Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The Year That Was and the New Year Ahead Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, Benetech's VP and General Manager of the Literacy Program 2012 was a year of titanic shifts in the fields of consumer technology, education, and publishing, along with the requisite challenges brought about by such rapid change. Have an Android device? Or all three?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 15, 2012

DIAGRAM stands for Digital Image and Graphics Resources for Accessible Materials. Our DIAGRAM Center is dramatically changing the way image and graphical content for accessible educational materials is produced and accessed. The teacher could then add alternate image descriptions and download the book again when they are done.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 15, 2017

Chatbots often live on websites, on Facebook, and inside mobile apps. Chatbots aren't new, but they've taken off in recent years, thanks to technological advances and the fact that Facebook now lets anyone program a chatbot within its Messenger app. Voter Resources via Chatbot. How Nonprofits Are Already Using Chatbots.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Think about it: these days, our groceries are being ordered and delivered via app, and our devices push us recommendations and discounts on things we might want to buy based on our purchasing history. As a result, more companies than ever are dedicating resources and finances to support causes that are aligned to their mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

We have a second paid person, LaWanna Mitchell, who creates e-cards, games, screensavers, puzzles and a plethora of free downloads for our website. Our videos enable us to educate the public while entertaining them. Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, As we speak our second iTunes app is in the making.

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2020

EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY – TEXT-TO-GIVE . It is no secret that Achieve is a big fan of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County*, not to mention the. In response to this unforeseen need, the Education Foundation launched a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund that has raised over $124,000 so far. .

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

Your new, app-supported scavenger hunt? Educational videos are one of the most important types of videos your organization can do. Educational videos can be the difference between saying, “We strive to help children reach their full potential” and putting some facts and faces behind your mission statement. The BIG announcement.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2017

Chatbots often live on websites, on Facebook, and inside mobile apps. Chatbots aren't new, but they've taken off in recent years, thanks to technological advances and the fact that Facebook now lets anyone program a chatbot within its Messenger app. Voter Resources via Chatbot. How Nonprofits Are Already Using Chatbots.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Explore these statistics and more through Nonprofits Source’s online giving statistics resource page. Finally, its predictable and repeatable impression metrics allow organizations to put their resources behind a “sure thing.”. Educational Campaigns. Event Campaigns. You’re an expert on your nonprofit’s cause.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Access short how-tos, microlearning videos, online resources, live events featuring training experts, training plan samples, and more on TechSoup's new Learning Management System (LMS). Effectively engage adult learners and utilize basic adult education methods. Access professional resources and downloadable documents.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2015

This is the mission of Caravan Studios' Range app: helping youth and those who work with them find locations where free summer meals are served. Like Caravan Studios' other apps , Range came out of talking to experts and nonprofits. The free app provides a user with the nearest places for youth to get a summer meal.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2019

When you decide to go to bbcon , you’re making a big time and resource investment—one that will expose you to new ideas and people and hopefully inspire you when you return to work. There are 31 sessions included in the higher education track, but this doesn’t mean you have to pick this track and stick with it.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

African Students Leverage Open Data to Aid Communities Vulnerable to Disaster Lindsay Read an AidData Summer Fellow talks about Resilient Africa Network (RAN) which is run by Makerere University and 19 other African universities in partnership with USAID’s Higher Education Solutions Network. Big Data for Development.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

In this guide, we will walk through: How Nonprofits Use Silent Auction Fundraising The Essential Steps to Planning a Fundraising Silent Auction Additional Resources for Silent Auction Fundraisers. Download the Qgiv Auction Planner to get started! Leverage the mobile-bidding app and keep all of your attendee data in one place!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

Goal of the centennial project was to shine the light on the library’s resources and get new audiences engaged in the collections and connected to the curators and staff. For years we have been producing digital media to fulfill our mission of educating the public about science and history. Syed Salahuddin – Babycastles.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Visit the 501 Technology booth and enter to win an app from our MoblityCMS platform for your non-profit organization. Download the NTC app developed by 501 Technology to make the most of your NTC 2010 experience. Winwin Apps in booth 37. Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Visit the 501 Technology booth and enter to win an app from our MoblityCMS platform for your non-profit organization. Download the NTC app developed by 501 Technology to make the most of your NTC 2010 experience. Winwin Apps in booth 37. Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2012

Long-form journalism is finding new legs through social recommendation (#longform, #longreads) and time-shifting apps. Many readers are using time-shifting apps to collect web content and read it later. Therefore, to have something downloaded and ready to go is a real value. What content makes sense?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Tens of thousands of nonprofits worldwide come online for the first time every year and a large number of them are launching email campaigns using BCC simply because they are unaware of the alternatives or do not want to spend financial resources on an email marketing service. BCC is an absolute worst practice, please don’t do it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Other times it is more important to have an open API or an app that is properly designed for plug-ins or extensions. In the end, the vast majority of non profits simply do not have the technology resources to use most open source solutions. There are multiple ways to ‘play well with others.’

