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A Hearty Congratulations to TechSoup Members Winning Google Impact Challenge Awards

Tech Soup

We were shocked when we saw the 25 winners of the big $100,000 to $500,000 Google Impact Challenge Awards. Google Global Impact Award competitions have been held in India and the UK, and most recently in the San Francisco Bay Area. Of course find the full roster of Bay Area Google Impact Challenge Award winners here.

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Nonprofit Advocacy Can Be a Force Multiplier for Social Change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

You see, several months later, the federal Department of Education challenged us to compete against a well-respected national nonprofit 60 times our size in a bid to provide accessible educational materials for US students who are blind, dyslexic, or otherwise print disabled. We were up against immense political pressure to rescind the award.

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Bridging the Digital Divide? Tell Us About It!

Tech Soup

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. The March 2014 TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge Schedule. Challenge submission opens February 3, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. This Challenge is void in the U.S.

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Bridging the Digital Divide? Tell Us About It!

Tech Soup

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. The March 2014 TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge Schedule. Challenge submission opens February 3, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. This Challenge is void in the U.S.

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How to Pick the Right Fundraiser for Your New Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

I thought about it and … a Book Fair for Grownups has potential, especially if your organization has a literacy or education focus. Trike-a-Thon: A Walk-a-Thon or 5K can be challenging, as you have to get a permit and work with your local police department to block off streets. Award prizes for the cutest dog and the best costume.

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75 Top Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Neon CRM

Of course, they’re also challenging to manage as you’re handling the donations of items on one end and funds on the other. 5Ks are a great option as they’re relatively short but still challenging enough for more seasoned runners. You can also choose a nice leisurely scenic ride or a more intense, high-speed one with prizes awarded.

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Why I’m Scared of the SOPA Bill by Jim Fruchterman

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We’re against piracy, and have made commitments to authors and publishers to encourage compliance with copyright law. Yet another example of bills written to catch criminals, that do very little to stop them, but end up screwing up law-abiding organizations. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Endangering Human Rights Activists.

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