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Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access

Non Profit Quarterly

Not all leaders think that way, but organizations that value equity of access must consider the plights of those who might be systematically excluded from engagement efforts. Although we did not start with a particular emphasis on equity and access, this theme came up regularly in our conversations with the field.

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The Commons Introduces Grassroots Mobile Survey

Saleforce Nonprofit

To serve a community, you have to be in the community. Enter: Grassroots Mobile Survey, now available to install. This open-source, accessible solution enables workers and volunteers to collect data wherever they need to go. Cori O’Brien (CO): Trish, you brought Grassroots Mobile Survey to The Commons.

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Infographic: Interesting Stats On The Rise Of Internet Phone Calls

TechImpact

Internet phone calls, typically referred to as voice over internet protocol (VoIP) by IT professionals, are becoming increasingly popular amongst businesses and nonprofits, both small and large. Accessible on multiple devices, including desktops, laptops, and cell phones. Lower per-line cost. Decrease in maintenance.

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12 Demographic & Technology Trends Changing the Nonprofit Sector Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Rapid population growth and migration is dramatically changing societies and ecosystems worldwide and as this future unfolds nonprofits, NGOs, and charities will play a central role in safeguarding the world’s most vulnerable communities, the land upon which they live, and the wildlife that surrounds them. billion now. Source: Sapient.

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How One Library Is “Loaning out the Internet” Using Mobile Technology

Tech Soup

But borrowing the Internet? Providence Community Library (PCL) is leading the way. PCL is a nonprofit network of nine neighborhood libraries that provide free, accessible library services and serve as vibrant neighborhood hubs. “Access to library resources can be greatly expanded with mobile Internet devices.

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5 Ways to Protect Your Nonprofit’s Data

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Ryan Polk , a Policy Advisor at the Internet Society , where he is primarily focused on issues related to Internet trust. As nonprofit professionals, we understand the importance of protecting our organizational data and the privacy of those in our community. Have your team review the permissions on their mobile devices.

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Working Toward Internet Access for Everyone

Tech Soup

adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985. Nearly a third of U.S. The subsidy would be $9.25