Media Cause

MAY 20, 2021

From cave drawings and petroglyphs, to street signs and emojis, symbols serve as a universal language that can cross cultures and extend generations. In 1968, the International Symbol of Access was created by a Danish design student. The post Accessibility and the Harm of Simple Symbols appeared first on Media Cause.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 15, 2014

As part of the celebrations around the first anniversary of the Marrakesh Treaty, WIPO launched the Accessible Books Consortium , to help increase global capacity to deliver books to people with print disabilities. And when you sign the treaty, you haven’t succeeded. HathiTrust.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

From cultural showcases that dazzle to educational initiatives that deepen understanding, discover how your next event can be a cornerstone of celebration and a powerful catalyst for change. This not only educates the broader community but also brings together AAPIs of all backgrounds to reinforce cultural bonds.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 3, 2024

Marginalized and underserved communities have not traditionally had access to data resources that could benefit them. As such, they often miss out on benefits such as tailored medical care, sustainable resource use and culture and language preservation. Investing in data-focused projects appropriate to granular subsectors.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Black users have long been at the center of digital culture as trendsetting social media influencers, content creators, and key drivers of online racial justice activism, as seen by hashtag movements such as #BlackLivesMatter and #SayHerName.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

We are customer service experts working in multiple languages, usually with the help of Google Translate. Now grants managers are expected to digest the minutiae of API integrations, currency exchange protocols, and language translation tools—for an entire organization and for their primary grants database.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

So when I learned about Candid’s Demographics via Candid —an initiative that allows nonprofit organizations to share demographic information on their Candid nonprofit profile , where funders, donors, and researchers could easily access it—I was both intrigued and skeptical.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

These will support your business case by aligning with your goals: Consistent, trusted data with standard interactive reports using a common language that employees throughout your organization easily understand – all in a secure data warehouse. Culture shift – getting company-wide adoption of anything new can be challenging.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

This is a time of accessible AI—anyone with an internet connection can use state-of-the-art tools to help with tasks like brainstorming ideas, generating art, and drafting documents. Ease of access means that with more people using these systems, the potential impact of unethical use grows.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Keep the language positive, clear, and authentic Below are two examples: American Medical Association Diversity, equity, and inclusion at the AMA The AMA respects, welcomes, and celebrates all people and their diverse backgrounds. Create a more inclusive culture by providing DEI training to directors and staff.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2024

AI technologies, such as machine learning algorithms and natural language processing (NLP) tools, can help improve data quality by detecting errors and inconsistencies, as well as ensuring compliance with data governance regulations.

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Media Cause

JULY 14, 2023

Inclusive + Accessible Messaging: Craft the messaging framework with inclusivity and accessibility at the forefront. Use language and imagery that are relevant, culturally sensitive, and can resonate with diverse communities. Follow accessibility guidelines!

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Whole Whale

APRIL 26, 2022

In April of 2022, Google quietly rolled out a very interesting feature called ‘Assistive Writer’ which automatically identifies noninclusive language like a spell checker. The tool, powered by a language processing AI, flags gendered language as well as other words like ‘landlord’ and suggests that they may be noninclusive.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

For example, you might be planning your event for a particular date without realizing that it lands right in the middle of a significant religious or cultural holiday. Whenever possible, choose to work with vendors that promote equality in all its forms and have accessible software or products. Use Inclusive Language.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Filled with relatable case studies from top-performing individuals and companies—including Tim Cook, Starbucks, and Microsoft—Briceño lays out crisp, clear tactics for constant learning that will take your team to the next level and create a culture of high performance. Do our processes include after-action or mid-action project reviews?

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

Prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, and user experience (UX). Ensuring that everyone can access and gain valuable information from your recruitment emails, regardless of ability or identity, is crucial. Implement inclusive language and content. Highlight benefits.

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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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

By breaking down each goal into consumable sections, we hope you will be able to maximize the impact of the SDGs, harness a shared language in seeking funding, and bring about greater change. It serves as a guide to navigating the information, how your mission aligns, and the attainment of each goal.

