Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

But some general knowledge about financial literacy will bode well. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Duty of Care , one of the three tenets of the fiduciary accountability of boards, states that boards are responsible for everything required to keep the organization functioning, in business, and out of any legal trouble.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Keyes recaps his learned business lessons for top management and CEOs at companies of all sizes. Cultural Literacy : growing from the richness of diversity around us. In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. He covers: Discovering what customers truly care about. It’s convenience, not products.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

On September 8, Unesco observed its 40th International Literacy Day, from which Care2 highlights some shocking statistics on literacy around the globe and reminds us that the ability to read and write is a human right.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

For instance, an organization focused on education could create an interactive quiz to raise awareness about the importance of literacy. Additionally, you can explore collaboration opportunities with other organizations, businesses, and community groups to amplify their impact and resources.

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Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

” by Randy Bean – published February 5th, 2021 According to Harvard Business Review, thriving as a mainstream organization today means being data driven. In this latest survey, 29% reported achieving “transformational business outcomes” during the past year – so what is holding the others back?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . They focus funding on organizations that work on financial literacy for elementary and high school students (established programs only). Areas served: Worldwide. Costco Wholesale.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

Example: “To raise critical funds through a community gala to support our after-school literacy program for underprivileged children.” Attract 100 new individual donors and secure corporate sponsorships from 5 local businesses.” These goals should be both financial (e.g., raising $10,000) and non-financial (e.g.,

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2011

(Broadband Technology Opportunity Program) and are busy creating and updating. How to Evaluate Your Digital Literacy Program Thursday, June 30, 11 a.m. computer-related programs, those who support digital literacy programs, or BTOP. computer centers, recruiting trainers and volunteers, creating lesson plans, and.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From arts to business, science to civil services, Latinos have been underlying forces driving America’s progress. Power in Partnerships: Collaborate with Hispanic businesses or influencers for events or initiatives. This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs. Flipcause is here to help.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In Tableau’s Building Data Literacy Guide , 80% of employees report they’d stay in their job if they were trained in technology. Prioritizing data literacy will empower your staff as innovators, helping staff to enact lasting change at your association. . Routine training is key to better skilled and more productive employees.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We can help you move analytics to the top of the list by giving you tips to build a business case and how to articulate it to others. Let’s build your business case to make data analytics a top priority: 1. We suggest using: Business Impact – what is the return on investment? This is not a long process.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2015

Benetech is hiring new Vice Presidents for our Global Literacy and Human Rights programs. You are someone who dreams about using your management and leadership skills and love of technology for social impact, exceeding the bounds of what a regular for-profit business can do. You’ve come to the right place: Benetech.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Children's Literacy Initiative. The Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) began as a way to provide collections of excellent children’s books & trainings in reading-aloud to teachers in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

The Community Brands Association Trends Study reports that 55% of association pros say investing in business intelligence and analytics is a top priority. Consider adopting data literacy and training goals to empower all staff to be responsible for analytics integrity. . Other associations share the sentiment too.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

A few months ago, I attended Microsoft Citizenship's YouthSpark Connection event and heard first-hand from recent high school graduates about how dire the need for digital literacy is. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? " The Role of Libraries. The Role of Schools.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

A Cone/Roper report supports the Walker conclusions, noting that two-thirds of Americans claim to be more likely to support a company that aligns with a social issue (Phillips Business Information Inc., She previously served a term for AmeriCorps with an adult literacy program in Flagstaff. Phillips Business Information, Inc.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

You probably know that Robin was a pioneer in the ebook industry, but you probably don't know how she applied those experiences and her extensive network to the cause of advancing global literacy. If it works, libraries like Bookshare would mainly be put out of business. And Robin knew so clearly that’s the right thing to do.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But capabilities and potential of AI are complex; business leaders must think carefully about the best role for these new technologies in their future strategy. Much of the public discourse currently revolves around natural language models, and you’ve probably read commentary positing that ChatGPT offers a solution to virtually every problem.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Faced with existential crises thanks to the pandemic and the social upheaval of the past year, businesses of all stripes (nonprofits included) went into survival mode. To adapt and thrive, says Solis, businesses and organizations must take a more profound and humanistic approach to transformation. Stay tuned for part 2 and part 3. .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

