Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 20, 2013

The other recipient this year was Kay Ferrell, Professor of Special Education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, who won the Medal for her tremendous work with and on behalf of children and youth who are blind and visually impaired. Washington? Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?” Thank you again for this honor!

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MARCH 1, 2012

—– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. don’t embark on fundraising without a plan for using the funds, we can’t adopt a new fundraising approach without proper training.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back is a nonprofit computer skills and career training center located in Washington, D.C. In the mid-1990s, Glenn met with his friend Barbara Altman to share his idea of opening a computer and career training center in Honduras. DC needs you and this. were struggling.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Just spent a week in Washington DC doing all kinds of things, including actual lobbying (it's fun!) as well as meeting with our Bookshare funders at the Department of Education. They should be great examples of accessible textbooks, and allow teachers in training to access them, parents, assistive technology developers and so on.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

Our book tour starts at the end of January, so if you are in San Francisco, Oakland, Boston, NYC, or Washington, DC, please join us. Innovation Lab Facilitation : For the past few years, I’ve trained in and designed and facilitated innovation labs using the Luma Institute Methods.

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Twenty Hats

MAY 3, 2021

And how do you train co-workers who engage volunteers in this approach? In 2007, Lisa Marie graduated the George Washington University with her MA in Anthropology and Museum Studies and joined the staff at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington, DC.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2015

When she was 14, Sejal founded the Elevator Project , an organization that aims to lift people out of poverty through apprenticeship, vocational training and job placement. She was inspired to create her project in 2012 when she met a man named Juan in a Soup Kitchen in Washington, DC.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2016

Help put together the educational program for the 2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference , taking place March 23 – 25, 2017 in Washington, DC. Nonprofit educators, leaders, and consultants from multiple countries submitted over 540 session proposals to NTEN. SUPERCHARGE Your Technology Training! Your opinion counts!

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The grant will support NTEN's work to educate technology leaders about the evolving role of technology in nonprofit work, and beyond that, to produce research and training on cloud technologies and data management, visualization, and collaboration. Charitable Giving Fund of Tides Foundation. million grant from the Google Inc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

They just marked their 150th first-person story on their blog , so in the 150 hours leading up to Labor Day, @GoodwillIntl is tweeting out one of these success story per hour under the hashtag #150job to spotlight someone who has found work, education or volunteer opportunities with support from Goodwill.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

That’s why this fall, we've planned more than 40 educational events specifically for nonprofit staffers who use technology. Washington, DC: Engagement Strategy — Empowering Champions and Influencers. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Train and Equip Your Team on a Shoestring Budget. Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 7, 2016

Ideas include financial literacy training, fundraising discussions, or a presentation about a political or economic issue that affects your organization. Of course, a client or member’s first-person account of change is also a terrific educational tool. The big picture.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

15 groups held live events which helped drive video submissions to the contest and allowed TechSoup to reach more NGOs with educational opportunities. International NetSquared group leaders will also get together for training throughout the year, with our first events already planned for the United Kingdom, Cameroon, and Kenya.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 3, 2008

It’s a conference that is an event of the Institute for Politics, Democracy and the Internet. I’ve never been – online politics has never really been my focus. I’m looking forward to talking about free and open source software to this audience. {

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

NetSquared holds free or low-cost educational events for people and organizations who want to learn more about using technology for social good. Washington, DC: Digital Trends — Look Back at 2015 and Ahead at 2016. Bamenda, Cameroon: Office 365: Train-the-Trainer in Bamenda. Intensive Training Opportunity.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The grant will support NTEN's work to educate technology leaders about the evolving role of technology in nonprofit work, and beyond that, to produce research and training on cloud technologies and data management, visualization, and collaboration. Charitable Giving Fund of Tides Foundation.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. He also runs the website [link] , a chronicle of the public good applications of virtual worlds for nonprofits, education and government. Rik Panganiban.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2012

Along the way, I united my passion for social media and nonprofits, training, fundraising with Cambodia. One of my favorites is Friends Restaurant – which provides vocational training in the restaurant field for street kids – a sort of DC Central Kitchen with a restaurant.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference, bringing the best and the brightest from both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, to inspire, educate and transform nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, from all over the world. We’re particularly excited about the speaker lineup for 2017 and hope to see you March 27th and 28th.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

NetSquared DC's Roshani Kothari on why she loves NetSquared. Kansas City, Missouri: Google for Nonprofits — Technology, Education, and Networking. Mukono, Uganda: First Term Mobile Solar Computer Training Meetup for Kikandwa Primary School. (Please visit the site to view this video). Saturday, March 21, 2015.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 12, 2007

April 12, 2007 Beth Kanter, as always, has a great, informative summary of the Penguin Day activities last Saturday in DC. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Feminism?

