Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . International Game Technology. Brown Rudnick Center for Public Interest. International Game Technology. Funding Priority: Education. The Awesome Foundation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 3, 2011

One of these sub-themes is “Accessibility: removing barriers and promoting disability-inclusive development.” Of course, accessibility is right up Benetech’s alley and the focus of our Literacy program. Our innovative approach has revolutionized the traditional library for people with print disabilities.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The odd thing about living through a technological revolution is you think it’s just another Tuesday. These technologies can do everything from poetry to code to digital art to research to essay writing. The hype is problematic, but the revolution is real. But things forever changed when OpenAI released version 3.5 We didn’t ask.

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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

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. copyright law.

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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, we support the efforts of nonprofits and public libraries working to build digitally inclusive and literate communities through donated technology from our corporate partners. century jobs.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2011

Access to the Internet and computer training are key services. public libraries and some nonprofits provide. billion to expand access to. Broadband Technology Opportunity Program) and are busy creating and updating. Broadband Technology Opportunity Program) and are busy creating and updating. their computer skills.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Technology trainers: you're superheroes, but not super human! When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. But it's nearly impossible to know everything about every type of technology.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

Do they receive access to members-only events? For example, consider an organization for educators focused on improving literacy rates. One proven method of addressing literacy—especially in children with learning challenges—is approaching reading as a science. When someone pays for a membership, what do they get in return?

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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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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. The June 2015 FCC proposal calls for an expansion of Lifeline to provide low-income households with a choice of subsidized phone service or broadband Internet access. These smartphones are rudimentary, but do provide web and email access and also run Android apps.

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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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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. We know educated girls strengthen economies, promote peace, and improve public health. It doesn’t require internet access. The broadcasts air weekly and deliver multilingual lessons on literacy, numeracy, and STEM.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy. Scott Pinkelman, digital literacy innovation specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia , recently presented on this important topic at the Digital Shift online conference. internet security security saferonline public access computing libraries privacy'

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2014

Similar to Mozilla, we share the belief that the web is a global public resource that’s an essential part of our modern life. Technology shapes how we learn, how we connect, and how we communicate, but not everyone has the basic skills and information they need to harness the power of the web. Taking part in a Maker Party?

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2014

Bringing mobile devices into adult library programs can be an excellent way to promote library e-media and teach digital literacy skills. She will share tips for instilling technology confidence in staff and providing user-driven training. Join us next Wednesday, July 30 at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2013

A thought leader in the intersection of philanthropy, law, policy, and technology, Bernholz writes about the business of giving in books, articles, and her award-winning blog, Philanthropy2173.com. com. She is working on her second book, tentatively titled, The Future of Good.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

It is his mission to help clients transform their data into strategy and provide an integrated approach that blends creativity with technological sophistication. Over the last few years, she has served as a conduit for making these best practices accessible to organizations seeking to enhance their efficiency and workplace culture.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

As more and more information moves online, Americans without Internet access are increasingly being left behind. provides a succinct visual summary of the issue and potential solutions, including: Why Internet access matters to individuals, communities, and the U.S. Picturing the Problem. The infographic. as a whole. What We Can Do.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

Dana Abbey is the Health Information Literacy Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental region. She has a background in public libraries, library consultation, and prescription drug monitoring. It includes access to training and training materials, and they have grants available.

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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. information on low-cost computers and digital literacy training brings. together the access, hardware, and training needed to. Unlimited Access: It’s a $10/month Internet plan that offers unlimited data. getting connected.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

She's also the executive director of Community Technology Network , a nonprofit that brings information access and digital literacy to underserved Bay Area populations. It's an exciting time for public computing access in San Francisco. YNPN honored Kami as the Young Nonprofit Executive Director of the Year.

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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? This raises some interesting questions for how nonprofits and libraries talk about the digital divide and how they advocate for public access technology and technology skills development.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Nonprofit Technology, and more! For easy access you can download all these incredible conferences to your Gmail, ICal or outlook click. Nonprofit organizations have moved well past the time when technology and data were treated as standalone entities. 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Nonprofit Management.

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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 Kansas City Public Library System will also have a role in this work. Digital Divide libraries digital inclusion digital literacy tspubliclibraries'

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Social media, like all technology, is developed by people. Millions of editors on Wikipedia and it’s rise in public use was climbing. Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. Direct Content.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Public libraries are also working diligently to close both the digital and the opportunity gap: from giving free classes on resume-building to providing free access to technology. TechSoup for Libraries surveyed and interviewed organizations that received Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) funding.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Subscribers will also be given access to free digital literacy training. The digital divide in the United States has persisted over the years despite the inexorable march of technology. Learn more about broadband and, in particular, get resources for expanding Internet access and digital literacy through our broadband wiki.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

For them, it’s about having reliable and fast Internet access; accessing health care services via mobile in rural areas; voicing views online without fear of persecution, not having useful services blocked by Internet service providers (ISPs), not being exposed to cyberbullying, or fearing to become a victim of online fraud.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

She is a favorite on TechSoup for Libraries because she is always open to new technology. Like most libraries, La Conner Library provides public access computers to patrons to use however they wish. They also have a homework help program for school children and offer a variety of digital literacy computer classes.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

She is a favorite on TechSoup for Libraries because she is always open to new technology. Like most libraries, La Conner Library provides public access computers to patrons to use however they wish. They also have a homework help program for school children and offer a variety of digital literacy computer classes.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

The study reveals that current leaders in the local nonprofit sector believe the skills most needed in the nonprofit workforce are financial literacy, communication (verbal and writing skills), knowledge of laws pertaining to the nonprofit sector, information technology, volunteer management, and donor cultivation. Central Ave.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

HART needed a technology solution that would allow it to go from a staff of 5 to 50 people — without having to pay additional costs or have extra maintenance. " Waukesha Public Library. Executive director Julie Lyles Carr says: "Anything that helps get the message out through technology is so important."

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

We worked with Young Pham, ARC’s technology support person. The new MultiPoint Server system will mainly be used for open public access, primarily Internet use. It will also be used for digital literacy classes, and perhaps for ESL classes. Four Plugable USB docking stations. One USB hub.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2012

More than three-quarters of the nation's public libraries offer e-books, but most Americans don't know that this service is provided by their local library. She has worked in training and education for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, WebJunction, the Public Library Association, the Northeast Kansas Library System, and more.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 3, 2010

A large percentage of grant opportunities in the United States are available to the public through one of two websites: grants.gov and foundationcenter.org. Foundationcenter.org is a similar resource, but offers information about grants from private foundations, public foundations, and corporations throughout the United States.

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