Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

He reads accessible ebooks from Benetech’s Bookshare library in braille format, and learns as quickly as his peers without disabilities. For example, this summer, SocialCoding4Good organized “code sprints” at Google and LinkedIn during the companies’ volunteer service events, GoogleServe and LinkedIn for Good InDay.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Zach Bryant The change happened when Zach was in high school and his Assistive Technology teacher introduced him to Benetech’s Bookshare library. I don’t wait for my books for new classes; I search the library and find them myself.” With Bookshare’s accessible ebooks and reading tools, Zach made a successful transition to college.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2010

People — whether they are volunteers or paid staff — are the backbone of every organization. Below we've listed a few of our human-resources-focused tools to help you keep track of documents, schedules, and time — for employees and volunteers alike.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

You may feel like you are doing everything yourself, but at some point you will be collaborating with others on documents, and you will need Docs and Sheets. Forms will also probably come in handy in the beginning for volunteer sign-up, client enrollment in programs, and many other tasks. Beware that Canva can be a real time suck.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 16, 2011

This is becoming crucially important as the problem of delivering access to text is increasingly solved by the move to ebook publishing and solutions like our Bookshare library. Of course, just as we're solving the text problem, more and more content is moving to richer, more visual forms like graphics, simulations and flash!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Led by Benetech’s VP of Engineering Gerardo Capiel, we will create an online space, SocialCoding4Good, where people in the tech community interested in social causes can volunteer ideas, connections, time and skills. It is the world’s largest online accessible library, adding books at nearly four times the rate of the next most prolific U.S.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2017

We'll kick this off with a completely original, new, and free fundraising service for charities, churches, and libraries. It is useful for any charities and libraries that are moving to Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, or OneDrive for Business for document management. Airbnb Social Impact Experiences. Mobile Beacon.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2017

Our free webinars will help you improve your grantseeking, connect you with local tech experts, and show you what Windows Server and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC can do for your nonprofit or library. Introduction to Windows Server for Nonprofits and Public Libraries. An Adobe PDF is much more than a document destined for the print queue.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Would volunteering help? Q: Will it help to become a volunteer? It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. The hands-on experience of working with a nonprofit as a volunteer can also provide a valuable inside look at what fundraising entails. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer?

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2011

Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now each request up to five bundles of MinoHD and UltraHD video cameras. These lightweight, pocket-sized cameras are ideal for documenting or sharing your organization's work in action. Cisco has launched a new Flip Video donation program with TechSoup. About the Cameras.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Documenting your tax status and creating budgets is hardly the stuff of most nonprofit leader’s dreams, but too many awake with nightmares about these topics. From motivating your team to rallying volunteer support, we’ve assembled a great variety of resources to help you manage the many hats and maybe even take off a few. .

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Learn how to implement and conduct effective tech training for your nonprofit or library staff!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

By making sure all your work, important documents, and communications stay in one central place – easy to search, and easier to access. You can manage volunteer applications, organize events, schedule meetings, and create a database of donor and sponsor details in minutes – all suited to the way your team works.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Some of the biggest ways your nonprofit or library can make an. Share Documents with Anyone, Anywhere. ?Adobe’s organization to scan documents directly into searchable text files, convert any text PDF into a Word document, and create clean and. admin fee: $24–$31) is the backbone of most nonprofit and library.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

CharityEngine’s guide to CRMs emphasizes that your database should enable your nonprofit to track your supporters on their journey towards donating, volunteering, and other engagement activities. Effective grant management software comes with a few key features: document library, calendar tools, and reporting capabilities.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

We hear from young nonprofits and libraries all the time, and we know that making wise and affordable technology investments can play a vital part in building and growing an organization. Plus: we also offer numerous free learning resources to help you better manage your staff, volunteers, and business consultants.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2013

The goal of the Generators is to come up with a list of concrete ideas that can be executed and developed by technology activists, volunteers, and others through challenges and community hackathons. Another interesting idea is volunteer pet transportation—sort of like a Lyft rideshare service. From Ideas to Solutions.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

On November 2, we wrapped up our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign with a tweet chat on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. "We just need volunteers engaged on the issues," he replied. Like JJ, a number of people voiced the benefits of connecting with volunteers via the cloud.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 20, 2023

