Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2017

I'm not a woman, but I am a wholehearted celebrant of International Women's Day. More About International Women's Day. International Women's Day came about in its current form in 1975. women became the majority of law students. International NGO Leadership. Law and Advocacy. Last year, U.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. A definition of formats that includes Braille, audio and digital text, but excludes large print and video.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The next time you set your digital device of choice to record your favorite show so you can watch it whenever you want, take a moment to be thankful that you’re protected from lawsuits from the entertainment industry. It affected every step of the evolution of digital media—from the VCR to the digital video recorder to YouTube.

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

Every organization, no matter your mission, function, or size, is subject to a variety of laws and standards intended to protect the individuals you engage with. Software compliance is critical guide to ensuring that you are following these laws and standards in a digitally driven world. But there are big things at stake.

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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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The NonProfit Times

MAY 31, 2024

I confess a career in law never really lit me up like the work I do today. What’s a thumbnail of the internal decision-making process? Our work is largely focused on empowering nonprofits and communities with digital and AI capabilities to expand opportunity for people around the world. So that’s the first filter.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

The pandemic revealed the importance of having a strong digital infrastructure in place to weather storms, seamlessly run your entire mission, and set you up for future growth. In our Thought Leadership Spotlight, we’ll be hosting a conversation about organizational resilience and embracing a digital-first future. The best part?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 9, 2013

In this second installment of the three-part blog series (the first one is here ) on Bookshare International, I’m excited to share some of the ways in which our Bookshare library is part of the latest trends in the digital publishing world and is thus going deeper and serving many more people.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

Bookshare International Library We’re always thinking about new ways in which Benetech could go deeper and help many more people. Bookshare , our flagship literacy program, is the world’s largest accessible library and currently serves more than 230,000 members with visual and learning disabilities.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

Over the past year and a half, the rapid improvement of generative AI has created a wealth of new opportunities to deliver impact in the digital space. This includes protecting personal and sensitive data from unauthorized access and ensuring that data collection and use follow relevant laws and regulations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Unesco has a paper and a call to action for international and national policies and regulatory frameworks to ensure that artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies benefit humanity as a whole. Since many NGOs are just not far along on their digital transformation journey , the bar for AI adoption is fairly high.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

“I’m increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish. Everything from news to shopping to their friends and influencers was accessible to them online. . Thankfully, they changed the name to Google.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

The new business accounts do not change the design or functionality of your nonprofit’s Pinterest profile, but it will give you access to new tools and case studies for brands as they become available. first name Amnesty , last name International ). It also allows you to stop having to use a personal profile as a brand (i.e.,

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Our review of the application uncovered interesting facts about the founding history, challenges, missteps in designing for accessibility, and potential in the application’s future product mapping. Levels the digital divide. Provides free access to thought leadership and global collaboration. Accessibility concerns.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Libraries for people who are blind or dyslexic are the primary source of accessible books in audio, large print or braille. Wouldn’t it make more sense to make it easier for people with disabilities to get access to the books they need for education and employment? exception model works well here.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Bookshare, Benetech’s pioneering digital library for people with print disabilities, celebrated its 10th birthday last night with a terrific party that was attended by many of our long-time friends and supporters. In addition, we acknowledged the critical support of Bernie Newcomb who helped fund our International Bookshare service.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

We love to extend learning at Forum One, so I was excited to be able to bring two experts at the forefront of new digital applications for government together for an open conversation, How & When to Create Custom AI/ML Solutions in Government. Jay has advised U.S. ‍Jay earned a B.A. What types of projects are well-suited for AI?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

It wasn’t until 1993, when a reconstruction of these events by American journalist Mark Danner first appeared in The New Yorker , that the full story of the El Mozote massacre was brought to light and sent shock waves through the international community. Dave suggested we rename our idea Martus, the Greek word for “witness.”

