Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2014

This reality changed when both Kevin and Sophia learned about the accessible online library Bookshare , an initiative of Silicon Valley technology nonprofit Benetech. With its rapidly growing collection of over 225,000 (and counting) accessible ebooks, Bookshare is the world’s largest library of its kind. Data is now a core resource.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The public library plays a central role in serving the dynamic needs of communities across the country, and is often the first place a person turns to for help. At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. Philadelphia is a city of nonprofits.”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 10, 2013

This post originally appeared as part of an online debate about How Big Data Can Have a Social Impact, which the Harvard Business Review Blog Network hosted jointly with the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. Big Data is all the rage in Silicon Valley. But can Big Data also create positive social change?

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VisionLink

JUNE 8, 2011

The good folks at GNIP, Twitter, and the Library Congress are working together to preserve Twitter conversations for posterity, as announced by the Library of Congress. The work that GNIP is taking on with Twitter and the Library of Congress is at a tremendous scale--with over a billion Tweets being generated every week.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

By Marie Webb We all woke up one morning to the possibility of chatting with our computers to access information, and generative AI suddenly seemed to be everywhere, ushering in a transformative experience. A prompt library is key to ensuring AI response consistency. But, these capabilities easily extend to rows and columns of data.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Even the most seasoned fundraisers need to stay abreast of the latest trends in the sector and can benefit from data and tools to help them find funding. Audiobook and e-book library : Access thousands of fundraising- and nonprofit-related e-books and audiobooks, expertly curated by Candid’s librarians. foundations have websites.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 5, 2017

We benefit from the resources, brainpower, and strength of organizations and individuals to help us support NGOs and public libraries worldwide. We were introduced to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through our common interest in libraries. The IMLS also provides a very key resource to TechSoup: data.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

This format uses informal conversations to explore key questions and weave thoughts and ideas into a collective tapestry of knowledge. She explained how the organization used data to realign its vision and create authentic human connections and a highly personal experience for every member. Growing Together.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Along with many funders incorporating trust-based philanthropy practices and principles, this growing trend may affect giving to nonprofits and impact the way nonprofits are asked to share organizational information with funders. After all, local public librarians know where to find the most useful information and are happy to help!

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This typically means creating an exhaustive, robust library of materials, pre-launch, to get the word out on social media, email, and your website to drum up interest and support for your organization’s upcoming, exciting initiative. Today, the webpage is the main platform and source of truth for information on Demographics via Candid.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I was also unaccustomed to having to find all my own resources; I had spent the previous 15 years of my career working in higher education with access to a university research library, enterprise platform subscriptions, and myriad other resources. It was such a relief to have access to this information! (It

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Donor data is most valuable if you’re able to capture and use it in future messages, engagement efforts, and more. Integrations allow data to flow freely from one platform to another, making it easier to generate the performance insights you need to make strategic improvements over time. Prioritize a streamlined UX for donors.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2013

Telling your data visually is now easier than ever with the help of web-based infographic tools. For big projects or large sets of data, you might want to consult with a professional designer or somebody on staff with design skills. The tool will then automatically turn your data into a stylish, embeddable chart. Piktochart.

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Forum One

APRIL 11, 2023

For example, the Chicago Public Library system created new children’s spaces in their libraries based on extensive visitor research and observed how families and children move through the new spaces and then iterate based on what they find. The resulting consequence is teams are doing double the work to gather or move data manually.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 20, 2020

Developed in 2019 and envisioned by the Seattle Public Library Foundation, Library Giving Day was created to support libraries nationwide. This one-day giving event was formed to encourage patrons to support their individual library systems and this year will be held on April 23. Goal for Library Giving Day.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Member management: Track user data, including dues requirements and membership status, and view it on a centralized dashboard. Artificial intelligence: Leverage the power of AI to make predictions and recommendations based on your organization’s data. Data Analytics and Reporting Tools.

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Global Giving

APRIL 4, 2019

Q: Why bother gathering data? A: It’s all about making informed decisions and knowing what aspects of your organization inspire your donors. When gathering data, it is important to first reflect on what goal you want to achieve and what information you need to know in order to find out if you’re doing it right.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

People rely on their neighborhood library to borrow books, magazines, and movies. Providence Community Library (PCL) is leading the way. PCL is a nonprofit network of nine neighborhood libraries that provide free, accessible library services and serve as vibrant neighborhood hubs. But borrowing the Internet?

