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AUGUST 8, 2022

Reach out to your local schools to see if they’re looking for any specific supplies for the school year. Volunteer at your local school. If you’ve attended a local school yourself or know any students, connect with new students to give tours and advice on how to navigate their new school and help set to rest any first-day jitters.

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MARCH 8, 2023

5 Million Reasons to Embrace Library Giving Day Created in 2019 by the Seattle Public Library Foundation, Library Giving Day was designed not only to increase financial support to local public libraries but also to raise awareness for the many programs local libraries provide to their communities. And keep your momentum!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

The first time I really "got" the power of accessible technology (AT) to improve the lives of people with disabilities was when I saw the PBS documentary Freedom Machines. How Accessible Technology Computer Refurbishment Came About. How Accessible Technology Works. This nonprofit has been running for over 20 years.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I want to unveil several of these new initiatives, as well as sneaking in some of the incredible things happening in our core programs in literacy and human rights. CityOptions is an environmental initiative to help local governments—particularly small and mid-sized ones—plan and execute effective sustainability initiatives.

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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. They will create and promote digital literacy programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Last week I was got to work on a week-long service trip in Cusco, Peru as part of Wake: Women’s Alliance for Knowledge Exchange #Tech2empower program where womwn in who work in technology volunteer to share their professional skills and knowledge with women-run business owners. That is what the #Tech2Empower program is all about!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . Illuminate India and Clubhouse Guatemala both completely cover the cost of many of the children in their programs with monthly sponsors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

posted by Annette Sutfin , Kinship Program. Orchestrated effectively, a corporate volunteer program has the potential to render benefits not only to the nonprofit, but to the corporation as well. The hours of unpaid labor afforded by such programs is the obvious contribution to the nonprofit organization. Sources: Brudney, J.

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JULY 15, 2014

That’s why we’re supporting this global effort to teach web literacy through hands-on learning and making with the Maker Party. Join the celebration by attending a Maker Party event in your local area. community Community event learning maker party mozilla nptech nten Web Sites website Program' Taking part in a Maker Party?

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

They currently partner with 48 local organizations in 17 countries that work to secure equal educational access and high-quality education for all children. Literacy, particularly from birth through 3rd grade, is their primary focus because reading skills form the foundation for all childhood learning. Kars4Kids Foundation.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. Connections like this are built over time. Areas served: Worldwide.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

But, I expect that 75% of the job will be about analyzing the legal issues from our programs, especially in our Global Literacy Program, which includes Bookshare, the largest digital library for the blind and dyslexic in the U.S., as well as our Human Rights Program, which supports activists fighting injustice around the world.

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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 first chance to take advantage of a new program before anyone else. the first chance to take advantage of a new program before anyone else. low-cost 4G Internet service combined with EveryoneOn’s localized.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

" Local humor aside, the project is exciting: 31 public parks in San Francisco will get free Wi-Fi for at least two years. At TechSoup for Libraries , we've been covering the Edge Initiative , an assessment program that provides libraries with benchmarks, best practices, tools, and resources to support public technology services.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

He reads accessible ebooks from Benetech’s Bookshare library in braille format, and learns as quickly as his peers without disabilities. Mark oversees the development, testing, and deployment of new technology across all of Benetech’s program areas, including Benetech Labs and SocialCoding4Good. Martus Desktop 4.5 and Mobile Martus 1.2

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

It’s simple to remember, accessible to everyone at no cost, available 24/7, with multilingual capabilities. 2-1-1 is funded through local and state sources including United Ways and other nonprofits, foundations, businesses, and state and local government. The Calling for 2-1-1 Act, S 211 and H.R.

