriate display. Don’t Forget Email: As of Q4 2013, 61% of emails are viewed on a smartphone or tablet. Less is more.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 13, 2020

Google One Today gives information on the real impact a donation will make to a nonprofit by providing images and summaries of the work of each nonprofit. This means as a nonprofit you need to have a Google for Nonprofits account to access this app – just one more reason to get yourself a Google for Nonprofits account!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Rather than a clever hacker directly targeting your nonprofit, your organization is more likely at risk from a software update you skipped in haste, a disgruntled employee who still has access to your cloud drive, or an unencrypted device left in an airport bathroom. Image 1 : Brian Klug / CC BY-NC. Image 2 : Symantec.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

With an exponential increase in people accessing the Internet on mobile devices, the nonprofits, charities, and libraries that don't have a website optimized for mobile devices or that haven't created a separate mobile website risk irritating — or losing — their supporters. Ever experienced this on a smartphone or tablet?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Click to See Larger Image. Plus, if you order this week only (November 15 th – 21 st ), you’ll receive TWO free tickets to the Social Branding Seminar in Los Angeles, California in March 2013.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2015

What's more, that represents only $215 million out of a total of $2.435 billion awarded to study and/or reform campaigns, elections, and voting systems; expand civic participation; research or upgrade government performance; and/or study the workings of the media and improve public access to media. Image 1: TechSoup. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge received many many entries from 12 different countries. The Freedom To Dream video by Dalit Freedom Network in Vancouver, BC, Canada was the grand prize winner in 2013. Images and videos: courtesy of the organizations featured. Our story challenges get lots of attention.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

It will also stimulate workplace debate on whether or not employers should have access to everyone’s kill switch. Of course, the upside is a step toward universal Internet access – if this project succeeds. Google launched a similar service for their Chrome browser in 2013. Image two: Like work cloud : Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

MAY 17, 2016

So if you request Microsoft Office Professional Plus through TechSoup, you can choose to download Office 2016 or the previous version, Office 2013. You'll still be able to access the newer version from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) whenever you're ready to upgrade. Images: TechSoup. spanhidden.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 11, 2017

Let’s consider how much has changed in tech over the last 4 years: Since 2013, we’ve seen the adoption of the smart phone, the start of smart watches, selfies, and touch ID. And perhaps most notably, 2013 was also the beginning of responsive design (Mashable). Apple watches have added GPS and health tracking capabilities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

When the company found that factory workers lacked access to clean drinking water, it partnered with Planet Water Foundation to install purified water towers in several worker communities. In 2013, it became one of the first airlines to outfit a portion of its fleet with split scimitar winglets.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

And what if a person, regardless of age, could learn anything from typing to HTML to using an iPad without any cost or accessibility barriers? Access to technology is important, but teaching computer and information technology skills is just as vital. Additionally, some students don't have digital access at home.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 5, 2013

The app lets you access your activities, accounts, contacts, leads, and opportunities from a mobile-optimized dashboard. The app also provides access to your personalized views, as well. BlackBaud eTapestry Mobile (all platforms) gives you full access to eTapestry's rich data. TechSoup provides an array of CRM programs.

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AFP Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

In his own words: The People’s Table is a virtual collection of images submitted by people around the world in response to the question, “What do you bring to the table?” Anyone with access to an Internet connection can bring themselves, and their vision to the table.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2015

GlobalMedic says that the images captured by the drones can help workers deliver relief more effectively. Symantec System Recovery 2013 R2. npVault Managed Backup Service — Access to Discounted Rates. Image 1 : Los Angeles Fire Department / CC BY-NC-ND. Image 1 : Los Angeles Fire Department / CC BY-NC-ND.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

According to 2013 Pew research : 91% of American adults have a cell phone, 55% have a smartphone, and 42% own a tablet computer. With a mobile-optimized website: Donors can access your fundraising page and make donations any time and from any device, easily, without a lot of awkward pinching and scrolling. Image: Martijn van Exel.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. Just under 200 million of them were sold worldwide in 2013. Image Credits: Image one: Working from the beach courtesy of Citrixonline via Flickr Creative Commons.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 10, 2015

A responsive website is one that, depending on the type of device a web visitor is accessing your site from, whether that be a smart phone, tablet, or laptop / desktop computer, the website functions and displays correctly. And functioning correctly can mean a variety of things. Why is this important? Donors, donors, donors.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The online protest was to raise awareness on NSA mass surveillance practices and also to promote ‘Aaron’s law’, a response to the 2013 suicide death of activist Aaron Swartz who was convicted of hacking data on an academic website and getting a sentence of 35 years in prison. Image 1: Microsoft. Safer Internet Day.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Back in 2013, GuideStar, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, and Charity Navigator formed an alliance to combat the overhead myth. Here's how GrantStation can help: GrantStation membership provides your organization with access to our searchable grantmaker profiles, strategy tools, and proposal tutorials. Image 2: GrantStation.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

Talking about your narrative shines a light on the many access points by which your audience can get involved as volunteers, donors, or board members. And then create and submit your own short video (up to 90 seconds) or five-image slide show to TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge by April 30 to win prizes!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

She argues, "Creating an email address, learning how to search for something online, learning how to talk on Skype, building a résumé on Microsoft Word — these are things that we think are very simple, and we take for granted, but you learn them automatically when you have access to the Internet. spanhidden

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

We went live in October 2013. The overall benefit of mobile broadband Internet access in conjunction with laptops is that mobile case managers can do nearly everything they need to do for people in the community without having to come in to the office. Images: Logo / Murtis Taylor Human Services System. Idea / CCBY.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2015

"Cloud-based" refers to any software or application not physically installed on a local server or computer, but rather hosted outside your organization and accessed via an Internet connection. According to a 2013 cloud study by Microsoft, 70 percent of businesses have saved money by moving operations to the cloud.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 23, 2014

In 2013, online fundraising grew by 13.5 For merchants, they offer a way to contribute to a cause and access new customers. They improve brand image. Affiliate storefronts demonstrate a merchant’s commitment to making the community a better place and serve to enhance the brand’s image. percent and accounted for 6.4

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

Then you’ll create a short video (up to 90 seconds) or a five-image slide show to enter the challenge and win prizes donated by our sponsors. 2013 winner, Missing Treatment , is a tool through which individuals can report when vital, and government-promised medicines do not arrive in their local pharmacies. The ReStart Romania.

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