Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

With analytics, the benefits sell themselves: Reducing manual work Optimizing processes Growing revenue Having consistent, trusted data Increasing engagement Driving your association’s mission For example, consider an association dedicated to promoting literacy. Tell an Emotional Story The Power of Narratives: People connect with stories.

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Analytics Analysis ROI Associations 169

Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

But some general knowledge about financial literacy will bode well. Onboard and educate new board members. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Onboard and educate new board members. You may find it helpful to use a financial dashboard to make the data easily digestible. Here’s how you can build that board.

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Build Literacy Nonprofit Exercise 109

Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

Your membership retention rate is the percentage of people who renew their memberships each year. Will you send them educational resources or branded merchandise? For example, consider an organization for educators focused on improving literacy rates. Do they receive access to members-only events?

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Retention Rate Associations Literacy 52

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

February is Black History Month in many countries in the United States and Canada, an annual observance dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the valuable contributions of Black people in both nations. Woodson believed that it was important to establish a theme to help focus the attention of the public.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

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. However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock.

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Accessibility eBook People Copyright 135

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Note from Beth: As a supporter of the work that the Sharing Foundation does for children in Cambodia, I’ve seen first hand the value of literacy programs in developing countries. This week, nearly a year after first beginning to work with Room to Read, we’re proud to be taking part in promoting Literacy Day.

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Literacy Kenya Share Causes 95

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. With the goal of promoting braille literacy, this landmark meeting brought together braille experts from around the world to Perkins’ campus in Watertown, Massachusetts. Accordingly, U.S. federal law supports braille instruction.

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Literacy eBook Images Accessibility 208

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 3, 2014

One of the joys of my role is meeting other social sector leaders: people with a powerful passion for good. We learn from each other, and try to help each other when we can. Last year, I was able to meet Jamila in person in Marrakesh, while I was there for the negotiations on the Treaty for People who are Blind or Print Disabled.

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Morocco Literacy Europe History 199

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

As we are getting ready to welcome a new VP of Engineering, I’d like to acknowledge and thank Gerardo for his many contributions and their lasting impact on the lives of the people we serve. Additionally, Gerardo helped conceive our major new effort to ignite new tech social enterprise through Benetech Labs.

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Open Source Literacy eBook Empowerment 184

EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Launched in 2012 by music legend Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, the Born This Way Foundation develops programs that support its mission to connect young people in safe ways and empowering them with the skills and opportunities that will inspire them to create a kinder and braver world. Children's Literacy Initiative.

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Literacy United States Adopt Boston 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

Bookshare International Library We’re always thinking about new ways in which Benetech could go deeper and help many more people. Bookshare , our flagship literacy program, is the world’s largest accessible library and currently serves more than 230,000 members with visual and learning disabilities.

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India Literacy United Kingdom United States 225

sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals outline the most pressing and complex social issues facing the earth and offer a framework for ending world poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and well-being for all its people. The UN Foundation created them to highlight what needs to be achieved by 2030 and track progress.

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Impact Global Literacy Articulate 71

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2015

Guest post by Betsy Beaumon, President, Benetech We are seeking visionary leaders to join Benetech in applying technology to advance the rights of disadvantaged people around the world. Benetech is hiring new Vice Presidents for our Global Literacy and Human Rights programs.

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Technology Literacy Social Uganda 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Robin was beloved by the hundreds, if not thousands, of people who had the honor of coming into direct contact with her. However, I'm here to spotlight the impact Robin had on millions of people who never had the pleasure of meeting her personally. We thought the publishers might help. The shining bright spot in our day.

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eBook United States Literacy Library 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

How can our existing successful programs reach ten times more people? How can we use technology in a new way to improve people’s lives that is an order of magnitude better? Can we help stimulate the creation of far more technology-for-good ventures? 10X: ten times the impact. That’s what’s been on my mind lately.

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Literacy eBook United Kingdom Accessibility 158

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

John Haydon helps to clarify Facebook''s changes to their news feed and how this will affect your organization''s account. 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. Trying to connect with folks worldwide?

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Literacy Research Websites Business 58

Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Distinction – Website for Education.

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Award Communication Arkansas Drupal 70

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I want to unveil several of these new initiatives, as well as sneaking in some of the incredible things happening in our core programs in literacy and human rights. CityOptions is an environmental initiative to help local governments—particularly small and mid-sized ones—plan and execute effective sustainability initiatives.

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Guatemala Literacy Qatar Open Source 159

Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2015

Taking Education to New Heights. Pamela Clark began New Heights Educational Group in 2006, as part of a lifelong commitment to education. Pamela, inspired by her grandmother, saw an obligation to fight against these problems through education. What do you have that can help? Inspiring Optimism Through Results.