In all seriousness, 2013 has been an incredibly busy and productive year for us. Highlights of this Update: Global Literacy Human Rights Benetech Labs Communications Global Literacy Bookshare celebrated a double milestone this summer, reaching over 200,000 available titles in our collection and serving over 250,000 members with disabilities!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 14, 2011

Technology has revolutionized business, but bringing those breakthrough developments to government, education and the nonprofit sectors can take 5, 10, even 15 years. [Note: this is part one of seven posts on the Benetech Truths.] The world has big problems. We need fresh, original solutions that are better than the status quo.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Northstar Digital Literacy has some online assessments free to individuals. Everyone is already so busy. For example, the University of Kentucky publishes this skills checklist with a list of basic computer skills you could adapt to your context. Or take advantage of free tools. How will we hold space for developing technology skills?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

Peter received his Executive MBA from Imperial College London and primarily focuses his time on business consulting, marketing strategy, site architecture, frontend/backend development, SEO/SEM, and interactive media. Cierra believes effective internal communications are essential to nonprofit success.

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NTEN

JANUARY 26, 2021

By streamlining this critical business component, nonprofits are better equipped to capitalize on available opportunities. When financial resources are scarce, some business elements will inevitably be cut. Professionalism in financial literacy & intentionality. Optimize Program Efficiency. Potential spending reductions.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

The back-to-school season is a busy time, so if you don’t have the time to volunteer, consider donating to educational charities. JA teaches students financial literacy, professional skills, and everything else they need to become independent adults in both in-school and after-school programs. Charities to donate to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2013

A thought leader in the intersection of philanthropy, law, policy, and technology, Bernholz writes about the business of giving in books, articles, and her award-winning blog, Philanthropy2173.com. com. She is working on her second book, tentatively titled, The Future of Good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Last week I was got to work on a week-long service trip in Cusco, Peru as part of Wake: Women’s Alliance for Knowledge Exchange #Tech2empower program where womwn in who work in technology volunteer to share their professional skills and knowledge with women-run business owners. Training in breeding is part of the program.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

As a different kind of Silicon Valley tech company—a nonprofit with a pure focus on social good—our goal is to see that the best of technology gets applied to social needs left unaddressed by for-profit businesses. We called this idea Bookshare , which is now Benetech’s largest Global Literacy initiative. copyright law.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

You can read more about how this project will create lasting impact in India in a blog post by Betsy Beaumon , VP and General Manager of our Global Literacy Program. We expect to significantly improve access to books that blind people in India need for their education, employment and inclusion in society.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The broadcasts air weekly and deliver multilingual lessons on literacy, numeracy, and STEM. Katie Houck, Business Development Officer . Now with Nigeria’s nation-wide school closures, Kiki is working with teachers to produce education radio programs to ensure students without access to online learning can attend class at home.

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BoardAssist

JULY 19, 2017

Maybe he is a public school teacher who develops an after-school literacy program for under-served children in his community. Someone who can gather data on best practices at the fifty other after-school literacy programs in New York? Most nonprofits are started by someone with a dream to make the world a better place.

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FAQ Literacy New York Case Study 40

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses. Allow your supporters to donate items to be auctioned off or partner with local businesses for themed auction items. You can also talk to local businesses to help cover the cost of any cleaning supplies you may need.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 10, 2011

Last quarter Betsy Beaumon presented the future of our Literacy program including Bookshare. The centerpiece of our Benetech board of directors meeting this week was the Benetech Human Rights Program. Each of our quarterly meetings tends to focus on big strategic issues facing Benetech. But this week, human rights was front and center.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

When you’re busy working towards fulfilling your nonprofit’s mission, it can be easy to forgo the time needed to invest in “auxiliary” tasks that build your skills and fuel your mission. How can you get an ROI in the digital literacy skills we are all developing?”. Investing in Yourself Pays Big Dividends Down The Road.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. I believe it is a combination of copyright exceptions and business model innovations. I believe in the power of books to change the world.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

Harkin’s work, especially his efforts to guarantee that every child has the opportunity to pursue quality education, infuses everything we at Benetech do through our Literacy Program to transform the lives and outcomes of individuals with disabilities. In his April 2011 keynote address at the U.S. million to 6 million by 2015.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The Just Economy Conference is the national event for community, policy, government and business leaders who work for fairness in banking, housing and business. The Xperience Design Project (XDP) is a two-day, business-focused experience for association professionals and partners. General / #NCRC2019 / @NCRC. Apr 11 - 12.

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