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Enterprise-level CRM systems can integrate easily with other systems and offer the resources associations need to understand and use the CRM platform underlying their AMS technology. In contrast, Microsoft does not publish in the Microsoft App Store if and when apps are certified. . Download Now. Learn more.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

Goal of the centennial project was to shine the light on the library's resources and get new audiences engaged in the collections and connected to the curators and staff. Ruth Cohen - American Museum of natural History For years we have been producing digital media to fulfill our mission of educating the public about science and history.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Nonprofits that use Salesforce first turn the CRM into a fundraising donor database by downloading the Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP). Then, Your team can build out the solution with various apps and integrations to create a complete fundraising system. And even if your supporters don’t download the app, that’s okay.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Educational Resources: Prioritize builders that provide extensive educational resources, including knowledge bases, video tutorials, webinars, and community forums. These resources empower you nonprofits to learn, troubleshoot, and manage your their website effectively.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising. At the bottom of this post, we’ve also listed additional resources for setting up virtual events. This type of event is less collaborative than a video conferencing app like Zoom. – GivingTuesday: How to Organize a Virtual Rally or Event 5.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

We’re sharing ideas and resources on event fundraising for 2021. . At the bottom of this post, we’ve also listed additional resources for setting up virtual events. This type of event is less collaborative than a video conferencing app like Zoom. Additional Virtual Event Resources. Traditional Events.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Free Resource Get Your Board on Board Toolkit Download Now Bringing It Together: Why Your Board’s Participation Is So Crucial No matter if your organization is a regional food bank, a housing nonprofit, or an independent school , your board’s responsibilities are defined by three main legal fiduciary duties: care, loyalty, and obedience.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Board presentation resources The look of your nonprofit board presentation can have a big effect on how your pitch goes over with your board. Here are some resources to help you create a presentation to excite your board members: Canva Canva is a great design resource for creating graphics without the need to hire a graphic designer.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 17, 2007

I would love to share with your readers that we have a very generous Education Progrm underway, weherby we are giving large blocks of Premium accounts to Universities nationwide. they don’t have to download anything (it’s java-based) and it should pop-up the conference room no probs. One last thing. 7 admin 08.19.07

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2015

Be sure to also download Tumblr’s mobile app to experience the Tumblrs on a mobile device. Natural Resources Defense Council. Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network. That said, below are 12 nonprofit Tumblrs to study and learn from. Think Progress. think-progress.tumblr.com. Smithsonian Magazine.

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Qgiv

MAY 18, 2021

For example, if your organization is hosting a 5K and your city has a ton of publicly accessible trails, it may be sufficient to provide your attendees with a list of trails in your area and an app they can use to track their distance. Some apps you can use are: Pacer Strava MapMyRun RunKeeper Zombies, Run!

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

Download PDF. For instance, for virtual auctions you’ll likely need to use some sort of bidding software , whether app-based or web-based. Download eBook. Mobile bidding is a solution that enables auction guests to view and bid on items from their smartphones by either a web browser (web-based) or a mobile app (app-based).

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See3

JANUARY 29, 2009

I have met amazing people on Twitter and it has become my go-to resource for questions big and small. When I speak at tech and education conferences, I routinely ask my audience how many are on Twitter. aaaaiiiieeee: There’s gotta be something in the App Store for it by now. I even found the Wovel on Twitter!

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Double the Donation

APRIL 12, 2021

Double the Donation has compiled resources from some of our favorite online fundraising platform partners to help you make an informed decision about where to start fundraising next. Check out these resources: CTPTV.ORG premium-driven donation page. Download “10 Steps to Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Success” Guide. The best part?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Whatever your passion – from mapping urban trees to advising nonprofits or building apps to make information more accessible – tune in to your ever-active nonprofit technology community to be inspired and stay connected! You can download your free copy of The State of Grantseeking Spring 2012 here. Thanks, Salsa Labs!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2013

to see what resources are there for charities and libraries. The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) runs the Stay Safe Online website that has good resource sections for individuals and also offices. Cyber Security Resources for Offices. I like the Stay Safe Online ‘Tip Sheet’ Resources. CONNECT. ,

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

Volunteers are an invaluable resource, assisting your association in a myriad of ways. With the power of the Salesforce AppExchange, you can browse from over 3,000 apps and select the best survey solution for your association. Volunteer orientation is all about educating your workers about the mission and goals of your association.

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