Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

In early education, children learn the fundamentals of reading and writing in order to communicate, collaborate, and contribute in the world. But what if kids learned basic tech skills along with reading storybooks and taking spelling tests? Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

This challenge can focus on breathing exercises, yoga classes, or other self-care activities meant to create a positive cycle of well-being while fundraising for an important cause.  Participants track the number of pages they’ve read or books they’ve completed on a leaderboard to support literacy and education.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Connect the dots and remind supporters that libraries promote literacy by offering free access to literature for all community members. Show the Impact of All Libraries You know all the great things libraries bring to communities—now make sure potential donors do, too.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Since then, Forum One has completed multiple reports each year under the NAEP program, including the most recent 2019 Nation’s Report Cards for Mathematics, Reading, and Science, and the 2018 Technology and Engineering Literacy, Civics, Geography, and U.S. American Council of Learned Societies. Distinction – Website for Cultural.

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NTEN

JULY 3, 2014

Anyone can volunteer and learn how to build computers at Free Geek—and it shows in the diversity of their volunteer base. In addition to recycling and refurbishing technology, Free Geek provides a wealth of classes that are free and open to the public. There is no skill requirement for getting involved. Lego Robotics!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2013

As a Visiting Scholar, Bernholz will advance the Foundation’s literacy on a range of issues, particularly digital civil society, open data, and social good. com. She is working on her second book, tentatively titled, The Future of Good. She will be working with the Foundation’s multiple grantmaking programs on myriad projects.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. Learn how to implement and conduct effective tech training for your nonprofit or library staff! A Learning Management System for Nonprofits and Libraries.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 8, 2018

posted by Samantha Witter Class 12 Public Ally. Within the Family Resource Center parenting workshops, early literacy programs, Giggles, Squiggles and Squirms (G.S.S,) child watch, and community health are offered. Right before Christmas day, we learned that John, working a fulltime job to provide for his family, did not have a bed.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. copyright law.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Recently, Symantec, together with the Community Technology Network (CTN) Bay Area , hosted " An Internet Self-Defense Class " to helps seniors learn safe online practices. Security symantec digital inclusion tssymantec digital literacy tscommunity org'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

In ongoing conversations with John Gautam on Twitter, I've learned more about how their overall social publishing strategy which balances their curated content or "branded" content with community conversations to co-create social content. India has a reading problem and the problem is two fold.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

He reads accessible ebooks from Benetech’s Bookshare library in braille format, and learns as quickly as his peers without disabilities. And Brennan’s mom, Lindsay Draves, adds, “Bookshare has made it possible for my son to be excited about learning.” Bookshare has made my homework easier,” Brennan says. billion poor and unbanked.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Listen Learn Adapt: The Secret To Nonprofit Social Media Success View more presentations from kanter. These is a rough cut where I've riffed on some of the ideas in David Armano's " The Collective Focus Group:Listen, Learn, and Adapt " and extended them to nonprofits and social media. What does learning actually mean?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

we at Benetech were concerned that the Authors Guild’s arguments in their appeal would remove the legal authorization for the services that we provide, relegating people with disabilities to second-class status. You can read more about our position in the Amicus Brief , which we filed jointly with our peer organization, Learning Ally.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. As the MathAndCoding founders refined their processes and logistics, Bricker grew more confident in letting them move on to offer more advanced classes.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

And so, we kind of scrambled to learn things like Zoom. For them it’s really easy to take a class on Zoom, shut that window down, open up another Zoom link, and volunteer. Between language barriers and economic barriers…we’ve learned a lot about the inequities when it comes to the digital world these last months.”.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The program offers Seattle residents with a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. ARC already has a training lab there that provides lifelong learning opportunities for older adults, many of whom speak languages other than English. Intended Use of the New MultiPoint Server System.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Through the program, the native San Franciscan learned valuable business skills, received tech training, and made job connections. With Microsoft's support, these organizations, can further bolster the programs they already have in place to help young people learn 21 st century skills. Libraries Building Bridges. More Resources.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

By providing students with funds for school supplies, coats, eye care, class trips, test fees, and athletic gear, InvestED has encouraged over 16,500 youngsters to stay in school in the state of Washington. You can learn more about the m and how they use technology to further their missions on TechSoup Global’s Local Impact Map (LIM).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2008

I think it was point 3 that connects: Community learning, so that is what you call it! I'd say that our goals are similar in that we're not just building content together, but informally learning together. It is part creative zone, part class note record and part review space. Another point about goals: Community Literacies esp.

