Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 22, 2013

Why Circumvention for the Purposes of Access is Crucial A Bookshare Briefing Paper Prepared for the Diplomatic Conference for Visually Impaired Persons The distributors of digital content often use technological protection measures (TPMs) to discourage the making of unauthorized copies.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

While experimentation is still a good way to learn, the potential and pitfalls of AI demand that every organization get serious about strategies, policies, and approaches that can steer them through decisions on AI. The sometimes maddening but truly inspiring thing about working in technology is that there are always things to learn.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

This week in San Francisco, technologists and human rights advocates are meeting at the Silicon Valley Human Rights Conference (or RightsCon )to grapple with the realities of how we better manage the human rights implications of new technologies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2014

In mid-March, I had a whirl wind day at the Grant Managers Network Annual Conference where I did the following: Panel Session : Outcomes, Impact, and Communication with Roberto Cremonini and Danette Peters. March was the “Iron Woman Multi-Conferencethon” for me and I’m just catching up.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2017

One of my great joys in my long career in nonprofit technology has been seeing the extraordinary success of so many women in our field. The Women of Technology for Good. It is one of the very few tech conferences where that is the case. Lisa Pool , founder and executive director of the Technology Affinity Group.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

This year, we are co-locating Blackbaud’s K–12 User Conference so education professionals can learn from thousands of other change-makers at the premier technology conference focused on social impact. bbcon is back in-person October 22–24 in Denver, Colorado! How do diverse voices and experiences strengthen a community?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

We all live in a world filled with technology, which can prove to be a help and hinderance to our work and personal lives. Furthermore, for those of us in the nonprofit world who rely on technology every day to do our jobs, the efficiencies gained by this technology can make a significant impact in the funds we deliver to improve social good.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

One of the questions we are frequently asked is how to develop policies and guidelines around engaging youth on social media. PolicyTool.net is a great website for developing a very basic policy for your organization. Jason Shim is passionate about the intersection of nonprofits, youth, and technology. Follow Shub @shubsengupta.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Christopher’s School In this thought-provoking session, two technology experts delve into the transformative potential and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. While AI offers exciting opportunities for personalized learning and efficiency, it is crucial to approach these technologies responsibly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Preparation Conference where policy-makers, practitioners, and innovators discussed how to use connection technologies to advance sustainable development in advance of the June USRIO2.o o conference. Unfortunately, with final book manuscript looming, I could not participate. conference (Rio+2.0:

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NTEN

JUNE 9, 2021

Together we create processes, policies, and content that reflect the full diversity of our community. Nonprofit Technology Conference Session Advisory. Technology. NTEN is proudly community-centered, with members guiding its work by participating in planning and decision-making. Committees include: Accessibility.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Does crowdsourcing enhance or bring value to face-to-face conferences? Planning for the overall conference agenda, design of specific sessions, or other ways? Here’s a few examples I’ve seen lately. Next week on March 1-2, the First 5 California and the Water Cooler Joint Conference will take place in Sacramento.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

Wednesday at the 2024 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), we’re pleased to be leading a session all about artificial intelligence (AI) for mission-driven social media. We’re seeing many organizations employ AI strategies and policies that guide integrations across departments. If you aren’t attending NTC, don’t worry!

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

It’s been well over a year since Yahoo’s controversial non-telecommuting policy, which created a firestorm of reaction. ” I’d have to add that telecommuting is regarded as a green technology because it reduces car commuting and other types of travel. Telework Policies. The Media Frenzy.

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Care2

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Last month we provided 11 tips to make your life easier when planning a conference. We wanted to really get to the core of the conference-savvy folks'' secrets, so we reached out to those who are working in the nonprofit sphere, planning annual conferences to hear their insider tips. Ask it often.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2010

I stayed the weekend to travel to Toronto, to give a keynote on Monday morning at the My Charity Connects Conference. NetChange Week is an impressive event that explores the intersection between social technology and social change started a year ago. My slides are above and my reflections are below. Room Layout is Important.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

In the virtual workplace, being on video conference meetings and communicating via online collaboration platforms takes more energy than working face-to-face. When we communicate through a video conference screen, there is a 1.2 Why Remote Work Is Exhausting. We also don’t have a full understanding of the context. second delay.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the wake of some of the most stressful times for nonprofits and activists that I work with, many are seeking out ways to reduce burnout, practice self-care and build empathetic relationships and supportive policies in the workplace. Technology is enhancing our health and wellbeing: There is a flip side. And yes I swear by mine.).