The nonprofit can use the standard hourly rate for such a professional and then track the time they spend volunteering for the benefit of the organization. While most will receive the majority of their donations in cash, inventory-heavy nonprofits like museums or private libraries may have higher in-kind receipts than anything else.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2017

In the nonprofit and library world, it's not uncommon for staff — from management to service delivery team to volunteers — to be tasked with designing handouts, board presentations, or annual reports. The TechSoup Adobe donation program offers donated and discount Adobe products to eligible nonprofits and libraries.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2011

Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now each request up to five bundles of MinoHD video cameras. These lightweight, pocket-sized cameras are ideal for documenting or sharing your organization's work in action. These lightweight, pocket-sized cameras are ideal for documenting or sharing your organization's work in action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

They will Tweet from location, break news on Facebook, send out group text calls to action, document in real-time photos and videos, and blog report backs live from events as they unfold. Foursquare is essential for nonprofits that are location-based (such as museums, food banks, and libraries ). Foursquare.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

As an official Blackbaud solution provider, we provide implementation services, essential training and documentation, and fully customized solutions for Blackbaud CRM , Luminate Online , Raiser’s Edge NXT , and more. With its comprehensive features, VolunteerHub can help you make the most of your volunteers’ valuable time.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

From a GreenTech perspective, we mean something specific: a succession of online sessions over time that allow people to communicate and work together on long-term or shared projects, often by developing common work-plans, documents, presentations, meeting notes, and other work products that all participants can use whenever and wherever they want.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

Aaptiv : Virtual workouts have taken off this past year and Aaptiv has a massive library of virtual workout classes to keep fitness interesting. Classy gives all employees access to clear documentation and training on career paths for each department and worksheets that help guide folks in their own individual development plans.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

You can centralize your team’s documents, images, videos, and other resources into one accessible location. Dropbox Sign Platform overview: Nonprofits may need to share important documents and agreements, such as employment contracts or conflict of interest policies. This includes Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Slides, Meet, and more.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. Document all of those lists and take note of how much overlap there is among them. She's great.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2011

On Tuesday, I'll be talking about technology planning for nonprofits and public libraries at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service as a part of the Interactive Strategy Forum. Document all of those lists and take note of how much overlap there is among them. She's great.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Ultralingua's dictionary and thesaurus software lets you to look up words both from the Ultralingua application and from within documents and on web pages. Tear Down the Language Barrier. On public computers.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2010

If I were a manager or supervisor, two recurring responsibilities would keep me awake at night with fear, guilt, and indigestion: performance evaluations and planning documents. Fortunately, there exist a growing number of software tools that can help guide you toward clear, accurate, and effective planning documents.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2013

Eligible nonprofits, charities, foundations, and libraries can now request Office Standard 2013 and Office Professional 2013 editions through the Microsoft Software Donation Program at TechSoup: Office Standard 2013 (admin fee: $24). Microsoft's Office Web Apps let your staff and volunteers create, edit, and share documents online.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Documenting your tax status and creating budgets is hardly the stuff of most nonprofit leader’s dreams, but too many awake with nightmares about these topics. From motivating your team to rallying volunteer support, we’ve assembled a great variety of resources to help you manage the many hats and maybe even take off a few. .

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, education is essential to keep knowledge and skills up to date. WordQ predicts useful words and helps with spelling while you're creating documents and emails. It also helps you proofread and edit documents by reading back text that you've entered. Volunteer Management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

However, once children learn how to read it is crucial to sustain their interest by cultivating a reading habit and while the aim was to provide a book in every child’s hand and a library in every neighbourhood we found that there was a dire shortage of high-quality, low-cost children’s books. See this blog post from Creative Commons ).

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

There has been some interesting mobile-related legislation news as of late that affects some nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and social sector organizations. TechSoup Global staff weighed in on what the FCC ruling means for both nonprofits and public libraries. Do you work with international constituents, volunteers, or staff?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

Email Campaigns : AI writers can help nonprofits create effective email campaigns that increase engagement, donations, and volunteer participation. Social Media Content : AI writers can craft compelling social media posts, including captions, images, and videos, that promote a nonprofit’s mission and encourage action.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Sharing Documents. Services that let you create or share documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other files can help you stay productive while you're on the road. You can also create new documents, store them in Microsoft SkyDrive, and then share them with others on your team.

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