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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. Features like books that will read aloud, or have graphics that explain what you are supposed to learn from them.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

The study reveals that current leaders in the local nonprofit sector believe the skills most needed in the nonprofit workforce are financial literacy, communication (verbal and writing skills), knowledge of laws pertaining to the nonprofit sector, information technology, volunteer management, and donor cultivation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 11, 2006

Second, they focus on project based learning, where students use the computers to complete projects. I especially like this one: I never learned anything on the computer unless it was to accomplish something. For me, it was very much a learning experience as we explored how Benetech might be able to assist the work of AIF.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

Bring Me a Book is creating a "literacy ecosystem" via social media in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. This early childhood program initially serves 400 preschoolers and their families, providing them with up to 40,000 eBooks and learning apps. 250,000 Grant Winners.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2012

Yet 58 percent of Americans have a library card, 69 percent say their local library is important to them, and many Americans would like to learn more about borrowing e-books. Want to help people learn how to use e-readers? Many libraries offer tutorials, in-person classes, and drop-in labs on how to use e-books.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you want to learn a bit more about hosting a silent auction, check out our blog post on the eight steps to running a stellar event. Exercise Class You can hold a regular exercise class with a volunteer instructor—like a boot camp-style fitness program—for long-term fundraising.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2008

Yohannes Gebregeorgis "Moved by the lack of children's books and literacy in his native Ethiopia, Yohannes Gebregeorgis established Ethiopia Reads , bringing free public libraries and literacy programs to thousands of Ethiopian children."

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2015

In a country that generally prides itself on offering the opportunity for everyone to succeed, one in four children grow up without learning to read. " In this spirit, New Heights provides everything from tutoring services to curriculums, a library with more than 3,000 books, field trips, and online classes. population.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

To learn more about Neon Fundraise, click the button below. Attendees can participate in planting sessions, learn about gardening techniques, and contribute to the maintenance of community gardens. Neon CRM has a bunch of great features to let nonprofits host classes and sell tickets. Join a Neon CRM Group Demo 29.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

DIY Craft Workshop Tap into the creative spirit of your community by organizing do-it-yourself craft workshops, charging a small fee for participants to learn new skills and create unique projects. Offer Classes Host workshops or classes in various skills, charging an admission fee for participation. Why would we lie about that?)

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 4, 2007

Kristi Gee describes the program in her post, " Everyone is a teacher and a learner ": We take classes all day Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn to think critically. Should be a really valuable learning experience. HECUA (Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs) in Minnesota has a Writing for Social Change Program.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 20, 2006

They grow food themselves that they can eat and share, and it's part of the Science and the PE classes so they are learning about environmental science. Britt Bravo: What does a typical class day look like?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2005

The poetry program uses poetry books recommended by ReadBoston , one of the first citywide programs designed to help children learn to read. Will work with the instructors or lab volunteers on these areas: Step 1: Identify Useful, High Quality Internet Resources Tech Skills: Internet Search Skills, Information Literacy.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 28, 2012

Our goal is to make four critical supporting points: • The term “Social enterprise” is descriptive. • “Social enterprise” is generic. • “Social enterprise” is in wide use in Trademark classes covering computer software and services to business and society. • Universities have programs on learning how to run social enterprises.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Is the story engaging and lead you to want to learn more about the work of the individual and/or groups described? The LIM reaches TechSoup’s global network of resources that spans over 80 countries. Interesting proposition.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Is the story engaging and lead you to want to learn more about the work of the individual and/or groups described? Just tell us a little bit about your organization, and we will do the leg work in regards to story writing and polishing.

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