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For easy access you can download all these incredible conferences to your Gmail, ICal or outlook click. Digital Strategy Innovation Summit. Digital Strategy Innovation Summit. This summit will gather the world’s most dynamic and high level executives operating in digital strategy. It doesn't just stop here! So don't wait!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

One of their main challenges is that they do not have adequate access to educational materials that are necessary to learn and succeed in school. Accessible ebooks and Bookshare have helped sixth grader Kevin Leong overcome his reading challenges.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2016

Unfortunately, many organizations and individuals that usually collect insightful data lack access to such resources. Over the past year, many different initiatives and projects have emerged that focus on tracking people killed during interaction with law enforcement. We're helping to bridge that gap.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. Landmark Steps to Liberate Open Data President Obama has signed an Executive Order to make government data more accessible to the public and entrepreneurs.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

This time I’ll review some new developments in privacy and security, social media, cloud computing, digital inclusion, gaming for good, and the new tech blog, Re/code. Digital Inclusion. so more students will have good access to the Internet. public schools to have access high speed broadband within five years.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

This was originally posted on the GuideStar International Blog. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role. It is themed “Internet as a catalyst for change: access, development, freedoms, and innovation.” Other countries have made Internet access a fundamental right.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Access , the organizers of RightsCon, who work for digital freedom worldwide, consciously pitched this not as a human rights NGO conference. What are legitimate constraints on free speech under international human rights law? Do you have human rights content on your platform?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2017

The targets need to be linked like so: --> Jump to events in North America or go international with events in. Los Angeles, California: Web Accessibility: Designing Inclusive User Experiences. Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanon's Digital Big Bang — An AltCity Info Session. Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories.

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Media Cause

APRIL 13, 2023

But, as we indicated with the recent changes at Twitter, we recommend that you assess the platform internally and weigh how you’d like to proceed. This strategy not only makes sense from a digital marketing perspective but also aligns with how your audience consumes media. I believe, overall, it’s been for the better.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

She is our vice president of development alliances and global media for TechSoup Global’s domestic and international programs. The challenge to providing help to this quarter of the world’s people is the growing body of anti-terrorism laws in the world, like the USA Patriot Act and Executive Order 13224 in the United States.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking provides video and broadcast training to young people. The students are generally post-high school, but have no access to further education or training. The organization focuses on issues that affect South Africans nationwide, such as land reform, housing, refugee law, and environmental rights.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves. He is a TEDx speaker and has previously won the Toastmasters UK & Ireland International Speech Contest.

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sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

Capacity and/or Partnership – what can the organization handle internally? Regulatory/Compliance: this risk could expose the organization to fines and penalties from a regulatory agency due to non-compliance with laws and regulations. Risk Analysis – what could threaten the project or the organization? What needs are missing?

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NTEN

JUNE 3, 2009

If you're an NTEN Member -- or have been lurking around for awhile -- you know that Universal Broadband Access is an issue we care deeply about. The plan will help determine the future of Internet access across the country. Access and the Digital Divide. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 set aside $7.2

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Technology is dramatically changing the way we work and live our lives, and the social good community needs to account for this digital transformation that demands increased transparency and also opens new doors. Takeaway #2: All decision-making should be powered by data . Success is bridging the gap between data and strategy .

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

One of their most current philanthropic projects is Connect 2 Compete , which in a big new digital inclusion program that aims to provide a PC and broadband Internet in every U.S. In 2002, Jim Lynch of TechSoup (yours truly) and Willie Cade, the founder of PCRR, started the International Computer Refurbisher Summit.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 29, 2011

We're up to more than 125,000 users, with over 95,000 books available, and our users are now accessing content at a rate of more than million downloads per year! That's why it's painful to hear about disputes over denying students with very real print disabilities access to these resources. serving students with print disabilities.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

Its 45 workshops, seminars and lectures explore internal and external strategies, systems, methods, best practices and successful examples. Discover how-to details and strategies for fast, measurable digital marketing success. Digital Strategy Innovation Summit. Digital Strategy Innovation Summit. Feb 22 - 24.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Other Examples: An Annual Giving Campaign, like National Center for Youth Law did $10k for a new Alzheimer’s research project Raise $25,000 to fill a new school library. Throughout this year, we’ve been talking about the Great Convergence of digital marketing and fundraising , where the best digital marketers are the best digital fundraisers.

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