Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 31, 2011

I'm very excited to be a guest editor with the awesome Donna McNear on next year's special technology issue of the Journal of Vision Impairment and Blindness. Help us make this a terrific issue! Technology is advancing at such a pace that so many topics are possible, but to just name a few: Mobile (what might happen next!?)

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VisionLink

MAY 1, 2024

Is it true that hundreds of thousands of people struggle with mental health issues? In fact, mental health issues can affect anyone and are more prevalent than most people believe. In fact, it was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-24. Yes, this is true. Start by knowing the facts and who to call.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The supply chain issue in the U.S. Sure, if you’re an organization reliant on providing things to people you serve, it could be an incredible challenge. and abroad is something that affects all of us. However, it has ramifications for your nonprofit beyond what you may think.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Much of the Canadian talent base has fully embraced technology, and there’s a growing feeling people can be productive from anywhere. The post Canadian workforce survey finds productivity gains offset by mental health issues appeared first on CharityVillage.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

what issues do millennials care about? Another finds economic, gender issues or wage as their most important issues. In our work we learned that social issues are tied to the intersection of community, family, friends and where people live, work, and play. Social issue interests change.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If the marketing team promises a fabulous new website, and the results don’t include any features members want, there will be issues, not the least of which is broken confidence. Declining membership numbers are a symptom of a disconnect between what your people need and what you deliver. They can alert membership to emerging issues.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Over time people have come to value the advantages of working at home. Even those people who vow to never set foot in an office again will admit the in-person world held some attractions. Camera shy people learned that video is your best friend when you need to deliver an important message to a remote audience.

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

At this point, AI is here to help people but not to replace them. There are issues of accuracy. Ethics and legal issues should be of special consideration. There are a host of legal and HR issues that you must anticipate. We can’t be shy about addressing those issues. Some of the LLMs are worse than others.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 29, 2020

This can be an existing business opting to start working toward a social mission, a business partner with a nonprofit on a social issue, or a nonprofit deciding to create a money-making venture of their own to fund a community solution. New issues may become the top priority as old issues become less of a problem.

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Association TV

JUNE 1, 2021

ASAE recently released the final issue of their magazine, Associations Now. Millennials and younger people who are now joining associations, demand access to their content digitally, in bite-size pieces and preferably in video format. Well, that only took 70 years.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Consider the issues with printed books. Those that are published don’t actually reach many of the people who might want to read them because of affordability. First, they are place-based.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

But when it comes to a troubling relationship with your data, can you turn to those same people? Plus, some people just don’t do well with navigating crowded spreadsheets, or might never work in spreadsheets to know what they’re doing. There are all sorts of issues that can arise from lack of integration and siloed data.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

To what extent are your interactions with your other leaders focused on internal issues (e.g. How do people in your organization react to unconventional ideas? How much does bureaucracy slow decision making and action in your organization? resolving disputes, securing resources, etc.)?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The inability to pay for essential medical care is not just a significant problem for the uninsured, but also for people who have health insurance. Rising premiums, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance prevent many people from being able to afford the critical treatment they need.

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.orgSource

JULY 29, 2023

The tricky part, and we know it’s tricky because so many people get it wrong, is that getting it right requires character. Ask about issues and challenges. Uncovering an issue that’s silently creeping through your organization demonstrates your control over the situation. Perhaps you haven’t understood all the issues.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” It is that example of rising to the occasion and people coming together that has helped shape my ardent belief in our collective power and what guides us at the Ms. Foundation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2011

Locations with high rates of drowning deaths are correlated with locations with high rates of ice cream sales because people tend to eat ice cream and swim when they're at leisure in hot places with water, like swimming pools and seasides. When there's a catastrophe, people often pull together and help each other.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Whether it’s a restaurant, hotel, or doctor’s office, people create that five-star experience. Podcast , I talked with Sarah Mitial, Founder and CEO of People Architecture Group. People Architecture inspires and builds innovative HR business solutions one client at a time. On a recent Association 4.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners. When people feel emotionally invested in an organization’s story, they are more likely to perceive the organization positively and become advocates for its cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with NGOs, thought leaders, and policymakers in DC for the last decade, she specializes in getting people to care about complex issues that might otherwise get ignored. While building this community takes time, it will ensure you always have a full pipeline of people interested in engaging with your cause.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

[Note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the December 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. This person will take the helm on laying out tasks in a sequence, informing other staff of their roles and assignments, and providing assistance to people as they complete their parts of the evaluation.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The first wave of research released in June 2016 gathered insights from March through May 2016 and revealed that most millennials believed people like them could have an impact on the U.S. and were more interested in social issues concerning education, health care and the economy. About the Case Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2011

Yesterday, Holly Ross at NTEN , mentioned that a common question she gets after talking about Social Media with nonprofits is from organizations that work with students or young people and are concerned about liability issues surrounding what students who “like&# their page may post on their page, or on their own walls.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

To what extent are your interactions with your other leaders focused on internal issues (e.g. How do people in your organization react to unconventional ideas? How much does bureaucracy slow decision making and action in your organization? resolving disputes, securing resources, etc.)?

People 52

People Create Organization Headline 52

EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. Before you get too far, don’t forget about a marketing plan!

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Achieve

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Understanding that way of thinking and, more broadly, what motivates people to engage with a cause — your cause — is critically important if your nonprofit hopes to gain the support of donors and grow that support over time. Don’t assume people will give to your organization because it’s engaged in efforts to address a social cause or issue.

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Achieve

MARCH 16, 2017

At the core of humanity, people want to do good, but they often need a push to take the first step, writes international speaker and Achieve President Derrick Feldmann, who was the keynote speaker at the 2017 FIA Conference in February. At the core of humanity, people want to do good. The following blog first appeared on. Probably not.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Whether you call it "data-driven", "data-informed", "evidence-based", or something else, making smarter decisions and strategies for your organization is something every nonprofit leader strives for—and what the latest issue of NTEN:Change is all about.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

However, we were mindful of the best practices that suggest brands and organizations not post about every issue or trending event so to avoid piggybacking via hollow, void content. Water.org helps people get access to safe water and sanitation through affordable financing, such as small loans. Watch Video.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

For many people, issues that are out of sight are also out of mind. While someone might offer a donation, they don’t necessarily put themselves in the shoes of the people they’re trying to help. Stars would ask for donations and answer phone calls, and people would ring in to donate over the phone.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Candid’s Issue Lab is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing social sector knowledge. HBCUs have been critical in educating Black people, developing Black leaders, and addressing inequality throughout U.S. The report also offers advice for policymakers to address teacher turnover, an issue that many U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 26, 2012

As I sought to work out the kinks of my issue, my calls were shuttled from office to office and officer to officer. She gathered my information, gauged where I was in the process, and assisted me through the close of the issue. The right people are.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 19, 2023

Is a 501(c)(3) determination the only option for people who want to start a group with a vision and mission to help others? Chamber of Commerce ,“Social entrepreneurship is the process by which individuals, startups and entrepreneurs develop and fund solutions that directly address social issues. According to the U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Armstrong raised an important issue that would affect the business, and as the leader of the corporation…that’s his job. Could he have raised the issue in a way and at a time when the message might have been better received? Did he have the right…the obligation to raise the issue? I believe so. But, did he screw up? ABSOLUTELY!

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Higher education and the media have been hard hit with trust issues. The good news is that smart people are working to identify ways that newsrooms and individual journalists can stem the decline and build trust within their communities. Execs agreed on the importance of educating members about trust issues in their field.

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