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NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

Here is what we’ll cover in this article: Make volunteering as accessible as possible. Invest in accessible volunteer recruitment. Make volunteering as accessible as possible. Language — Is English the primary language of all your volunteer programs? Invest in accessible volunteer recruitment.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If your organization requires the translation of content to languages other than English, it means that your audience is multicultural, multilingual, and diverse. Translating content from English to any other language presents challenges that go beyond the selection of accurate words. What phrases or slang words do they use?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 19, 2013

At the core of our library is the electronic book, which can be easily converted into accessible formats for the blind, on computers, tablets, smartphones, electronic braille displays and simple phones and MP3 players, through Braille embossers and presses that create physical Braille books, and through creating large print.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

For example, you might be planning your event for a particular date without realizing that it lands right in the middle of a significant religious or cultural holiday. Whenever possible, choose to work with vendors that promote equality in all its forms and have accessible software or products. Use Inclusive Language.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 9, 2013

Random House Mondadori and Expanding the Spanish-language Bookshare Program Benetech’s strong relationships with numerous partners across sectors are fundamental to our continued success. We, too, are working hard to expand Bookshare into more geographies and languages. Spanish publishing is one of the hottest digital battlegrounds.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

There Has Been a Change In Your Nonprofit’s Scope Over time, technology, politics, and culture will impact your mission and how you approach it. Next, ask about what language resonates with them. Be sure to use active voice and descriptive language. How do they describe your work or your beneficiaries?

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Forum One

MAY 6, 2022

As organizations explore heading back to the office, cultural institutions re-open, and nonprofits relaunch in-person opportunities to connect, conversational marketing is a valuable way to deepen connections with online visitors. Conversational marketing is the norm, not the exception. Customization and personalization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 6, 2021

You kindly ask for assistance in Spanish, but are told they do not have anyone who speaks your language; you are worried and in need of assistance, but are just not comfortable speaking in English. Upon entering, you are greeted by an individual who does not speak Spanish. Why does DEI matter?

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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

APRIL 24, 2013

TechSoup kicked off its 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge with the webinar Creating a Culture of Storytelling. The webinar provided case studies of how one nonprofit and one library created storytelling cultures within their organizations. How to Create a Culture of Storytelling.

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Forum One

AUGUST 5, 2021

As organizations explore heading back to the office, cultural institutions re-open, and nonprofits relaunch in-person opportunities to connect, conversational marketing is a valuable way to deepen connections with online visitors. Conversational marketing is the norm, not the exception. Customization and personalization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

Here is the case for both sides, bulleted: Why blog in English: You can also blog in your own language, but when you blog in English, you???re You are writing to a targeted audience and you should speak the language of that audience. Your language has your culture in it. Language and culture go together.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Launching a Giving Day at a cultural institution is particularly special because you can invite your community inside the building to participate in your philanthropic mission. If you saw an ad, and later read an email, you’d know it was the same, just from the language. By uniting the creative, we built a cohesive campaign.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Our latest Impact Lab cohort on climate justice built an open-source tool for climate community-based organizations to access grant funding more seamlessly with the Grants Content Kit. The cohort of Community Fellows posed provocations like: How might we leverage each other’s innovations to make accessing food more streamlined?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2014

Upon graduation, she hopes to secure a position at an institution committed to diversity, access and education. . If arts and cultural nonprofits fail to cultivate more diverse audiences, they risk decreased attendance and bankruptcy. Become more involved in civic and cultural issues. Diversify Leadership.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

The service provides early access to new Twitter tools and a variety of unique features. Write tweets in clear, concise language. Embrace a writing style known as plain language which is becoming an increasingly important skill for social media managers. 2) Tweet or retweet 2-10 times daily from early morning to late evening.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

If you have a phone these days, it’s likely you’re using multi-factor authentication to access it. If the language is abnormal or if they’re asking you for confidential information, do not engage. Ensure the following to be safe: If you’re in a place that doesn’t have Secure Wi-Fi, use your phone hot spot to access the internet.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

I’ve heard that to be a major gift officer you have to have access to people with money, be comfortable socializing with them, and speak their language. Unless you are committed to making a cultural change, the question of DEI is moot. That’s the cultural change we’re really looking for, in our fundraising offices and beyond.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 18, 2022

In marketing, it is critical that we are speaking our audience’s language. This blog will dive into what emojis are, why you should use them, what to be careful of, and how to integrate them in a way that is accessible to all users. When a brand uses emojis that their users like to use, you are speaking their language.

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