Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

This is an immense victory for fair use as the basis of a balanced intellectual property system, and we, at Benetech, are delighted by it and by its tremendous positive implications for the public interest. You can read more about our position in the Amicus Brief , which we filed jointly with our peer organization, Learning Ally.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

Compass by March of Dimes Mobile Standard of Excellence As part of March of Dimes’ mission to fight for the health of all mothers and babies, March of Dimes came to Forum One with the goal of being the digital leader in providing families across the birthing continuum with comprehensive support at the right time to meet their needs.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Box.org provides organizations with the Box file-sharing, content management, and collaboration service. You can use Box's cloud-based storage and collaboration tools to replace traditional on-premises file servers and traditional file-sharing processes. See the Box.org Donation Program for details about this offer.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

It’s because our mission depends on a balanced intellectual property system that encourages innovation. After all, our IP system was set up precisely to balance the interests of society with those of creators. We are especially concerned that the IP system ensures that it’s both easy to serve disadvantaged communities and to innovate.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

The context We’ve been supporting the World Blind Union and other groups in the pursuit of a Treaty for the Visually Impaired for the last five or six years. publishers) pushed for these voluntary efforts to weaken support for a Treaty. My biggest argument was the “library with holes” problem.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways. We have an array of copyright exceptions that cover the activities of archives and libraries, especially fair use and the copyright exception that benefits people with disabilities. Gerry did have one other piece of critical advice: change the name.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2017

Nonprofit, church, library, and foundation offices are vulnerable to this malware, which can lock up your IT system until a ransom is paid. The malware then locks up and encrypts the files in the IT system and holds them for ransom until a payment is made, usually demanded in Bitcoin. How to Protect Your IT System.

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Forum One

MAY 10, 2021

At Forum One, we build a lot of sites and applications with Drupal and WordPress, and both content management systems incorporate layout features out of the box. Aside from supporting Layout Builder and Block Editor, we had other reasons for reassessing our approach to design and tech collaboration. In Drupal 8+, that’s Layout Builder.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more. However, many nonprofits operate with tight budgets.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Cloud storage: For file sharing and storage, you can start with Drive through Google Workspace, so all documents can be stored in a convenient, accessible place. And don’t worry – storing files in the cloud is perfectly safe. TechSoup can help you get set up with Office 365 at a discount. Paid plans start at about $10 per month.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. Having only been incorporated for a year and receiving just last week an anonymous donation to cover our 501c3 filing, we still have a little way to go before we get there. We’re not even talking about “radical librarians.”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

Data archeology: recover data from ancient files in odd formats. Familiarity with python, R, and JavaScript libraries for charting, mapping, and vis is helpful. Perform a little bit of GNU/Linux system administration. Please use open file formats (PDF is fine). Write and run web crawlers and scrapers for data collection.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Thanks to some serious development effort, we will be able to launch Community Operating System Portals with a click. Or said another way, technology is finally able to support the complex, dynamic, and evolving needs that are our communities. This is not a small thing.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP. After this year Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, assisted support options, or online content updates for Windows XP. Upgrade your nonprofit or library's operating system to stay current and protected. Why Is Microsoft Ending Support?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Some of the biggest ways your nonprofit or library can make an. Save those 10 minutes you spent fumbling through paper while on the phone by clicking on a computer file. Save money on files, file cabinets, printer ink, and paper itself. securely locked away in electronic files that only you can access. web content.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Windows MultiPoint Server allows non-technical users to set up a multi-user computing environment, such as a classroom, computer lab, or public access stations, all without the support of dedicated IT staff. Windows MultiPoint Server is an operating system, and installing it is much like installing Windows 8 on a computer.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2013

As long as you have a browser (it is compatible with the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome), you can use Office Web Apps to view and edit files on devices that don't have Office installed on them. Office is available through TechSoup to eligible nonprofits, charities, libraries, and foundations.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

What astonishes me about this field is that there are now approximately 500,000 telecentres in the world with 1 billion users, providing access to the web in libraries, Internet cafes, community technology centers, and other community venues across the globe. Store log files via automated email. What times of day computers are used.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

