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Receiving the 2013 Migel Medal

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Earlier today, I attended the American Foundation for the Blind’s (AFB) National Leadership Conference in Chicago where I received the 2013 Migel Medal. The Migel Medal, often called the highest honor in the blindness field, is awarded annually to one or two individuals whose careers exemplify exceptional accomplishments in the field.

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NetSquared Local Events: Week of July 15, 2013

Tech Soup

Washington, DC: DC Real Estate 2.0 - Leveraging Online Tools, Creating Community. Singapore: UP Singapore ‘Smart Cities Hackathon’ - 19th–21st July 2013. With meetups in 50 cities there’s probably an event near you! Tuesday, July 16. Denver, CO: Is Your Website User-Friendly? Friday, July 19.

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Nonprofit Advocacy Can Be a Force Multiplier for Social Change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

For many years, people frequently suggested that Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead, get more involved in Washington, DC policy and legislative action. Our longest-term donor, the Skoll Foundation , went so far as to introduce me to a DC-based advocacy firm. Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?”

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Alt-labor: What are workers’ rights nonprofits?  

Candid

This isn’t surprising when you consider the recent historical trends in funding for these organizations, which have increased continuously—with a notable dip in 2013 and a peak of $49 million in 2017. DC $17,678,500 4.6% million to $35.6 Source: Foundation 1000. New York is the epicenter ii of funding for workers’ rights nonprofits.

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Innovations in Online Advertising [Internet Advocacy Roundtable, June 2013]

Care2

This live event is held at Care2''s offices in Washington, DC. Waldo Tibbetts , Vice President of Rocket Fuel. Come listen and participate as we discuss just how they do it and how these innovations can help your campaign. IAR Nonprofit Events Technology Trends'

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Crowdsource This… and That: Getting Creative with Crowdsourcing Strategy (Internet Advocacy Roundtable, April 2013)

Care2

Are you in DC on May 16th? Watch April''s Internet Advocacy Roundtable: "Crowdsource This… and That: Getting Creative with Crowdsourcing Strategy" to hear insights on crowdsourcing from some very smart people doing very interesting projects. Crowdsourcing IAR Nonprofit Events Online Advocacy Trends nptech'

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NetSquared Local Events: Week of June 17, 2013

Tech Soup

Washington, DC: Making of a Prince: Prince of Petworth. Monday, June 17. Boston, MA: The Power of E-mail Marketing for Non-Profits. Tuesday, June 18. Victoria, Canada: NetSquared Victoria: Remixing the Web for Social Change. Saturday, June 22. Chicago, IL: Joint Networking Event W/Chicago Geek Breakfast.