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Education Collaboration Online Ohio 36

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2013

The answer lies in education. For the past six months I have worked with YWCA Maricopa County , expanding its Own It Financial Education program , which provides low-income women and families a free education teaching them how to become financially stable and independent. Most people never receive any formal financial training.

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Empowerment Literacy Change Arizona 79

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Bookshare, Benetech’s pioneering digital library for people with print disabilities, celebrated its 10th birthday last night with a terrific party that was attended by many of our long-time friends and supporters. Raman of Google Research, a long-time Bookshare member and advisor, was on hand to help us celebrate last night.

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Celebrate Google Literacy Library 145

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

They were surprised that these partners still wanted to help and were okay with re-allocating those funds to other program needs, such as moving event table fees to sponsor online auctions. Get the support you need from this list of resources to help nonprofits during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. what can we do to help you?

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Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 337

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Junior Achievement USA is an organization with over 100 local Areas that empowers the next generation by providing lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. No matter what the event looks like, creating an effective fundraising event page can help you raise more money for your organization.

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Business Tips Registration Sponsor 52

Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

In early education, children learn the fundamentals of reading and writing in order to communicate, collaborate, and contribute in the world. Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age.

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Digital Literacy Community Build 66

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There’s a plethora of seasonal themes to base your fundraisers around that can help you entice your supporters’ giving spirit into full bloom. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1. Trash cleanup Spring cleaning shouldn’t be limited to homes!

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Ideas Fundraising Celebrate Hosting 95

sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2024

Universities across the globe face challenges with successful digital transformation and what it means for their fundraising and alumni data, legacy systems, data literacy, and access to skills. Educational institutions have an abundance of data, but they are often challenged by making sense of it in the most effective ways possible.

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Education Technology University Blended 90

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 14, 2011

Technology has revolutionized business, but bringing those breakthrough developments to government, education and the nonprofit sectors can take 5, 10, even 15 years. Through our Bookshare online library, they now have equal access to the books they need for education, employment and full participation in society!

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Technology Change Social Literacy 150

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

Gather a group of social entrepreneurs to brainstorm ideas to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and you will harvest an array of innovative solutions. Senator Harkin is a longtime advocate for people with disabilities. history, but the work ensuring equality of opportunity is far from over.

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Hosting San Francisco Law Education 140

Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2014

Thankfully, there are many free or inexpensive training programs that can help you polish your technology skills. Head on over to TechSoup's Training and Education page to find donated products as well as articles and blog posts on online training. Basic Computer and Digital Literacy Skills. TechSoup Training Products.

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Training Train Resource Technology 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

This team I worked with helped social entrepreneur Alejandra Arias Stella , the co-founder of the Llama Pack Project to build a reservation system for the Llama treks. There was tremendous value for Alejandra to have two full days of access to technical experts to help solve her technical problems. I really appreciated the help.

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Project Peru South America Literacy 101

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

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. But, it’s not the only one!

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Copyright Law Accessibility Library 196

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Department of State, about empowering the world’s billion people with disabilities ; or to talking with my peer Skoll Award winners about writing software for development, social justice and human rights needs—CGI 2013 was a nonstop flow of sessions and exchanges with partners on ways to leverage resources towards each organization’s mission.

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Global India Mobile Impact 134

Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Also, don’t miss out on my lists for Education and Arts & Culture funders. GCF seeks to target these areas to help fill the gaps in climate financing through Requests for Proposals (RfP) and pilot programmes which are focused on specific themes. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding.

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Conservancy Environment Grant Alaska 57

NTEN

JULY 3, 2014

Free Geek is a technology reuse, recycle, and education nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon. Volunteers help staff triage and test incoming electronics donations, then help tear down or rebuild components. Last week, during the quarterly staff retreat, NTEN staff toured Free Geek.

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NTEN Free Ubuntu Portland 86

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

“ While tech was thriving in the mid-90s, people in Washington, D.C. They achieve this through transformative digital advocacy, digital literacy, and tech certification training. Since 1997, Byte Back has served thousands of adults for free, helping them acquire marketable skills and obtain meaningful employment.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 24, 2018

Most “inspirational” quotes sound nice, but often lack substance or educational value. A few people of integrity can go a long way.”. It only takes a few passionate people to make a difference. – John Wood , Founder of Room to Read, a nonprofit promoting literacy in children. Tell us all the ways it could work.”.

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Literacy Nonprofit Money Life 59

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With those factors in mind, we’ve put together a list of 52 nonprofit event ideas to help serve as a “vision board” for your organization’s next event. Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation. We’ve broken them down into six major categories. Use that to your advantage!

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