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ADA Compliance and Your Website

Byte Technology

This means that any company that provides service for the general public must ensure that its structure has room for or can accommodate people living with disabilities of any kind. Because of this, video transcripts, alternative image text, and meta-tagging are even more necessary and should be implemented.

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The Unsung Hero in Fundraising Campaigns Isn’t Raffles—It’s Sweepstakes!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

But , raffle laws vary from state to state—in many states (13, the last time we checked), online raffles are flat-out illegal. Furthermore, raffles of any kind are 100% against the law in Alabama, Hawaii, and Utah. One misconception we hear regularly relates to Sweepstakes’ free Alternate Method of Entry.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

Organization Mission: SF Parks Alliance champions, transforms, and activates parks and public spaces as the only 501(c)3 citywide nonprofit dedicated to this work in San Francisco. They believe everyone deserves access to safe and welcoming public spaces, regardless of where they live. Southern Environmental Law Center.

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Fair Use Victory Advances a Future of Accessibility for All

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

HathiTrust, a unanimous three-judge panel concluded that digitizing books in order to enhance research and provide access to individuals with print disabilities is lawful on the grounds of fair use —that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work ( Section 107 of the U.S.

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Making the world more accessible with web design

Candid

For instance, if your website focuses heavily on images or graphics, simply not including captions or alternative text can drive away supporters or donors with a visual impairment or slow internet speed. The ADA applies to any organization with more than 15 employees or that has any “public accommodations.” What are the ADA and WCAG?

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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

Get Fully Funded

There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible.

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How to raise $10,000 with an Opportunity Drawing

Greater Giving

Alternatively, you could offer a high-value item such as a tech gadget, a luxury vacation , a special dining experience, or a gift card. You will want to check with your local and state laws that govern rules on raffle ticket sales. Consider offering a prize that is related to your organization’s mission or cause.

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