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

We've scoured the nonprofit-sphere for high-quality conferences and forums, informal trainings, and more that will be taking place all over the world, focusing on essential topics like: Nonprofit management. USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences / San Diego, CA / Less than $200. DMA / Washington, DC / Not available.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 12, 2013

With 2,000+ thought leaders expected to connect in Washington, DC for our #14NTC, we''re excited to announce some special "Big Ideas" panels that we hope will continue to open up conversations around the big issues that we face in the information and communications technology landscape. Big ideas abound in our community! Bill Walsh, Sr.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

John Kenyon , Jennie Anderson, AIDS.gov , and William Neuheisel, DC Central Kitchen. If your primary communications goal is education, do you have engaging content that's easy for visitors to locate? Two excellent examples of effective online communications are AIDS.gov and DC Central Kitchen. DC Central Kitchen.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

TechSoup and NetSquared have put together a month of educational opportunities, from local events all over the world to day-long Twitter parties and a free webinar. Salsa Labs announce a new director-level workshop at their annual Community Conference this October 9-10 in Washington, DC. Register now!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. He also runs the website [link] , a chronicle of the public good applications of virtual worlds for nonprofits, education and government. Rik Panganiban.

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Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Session topics include alumni relations, marketing and communications, and professional development within nonprofit education organizations. You’ll find more than 100 educational sessions, industry-leading keynote speakers, and thousands of fellow fundraisers. 1 fundraising conference is heading north to Canada. Want more time?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

We discussed the challenges and opportunities around codifying an online request code, what role mobile must play, the needs for increased capacity and public education. The first people to respond during a disaster are not usually trained responders or other professionals. Frequently, they are simply bystanders.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 25, 2021

Our technology empowers nonprofits and educational institutions to create an endless circle of good. Anti-Defamation League : ADL is a global leader in exposing extremism and delivering anti-bias education, and is a leading organization in training law enforcement. We see you and we hear you.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 27, 2008

This year’s conference, to be held on March 4 and 5 in DC, promises to be a serious change (dare I say upgrade?) But it’s very interesting to think about how the next administration (and governments in general) could use technology in ways to enlighten and educate people in ways that match our changing lifestyles.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

I'd worked at a DC nonprofit the summer after my junior year that focused on policy work, but that wasn't a fit for me either. educational inequity, poverty), what would they be? If you were to take more risks in your educational or professional career, what types of things would you do? Great New Book on Organizing!

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Media Cause

JUNE 16, 2022

Whether you’re looking for educational resources or want to get involved, these organizations are a great place to start. The Conscious Kid —The Conscious Kid is an education, research, and policy organization that supports families and educators in taking action to disrupt racism, inequity and bias. DC Juneteenth.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 1, 2008

ers, Next week, I'll be going to DC for a meeting convened by the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Museum and Library Services on "Museums and Libraries in the 21st Century." the comments on this one, including a response manifesto by educational technologist Ira Socol. Dear Museum 2.0-ers,

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Everyaction

MAY 16, 2018

In addition to their commitment to providing comprehensive mental health services to residents of Ocean County, OMHS also offers a unique educational offering in the form of Ocean Academy, a small therapeutic school that supports students who need mental health support in order to succeed academically. Positive Education Program Cleveland’s.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

Aashika Damodar | Breaking Heels | Washington, DC Breaking Heels ™ is a social enterprise transforming the collective power of consumers into a force against human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Twitter: @BreakingHeels ) 2. Miami, FL Youth L.E.A.D. Twitter: @youthleadmiami ) 4. Twitter: @AmpleHarvest ) 5.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Here are some of their stories: Aleda Schaf fer A student at Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management, Aleda Schaffer has worked as an American Sign Language Interpreter in Washington, DC, Alaska and Boston. Stan, who recently completed his MBA from Duke, is now the interim education program manager for Bookshare.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Read on for social media tips and learn how to access a special discount for TechSoup readers their upcoming conference in Washington, DC on October 5 and other cities around the world. We hope you can join us in Washington, DC on October 5 to see top speakers from Facebook, LinkedIn, Change.org, Salsa, CARE, Blackbaud, and Constant Contact.

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