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.

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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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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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.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. Review our hiring and onboarding policies to ensure that they are equitable and fair for all applicants.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Learn the language and history. Talk to your funder, peers, and internal experts to ensure that you understand the language of grants and other funding sources. Develop top-notch policies and procedures. In managing grant funding , communication is key. Resist the urge to only meet the minimum requirements of multiple funders.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. It’s also important to ensure your trainings are accessible and inclusive!

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There are short-term outcomes (cleaner beaches, better access to childcare); intermediate outcomes (boosting awareness, changing policies); and long-term outcomes (preserving the environment, improving society). Sharing this information publicly provides access to both internal and external constituents.

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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. Counterproposals have been made, governments have been engaging with rights holders, consumers and NGOs (or not!)

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

To boost user-friendliness, it’s imperative to make sure readers can easily access the information they’re looking for. This highlights how, in spite of a challenging period, they remained committed to producing a high volume of real-time, thoughtful analysis and practical policy recommendations. Broadway Cares. Wrapping up.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

An acceptable usage policy (AUP) is a set of rules applied by the. The AUP is an integral part of security policies for businesses, universities, schools, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and website. intranet) access, AUPs are important to protect young users against. to or accessing the network. What It Is.

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2023

Within the organization, the AARP Public Policy Institute maintains the AARP Livability Index , a key tool in their mission to promote the development of sound, creative policies to address common needs for economic security, health care, and quality of life.

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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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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned Giving Is Accessible to All Planned giving flips the script on the traditional donation structure because it does not disrupt a supporter’s current cash flow. Once there is enough awareness of the program, launch a planned giving committee to review planned giving processes and fundraising policies.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

There are two new major online privacy policy changes coming in 2020, the CCPA in California and SHIELD act in New York. These acts mimic the standard set by the European Union with GDPR and many of the policies will sound familiar. The New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Security act and the California Consumer Privacy Act.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If social justice is important to you, consider how bringing in more marginalized sectors of the community will help you support solutions, programs, or policies that work for all. Share requirements and expectations for participation, time, and any technical skills needed, including internet access, device, and language requirements.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Appropriate data retention policies should be implemented, including considerations for the rapid decay of the physical security situation. This ensures an active session isn’t easily misused to access data. Review Sessions to monitor access and remove if needed. Example: Forcing MFA when accessing reports. Learn more.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Since then, we have revisited our commitment multiple times, formally addingthe “A” to the acronym to call out and center the importance of accessibility in every aspect of our work, and thought a lot about authenticity , but we haven’t talked a lot about our efforts publicly. Defined accessibility standards. What’s Next.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

He was recognized in Forbes magazine’s “30 under 30” for law and policy and as a Rising Star by Federal Computer Week. This is information that is available but not necessarily accessible to the student population without a significant amount of time, connections, and research. ‍Jay earned a B.A.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

High-level options include custom GPTs on top of general purpose Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT , vertical-specific out-of-the-box solutions, semi-custom vendor solutions such as Azure OpenAI , and fully custom models and applications. Safety and Reliability: AI systems should be safe and reliable.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Co-development led to conceptualization of participation of people with disabilities in advocacy for legislative, policy and government program change as an impact—in and of itself—regardless of outcome. We’re engineering responses, rather than being open to what happens.”

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That’s why your nonprofit needs its own auction item management policies. Be sure that the secure location to store the items has a lockable door with controlled access to the room. An easy way to start with item descriptions is to use the language that describes the item on its packaging.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2016

This week, let’s walk through seven steps to developing a policy to manage the use and replenishment of reserve funds. Once an appropriate target amount has been determined for operating reserves, the board needs to draft a policy that establishes the fund and sets forth guidelines for using it. Designate staff vacancy savings.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

An expert on agricultural economics and spatial analysis, Jerry most recently served as a Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, DC, where he led major projects on food security and climate change issues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2008

When I was in Minnesota, one of the questions I got was about blogging and social networking policies. Now, I swear I remember seeing something from Easter Seals or another nonprofit on a listserv that mentioned either social networking policy or blogging policy. Do any nonprofits have a formal blogging policy?

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

It’s important to engage with others and continue the conversation about how we can continue to make the world more accessible for people with disabilities. You can also spend time volunteering and donating to nonprofits that provide important services to people with disabilities. Donate to support their mission here. Doug Flutie Jr.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The nonprofit lets the impact stand on its own on certain pages – no pictures, very little language, and lots of white space. Partners, researchers, and power-users can read through their comprehensive 112 page traditional report , but for everyone else, Brac provides the highlights in a well-designed and accessible way.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

But ChatGPT has made AI an incredibly accessible and easy-to-use tool for anyone with an internet connection. The GPT of ChatGPT stands for generative pre-trained transformer, which is a group of language models trained to generate human-like text developed by OpenAI. Chat GPT Plus offers faster and priority access to new features.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

NRDC combines the power of more than three million members and online activists with the expertise of more than 700 scientists, lawyers, and policy advocates across the globe to ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 26, 2023

Plus, applying for the program means you’ll receive access to free analytics tools like Google Analytics and Google Tag manager to track ad performance. On the other hand, if your website doesn’t comply with Google’s website policy , you’ll need to spend time bringing it up to code before filling out your Google Grant application.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

There is an opportunity to support small-scale farmers in accessing low-cost, connected technology to improve their efficiency and efficacy as producers — both during stable times and times of crisis. Emphasis was placed on making information actionable, accessible, and bite-sized to fit into the lifestyle of a small-scale farmer.

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

IE if someone can make a donation to your charity through a chat interface because the AI assistant has access to the user’s wallet. AI and natural language processing have enabled far more sophisticated chatbots and voice assistants. Build content on very long-tail keywords and natural language questions.

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

IE if someone can make a donation to your charity through a chat interface because the AI assistant has access to the user’s wallet. AI and natural language processing have enabled far more sophisticated chatbots and voice assistants. Build content on very long-tail keywords and natural language questions.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2023

The high ROI of planned gifts and their accessibility to wider groups of donors has always made them a smart investment of your time and development resources. Try using this language on your Ways to Give page or planned giving microsite—here’s an example from the National Museum of Wildlife Art. They include: Bequests.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Tycely Williams, chief development officer of The Bipartisan Policy Center, encourages nonprofits to step outside expectations. “A When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. But it turns out that identity-focused language can be even more powerful.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Tycely Williams, chief development officer of The Bipartisan Policy Center, encourages nonprofits to step outside expectations. “A When segmenting your list, be careful about language that could alienate certain donors. But it turns out that identity-focused language can be even more powerful.

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email Communication Effective Fundraising 69

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Whether legislation will contain limitations on changing your privacy policy. The information has to be presented in a way that’s concise, transparent, intelligent, and easily accessible to the data subjects, using clear and plain language.” Topics Discussed in This Episode: The federal data privacy legislation landscape.

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