Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. copyright law. In the U.S.,

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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. We’re thrilled that students and other readers who have disabilities that keep them from reading standard print can now read the same books as their peers, using the same devices.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 20, 2006

We have been helping blind and print disabled people gain access to books for over 17 years. Two recent experiences underscored different parts of this struggle to deliver access. It's great to see someone still using one of our products to access books for this length of time.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

From people in Latin America who face severe water scarcity to at-risk human rights defenders and students with disabilities, our users and their families are the ones who best convey the impact of our work. Consider third grade student Brennan Draves. Brennan Draves and his mother, Lindsay Draves, at school. billion poor and unbanked.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Many volunteer managers cite recruitment as their greatest challenge; however, Brudney and Meijs (2009) contend that “the preoccupation with recruitment distracts attention and resources from the management and retention of volunteers” (p. Annette is a student in the Master of Nonprofit Studies program at ASU.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

They’ll come to your signature event and maybe even volunteer to clean up afterward. Without them, young people on our waitlist continue to face the challenges that low levels of literacy create in their lives. Current volunteers. They’ll share your content. In fact, it’s common for regular givers to become planned givers.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Our winners represent a little glamour from the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, plus some creativity from Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and Literacy Services of Wisconsin. Our third place, bronze prize goes to Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW). Our last round closed with more amazing submissions.

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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 Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. It doesn't just stop here! So don't wait! Did your event make the list? Feb 21 - 24.

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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. Stay tuned.

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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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2007

It's great when one of our team is honored for their work, and Carrie Karnos has been one of our top Bookshare.org volunteers for years, including being Volunteer of the Year. She wrote, "Carrie Karnos is a Bookshare.org volunteer who has given blind readers access to more than 2,000 books. Congratulations, Carrie!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Online courses from easyLearning by Serebra provide busy nonprofiters with access to more than 1,500 technical and professional courses. The National Commission on writing stated that 80 percent of grade school students are not proficient at writing. Volunteer Management. Enroll in Online Courses from easyLearning.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2015

New Heights, by promoting literacy through a wide range of programs, has produced radical results. " Equal Access Through Online Collaboration. Not every student can be reached in person. New Heights has used Citrix GoToMeeting to connect teachers and tutors with students. Inspiring Optimism Through Results.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Full-time volunteer and board member Mercedes Pellet told us, "We could not have afforded the Desktop Office Suite for 50 employees — Office 365 is a real blessing. The library ordered 60 Dell refurbished desktop computers from TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) to provide its patrons with Internet access.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2024

Universities across the globe face challenges with successful digital transformation and what it means for their fundraising and alumni data, legacy systems, data literacy, and access to skills. Having that same supplier relationship across all stages of the technology lifecycle ensures access to external expertise on an ongoing basis.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

World Food Program USA (WFP USA), the US affiliate of the 2020 Nobel Prize-winning United Nations World Food Programme, has beautifully adapted the story of Rani—a precocious student in India who receives meals fortified with micronutrients—for their blog, Facebook, and Instagram. The Mission Continues: Dustin’s Story.

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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. Pretend you’re writing for a particularly loyal donor or volunteer you know. What motivated them to give last time? What might motivate them to give now? What moves them?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this image, volunteers pick up trash in a forested area. Volunteer Fair Your nonprofit likely has a dedicated corp of volunteers that make your work possible. Hosting a volunteer fair will help build bridges between local nonprofits and potential volunteers.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

So this is specific to donors but you may be sharing your impact with people that you want to engage as partners or clients or volunteers. Maybe I am teaching computer classes, or English as a second language classes, maybe I’m teaching those and I have 10 students. And that includes the extended effect on the programs delivered.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 13, 2011

Bookshare Hits 100,000 Members Boy reading at a computer with teacher in the background.Since the beginning of 2009, we’ve tripled the number of people with disabilities Bookshare is serving with our accessible library of ebooks. The amazing thing about serving 100,000 students right now is that our commitment to the U.S.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

. -- is all about digital inclusion, digital literacy, and working to close the many digital divides we face in our global society. OneWebDay organizers will call attention to efforts that work to ensure that anyone who wants it has access to the Internet and the skills they need to engage, powerfully.

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