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HOW TO: Engage 5 Generations of Donors and Supporters

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Due the rapid speed of technological advancement, from this point forward nonprofits will have to embrace multiple communications and fundraising tools if they want to reach donors and supporters of all ages. Generation Z (Born 2001–Present, Currently Ages 13 and Younger). Millennials (Born 1980–2000, Currently Ages 14–34).

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Human Rights and the Duty to Protect Sensitive Data

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Consider this: when you visit your doctor about a medical issue in the United States, you can be reasonably confident that it won''t shortly be on the front page of the local newspaper. Co-authored with Enrique Piracés, Benetech VP, Human Rights.

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Constituent Empowerment, as old as Lady Liberty

Connection Cafe

While touring the island, listening to my pleasant audio guide chattering away on my headphones, I learned of a constituent empowerment campaign from long ago. The French government extended the gift of the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1876, in recognition of our first 100 years as a nation.

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

At Benetech, we agree that braille is an essential literacy tool and that every child who needs it has the right to be taught braille. One major roadblock is the affordability of braille reading tools. and critical for the inclusion and empowerment of people in developing countries. This is important here in the U.S.,

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Social Media: Before You Get Started, Get Organized!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Though most nonprofits in the United States, Canada and the U.K. In fact, more than half of all Twitterers use a third-party dashboard tool to manage their Twitter campaigns. These tools can be incredibly useful and innovative, but make sure that you commit to not wrapping yourself in a HootSuite bubble.

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A Webinar: Measuring the Networked Nonprofit

Care2

Lots of useful and practical tips and tools for using measurement for learning and continuous improvement. Additionally, she has been active in MomsRising's national and state campaigns for fair pay, paid sick days, paid family leave and breastfeeding promotion. What it means to be data-informed. The 7 steps of measurement.

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Entrepreneurship and Internet Diplomacy in the Muslim and Arab World

Forum One

Departments of Commerce and State. In response to Cairo, the attendees sought to work together to forge relationships between the United States and Muslims based on respect and partnerships within the private sector and civil society organizations.