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JUNE 22, 2011

Report on Community Internet Space for People who are Homeless released  Open Access Connections : "Report on Community Internet Space for People who are Homeless released “I speak to many homeless individuals, being one myself. One of the most pressing problems is our limited access to technology.

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APRIL 14, 2011

Nine Questions You Should Ask Yourself About Offering Access to Your Online Content : "Our customers’ publications, training materials, and event-related content are significant assets for their organization.

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APRIL 28, 2010

Volunteers can access centralized database for nonprofits - The Reporter: "With support from organizations such as United Way, First 5 Solano and the Valero refinery in Benicia, a new online volunteer center for Solano County has been launched.The new site allows local nonprofit organizations to sign up to be part of a mass database, where those interested (..)

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

Fast Internet access becomes a legal right in Finland - CNN.com: "(CNN) -- Finland has become the first country in the world to declare broadband Internet access a legal right."

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

NewsMaker - Commitment to nonprofit technology access wins three charity workers US scholarships

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JUNE 17, 2010

New Virtual Annual Meeting Experience Provides Easy Access to Education and Resources for Association and Nonprofit Professionals - About Us - ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership: "New Virtual Annual Meeting Experience Provides Easy Access to Education and Resources for Association and Nonprofit ProfessionalsJune 16, 2010WASHINGTON—For the (..)

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

New website aims to make register of charities more accessible - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "New website aims to make register of charities more accessibleFinance | Gareth Jones | 14 Sep 2010Topics: Accountability and transparency | WebsitesA new website (..)

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AFP Blog

JUNE 26, 2014

A recent report shows that 78% of Facebook users are now accessing the service through their mobile whilst even online retail sites are seeing a large and growing mobile audience. In fact, a majority of people are accessing retail pages both on a PC and a tablet/smartphone.'

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

Chatting about Social Media Ethics with David Tinker, CFRE, and Lisa Chmiola, CFRE - Resource Center - AFP : "Engaging with donors online is now a must, and more and more social media platforms provide not just access to individuals, but also to a great deal of personal information about those individuals. via Blog this'

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APRIL 13, 2012

Digital differences | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project : oday, differences in internet access still exist among different demographic groups, especially when it comes to access to high-speed broadband at home. As a result, internet access is no longer synonymous with going online with a desktop computer.

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JANUARY 22, 2015

We’re so glad that the GlobalGiving network is becoming so valuable for vital organizations that would otherwise not have access to corporate or foundation funding, or resources like donated smartphones and a custom-made app.”"

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MARCH 11, 2014

JustGiving and Spotify launch party playlist fundraising app : The app, called Guilty Pledgers, is accessed by signing in with a Facebook account. Through the app, guests can add songs to a party’s playlist, which are then sent directly to Spotify. Donations made go through JustGiving.'

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, argued that he just wanted to provide bare bones Internet access, free of charge, to poor, unconnected communities in India. " 'via Blog this' - CSMonitor.com : "Last week was not a good one for billionaires’ new vision of global philanthropy.

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AFP Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

It is meant to act as a reminder of the multitude of ways that people attribute value to objects and ideas in culture, while simultaneously offering access without regard to significant financial or societal limitations. Anyone with access to an Internet connection can bring themselves, and their vision to the table.

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AFP Blog

JULY 10, 2013

Today, mobile computing is enabling nonprofits to always be present to those who care about them and to be more efficient in how they engage donors and customers by giving them anytime/anywhere access through their phones, iPads and so on. This access helps the donor feel connected to the cause, on his or her own terms, not the nonprofit''s.

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AFP Blog

JULY 10, 2014

Why Box.org Helps Nonprofits Harness The Cloud For Good : “For nonprofits, charities, and global development organizations dedicated to helping others, access to technology should never be a hurdle or a limitation.

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OCTOBER 27, 2014

With Taproot+, nonprofits can define the right pro bono project for their needs, secure the ideal pro bono professionals to help, and kick off a project with confidence, knowing that they can access project management and coaching support throughout the process." ''via Blog this'''

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AUGUST 18, 2014

Nonprofit Shares Data About Troubled Teens With Researchers - Technology - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : Nonprofit Shares Data About Troubled Teens With Researchers By Nicole Wallace Researchers are gaining access to enormous amounts of data about teenagers who are struggling with depression, (..)

