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

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Benetech is hiring new Vice Presidents for our Global Literacy and Human Rights programs. You are the leader we are looking for if you see the combination of social good and businesslike management as the answer to pressing problems throughout the world. We must help ensure that every report of abuse is a tool for justice.

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

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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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

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The Highland Street Foundation is committed to addressing the most pressing needs and concerns for children and families in Massachusetts and California. Their work has three core objectives: environmental education, demonstration-based restoration, and community engagement. Areas served: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota.

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President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

By announcing this in many press interviews, I've managed to create lots of external pressure on myself to get this done! Speaking of the press, it is clear that they really get my overarching goal: to engage more of the tech community in serving the 90% of humanity we haven't been focusing on (yet).

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

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

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. I believe in the power of books to change the world. It’s of course this last capability, flexibility, that is so powerful for people with disabilities.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

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Step 2: Write a pitch or a press release. If you want to pitch your story to several news outlets, you need to draft a press release, which you can later adapt for your website’s blog, your email marketing communications, and your social channels. Convert your press release to a PDF. See what types of stories they cover.

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Creating Auction Marketing Materials: 5 Storytelling Tips

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Let’s say your nonprofit focuses on promoting literacy and discovers that many of your donors are older teachers and parents in your community. Local news and press. These anecdotes serve as powerful social proof, demonstrating to potential participants and donors the real-life impact and enjoyment brought on by the event.