Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Plenary Talk at the Eighth General Assembly of the World Blind Union Access to published information is an essential requirement for education, employment and full social inclusion. People with vision impairments and other print disabilities deserve equal access to that treasure of information.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 17, 2023

The internet was created for communication between computers, but our presence as individuals on the internet is less formally defined. Technology advocates argue that we need an identity layer for the internet. We need a new way of managing our digital identity so that it’s in our control. But, we’re getting closer!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. Web3 draws its name as the third iteration of the internet. What is Web3? What is the Metaverse?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 18, 2013

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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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

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. Organizations Doing Notable Digital Inclusion Work.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2021

Web accessibility, in particular, became an intriguing topic for me as it is so integral to my field of interest (which is website development, by the way), yet before my internship, I had never given it much thought. I got the chance to talk to a lot of amazing people here at Forum One about web accessibility, and they taught me a lot!

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TechImpact

JUNE 11, 2014

Just think about it, you’re fighting through 9,100 tweets per second , and adding to the immeasurable amount of data that is on the internet, you’re one fish in an expansive ocean. When designing your nonprofit’s digital marketing materials, thinking outside the box is important, but it is also important to think practically.

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2015

NTEN's Amy Sample Ward recently wrote an intriguing article about Addressing Digital Inclusion in Every Mission making the case that access to broadband for everyone is key to ensuring that we all have the opportunities to fully participate in public life and advocate for our own health and well-being.

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Forum One

JULY 6, 2022

Among Forum One’s mission-driven partners, healthcare providers face some of the biggest challenges in crafting digital strategies, because the need is so vast—all Americans need healthcare, and they increasingly turn to the internet to find information. What are some things you can do to improve your digital presence?

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Donorbox

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

They are our first digital native generation, born and raised with a steady stream of technology and access to the internet. Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, makes up about 21% of the total U.S. population. Members of Gen Z are incredibly generous givers, earning the nickname “philanthrokids.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

From the first experience of surround sound to seeing your hands function and your body moving through a digital world, nonprofit marketers and fundraisers absolutely need to explore this next iteration of the internet. feet (2 meters by 2 meters) with easy access to a chair that can be pulled in when needed. ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To access the complete data, please take the Global NGO Technology Survey and then visit the Open Data Project Hub. Why the Open Data Project?

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Secure Your Supporters’ Trust: Mastering Privacy-Compliant Fundraising In an age where every click, like, and share is meticulously tracked, the landscape of digital fundraising is evolving rapidly. This has led to increasing awareness among internet users about the implications of their digital footprints.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

The majority of Gen Z resides in developing countries where NGOs are going to be essential to ensure this rising generation has access to education, employment, and family planning resources. 6) By 2018 more than half the world will have access to the Internet and by 2020 global internet users are expected to reach 4.2

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Empower field staff with instant access to online databases. Provide community-based access points for your programs. Access connectivity for onsite special event registration. If your nonprofit needs to be more productive, or cost-efficient, while on the go, it’s time to make a case for mobile Internet.

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Achieve

MARCH 4, 2022

Digital privacy has become a major new fixture in public discourse across all sectors. Much discussion of digital privacy revolves around the buying and selling of data, which isn’t largely relevant to day-to-day nonprofit operations. Users must actively opt-in, so the default setting on any checkboxes must be blank.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As technology advances, the fundraising landscape becomes more and more focused on digital solutions to reach wider audiences. The importance of cybersecurity for nonprofits can’t be overstated, and your organization is not immune to the constantly evolving cyber threats that come with sharing information through the internet.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2015

Zuckerberg's Keynote on Digital Inclusion and Internet.org. Zuckerberg talked with journalist David Kirkpatrick about the Facebook-led Internet.org initiative, which has the lofty goal of making Internet access available to the 4 billion people on earth who are not connected.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Digital peeping toms. But with proper education, Internet users can fight back against these digital creeps. Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy. Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy. The Drawbacks of Digital Inclusion.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2021