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JULY 7, 2015

But not every situation or location is accessible to the average donor. Virtual Reality Could Be the Next Big Thing in Charitable Giving | Smart News | Smithsonian : "sometimes, all it takes to inspire more charitable giving is a visit to a place or person in need. via Blog this'

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AFP Blog

JUNE 12, 2014

They created a nonprofit—Tech Journey—to help empower Des Moines students with limited access to resources to take an interest in technology. Now, after what Kioko calls a successful first run, the group is prepping for its second summer camp, currently its primary means of reaching local students.'

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AFP Blog

JULY 16, 2015

Jessica Washington will collaborate with the Urban League of Central Carolinas, and Ruben Campillo will work with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library to help people who have limited digital access." 'via via Blog this'

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AFP Blog

MAY 15, 2014

My team and I compiled a list of tips to drown out the Twitter noise so you can easily access the most useful content and conversations.' And how do you make an effort to use Twitter most effectively for you and your organization?

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AFP Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

The poorest members of a community may not have access to a phone, while those who do may not respond for reasons that include illiteracy and a lack of technological' It’s hard to know if data is accurate or representative of a population.

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AFP Blog

AUGUST 3, 2015

A public Google+ profile will no longer be required to access other Google services, just a Google account. Google Isn’t Breaking Up With Social | SEW : "ast week, Google announced important upcoming changes to the integration of Google+ across Google services and the function of the Google+ platform itself.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 16, 2014

Building on the successful launch of the LinkedIn Volunteer Marketplace earlier this year, this unique partnership will create an even richer platform for LinkedIn members to locate skill-based volunteer opportunities and nonprofit board positions, and give VolunteerMatch''s nonprofit users access to LinkedIn’s un'

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Up to £3,000 available to charities that upgrade to faster internet » Charity Digital News : "Many charities in 50 cities across the UK have access to vouchers worth up to £3,000 towards the cost of installing improved broadband connectivity thanks to the government’s Super Connected Cities (SCC) programme.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 4, 2016

We also predicted a massive increase in access to big data. Not to blow our own trumpet, but our main 2015 social media predictions we’re spot on. We predicted huge growth in video and paid posts. Just take a look at your newsfeed compared to last year. via Blog this'

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 11, 2013

Having easily accessible online donation forms is an important factor in increasing overall donations, but it’s really only half the battle. Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Donation Forms? To ensure that potential donors who visit your forms turn into actual donors, there are many other aspects to consider. Are your forms intuitive?

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AFP Blog

JUNE 5, 2013

American Red Cross Launches Digital Training Program for Disaster Relief Volunteers - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee : WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today,the American Red Cross announced a new, technology-based training program for disaster relief volunteers that will allow them to access training programs remotely through (..)

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AFP Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Adobe to offer charity's software at reduced prices : Richard Craig, chief of the Charity Technology Trust, which runs the CTXchange scheme, says access to design software will be useful to charities Charities with an annual income of less than 6m will be able to use professional software including Photoshop and InDesign at a fraction of their retail (..)

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Or at least that''s how he''s framing his new project, Internet.org, a partnership with leading companies in the smartphone industry to bring Internet access to the developing world. Opinion: Zuckerberg''s big idea is no charity - CNN.com : Mark Zuckerberg believes that connectivity is a human right.

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AFP Blog

MAY 27, 2014

In addition to the distinctive.ngo, users will be listed in Public Interest Registry’s global NGO directory, and have access to a robust community portal. Currently, many Australian nonprofits use the suffix.org.au, which is administered by the same regulator.

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AFP Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

In the past few years in particular, as web tools become increasingly accessible, data has been seen as the key to donations and impact." 'via The road to “big data” started with the information explosion in the 1940s, and libraries, governments, companies and nonprofits have played catch-up ever since. via Blog this'

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AFP Blog

APRIL 10, 2012

Project REACH Mobile App Challenge : Real-time Electronic Access for Caregivers and the Homeless (REACH). Join the mobile app challenge to connect those in need to resources in their community.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Pitting Data Against Donor Privacy | The NonProfit Times : They might not be National Security Agency spies, but prospect researchers have more and easier access to data than ever.

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AFP Blog

MAY 13, 2013

Ushadhidi''s rugged BRCK, ''the backup generator for the internet'' (Wired UK) : Sometimes, when you need access to the web the most is when it''s most likely to be hard to find. It could even be a matter of life or death.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 13, 2014

The more data sources you access, and the greater the variety of data types within those sources, the higher the probability for error becomes.'

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