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

This morning, I had the huge honor of presenting the keynote at the 2011 MyCharityConnects Conference in Toronto, ON. Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. I am so thrilled to have the chance to participate in this event and thankful for the invitation. The full keynote and presentation are below.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

It's understandable that policy isn't the first thing you think about every day. That said, there are real policy issues being debated today that could have a tremendous impact on how you get your work done. A little investment in some policy issues could yield huge impacts for your organization. Her session, " Got Gov?

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Forum One

JANUARY 27, 2009

Policy-oriented organizations have long produced dizzying amounts of statistical content. In the past, rows and rows of data would die a quick death in thick policy reports or inscrutable spreadsheets. Continue reading "Strategies for Visualizing and Sharing Policy Content". Tags: Technology.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! Nonprofit technology, and more! On the list and want a sweet Best Conference badge for your website? 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar.

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Care2

JUNE 7, 2010

Couldn’t attend the conference or all the sessions you wanted? On the contrary, it is the only way to build the broad coalitions we need for significant policy and social change efforts.&# – Allison Fine, Co-Author, The Networked Nonprofit. Being uncomfortable is not an excuse for ignoring other opinions and people.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 16, 2011

When it isn’t “conference season&# , it’s “session submission season&# ! Voting is now open to select sessions for the next SXSW Interactive conference, taking place in Austin in March. Please join me in selecting the panels for the 2012 conference, just follow these steps: 1. Sign Up / Sign In.

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A report from the Bipartisan Policy Center and a coalition of nine foundations and public health associations outlines the critical investments needed to modernize the U.S. The grants will fund nine new CER studies, including three focused on telehealth and mobile health strategies. Grants totaling $23.5 Grants totaling $23.5

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

It is hard to hold a conference or a trade show if gatherings are restricted to, say, 50 people or less. It is also a good idea to make sure that all parts of the venue are set up to enable social distancing and consider implementing a mask policy. Exploring Event Technologies. But what if you could do more?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Jim Lynch is TechSoup's director of green technology (here's the part where I embarrass him — he's also pretty much the man as far as electronics refurbishing and recycling goes). Congress multiple times regarding e-waste policy. The location of the conference in Ireland is particularly appropriate, Jim said.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Loading up the live stream and logging into the live chat is less familiar than showing up at a conference, eager to collect goodie bags and mingle. . Because we have attended more and more physical conferences, meetings, or networking events in-person, we have become familiar with their standard processes.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2011

World Change, by Glennharper Here at NTEN we talk about the power of technology to change the world every day - in part, by allowing unheard voices, information, and numerical data to speak in new and meaningful ways. This week our members inspire us with change and the technology driving it. Have more news to share?

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NTEN

APRIL 21, 2009

TPS: Broadband Innovation , taking place May 11, 2009 in conjunction with the 3rd annual Tech Policy Summit. conference, is designed to assist community and business leaders by offering best practices for improving Internet access and adoption.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Luckily, there is no shortage of conferences out there for nonprofit professionals. With conferences being held across the U.S. Here are the five nonprofit conferences you can’t miss out on next year. For more conferences, check out this list of nearly 100 opportunities for nonprofit professionals to get together.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 15, 2014

One year ago, on June 28, 2013, at a diplomatic conference in Marrakesh, Morocco, the World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO ) agreed on a historic international copyright exception for people with print disabilities. And when you sign the treaty, you haven’t succeeded.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2014

After I attended Catalyzing the Sharing Economy conference (the sharing economy is defined as the use of networked, mobile, information technology to share goods and services), I shared a post with some notes and ideas about why I think it is the next generation of networked social change. Alternative Currency Donations.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2013

Participants include the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) , Basel Conventional Regional Coordinating Centre for Africa for Training & Technology Transfer, Dell , Hewlett Packard , The e-Waste Association of South Africa (eWASA) , and R2 Solutions.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” I’m really pleased that we’re focusing on technology. We haven’t focused on that yet in the program, and I know it goes without saying that with COVID and shelter-in-place, technology is front and center for all of us, even in ways that we didn’t imagine.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

I’m thrilled to be doing a session with Aisha Moore and Gina Schmeling at the NTEN NTC called “ Technology Wellness in the Nonprofit Workplace.” When does technology boost personal productivity for nonprofit professionals and when does it get in the way? Have a formal policy about sending after hours emails.

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NTEN

APRIL 13, 2013

Each year, we honor an individual who has been instrumental in shaping the field of nonprofit technology, and paved the way for the rest of us. She has served on the editorial board of the Alliance for Community Media''s Community Media Review and produced a policy handbook. The 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner.

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