Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

of legally blind children in public and residential schools used braille as their primary reading medium. We are confident that technology can continue to improve the quality of electronic braille such that a blind consumer can expect both immediate AND high quality braille on demand.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

People with print disabilities around the world have a right to high-quality ebooks that they can read with assistive technology. Benetech’s Bookshare library continues to expand its international service providing accessible books and publications to members in more than 30 countries.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

How can we use technology in a new way to improve people’s lives that is an order of magnitude better? Can we help stimulate the creation of far more technology-for-good ventures? Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2009

But, it's a dream that the commercial ebook vendors keep dashing. And that is setting back the cause of people with disabilities who need that kind of access. We have an action by Amazon that sets back years of work to make ebooks accessible. A recent example of this was web site accessibility. Roy Blount Jr.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

Creating the World’s Largest Collection of Accessible Arabic eBooks Access to knowledge is the critical first step on the path to economic, educational, and social development. In 2011, we began collaborating with the Mada Center (Qatar Assistive Technology Center) to create accessible Arabic-language digital books.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Staff can now access the information they need through mobile apps instead of having to return to the office. Now, with data readily accessible, staff are seizing the opportunity to track the nonprofit’s various service functions. Transforming the Future Through Technology.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

PCL is a nonprofit network of nine neighborhood libraries that provide free, accessible library services and serve as vibrant neighborhood hubs. Most recently, PCL has been a trailblazer in providing mobile technology to their patrons, redefining what library services means. Internet Lending Project.

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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. Imagine what a regular library would look like if it couldn’t stock books that could be purchased by the general public! We simply act to ensure the person who needs an accessible book can get it.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. As a different kind of Silicon Valley tech company—a nonprofit with a pure focus on social good—our goal is to see that the best of technology gets applied to social needs left unaddressed by for-profit businesses.

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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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

We see tremendous innovations in social enterprise, but these are merely part of larger, global changes in the ways in which society organizes itself to create public goods. In my contribution to Ron’s book, I discuss the framework that guides us at Benetech, the technology nonprofit I lead.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As technology evolves, there are new ways nonprofits like yours can take advantage of advancements to save time and raise more money. At the forefront of these new technologies is artificial intelligence (AI). However, there’s one crucial thing to remember when using AI: don’t input any sensitive information into public AI platforms!

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2014

She will share tips for instilling technology confidence in staff and providing user-driven training. Ann Awakuni will share her experience planning multiple e-reader fairs while working at the Mountain View Public Library (California). She will also share some examples of one-on-one ebook appointments at various libraries.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. Are you excited about technology benefiting the world?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

It’s also the release date of our eBook co-authored with Cuseum , “ The Ultimate Guide to Surviving & Thriving As A Cultural Organization ,” which you can pre-download here. Maybe you’ve recently made your space wheelchair accessible or incorporated programming that’s accessible to those who are hearing or sight impaired.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 14, 2009

The fact-finding public hearing and request for comments seemed to have two purposes: both to understand how Chafee is working and to report back to WIPO about the U.S. I actually think they’re getting less by stopping people from buying ebooks who are unlikely to buy audio books at higher prices. The Chafee Amendment The U.S.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2016

2016 NGO Online Technology Report. Based upon the survey results of 2,780 NGOs worldwide, the 2016 Global NGO Online Technology Report is unprecedented and provides valuable insight into the global NGO sector and its use of online technology. The State of Nonprofit Cloud.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 16, 2018

Society is a buzz about new technology: artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, autonomous cars, the surveillance state, and more. Even in the tech industry, with its intense turf battle, companies have come to rely on open standards for data, for APIs, for technological plumbing.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Use this blog for updates on how to use technology for fundraising. There are quite a few nonprofit publications that provide the latest news in the fundraising world. There are quite a few nonprofit publications that provide the latest news in the fundraising world. NTEN Publications. Nonprofit Tech for Good.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

One of the benefits of internet events is that you may distribute immediate access to digital goodies like downloads, special offers, or links to webinars. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. The current state of public gatherings has only accelerated this trend.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 14, 2022

With the current economic downturn and cost-of-living crisis, it has never been more important to use technology to empower social housing organisations to provide real help to those in need. If you’re curious about how technology can support these efforts, let me share my story with you. By using the right technology for the job!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A donor database is a software solution that nonprofit professionals use to access insights into their supporters’ engagement histories, track key fundraising metrics, and measure success. Bloomerang’s segmentation eBook can provide more insight into smart ways to segment your database if you’re just getting started. Scalability.

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Care2

AUGUST 7, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) It can take a lot of time. Thank you very much.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) Promoting your cause or gaining publicity. For example, if you hope to attract publicity in the community, you might want to host a large, accessible event (like a walkathon or fun run) rather than an intimate gala.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

It might involve a public post on social media, but it could also involve them simply spreading the word in-person, at-work, or in their group texts. Nonprofits can also use subscription-based databases to access information on individuals, corporations, and foundations that have previously given to similar causes or organizations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You want to have commitments for about half the money before you go public with the campaign. Having that inner circle donate prior to launching or being public is going to help influence those people who may come in from social media at that point. Stage 4: Go live and share on social media. It’s a huge social motivator!

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Care2

JULY 24, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) It can take a lot of time. Thank you very much.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

As you prepare to implement new standards, evaluate your existing policies, processes, and technology to assess whether or not you have the capacity to meet regulatory requirements without diverting resources away from mission delivery. How much will your current business processes be impacted? Ensure proper training.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

If you’re attending in-person, you’ll have access to a workshop on April 7th where you can better your nonprofit organization through hands-on learning. On April 8th, online registrants will have access to six presentations in real-time, with the rest being posted online following the conference. technology can be daunting.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With technology improving, virtual and hybrid events rising in popularity, and new event ideas coming to fruition, it can be hard to determine the best fundraising event that aligns with your audience, goals, and overall mission. Download eBook. Something like an expensive gift certificate or new piece of technology are great ideas.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

You feel supported, like there’s this army of support around you ready to access. One is this ebook. A lot of the concepts that I’m sharing with you today are in this ebook. I was panicking and, “Technology is not my thing.” ” You can easily enroll people in your vision.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It’s an effective way to access consistent content on topics you care about. List Building: You can build sign-ups, access the list, and receive referrals from like-minded writers to grow your audience. Stable Technology: The content is technically solid, has a lot of funding and easy to navigate. Should you create one?

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