Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 29, 2010

I talk a lot about how technology can help create tremendous educational opportunities for students with print disabilities. Steffon, who attends Gadsden Community College in Gadsden, Alabama is a straight-A student who has made his college deans list each semester. Because the Bookshare collection is free to qualified U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Because of his lifelong commitment to education, Keyes founded the Education is Freedom Foundation , which provides college scholarships for hard-working young students. In over 20 years since its inception, the foundation has helped nearly hundreds of thousands of students find their path to higher education. from 2007 to 2011.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Few were available, and he had trouble with the ones that were: they’d often be in a format that didn’t work well with his voice recognition software. Frank’s story exemplifies the life-changing power of access to information and reading. I could request books not already in the collection, and sometimes my wish would be granted.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 18, 2014

Are you willing to work on delivering maximum good for humanity, rather than maximum profits? We’re a nonprofit technology company on a mission to address unmet social needs by providing targeted software tools and services to groups left underserved by the market, such as human rights activists and students with learning differences.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

is a nonprofit educational and vocational training organization that has been working with local at-risk populations since 2009. It aims to provide a gateway towards empowerment, educational, and employment opportunities to lead a fulfilling, prosperous, and purposeful life. It also costs students the ability to complete their work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Question : Lies is a strong, loaded word.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 13, 2011

There are people who think of work-life balance in a Utopian way — where work and life responsibilities are lines in the Zen garden of life. When those same people realize how fictionalized that image is, they often give up on the daydream and get back into the thick of their work. Kids are great at this!

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If reviews are delayed, awards are delayed, which ultimately means students do not get the funds they need on time. If an in-person group meeting is not realistic, schedule a video call via Zoom, Teams, or whatever virtual tool works best for you. Life happens. So, how can you do that? Involve them when setting deadlines.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. do not feel their education was worth the cost, colleges and universities have to work harder and smarter to recruit, enroll, and retain students.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 6, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Question : Lies is a strong, loaded word.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In September of 1915, he founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) before establishing the second week of February as Negro History Week in 1925. Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History designates a theme for Black History Month. Donate to support their mission here.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Use Data to Reach People If you’re looking for a real-life example of how data can improve decision-making and by extension the bottom line, I’ll share one group’s impactful experience. Those two aspects of life are intertwined. And, when you work with people you need to lean on data. This was a controversial move.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. This looks different from school to school and only you know what works best for your environment. The goal was the same then as it is now: Use it to make something work better.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace. Question : Lies is a strong, loaded word.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Students with limited resources can benefit tremendously from remote classroom access by educational nonprofits. Diverse and dynamic professionals are brought in to provide fresh perspectives and expertise, expanding student’s knowledge and receptiveness to potential future careers. Interactive games.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 13, 2010

I was impressed when I heard Tim O'Reilly recommending to all tech folks last year that they Work on Stuff that Matters. Tim's point wasn't that all tech developers should go to work for nonprofits, it was that people should step back and think about what matters to them. We all want to work on Stuff That Matters.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2019

Your work attracts new students, engages current students, and delights alumni and donors. There’s so much ground to cover when you’re planning an engagement strategy for much of your target audience’s life. Attracting Students. Potential students are excited and nervous all at once. Make it intuitive.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

If one or more of your directors is involved in diversity planning in their professional life, ask them to present to the group; Or invite a CEO and/or staff members from another association to tell their story. We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

How can they enable their institutions to reach the next level of student success, community engagement, and research impact? This means universities are optimising their offerings to meet learner needs, including offering more proactive support and digital services geared towards meeting the changing expectations of students.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

The educational goals for the funders in this list include increasing postsecondary and higher learning opportunities, advancing innovation inside the classroom, engaging more students in the arts, and enhancing early childhood development, just to name a few. Areas served: Worldwide. Carnegie Corporation of New York. Areas served: Worldwide.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

It's nearly impossible to accomplish anything meaningful and important in life without at some point having to meet new people, learn new things, and take on new roles," explains Rollag. He states that research shows that the more questions newcomers ask and the more help they seek, the better they tend to perform at work.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 24, 2022

At risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, often forced to work, these children fall through the cracks and have little hope of any schooling at all. The Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) is changing this and giving these children hope — of an education and a better life. We support students from kindergarten to university.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Education announcements tied around the theme of wowing students for lifelong success introduced a number of key new features and enhancements poised to revolutionize the industry. Student Contact vs. Parent Contact), and respected Record Types, all while preventing those stubborn duplicates.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2023

Racism, employer bias, and work discrimination are well documented. It was the perfect combination to help this “average” high school student excel and graduate at the top of her class. After matriculating from Fisk to Howard University for graduate school many years later, I knew I had made the right decision! My story isn’t unique.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

At Media Cause, we are fortunate to work with amazing organizations that impact change in the world every day. AKC, Gifts for Friends and Fuzzies Support the American Kennel Club and show love to the fuzzy friends and family in your life. As we approach the season of giving, our team has compiled a list of gifts that give back.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 1, 2019

I'm a big fan of Marcus Buckingham 's work, teachings and books, so I was eager to read his latest book, co-authored by Ashley Goodall , and released today. Titled, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World , the book debunks what we've come to believe as basic truths in the workplace.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Immigration status For individuals who are not citizens, or who are not authorized to work in the US, their immigration status can create additional barriers to social mobility. The Black Philanthropy Network is another organization that works to support Black leadership in the nonprofit sector.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2019

Engaged current student and future alumni supporter : My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she’s attending. That’s because her university has done a great job of engaging her while she’s still a student. The university has kept my daughter engaged as life has changed.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

DBG Detroit empowers students to be positive and productive members of society through education, athletics, mentorship, and intervention. With such important life-changing work at stake, DBG’s executive team implemented technology that would better support their existing programs and aggressive growth goals. About the Author.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 7, 2021

After a year of pandemic-fueled isolation — undoubtedly a primary factor in 42% of adults experiencing anxiety and depression, up 11% from previous years — educational institutions and businesses are making the mental wellbeing of their students and employees a priority. Charlamagne Tha God’s Life’s Work is Helping Black People Heal.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2022

Multimillion dollar gifts and mega gifts come in all shapes and super sizes and whether you work at a smaller nonprofit or one that has a $100 million budget, you can gain a lot from a mega gift. Instead of serving five hundred students or feeding 15,000 people you could triple or even quadruple the numbers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 30, 2018

I felt like I was stuck working in a place with no more room to grow and develop. I was working mixed shifts at Starbucks, wondering what the next challenge would be. I can honestly say that my life has changed dramatically with Public Allies. What I have learned in Public Allies: · Social justice. Data rescue. Networking.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 3, 2013

“Where I’m from, jail and death before age 18 are the two major options, but I wanted different,” said Christopher Snow, who because of ITWorks is now working as a Technology Services Technician for the large international consulting firm, Accenture. 100% of students earn the Cisco IT Essential Professional Certification. Donate this.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 24, 2021

For Students , adapted from Brian Tracy ’s time-management bestseller, Eat That Frog , which has sold more than 2.4 This new edition addresses the specific needs of high school and college students , teaching them readily actionable time-management methods, techniques and strategies. A student’s life is completely different.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

You start working a little extra here and there, and pretty soon you’re working all the time, weeknights and weekends included, you have no boundaries, and you’re exhausted. I KNOW you usually come last, after your nonprofit work, your family, your volunteers/staff, your friends, and your neighbors. Yes, you read that right.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

While it keeps life interesting, it also makes it difficult to communicate complicated, nuanced messages. Drip campaigns can take some time to feel like they’re working. Instagram is perfect for graphics and video, and Instagram and Facebook can utilize the carousel posts to use graphics to bring a storyboard to life. .

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2012

She is using the virtual media capabilities in Second Life , among others, to navigate her continued research. These virtual libraries are meant to support different aspects of student learning, making the aggregate and perhaps distributed content of a physical library more accessible. Success in Second Life.

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