Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 28, 2013

To the Diplomatic Conference in Plenary on June 27, 2013 On the Adoption of the Treaty of Marrakech This is an excellent Treaty. The Benetech team is delighted by its adoption today. That is the miracle of a robust website: it doesn’t cost much more for it to serve twice, or even ten times, as many people.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In my previous posts, I addressed a host of self-limiting beliefs that keep us from excelling in our careers and changing our communities. The Inner Critic is an internal voice that tells us that we are inadequate, less than, and unworthy. The Inner Critic. This voice can come from several places.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

ASU became the first university to adopt Slack campus-wide, launching it across five campuses and more than 200,000 users, including students, faculty, and administrators. The university now uses the collaboration tool to host classroom discussions, develop new courses, and support students — both on campus and online.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 10, 2018

The book explains how to host events with purpose, drawing lessons from intimate parties, mass happenings, and international summits. Here are my three big takeaways from The Art of Gathering : Hosting is an exercise in courageous leadership. When you host an event, you have the power to define what happens.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

For example, QR codes have resurfaced with great success due to the advancements and social adoption of mobile technology. This changing behaviour has been further complicated for international nonprofits as they operate across borders, language barriers, and currencies.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

Hosted by Community Brands, Xperience allowed attendees virtual one-on-one meetings with conference exhibitors, in addition to larger group sessions. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) leveraged Nimble AMS and predictive analytics to increase its member retention numbers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As you might’ve guessed, Salesforce+ will serve as our host platform for all Dreamforce 2021 digital content! Featured customer: International Justice Mission. We’ll also have always-on adoption resources and information about Success Offerings and our pro bono program. Amplify your actions on social media!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Next, the Summit featured a conversation between Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation , a $16 billion international human welfare and social justice philanthropic organization, and Dr. Una Osili , Associate Dean for Research and International Programs at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

SOS Children’s Villages International uses cloud technology to help fundraise for children in need. Photo courtesy of SOS Children’s Villages International. Note From Beth: I am thrilled to host this guest post from Microsoft Philanthropies General Manager that showcases examples of digital transformation and fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

Nonprofits that host many events or are related to the arts, animals, nature, or international development should definitely be using Flickr. Those that stuck around are beginning to reap the rewards of early adoption. BlackPlanet , Quepasa , Bebo , Hi5 , and Orkut cater to communities of color and international audiences.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As you might’ve guessed, Salesforce+ will serve as our host platform for all Dreamforce 2021 digital content! Featured customer: International Justice Mission. We’ll also have always-on adoption resources and information about Success Offerings and our pro bono program. Amplify your actions on social media!

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Bring your questions and join your host, Amy DeVita of TopNonprofits. He now seeks to activate the network of leading crypto organizations look-ing to support charitable causes while driving crypto adoption. Is fundraising on the blockchain a good idea for your organization? Where do you even start to find out more about it?

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Bring your questions and join your host, Amy DeVita of TopNonprofits. He now seeks to activate the network of leading crypto organizations look-ing to support charitable causes while driving crypto adoption. Is fundraising on the blockchain a good idea for your organization? Where do you even start to find out more about it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2009

2010 is going to be the year that the large national and international nonprofits launch iPhone Apps. Over time, design and functionality will likely improve significantly, but if you want to be a very early adopter and wow the world with your cutting edge adoption of the Mobile Web, then Sweb Apps is for you. . Very expensive.

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Forum One

JANUARY 22, 2009

This looks like a fascinating event to take place in South Africa this October: The International Conference on Knowledge Economy. The group is now hosting a call for papers --due April 30, 2009. Lots to learn here!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

And I will start this post off by being clear – this is as much of an internal, personal conflict for me, and a way in which I see my own behavior and my values diverge at times. Green Hosting. There are a ton of hosting companies claiming that they are “green hosting.&# Just Google it. So what to do?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

—– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. don’t embark on fundraising without a plan for using the funds, we can’t adopt a new fundraising approach without proper training.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Host a cupcake fundraiser or friendraiser for an organization I believe in, like the East Bay Vegan Bakesale does. Keep a gratitude journal, or make monthly gratitude collages Participate in a fundraising walk for a cause I care about, like Women for Women International's Run for Congo Women. Adopt another pet.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2011

A View of the Cloud from Brazil In the first of our series of dispatches from our international partner organizations, TechSoup Brasil 's Valter Cegal reflects that Internet affordability is still a major stumbling block for Brazilian NGOs. Clearing Up the Cloud NTEN recently hosted a day-long cloud computing workshop in San Francisco.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

