Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 2, 2007

I was awarded one of the 2006 MacArthur Fellowships. These awards are based not so much on past achievements, as an expectation that you will do something exciting in the future. Route 66 Literacy Our newest project is Route 66 Literacy, and it includes a demonstration site that anyone can try out.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

This spring, NTEN launched its Digital Inclusion Fellowship Program in which 16 young community leaders in eight Google Fiber communities will have paid internships for a year with local charities. They will create and promote digital literacy programs. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance. Citizens Online.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

Matt is the recipient of the 2011 Edelman Chicago “Eddy” Award for Innovation. In addition, Matt co-founded and served as Director of Technology for 2MC, a Chicago-based internet consulting firm. To get a jump-start on conversations for LCS, we asked Matt a few questions, shared below.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

For example, the San Francisco Public Library's website has a page that curates local services and resources on preparing for and dealing with the aftermath of an earthquake. After the shooting of Michael Brown by the local police, the city of Ferguson, Missouri erupted in chaos, violence, and unrest.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. The winner will be awarded a refurbished tablet supplied by a donor. Enter your story by 5:00 p.m. That sounds great. Interesting proposition.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. The winner will be awarded a refurbished tablet supplied by a donor. That sounds great. How do you plan on doing that? b) Void States.

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2022

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2022 Vega Awards winner of 10 awards in seven different categories! The Vega Awards acknowledge those who create and continually expand the digital universe. Without further ado – here are this year’s 2022 Vega Award Winners! Farm to School Census.

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. Activities can be local, regional, or, in some instances, statewide. Areas served: US & Canada. Foundation For Women. The mission of Ms. Foundation is to build women’s collective power in the U.S.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. Activities can be local, regional, or, in some instances, statewide. Areas served: US & Canada. Foundation For Women. The mission of Ms. Foundation is to build women’s collective power in the U.S.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Here’s the other end of the ‘Passive Income’ equation – there is an ecosystem of businesses looking for relatively inexpensive local marketing opportunities. They may be local businesses with small budgets, or they may be larger businesses who want to spread their spend among many local entities. Step 3: Use Your Juju.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 2, 2008

She has been the recipient of many awards, including Fast Company's 2007 Social Capitalist Award, and the League of Women Voters' Women Who Could Be President Award. I think my comment in The Nation was really more about that. Kavita Ramdas is the President and CEO of the nonprofit, the Global Fund for Women.

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