Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

Dana Abbey is the Health Information Literacy Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental region. She has a background in public libraries, library consultation, and prescription drug monitoring. It is also the way to get your library listed as a consumer health library.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

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. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? " The Role of Libraries. The Role of Schools.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2012

"The digital revolution is changing the hierarchy of information," said Dr. Valerie Hill in her recent visit to the Nonprofit Commons. Valerie Hill is an adjunct instructor at Texas Woman's University School of Library and Information Science and is also a librarian herself. The Rise of Virtual Libraries.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Golf tournament With the Masters Tournament in the first week of April, a community golf tournament is a great April fundraising idea for your nonprofit. Reading challenge Issue a community-wide reading challenge this spring to encourage literacy in your community. DIY Fundraising Ideas for Your Nonprofit Organization.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy. Scott Pinkelman, digital literacy innovation specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia , recently presented on this important topic at the Digital Shift online conference. Nonprofits: Up for the Privacy Challenge. Resources on Privacy.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

As a different kind of Silicon Valley tech company—a nonprofit with a pure focus on social good—our goal is to see that the best of technology gets applied to social needs left unaddressed by for-profit businesses. We called this idea Bookshare , which is now Benetech’s largest Global Literacy initiative. copyright law. copyright law.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

is a thin-client or shared-resource-computing. Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. It is a small, rural library that serves 5,000 people in the Skagit Valley in northern Washington State.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

is a thin-client or shared-resource-computing. Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. La Conner Regional Library was one of our test sites. It is a small, rural library that serves 5,000 people in the Skagit Valley in northern Washington State.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2016

Spring forward into technology for your nonprofit or library during March! If you have an interest in understanding how technology can positively impact early childhood-focused nonprofits or library staff, register today for this first installment of the four-part series. Sprout Your Digital Literacy Training Program.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We get a huge amount of pro bono assistance from the legal profession, both because of our social impact as a nonprofit, and because of the challenging and interesting issues we tackle. We’re not an advocacy organization, but our technical insights are in great demand from advocates. when we bring them to developing world countries.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

Assuming that staff can just wander on to general AI models and create content is like when nonprofits thought it was a good idea to give their social comms to interns a decade ago. Email Campaigns : AI writers can help nonprofits create effective email campaigns that increase engagement, donations, and volunteer participation.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

Last week, TechSoup for Libraries held a webinar called Public Tech Instruction: Teaching the Public on Internet Safety. This was one of the best webinars I've attended (not just because I helped co-produce it) because there was so much resource sharing happening in the comments. Learning Resources for Adults.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We like to think that most nonprofits are concerned about their reach toward individuals who might struggle to connect with their offerings, at least in the best of times. To be sure, the pandemic has thrown a wrench into ways that nonprofits have engaged their stakeholders over the past couple years. But now we are limping along.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2016

Training Your Staff on Technology: TechSoup Resources. Join TechSoup on August 23 for a tour of training resources available to help your nonprofit, library, church, and foundation staffers increase their technology literacy and grow their tech skills. What Can Libraries Count? Clear up the cloud.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Nonprofits and libraries can use the infographic to help local government and other community leaders understand why increasing information technology access and use should be a critical community-wide goal. The Auburn Public Library is collaborating with Best Buy to offer free technical assistance to community members.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Local representatives from nonprofits, schools, and community groups convened in downtown San Francisco for Microsoft's YouthSpark Connection event. A lively discussion took place regarding how to prepare young people for the jobs of the 21 st century and what nonprofits and corporations can do to support the initiative.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

national nonprofit focused on eliminating the digital divide. information on low-cost computers and digital literacy training brings. How can nonprofits get involved? We designed this program to offer schools and nonprofits the maximum benefit without the administrative burden. resources on their mission, not paperwork.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

" So what does that mean for your nonprofit? " Almost every nonprofit does some kind of data collection, whether it's through accepting donations, gathering survey data, or simply registering people for a newsletter. Have a Clear Privacy Policy. Have a Good Reason for Collecting Personal Information.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Katherine Stephans is the partnerships and communications manager at Library For All. She said she had one of those sparks working with Library For All, inspired by the passion of Library For All’s co-founders. “We Library For All co-founder and CEO Rebecca McDonald was living in Australia when tragedy struck Haiti in 2010.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

