Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. To bring the power of books to everybody on this planet, we must make books truly accessible. Third, the print book is not universally accessible.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While gala fundraisers might seem intimidating to plan, don’t let the perceived glamor obscure their accessibility! Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

When it comes to managing or building communities, online or on the ground, the work can seem overwhelming and sometimes even never-ending. Wherever you are, and whatever the kind of community you are wrangling, there are some general lessons that I recommend. You don’t [really] know your community members.

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Kindful

MARCH 1, 2021

Their missions are varied—from gender equity in the music industry to helping those affected by incarceration and addiction—but their causes are all worthy of your time and support. Mission: Boulanger Initiative’s mission is to promote music composed by womxn through performance, education, and commissions. Join the community.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Brief Comments on Accessibility Concerns on the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) The disability community should be concerned about ACTA for two reasons: At its core it’s an anti-piracy agreement. The digital measures designed to defeat piracy usually end up equating accessibility with piracy.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Certain regions, often referred to as “media deserts,” have limited or no access to local news coverage. Community engagement: Nonprofits can support initiatives that engage the public in the news-making process, such as town hall meetings, citizen journalism projects, or community media literacy programs.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

There were a million scenarios and questions going through my head related to COVID-19, teaching remotely/hyflex/in person, reviewing assessment strategies, evaluating digital learning tools, maintaining student connection and community, etc. Remember, music major over here. You can do it, too! How cool, right?

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . Because crowd sizes will need to be capped, you can maximize your chances for success by increasing accessibility by adding virtual elements to make it a hybrid event that people can enjoy safely at home.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of “awesome in the universe,” mostly through providing $1,000 micro-grants. Areas served: Worldwide (communities where IGT operates). Areas served: Worldwide (communities with a Costco). Wish You Well Foundation. Brown Rudnick Center for Public Interest.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 30, 2009

There's so much going on these days at Bookshare: a growing community that's getting hard to keep track of! Disney High School Musical: Stories from East High #13 19. Tags: accessibility volunteer donor gift books Bookshare. We have talented members of the team that whip together graphics and even videos to promote these!

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

American Jazz Museum Gold – Cultural Institutions Website Located in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District in Kansas City, MO, the American Jazz Museum showcases the sights and sounds of jazz through interactive exhibits and films, and features live music in their venues, The Blue Room, and Gem Theater.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

But how do you ensure your events not only honor this rich heritage but also captivate and mobilize your community towards meaningful action? Well-planned events enable nonprofits, community groups, businesses and government agencies to showcase AAPI arts, food, performances, and more.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 14, 2022

However, only 59% reported organizational events that were always physically accessible, only 30% include requests for accommodations on event registration forms, and only 14% utilize video captions - which are often free and automated. The COVID-19 pandemic brought accessibility of technology to center stage. Ensure accessible events.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2023

Forum One worked on the Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal to make more than 400,000 pages of volunteer-transcribed records and previously-unavailable data sets accessible for anyone to search. Forum One partnered with the Museum to launch their new brand to the world.

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Qgiv

APRIL 30, 2024

Fundraising galas are about building awareness, fostering connections, and developing a great community around your cause. We <3 [Your City] : Show love for your local community with a theme that highlights iconic landmarks and beloved traditions.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2017

But others might say that equality is contingent upon access. Thankfully, that gap is closing because of the hard work of people coming together to create a community centered around universal design. More importantly, I saw that building a culture of accessibility is just as important as the technology itself. spanhidden.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Oregon Community Foundation. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Albuquerque Community Foundation. They provide access and opportunities in education, housing, mentorship, health care, environment, and the arts.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. It is critical for you, foundation leadership, and community participants to be clear who is making which decisions. Is this you?