From questions about the actual production of the files, to distribution, to listener metrics and feedback, there are plenty of moving parts that can raise questions. If you want more control over the content before it's published, you'll need to record and edit the audio file before it's uploaded.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Looking for a leaner, faster, and more modern-looking operating system? bridges the gap between touchscreen and keyboard, making the operating system more versatile across devices. You can now sync your PC's settings with SkyDrive, set up automatic syncing, and download files for offline use. With Windows 8.1,

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

You likely already have an idea of the kind of support you’re looking for. Major giving and prospect research support. Internal support, like for accounting or HR. Nonprofits generally don’t partner with consultants year-round for ongoing support with all of their operations. Zobrio – Financial & Accounting Support.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

So it's a good thing many TechSoup donor partners offer mobile versions of the technology you already rely on for your nonprofit, charity, or library. If you have staff, volunteers, and supporters all taking pictures at the same event, the GroupPix app is for you. Never be without your important files again! or GoToWebinar.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2016

Discover how to identify, enter, group, and present information in your accounting system. What is the cloud, and is a move to the cloud right for your nonprofit or library? Read more › What to Do After Downloading ISO Files from Microsoft. Don't know an ISO from an EXE file? Read more › 6.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. We then did check-ins on how the MultiPoint Server system held up under use. This program provides IT technical support training to clients and revenues to the larger program. Windows MultiPoint Server.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Whether it’s a virus hidden in an email, an unexpected server crash, or someone hacking into online transactions, threats to your nonprofit’s or library’s data and computers are always there. Also supports mobile clients who might not always be on the network. Four Free Tools for Backup and Security.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2013

Now available to nonprofits, charities, and libraries through TechSoup, Bitdefender security products protect individual PCs and Macs as well as enterprise networks. Critical personal data is never transmitted, USB flash drives are scanned by default, and when you delete sensitive files, no trace is left behind for snoops.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Paired with a CRM or a donor management platform, you can organize all of your donors’ and supporters’ data in one place. Keep supporters updated with email blasts about fundraisers they can participate and set up a social media calendar to easily post across social media platforms. Try creating online donation forms. Bloomerang.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

Consider how you can support more robust knowledge sharing. The Library Society of the World is one I use frequently. Automated systems can aggregate content coming from particular blogs, people, companies, keywords, or some combination of these. Should you support their use of existing tools, or create a new space?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2014

I've been warning about the end of XP for months now , urging nonprofits, charities, and libraries to upgrade as soon as possible. We just recently hosted a free webinar on upgrading Windows operating systems. It features lots of resources that can be found on Microsoft's Windows XP End of Support web site.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

Creative Tools: Support Your Mission Visually. Streamline File Sharing, Social Media, and Collaboration Online. Accelerate collaboration with Box 's easy-to-use interface for instant access to files stored online. Litmos provides a powerful, cost-saving, learning management system for on-demand online training.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

Salesforce also provides you with the marketing tools to place your message in the hands of those most likely to support you. What it does: Dropbox is a cloud-based file sharing platform that allows you to store and share photos, documents, and other files. per transaction with no other fees. per donation processing fee.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Office Mobile includes: Mobile versions of Word , Excel , and PowerPoint , allowing you to view and edit Microsoft Office files using your Windows phone. Access to SkyDrive , Microsoft's cloud-based file storage and sharing solution. The GoToMyPC app provides remote access to your Mac or PC via your iOS device or Android tablet.

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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. Perhaps your donors are in the CRM, your advocates and evangelists are in an Excel spreadsheet, and your program beneficiaries are in paper files.

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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. Perhaps your donors are in the CRM, your advocates and evangelists are in an Excel spreadsheet, and your program beneficiaries are in paper files.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Files: Is your organization the holder of the official record of something? Do you have the news clippings of major events in your files? Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

At CauseVox, we’re all about helping everyone to meet their goals – donors and the causes they support. Will you have partner or major donor support through a matching gift? One incredibly important piece of peer-to-peer fundraising is supporting your fundraising. Are you funding programs or operations or both?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Whether you’re building a strategy or tweaking your systems, polishing your marketing communications and crafting your ‘ask’, we hope you feel ready to make the most of the giving season. To drive conversions and boost revenue, fundraising professionals need to create campaigns that attract new supporters and prioritize donor experience.

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