Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Organizations need to have structures and policies to support and enhance an individuals work/life balance and enable healthy technology use habits including a right to disconnect from the workplace. Organizations should commit to not using AI for the purpose of driving workers to higher levels of productivity at the cost of well-being.

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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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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. Include your mission and vision statements, a brief history, and a summary of your programs and services. Most volunteers don’t know the law exists.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

Pride Fund to End Gun Violence is a Political Action Committee (PAC) that supports candidates who will act on sensible gun policy reforms while championing LGBTQ safety and equality. Transgender Law Center. Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This can happen if individuals who haven’t been vetted properly are given access to resources they shouldn’t or if the nonprofit’s internal systems are faulty. Strengthen Your Organization’s Internal Controls Internal controls are policies and procedures that nonprofits put in place to help avoid risky situations. Compliance.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

It is an important factor to consider when looking at not only designing a RAG-based conversational AI, but also when designing organizational AI policy in general. 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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JULY 3, 2023

Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. 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. During the protest, 104 activists were arrested for unlawful demonstration, many in their wheelchairs.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

Federal agencies on digital transformation strategy as the 18F Director of Agency Partnerships and Senior Advisor at the Technology Transformation service within GSA. He was recognized in Forbes magazine’s “30 under 30” for law and policy and as a Rising Star by Federal Computer Week. ‍Jay earned a B.A.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. 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.”

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

No longer just inherent to explicitly tech-based conglomerates, tech fuels everything from banks and financial services to food-delivery services and traditional retail as it facilitates the rapid migration online to meet the needs of a world spending more time at home than ever before.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Look into relevant laws regarding starting a nonprofit in your community. Legal services. The ABA strongly recommends that lawyers contribute at least 50 hours of pro-bono public legal services per year , meaning there are probably plenty of lawyers in your community willing to help out.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

This landmark federal law, known as the “Emancipation Proclamation for people with disabilities,” has been remarkably successful in protecting the rights of people with disabilities. The ADA prohibits discrimination and mandates that Americans be accorded equality in access to employment, goods, services, and other opportunities.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 11, 2014

For example, consumers by law have access to credit reports used in making financial decisions about the consumer. It’s time for consumers to have access to the collection of data used by marketers, argues the Post. Is big data bad? Certainly not. Data is aggregated, analyzed and put to all sorts of good uses.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

WRC advocates for programs and policies that create opportunity and drive change for these communities. Since 1922, they have put significant international pressure on governments to enforce and enact laws that defend women’s rights. Women's Refugee Commission. Take Action | Twitter | Facebook. Amnesty International USA.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2021

billion to expand its work to increase options for and access to contraceptives in partnership with UNFPA Supplies Partnership , Family Planning 2030 , the Global Financing Facility , and the Shaping Equitable Market Access for Reproductive Health initiative. Ford Foundation press release 06/30/2021.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

copyright law. The publishing industry and disability organizations both agreed on this provision of copyright law. The deal was: help people with disabilities that can't access books and don't hurt the economic interests of the publishers (and authors). At Benetech, our commitment is to uphold that social deal.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

From ensuring equal access to education to advocating for mental health awareness to creating black history for future generations, all of these organizations inspire us, and we hope they inspire you too. Southern Poverty Law Center. Since then, the organization has evolved to address policy issues as well. Advancement Project.

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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. It too offers the opportunity to demonstrate credibility with the public in terms of the services they provide. Accessibility concerns.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. It will depend on local laws, your storage needs, and your relationship to past customers. It will depend on local laws, your storage needs, and your relationship to past customers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

CalNonprofits anticipates more state and federal policy efforts to emerge as this industry and these practices mature and has released this Open Letter to Crowdfunding Platforms. Donors should have access to customer support to deal with questions and problems. Principles for Responsible Crowdfunding. … Read More

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

Cloud-based applications and services are super convenient. But before you take the leap, you need to think long and hard about the security and data privacy implications that go along with cloud services. In some cases, you can host certain cloud services yourself. Research a Cloud Service's Security Credentials and Record.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Whether legislation will contain limitations on changing your privacy policy. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify or your preferred streaming service for future episodes! The GDPR was really the first law to give individuals choice about processing their data on the basis of consent.” Cameron Stoll.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Accessible content. Incorporate accessibility best practices as you design or update your website to ensure you offer a positive user experience for all users, no matter their age, ability, or device. You can also use calls to action throughout your blog posts or services pages.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Bookshare actively cooperates with the Library of Congress in the provision of Bookshare’s services to people with disabilities, through its National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress (NLS).

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 7, 2019

These recognizable retailers, restaurants, and service providers are fan favorites for millions of Americans. Unfortunately for companies of all sizes, the five aforementioned brands are just the tip of the ADA and website accessibility iceberg. Everybody deserves to have that full and equal access to the world around them.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

As always, there’s plenty more news like how Facebook’s news feed policy is not good news for charities, how smartphone kill switch legislation will affect your organization, how things like your own perspiration will run your phone someday and some more NPTech quick hits. The effect of the law will be pretty fast.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

who gave the keynote speech at UC Berkeley’s conference on law, ethics and technology, “ Social Networks: Friends or Foes? ,” complaints of hijacked accounts increased by one-third from 2007 to 2008. While the overwhelming consensus was that such behavior isn’t right, there are few laws on the books to address these scenarios.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

It’s a complicated equation that brings together core human rights concerns about privacy, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and the direct practicalities of real-life struggle with the ways in which engineering, policy, legal and design decisions are made by companies, or placed upon them by the jurisdictions in which they operate.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

But the board is responsible for ensuring that the nonprofit has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term. Duty of Obedience: It is the board’s job to ensure their organization follows all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Although basics like issuing paychecks can be handled through a payroll service, when it comes to benefits, compensation, and compliance, only a professional with up-to-date knowledge can be trusted for advice. New TechSoup Program: Human Resources Expert Service. Comply with federal and state employment laws.

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Global Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As data technology becomes more accessible, social sector data leaders will need to focus even more deliberately on effective communication about what their systems and algorithms do, how they work, what their results mean, and what unintended consequences they might have. …which will make communication even more important.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

Yet, we must ask ourselves, are these precious principles accessible to all, equally? Organizations like Doc Ellis Foundation works to hold law enforcement accountable and offers financial support to families, ensuring they receive the required resources when reporting a missing person.

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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. In 2004, the United States passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act , requiring schools to provide special education services to eligible students.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Those of us working in the nonprofit and library sectors understand the profound effect of broadband and affordable access to underserved populations. Tags: Acquiring Technology Community Tech Centers Community Tech Centers Connecting to the Internet Digital Divide Services. This post originally appeared on TechSoup for Libraries.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

Landmark Steps to Liberate Open Data President Obama has signed an Executive Order to make government data more accessible to the public and entrepreneurs. Under the terms of the Executive Order and a new Open Data Policy all newly generated government data must be made available in open, machine-readable formats. Nonprofit Data.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

There are many things you need to consider: Should your on-line presence adhere to the same laws as your physical space? Social networking sites are not handicapped accessible. Can you use governmental funds for services that are not Section 508 compliant? Finally, don't forget your clients.

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

We connect with members using e-mail and social networking, carry out research on search engines and Web sites, and use online services to purchase supplies and produce and store documents. Google just released data that it received over 3,500 demands from law enforcement involving criminal investigations in the last six months of 2009.

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