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Common ideas for in-person nonprofit events include fundraising galas, donor acquisition lunches, and community engagement events. By having all your attendees in the same location, you’ll be able to effectively create a lively atmosphere with music and lighting. Community building. Logistically complex.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 8, 2022

In addition to the education and inspiration, NTEN is promoting accessibility, equity, and inclusivity like never before with dedicated racial affinity spaces, meditation sessions, and even virtual art galleries and live music.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 20, 2022

Over the years, the festival continued to gain momentum, attention, and exposure welcoming additional musical acts such as Irisheer and Irish Brigade. The organization began using VolunteerHub in 2013 to provide community organizations with a customized solution for registration. Today, over 100,000 guests attend the 3-day festival.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How to celebrate Black History Month Support Black-owned businesses One of the many ways you can celebrate Black History Month is to support Black business owners in your community. Becoming a customer can help these businesses stay open and serve their communities’ needs, whatever they may be.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

Our mainstage will feature celebrity speakers, musical performances, and more. s performance on our global mainstage to connect our worldwide attendees through the power of music. You’ll have first-hand access to speakers for questions. But we’re thrilled to announce a third Summit headliner: Amal Clooney. The best part?

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A music festival, food festival, or cultural festival, to name a few, can bring people together in some of the best ways. . Because crowd sizes will need to be capped, you can maximize your chances for success by increasing accessibility by adding virtual elements to make it a hybrid event that people can enjoy safely at home.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Every year, Spotify releases Spotify Wrapped —a year-end roundup of the top music that its tunes-loving audience listened to that year. They also delve into how Candid is working to fill this void to help ensure our sector can access real-time and accurate data. Read her blog to see if these trend predictions came true.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Arrange inclusive community events: Community gatherings that celebrate diversity and inclusivity can resonate with a broad audience, including those who are passionate about social causes. Here are some effective strategies to consider: Offer exclusive access: Offer exclusive perks or experiences to donors who bring friends along.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Musician’s clothing Costumes Musical instruments Include a certificate of authenticity with the item to reassure donors of its credibility. Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet. Tickets to a musical or play It can be tricky to get tickets when popular musicals like Les Misérables or Hamilton come to town.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Exclusive access Offer selected donors exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content, events, construction, or updates. Share the playlist with donors and let them experience the emotion through music. This virtual space fosters a sense of community among supporters.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2022

They use the power of movement and music to transform the lives of their students while creating an inviting and nurturing community for all. Peer-to-peer events are a great way to engage your community while recruiting others to fundraise on your behalf. Curious about additional resources for your supporters on the help desk?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 5, 2009

For the last several years, Symphony Nova Scotia has been changing children’s lives with music. Through its Education and Community Outreach programs, the Symphony helps bring music into the lives of over 14,000 school children each year - students who may not otherwise have access to a symphony.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

have been asking about the Treaty of Marrakesh (formal name: The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works by Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities. Ultimately, this community should have equal access to all of the books that are needed for education, employment and social inclusion.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2011

In the old days, we used to talk about accessibility as something we added to our websites. Today, the conversation has shifted towards making our websites accessible as a key requirement of the development process - for complex reasons and with complex benefits. Topic: How can we build a culture of accessibility?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Obviously the funds from the sales of these shirts will go toward connecting people to mental health resources in their own communities, but also the shirts themselves remind people that they’re loved and that their lives are important. Design is about communication. Mostly our audience is young adults in their 20s and 30s.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Oregon Community Foundation. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Albuquerque Community Foundation. They provide access and opportunities in education, housing, mentorship, health care, environment, and the arts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Witmer & Mellinger’s qualities for a resilient organization include: commitment to mission, improvisation, community reciprocity, servant and transformational leadership, hope and optimism, and fiscal transparency. Open (intentional communication). Connected (supported by relationships, institutional links, and community networks).

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Understanding Why Podcasts Work for Nonprofits Aside from gaining access to the millions of podcast fans, employing them as part of your content strategy allows you to: Enhance engagement. You can monitor these metrics in native data analytics hubs on podcasting platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and Stitcher.

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