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The Struggle for Book Access: Amazon (Blog Post #2)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

But, we just saw Amazon fold when the Authors Guild pushed them to turn off the voice of these books: Amazon to flip on Kindle. And that is setting back the cause of people with disabilities who need that kind of access. We have an action by Amazon that sets back years of work to make ebooks accessible.

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Announcing… Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

From building your e-newsletter list to finding your “Twitter voice&# to launching a mobile website and texting campaign on a small budget, this guide presents a step-by-step strategic plan for launching and maintaining successful social media and mobile marketing campaigns. July 1: Available for pre-order on Amazon.

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Now Available for Pre-Order! Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

6/13 UPDATE :: Now available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble ! June 13: Available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble ! September: Available for purchase on Amazon, McGraw-Hill and Barnes & Noble. nonprofit communications and fundraising. nonprofit communications and fundraising. Table of Contents.

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25 Global Trends in Giving That Nonprofits Need to Know About

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Increased access to online and mobile giving technology in Africa, Asia, and South America will likely grow these numbers significantly in coming years. Smart-home voice assistants, such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home, could also provide new ways of giving. 5) Messaging apps have very little impact on donors.

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Technological Protection Measures and the Blind

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Why Circumvention for the Purposes of Access is Crucial A Bookshare Briefing Paper Prepared for the Diplomatic Conference for Visually Impaired Persons The distributors of digital content often use technological protection measures (TPMs) to discourage the making of unauthorized copies.

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4 Examples Proving Nonprofits Should Offer Trust as a Service (TaaS)

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There are membership fees to be affiliated with the group in order to network, help your employees have access to learning tools, savings related to green building expos, and more. Amazon Reviews are always caught up in new fiascos. Green Building Council makes sure that LEED brings in multiple streams of revenue.

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6 Insights The Sharing Economy Tells Us About The Future Of Fundraising

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When’s the last time you made a purchase without checking Amazon for reviews? All of us have access to our own communication channels (social media platforms, email, recommendation sites, etc.) Car-hailing apps like Lyft and Uber have given the average Joe access to the luxury of a private car service. 3: Donors Hold Power.

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