Nimble AMS

MARCH 3, 2024

This March, join us in honoring the women who make your organization and community a better place! Since then, Women’s History Month has been established as a national celebration, where organizations and individuals take time to honor the strong women in their communities. Be sure your event location is easily accessible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

By Ryan Polk , a Policy Advisor at the Internet Society , where he is primarily focused on issues related to Internet trust. As nonprofit professionals, we understand the importance of protecting our organizational data and the privacy of those in our community. If a device or app has an auto-update feature, turn it on!

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Charity Village

MARCH 17, 2023

If you are reading this, you probably have stable internet access, a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, and the skills required to use the internet effectively and safely. What is the digital divide? But many Canadians are not as fortunate.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2011

Voices from the Community is an ongoing series of blog posts culling. popular topics of interest from the TechSoup Community Forums and other. online community channels. As our community discusses the topic of building a culture of accessibility, an important distinction arises. Opening Hearts and Minds.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2017

Each year, Knowbility hosts OpenAIR (Accessibility Internet Rally). OpenAIR is an online event that provides mission-based organizations both with a new, professionally designed, accessible website that accommodates all visitors, and with expanded awareness about accessibility issues. Web accessibility means.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Rapid population growth and migration is dramatically changing societies and ecosystems worldwide and as this future unfolds nonprofits, NGOs, and charities will play a central role in safeguarding the world’s most vulnerable communities, the land upon which they live, and the wildlife that surrounds them. billion now. Source: Sapient.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Brief Comments on Accessibility Concerns on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) The disability community should be concerned about ACTA for two reasons: At its core it’s an anti-piracy agreement. The digital measures designed to defeat piracy usually end up equating accessibility with piracy.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

By Marie Webb We all woke up one morning to the possibility of chatting with our computers to access information, and generative AI suddenly seemed to be everywhere, ushering in a transformative experience. There are many access points to this technology. However, we quickly learned its limitations and memorized the necessary caveats.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2023

Libraries are the lifeblood of many communities. Their impact goes much further than lending out books, often offering safe shelter and access to resources, event space, Internet services, and more.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

But borrowing the Internet? Providence Community Library (PCL) is leading the way. PCL is a nonprofit network of nine neighborhood libraries that provide free, accessible library services and serve as vibrant neighborhood hubs. “Access to library resources can be greatly expanded with mobile Internet devices.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2009

The user who started the discussion has only mobile broadband access, so he was trying to keep his costs down. But I think a lot of the recommendations would be equally useful for people with dial-up Internet access or other slower connections. Firefox Throttle is a Firefox plug-in that monitors your bandwidth usage.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2010

With shrinking budgets, providing increased access to the Internet and training for computer literacy can be particularly challenging for libraries and public computing centers. read more.

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Tech Soup

JULY 7, 2011

Just recently NetSquared , part of the TechSoup network, has opened a discussion on Internet accessibility as their think tank theme this month. What we want to know is: How do you increase, promote, and advance Internet accessibility on your site?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

But with proper education, Internet users can fight back against these digital creeps. But the reality is that technology is complicated, and while there is good that comes from access to it … there are also some negatives. " In other words, the Internet isn't a monolithic entity.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

As more and more information moves online, Americans without Internet access are increasingly being left behind. OCLC's recently released infographic, " The Internet Is Important to Everyone " dramatically highlights these discrepancies. The barriers to increasing broadband Internet adoption. as a whole.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. ” Much like a fundraising platform , an enterprise AI platform enables your organization to access an array of resources and templates. Otherwise, ChatGPT will fill in its own copy!

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NTEN

AUGUST 12, 2009

Under the Internet Preseration Freedom Act, Net Neutrality would be protected into the future. Ben Scott, policy director of Free Press, says, The future of the Internet as we know it depends on maintaining freedom and openness online," said. You can read more over at the Save the Internet Blog. . . Check it out: . .

