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Keeping the Rich History of Virginia Preserved and Secure

Tech Soup

The Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library (MBWML) was established in 1958 and named to honor the mother of America's first president. The museum and library preserves the rich history of the Northern Neck through its collections, exhibits, tours, and educational programs. Celebrating a Region Rich with History.

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Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events

The Modern Nonprofit

Embarking on Your AAPI Heritage Month Journey Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrated every May in the United States, provides an important opportunity to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Honor requests to share cultural performances or demonstrations.

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Humanizing Moves Management Fundraising

Neon CRM

It would also be strange to solicit a $1,000,000 donation from a major donor prospect who had no history with your organization. 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.

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Friends of Dallas Animal Services: Creating Limitless Possibilities for the Animals of Dallas

DipJar

But the history and relationship of these two organizations goes back further – and is broader – than this one important program. This city-supported lifeline for animals and the community that cares for them has demonstrated its value and meddle over and over. A Critical Mission for Animals and the Community.

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Bringing Millions of Books to Billions of People: Making the Book Truly Accessible

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We have an array of copyright exceptions that cover the activities of archives and libraries, especially fair use and the copyright exception that benefits people with disabilities. By this, I am not just talking about the publishing business, but also the nonprofit libraries committed to universal accessibility.

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The Gift of Reading, a Circle of Life

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This reality changed when Frank found out about Benetech’s Bookshare accessible digital library for people with print disabilities. It also demonstrates how each ebook that is added to the Bookshare collection is a brick in our members’ foundation of independence and inclusion.

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Are You Passionate about Technology and Social Good? Benetech Needs You!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We operate at the intersection of technology and social impact, and therefore our ideal candidates will demonstrate these dual interests and experiences. Our Bookshare service is the world’s largest online library of accessible ebooks for people with disabilities, serving over 350,000 users in 60 countries.