" So what does that mean for your nonprofit? " Almost every nonprofit does some kind of data collection, whether it's through accepting donations, gathering survey data, or simply registering people for a newsletter. Have a Clear Privacy Policy. Have a Good Reason for Collecting Personal Information.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

Note from Beth: During my trip to India in February, I was introduced to a nonprofit children's book publisher in India, Pratham Books. “It was set up to fill a gap in the market for good quality, reasonably priced children’s books in a variety of Indian languages. Source: Pratham Books.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Subscribers will also be given access to free digital literacy training. nonprofit organizations and libraries are participating in these digital divide efforts as well through grants from Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), which is a program of the U.S. A number of U.S.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, education is essential to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Specifically the 1989 flame-red Ferrarri Trapper Keeper I walked into fourth grade with. --> While TechSoup may not have Trapper Keepers, we have tons of free and donated resources to keep any busy adult up to speed.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

It's one of the great untold stories of nonprofit enterprise. That's where nonprofit computer refurbishers come in. There is a surprising number of nonprofit computer refurbishers in North America that now supply accessible technology equipped computers, and lately iPads and iPods to disabled people at no or low cost.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Symantec gives a lot back to the nonprofit and library community through their donation program here at TechSoup — See what organizations like yours are saying about their donated Symantec products. Matching Gifts, Dollars for Doers, and Nonprofit Board Service. Corporate Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 7, 2016

Does your nonprofit have a newsletter? TechSoup sends out a few newsletters, including two written by me ( By the Cup and TechSoup for Libraries ). I often look at other newsletters — both nonprofit and not — for inspiration. Nonprofit Example #1: Cultural Vistas. Nonprofit Example #2: Rocket Dog Rescue.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

is a thin client or shared resource computing. Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. They are a nonprofit that has a close partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation Department. Windows MultiPoint Server.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. NetSquared's direct on-the-ground support of nonprofits gives us a unique insight into the technology needs of small grassroots nonprofits.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

I Love Libraries Mission: "Friends of I Love Libraries was created to provide a means for library advocates to strengthen grassroots efforts in support of America’s libraries. is a nonprofit project of the Center for Media Change. philanthropy donation nonprofit Mission: "Spot.Us Photo of Dora the Cat by Me.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2015

" In this spirit, New Heights provides everything from tutoring services to curriculums, a library with more than 3,000 books, field trips, and online classes. New Heights, by promoting literacy through a wide range of programs, has produced radical results. Inspiring Optimism Through Results.

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Neon CRM

JULY 20, 2023

Nonprofit organizations require facilities for various reasons, and they raise funds specifically to purchase them. While this is particularly prevalent in historical or arts nonprofits, you’ll see it in almost every sector. Equipment and Technology Organizations periodically need to purchase new equipment and resources.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 6, 2008

Natural Resource Defense Council has an article, Greening Your Business , which lists tips for making your business green like recycling, using copier and printer paper that is post-consumer and recycled, using Energy Star office equipment, and getting an energy audit. Here are a few ideas for your husband's new business venture: • Be green.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 4, 2007

For the past five years, the Mercantile Library in Cincinnati has honored Harriet Beecher Stowe's birthday by asking a writer to give the annual Harriet Beecher Stowe Lecture about, "Writing to Change the World." She also won the 2005 National Magazine Award for Reporting for her article, " Dying in Darfur ," in The New Yorker. Whoop whoop!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

While the speakers were talking, the avatars in Second Life were carrying on a lively debate in chat about the points raised, suggesting questions to be asked in the room in New York City, and passing along urls/resources related to the discussion at hand. He noted that media literacy has to be integrated as a skill set in all places.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Last week, Caravan Studios , a division of TechSoup, and Twilio co-hosted a breakfast for nonprofits and app developers. Nonprofits have needs that can be addressed using mobile technology, particularly with apps or texting services. So, what are these nonprofits and developers working on? Identifying Nearby Resources.

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