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NTEN

MARCH 11, 2013

Nonprofits are making use of crowdsourcing, social media, and email lists to spread their message, mobilize volunteers, and get down to what’s important to their communities. Nonprofits' struggle to engage the public has been going on long before the Internet came around--offering its myriad distractions into the mix.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

Since the crisis began, the Association of Corporation Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) has supported hundreds of companies in their effort to effectively deploy their human and financial resources to help those that are most vulnerable in communities. The massive shifts in the food supply chain are further devastating communities.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Empower field staff with instant access to online databases. Provide community-based access points for your programs. Access connectivity for onsite special event registration. If your nonprofit needs to be more productive, or cost-efficient, while on the go, it’s time to make a case for mobile Internet.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. The full keynote and presentation are below.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

During COVID-19, libraries across the country have had to re-imagine themselves so they can continue fueling imaginations and serving communities. Bridging the digital divide has become essential during the pandemic as many communities, particularly rural ones, do not have sufficient access to Wi-Fi or computers for students.

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AFP Blog

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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Many organizations, however, overlook ensuring that their web presence is accessible to individuals who may have visual or auditory impairments. Accessibility in Developing Countries. According to Malhan, the biggest challenge in the developing world for the disabled is a lack access to resources and information.

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NTEN

APRIL 29, 2021

Whether it was trying to attend classes, apply for government benefits, or practice religion, many people were excluded from fully participating in their communities. Despite needing to access online services, almost a quarter of U.S. RSVP for a free community call Thursday, May 20, at 11 PT, to learn more and ask questions.

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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? Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

Emotion AI, the Internet of Things, voice-giving, facial recognition payments, and human microchips. It’s highly likely that nonprofits using Facebook Fundraising Tools will get first access to the new Instagram Donation Stickers. To get access to the tools, your nonprofit must have a Google for Nonprofits account.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The importance of cybersecurity for nonprofits can’t be overstated, and your organization is not immune to the constantly evolving cyber threats that come with sharing information through the internet. Because nonprofits run off of donations, many organizations also have limited access to IT support. Fix vulnerable points.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 4, 2022

Micro-volunteerism is a new rising trend in the nonprofit community. Access to skilled volunteers for short-term assignments. Access to volunteer data from anywhere with an internet connection. Access to opportunities from anywhere with an internet connection. Access to details about volunteer opportunities.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

This is a time of accessible AI—anyone with an internet connection can use state-of-the-art tools to help with tasks like brainstorming ideas, generating art, and drafting documents. Ease of access means that with more people using these systems, the potential impact of unethical use grows. AI often amplifies those biases.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Certain regions, often referred to as “media deserts,” have limited or no access to local news coverage. Community engagement: Nonprofits can support initiatives that engage the public in the news-making process, such as town hall meetings, citizen journalism projects, or community media literacy programs.

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Candid

JULY 14, 2022

Since 1990, PWNA—a Native-led organization—has advocated for the self-determination of Native communities. We believe those living in Tribal communities are best equipped to find solutions to the problems they face; they simply lack the resources to implement. In other words, grants are not for PR but for solutions. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

Does it still reflect your mission, purpose, strategic goals, and the ways your audiences use the internet? But as smartphone ownership expanded in low-income communities, HSNY saw a shift in site visits. “We Other changes included the rise of accessibility and privacy legislation. The only constant is change,” saith Heraclitus.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 25, 2022

billion internet users, with the average user spending nearly seven hours a day online. . Access your non-member records and use a prediction builder to assess which individuals might attend certain association events or networking opportunities. Technology is irrevocably integrated into our daily lives. AI and predictive analytics.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2012

Get mobile broadband access for your organization with a donated fourth-generation (4G) modem or wireless hotspot from the Mobile Beacon Donation Program. Mobile Beacon Internet service is not included as part of this donation. A stationary modem with an integrated WiFi router for local networking and internet access.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

So, why would you be interested in the debate about getting broadband Internet access to under-served communities? You need access to high speed Internet to participate in our society. If you care about your clients, if you care about your community, you need to care about the Internet.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

When we hear about nonprofits like Community Technology Alliance (CTA), we get really excited. This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community. The biggest obstacle for data access, however, is affordability. What CTA Uncovered.

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