As organizations and society in general have become more dependent on the Internet and access to digital information, attempts to exploit weaknesses in technology systems have increased. The aim of these is to gain access to information, disrupt services, or cause harm to brand reputation and client trust.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

As more and more information moves online, Americans without Internet access are increasingly being left behind. OCLC's recently released infographic, " The Internet Is Important to Everyone " dramatically highlights these discrepancies. The barriers to increasing broadband Internet adoption. as a whole.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2009

The user who started the discussion has only mobile broadband access, so he was trying to keep his costs down. But I think a lot of the recommendations would be equally useful for people with dial-up Internet access or other slower connections. Firefox Throttle is a Firefox plug-in that monitors your bandwidth usage.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

One of the big pieces of digital divide news in the U.S. this summer is the Comcast Internet Essentials Program. This new program is rolling out this month in 39 states offering $10 per month broadband Internet program to low-income families with children who are eligible to receive free school meals. What Is the Digital Divide?

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AccelEvents

APRIL 1, 2021

With the shift to digital events in the past year and the rise of digital technologies that enable hybrid meetings, event marketers and event planners should expect hybrid events to take precedence in the near future. That is why your event venue must be prepared to host planned digital components. and 5 GHz for certain users).

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AccelEvents

APRIL 1, 2021

With the shift to digital events in the past year and the rise of digital technologies that enable hybrid meetings, event marketers and event planners should expect hybrid events to take precedence in the near future. That is why your event venue must be prepared to host planned digital components. and 5 GHz for certain users).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

By Maria De La Guardia , design director and brand strategist at Bureau for Good , a design agency that helps nonprofits explain why they matter across digital and print media. Does it still reflect your mission, purpose, strategic goals, and the ways your audiences use the internet? The only constant is change,” saith Heraclitus.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

But borrowing the Internet? PCL is a nonprofit network of nine neighborhood libraries that provide free, accessible library services and serve as vibrant neighborhood hubs. Online resources continue to grow exponentially, but the value of these resources is inherently tied to how accessible they are. Internet Lending Project.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

And what if a person, regardless of age, could learn anything from typing to HTML to using an iPad without any cost or accessibility barriers? Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

In our last blog post , we talked about the surprising number of Americans without access to. the Internet: who they are and what barriers are preventing them from. One thing experts agree on is that the digital divide has far-reaching consequences at the individual, community, and. getting connected. national level.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2013

Facebook’s new Internet.org initiative is a big news item in NPTech and global digital inclusion news. The program aims to develop very low-cost Internet on mobile phones to bring the 4 billion souls on earth who don't yet have Internet to the information age — or is it? Connectivity Is a Human Right. Criticisms.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 11, 2014

Mary Meeker of the of the Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, does a yearly report on current state of the Internet and IT at about half way through the year. Here's what I found: Internet growth: 2.6 billion people are now using the Internet worldwide, 618 million of them are in China.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. Digital Trends. 1: Broadband Internet (Expansion of broadband). #2: ” The world has changed in the midst of the digital revolution.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 27, 2023

When it comes to your charity golf tournament, a digital strategy is crucial for attracting golfers and selling sponsorships to make the event a success. Optimize your organization’s website for accessibility and user-friendliness. Your nonprofit’s website is the hub of your digital presence.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Bridging the digital divide has become essential during the pandemic as many communities, particularly rural ones, do not have sufficient access to Wi-Fi or computers for students. Libraries have helped fill the void by providing hot spot access and in some cases laptops computers to students.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Is digital transformation dead? At this point, any group missing the digital gene is probably extinct. The focus has gone beyond whether or not you will have digital platforms. Examples of the impact of digital evolution on behavior and life are plentiful. Today, we are looking at evolution.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

Emotion AI, the Internet of Things, voice-giving, facial recognition payments, and human microchips. EcoCards in an online store of digital e-cards. It’s highly likely that nonprofits using Facebook Fundraising Tools will get first access to the new Instagram Donation Stickers. BitPay :: bitpay.com.

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