I got the chance to present on a panel with three other people in an information session hosted by the U.S. The event was organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and hosted by Congressional members: Randy Hultgren (Illinois), Chaka Fattah (Pennsylvania), Ben Ray Lujan (New Mexico), and Alan Nunnelee (Mississippi).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Our practice emerged (and it truly emerged – our parent organization Counterpart International developed its theory of change after over 50 years of working in communities around the world) and was grounded in community led development. In February 2018, we are hosting our first Organizational Strengthening Design Workshop.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Prashant Pandit and Pooja Jayna of the NASSCOM Foundation (TechSoup's Indian partner organization ) discuss the hurdles that NGOs must overcome for cloud adoption to become a reality. Clearing Up the Cloud NTEN recently hosted a day-long cloud computing workshop in San Francisco. Week 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

You can go further than this to ensure seamless adoption, though. Include relevant information like the event name, date, location, and the nonprofit organization hosting the event. Encourage adoption throughout your organization to make the most of your new platform and elevate your corporate giving program.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 5, 2023

We continued our A2 webinar series, Analytics in Action, co-hosted webinars with other leading industry partners, spoke at association conferences all over the country and created tons of educational reading materials for association professionals. Oh, and let’s not forget our post-game party hosted at Blake Shelton’s place – Ole Red.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

Our mighty army of volunteers hosted over 500 free nonprofit technology trainings last year, and we're on track to reach even more organizers this year. The targets need to be linked like so: --> Jump to events in North America or go international with events in. Ottawa, Ontario: FYI: 3rd International Hockey Analytics Conference.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International reflects that as more nonprofits move into the cloud, the importance of data to the sector becomes more pronounced. Clearing Up the Cloud NTEN recently hosted a day-long cloud computing workshop in San Francisco. Big Data and the Cloud: What's the Link?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 10, 2011

A View of the Cloud from Brazil In the first of our series of dispatches from our international partner organizations, TechSoup Brasil 's Valter Cegal reflects that Internet affordability is still a major stumbling block for Brazilian NGOs. Clearing Up the Cloud NTEN recently hosted a day-long cloud computing workshop in San Francisco.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2020

W e successfully hosted our first fully virtual and truly global conference , bbcon 2020. When international students had to return to their home countries, m any institutions matched international alumni living abroad with these students back in their home country. A few great examples include: .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

I couldn’t help but also think how powerful it would be if an organization like the Case Foundation hosted a convening of those involved with various giving days and challenges to share best practices and learning, perhaps leading to something even global. Internal social media coordination, organization and planning.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

While stories of worker protests and city council debates are popping up in cities all over the world, we also know the drop-in flexibility and ease of becoming an Uber driver or Airbnb host have created new income for hosts and lowered prices for others. What role does the social sector play? Images: Twitter pics, me.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2009

The workshop was hosted by the Packard Foundation and Monitor Institute. Half-Day Session : Social Media Strategy Game which included small group work for participants to come up with a strategy for both external communications and an internal learning network to share best practices. You can find the workshop materials here.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2011

Well, there are a host of alternatives, some of which already have some currency. Maybe we should adopt these as preferred terms? If you get your tax-exemption under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, you get a special name: public charity. It particularly has currency in international discussions, where U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Blackbaud just finished hosting a pretty large conference for the non-profit industry. Non-profits like Room to Read are benefiting from the program by promoting International Literacy Day in partnership with Twitter. Are the fees charged by the various new online fundraising platforms to high for mass adoption to occur?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2010

Host Ian Rhett of Civic Actions was joined by his coworker Jenn Sramek and Tom Heck of the International Association of Teamwork Facilitators. Sure, they could have kept using email and just remembered to keep the non-adopter "in the loop," but it's unavoidable that he would have missed some things. Working With a Virtual Team.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Cloud data security and privacy challenges were cited by 27% of respondents as a significant barrier to cloud adoption. OnLive , a popular cloud-hosted gaming service, recently filed for bankruptcy. In February 2011 Google inadvertently deleted 150,000 Gmail accounts due to an internal software problem.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

It helped us understand the interactions between individuals and learn about the types of NGOs that had failed in the past, eventually resulting in our adoption of the key principles that now guide our organization. Click here to read Karina Lungo's "Research Friday: Why Give to International Charities?". Like this article?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

Sam shared a story that illustrates the barriers that many nonprofit organizations face in adopting social media and harnessing its power leading to successful outcomes. Geoff Livingston has been writing about social media adoption from the perspective of corporations, government, and large nonprofits.

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