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Global Giving

MAY 22, 2018

With GDPR coming into effect in the European Union and privacy scandals making headlines, many nonprofit professionals are concerned about data protection. These guidelines can also inform the development of your nonprofit’s security policy, if you do not have one already. The process can be intimidating! Need an example?

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. ( Educate your members to be discerning consumers of information: webinars, blog posts, podcasts. Track trends in your industry.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2012

Back in September, we posted a summary of App It Up's nonprofit and library apps survey. represent the full range of nonprofit and library app experiences. represent the full range of nonprofit and library app experiences. Nonprofits and libraries are interested in building their own apps, though they.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Data Is the New Coin of the Realm — Learn How to Stretch Your Budget! Real time access to information enables nonprofits to more effectively advance their mission in a rapid response world. How do you choose the right data plan among all the options out there? How Much Data Do You Need? Start with the numbers.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved. Remove barriers to participation with digital tools: If you’re engaging asynchronously and via email or phone, a high volume of messages concentrated at once will make a bigger impact.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 31, 2023

Online Resource Library With only a week or two to absorb tons of new information about your sorority or fraternity, your chapter needs to provide ample educational resources to keep your prospective members interested in joining. Moreover, you don’t have to be a web developer to set up your online resource library.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

Because artificial intelligence is so powerful, and we know that it will outstrip the most intelligent human’s capacity to process information, we would be foolhardy not to try to understand the topics that affect us. The answer is a lot, including bots and tech, that stole personal information and led misinformation campaigns.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2016

… Pie charts should be used to show relative proportions — or percentages — of information. If you are trying to compare data, leave it to bars or stacked bars. Don't ask your viewer to translate pie wedges into relevant data or compare one pie to another. Ready to get more insight from your data?

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

The previous 15 years of my career, I worked in higher education with access to a research library, enterprise platform subscriptions, and myriad other resources. Feeling overwhelmed and clueless, I headed to the Salt Lake City Public Library (SLCPL). It was such a relief to have access to this information! (It

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Neon CRM

MAY 1, 2023

For example, say a library organization wanted to restore a historic local library. They may decide to hold an informational event at that library to engage individuals who are already connected to it. During the informational event, a representative of the nonprofit meets Donna.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

If you use a tool like Accelevents , then you will have a broad range of data when it comes to sales lead generation. This means that you will know not only low-level information like the participant’s name and contact information but also high-level information pertaining to their interests and preferences.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Cloud computing is a hot topic for nonprofits and libraries, as evidenced by. Anna Jaeger and Kevin Lo of TechSoup Global presented baseline data from our 2012 Global NGO Cloud Survey that raised important questions for the audience thinking about. transferring all their key data to the cloud? transitioning to the cloud.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 19, 2016

With just a couple of weeks left, take stock of the most useful content from our blog and nonprofit content library and get a jumpstart on making 2017 the best year for your organization yet! This template (and handy guide to using data for nonprofit comms ) is the must-send link for your communications and marketing team. The Stacks.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 11, 2021

But in a fundraising organization, Finance is heavily dependent on Development systems to furnish accurate, unambiguous fundraising data to the general ledger, so that correct annual and monthly financial reporting can be produced. High-level information about each of these key areas is presented below. It’s All in the Details.

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Whole Whale

MAY 19, 2023

The DALL·E 2 Prompt Book : This is the OG image prompt library and guide on designing great prompts. ArtHub AI Library : A collection of AI-generated art prompts and a platform for artists to showcase their AI-generated artwork. Prompt Library on Twitter : A Twitter account that shares AI-generated prompts and resources.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Our networked world has advanced to a point where information technology is touching all aspects of society. The cost of prototyping and deploying new technology tools is now extremely low and data has the potential to accelerate social progress in areas ranging from poverty to human rights, education, health, and the environment.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Donor relation management is the process by which organizations organize donor data and maintain donor relationships to support a long-term donor infrastructure. Donor management consolidates and simplifies donor data and fundraising actions so team members can address organizational needs and steward new investors in the network.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The data shows that the year-end season is when nonprofits bring in a bulk of their revenue. We reviewed the importance of year-end from the data itself to craft a better, more effective year-end email campaign. For more information on HAPO or Nexus Marketing’s other offerings check out their website, nexusmarketing.com.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief.

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