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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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

Department of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunities Program to address the digital divide, one in five American adults still do not use the Internet. The fund will rely on local nonprofits to figure what the right solutions are for this specific region. rapidly growing 1 Million Cups Program , which is a major big deal there.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For easy access you can download all these incredible conferences to your Gmail, ICal or outlook click. The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of workforce development, community service, and conservation. State/Local / #DCNP2019 / @DMANF. State/Local.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

And w e would like to spotlight a few in the TechSoup community who have joined us in championing this second annual national day of giving : InvestED has launched a volunteer and donation program specially designed around Giving Tuesday. Sports 4 All began as a one-woman show to promote full access to sports for people with disabilities.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

TechSoup Asia Asia is a nonprofit collaborative venture between TechSoup Global and its local nonprofit organization partners, Connecting Up Australia and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. VietNet-ICT’s vision is to narrow the digital divide by providing ICT access to poor people in Vietnam.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Local representatives from nonprofits, schools, and community groups convened in downtown San Francisco for Microsoft's YouthSpark Connection event. Through the program, the native San Franciscan learned valuable business skills, received tech training, and made job connections. Nonprofits Closing the Opportunity Divide.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 12, 2006

We discussed literacy and access for the blind, and I learned about one of Mr. Kohli's passions, which is adult literacy. The program focuses on mainly teaching a core vocabulary of sight words in the the desired language, so that adults are able read the local newspaper.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services. For example, the San Francisco Public Library's website has a page that curates local services and resources on preparing for and dealing with the aftermath of an earthquake. A Safe Space During Times of Social Unrest.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

In response to the growing needs of professional nonprofit managers, numerous university-based nonprofit management education programs have emerged, but few offer continuing education for nonprofit professionals. Currently, all courses are offered face-to-face on a Friday/Saturday schedule at the ASU downtown campus. Pollak, T.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. In collaboration with the TechSoup Global Network , our trusted partners give organizations worldwide access to the solutions they need. Reform Copyright.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Enter your story by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2013, to be eligible to win the tablet and bragging rights. That sounds great.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. That sounds great. How do you plan on doing that? It is a place for funders, and NGOs alike to find inspiring stories about tech use.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

We're not talking about the race to expand Internet access in space here. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted in June to expand the Universal Lifeline program to include broadband, following a public comment period. I have my reasons for predicting this. is doing more down-to-earth things to close the digital divide.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. Sports Tournament Organizing a sports tournament can attract local teams and sports enthusiasts to compete in games like soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, and more.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2022

The private and public sectors can offer resources and build technology, but to scale in a meaningful way, these solutions need to take into account the nuances of local community needs. It’s twofold: It’s the policies we can set, but how we act upon those comes down to the local community level.”. Principle 2: Implement Sustainably.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

So often, government control, or just lack of access to information and media, prevents people from really being able to be educated and informed about serious issues that are going on around them. What is it that motivated you to create this program now? There is also a really practical level of source access.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

local time). " He described a new digital divide that wasn't about having access to computers. Young people have access to computers in schools and libraries, but there is a difference in the quality of experience. The young people who don't have pervasive access will fall behind in terms of skills.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Read on to learn how the World Food Program USA, Partners in Health, and The Mission Continues have customized one story for different platforms so they can reach more people with their impactful work. World Food Program USA: Rani’s Story. WFP USA shared their blog post of Rani’s story on Facebook for Literacy Day on September 8.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2008

now hear from homegrown social networks and what they have to offer local nonprofits. Facebook is also being used for internal communications - conversations between staff about how programs are going as well as cultivate the next generation of donors. How do increase internet literacy with communities? Who am I talking to?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Are they wanting to fund children’s programs? And that’s when you deliver a program or a good, it can be tangible or non-tangible, to a person, or it could be a pet, or in the community. And that includes the extended effect on the programs delivered. Are they wanting to fund capacity-building initiatives?

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Neon CRM

JUNE 7, 2023

Say you’re writing an appeal that will support your summer literacy program: Imagine a character that’s similar to people who have donated to that cause in the past. Did your donors respond well to your food pantry’s campaign that centered local families? What motivated them to give last time?

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