Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Alarmed at how unprepared they were, they sped up their digital transformation. They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. How much more of your donor communications went digital ? . What kind of digital touchpoints did you incorporate into your development strategies?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2022

How many people reading this article are still using a nearly 200-year-old reading and writing system — Braille — to access this blog post? Braille literacy — and the ability to spell and write that comes with it — is important for everything from employability to not having to rely on technology. Other than me, I’m guessing not many.

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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. Love of the print book. It made me who I am.

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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. Digital disruption : The rise of digital platforms and online advertising has disrupted traditional revenue models for local news, making it difficult for many outlets to adapt. Will your nonprofit apply?

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

From inflation to the increasing expectations of consumers and employees, to the continuously changing digital space, there are a lot of factors that might be currently impacting your association. The best part is that you already have access to a major part of the solution – your data! Simply ask your members.

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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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. With the goal of promoting braille literacy, this landmark meeting brought together braille experts from around the world to Perkins’ campus in Watertown, Massachusetts.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

I’m thrilled to share with you some of the recent amazing impact of Bookshare , a Benetech Global Literacy initiative and the largest accessible online library of copyrighted content for people with print disabilities. Bookshare titles range from vocational to research to teacher-recommended reading.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2011

Access to the Internet and computer training are key services. billion to expand access to. How to Evaluate Your Digital Literacy Program Thursday, June 30, 11 a.m. computer-related programs, those who support digital literacy programs, or BTOP. public libraries and some nonprofits provide. grant recipients.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In the Salesforce State of Marketing report, 84% of marketers surveyed said customer expectations were changing their digital strategies. . Service Cloud enables your staff to connect with members on their preferred digital platforms, offering advanced levels of personalization to reach members where they are.

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . They focus funding on organizations that work on financial literacy for elementary and high school students (established programs only). Areas served: Worldwide. Costco Wholesale.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nonprofits to support Byte Back Byte Back is an organization dedicated to opening a path for historically underrepresented communities into the digital economy. The organization champions digital equity, diversity in tech, and living-wage careers. Donate to support their mission here.

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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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

While we’re extremely proud of our achievements in the field of accessibility and disability rights, we know that we’ve just scratched the surface of what we could possibly do to bolster parity of access to information by people with disabilities. We’re making securing new funding for Bookshare’s international expansion a top priority!

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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. " Before it launched the Internet.org project, Facebook's efforts to widen Internet access include Facebook Zero , a feature phone friendly text-only version of its services. Convergence. Criticisms.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

Since 2007, San Francisco has been striving toward becoming a digitally inclusive city. The San Francisco Digital Inclusion Strategy (SFDIS) was part of former Mayor Gavin Newsom's campaign promise to provide all San Franciscans with free Wi-Fi. Other Corporate Digital Inclusion Projects. Powering Communities with Tech.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

For them, Bookshare —Benetech’s Global Literacy initiative and the world’s largest accessible digital library for people with print disabilities—opens up a lifeline to reading. SEChallenge a11y accessibility Bookshare crowdfunding CrowdRise Huffington Post print disabilities Reading Skoll Foundation veterans'

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These technologies can do everything from poetry to code to digital art to research to essay writing. Adaptive learning models can empower teachers to customize instruction for each student’s needs, and students can even personalize a digital tutoring experience. Generative AIs have the power to transform education.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice. We want to help lead the charge into a future where the advantages of digital information touch the lives of all people, not just of the richest and most able five percent of humanity.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2015

Benetech is hiring new Vice Presidents for our Global Literacy and Human Rights programs. The Vice President of Global Literacy leads Benetech’s biggest program, standing at the confluence of some of the most active and rapidly evolving fields: digital content, EdTech, domestic and international education, and user-centered design.

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NTEN

MAY 21, 2015

Only when everyone is online can we truly support our entire community with necessary services, access to education and information, avenues to employment, and social connections to friends and family regardless of income or where someone may live. Today, more than 60 million Americans still aren't using the Internet at home.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back’s mission is to close the digital divide by providing historically excluded communities an equitable pathway into the digital economy. They achieve this through transformative digital advocacy, digital literacy, and tech certification training. Programs and Impact.

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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. One thing experts agree on is that the digital divide has far-reaching consequences at the individual, community, and. national nonprofit focused on eliminating the digital divide. together the access, hardware, and training needed to.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Let’s say your organization advocates for high-speed internet access in rural areas, helping students of all ages achieve digital literacy and support quality education. This guide will walk you through the steps below in determining your organization’s role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

I had the opportunity to participate in the launch of the new Kansas City Digital Inclusion Fund. Department of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunities Program to address the digital divide, one in five American adults still do not use the Internet. So why is Kansas City investing more money on digital inclusion?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 20, 2006

We have been helping blind and print disabled people gain access to books for over 17 years. Two recent experiences underscored different parts of this struggle to deliver access. It's great to see someone still using one of our products to access books for this length of time. They face barriers enough without adding more!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Our aim at Malala Fund is to create a world where every girl can access 12 years of free, safe, quality education. Over the course of a three-year grant , Champions implement ambitious, goal-oriented projects and participate in advocacy campaigns aimed at changing local and national policies that hinder equal access to education.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Connect the dots and remind supporters that libraries promote literacy by offering free access to literature for all community members. Commit to a timeline to ensure your digital efforts are in sync and to stay connected to your audience throughout the day.

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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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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. They send Bookshare the same digital book files that they provide to Amazon, Apple or Barnes and Noble.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

One of the big pieces of digital divide news in the U.S. Subscribers will also be given access to free digital literacy training. What Is the Digital Divide? The digital divide in the United States has persisted over the years despite the inexorable march of technology. A number of U.S.

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for recognizing your supporters; in fact, your organization will be much better off by mixing and matching your donor recognition strategies and including both digital and traditional rewards for all your supporter tiers. That ties the traditional strategy into a digital one, doubling its benefit.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Did you know that defining the digital divide in different ways can actually change public perception of who's responsible for addressing the issue? An article I read recently, Who's Responsible for the Digital Divide? Defining the Digital Divide. suggests just that. First, some definitions.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2010

With shrinking budgets, providing increased access to the Internet and training for computer literacy can be particularly challenging for libraries and public computing centers. read more.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We are offering a Dell Latitude 10 tablet refurbished by our friends at CDI to the best “ Digital Connector ” story lead. We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Think you could make good use of a shiny new tablet? Interested? Interesting proposition.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2016

In partnership with these organizations, TechSoup will be hosting a series of webinars about technology and innovation for early childhood literacy organizations and researchers. Media Mentors: Building Literacy Skills for the Digital Age. In short, young children need media mentors. Register now. How TechSoup Can Help.

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