Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

—– The Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference takes place Febrary 28-March 2 in Austin, TX, and I’m SO honored to be a keynote speaker! The keynote will focus on “Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation”. Libraries, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

When nonprofits started to experiment with digital marketing in 1990s and early 2000s, the few tools that were available were expensive and limited in their functionality. Today, the number of low-cost, well-built digital marketing tools is incredible! The service provides analytics and easy integration with multiple third-party tools.

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Don’t Blindly Adopt this Tech A Visual Example of Chat-First Search Sometimes a picture (of a search result) is worth a thousand words, so let’s show exactly what we are seeing in a chat-first search. The following is a search for the longtail term “should my nonprofit use AI tools?” ChatGPT was the fastest product adoption in history.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

Adopting this approach means that success isn’t confined to soley benefiting the organization. Meeting the triple bottom line does require adopting green tech solutions. Adopting green tech tools, like online conferencing or using online collaboration tools , can also improve an organization’s efficiency.

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Don’t Blindly Adopt this Tech A Visual Example of Chat-First Search Sometimes a picture (of a search result) is worth a thousand words, so let’s show exactly what we are seeing in a chat-first search. The following is a search for the longtail term “should my nonprofit use AI tools?” ChatGPT was the fastest product adoption in history.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 5, 2013

My passion at Benetech for the last twenty-five years has been making technology tools to meet the reading needs of people who are blind, dyslexic or have other print disabilities. After all, Benetech’s Bookshare initiative is the largest online library serving people with print disabilities in the world. copyright exception.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Adopt a decision-making framework. A great way to do this in combination with your grant prospecting workflow is to use your favorite grant prospecting tool. Identify 5-10 good fit opportunities by reviewing the funder’s 990 report, and then generate a report from that tool to review at your next board meeting.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Adopt a decision-making framework. A great way to do this in combination with your grant prospecting workflow is to use your favorite grant prospecting tool. Identify 5-10 good fit opportunities by reviewing the funder’s 990 report, and then generate a report from that tool to review at your next board meeting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 8, 2011

My guess is that 99.99% of nonprofits (or more) have not yet been invited to beta test Google+ ( sign up here ), but if you are a regular reader of Mashable, TechCrunch, or The Next Web, you might be feeling like your missing out on the fruits of being an early adopter (before the site is even out of beta – craziness!). Sign up here !

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2010

Last Tuesday's TechSoup Talks webinar, Tips and Tools for Technology Planning went over many different strategies to get your organization or library moving towards specific technology and mission-related goals. Kendra Morgan is from WebJunction , a technology learning resource and online community for libraries.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I’m in Austin, TX, today engaging with librarians, digital curators, and technologists working at the nexus of communities and knowledge at the Electronic Resources and Libraries annual conference. Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation. You can follow along with the sessions today through Wednesday using #ERL11.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Four Donor Management Benefits Beyond fostering a positive environment for donors, adopting an effective donor management system offers several additional benefits for organizations of every size. Donor management software can also be integrated with existing software tools already in use without disrupting nonprofit services.

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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. In the U.S.,

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 15, 2014

As a long-time advocate for a global copyright exception and the founder of Benetech—which I started twenty-five years ago in order to make technology tools to address the needs of people with print disabilities—I was thrilled to become an active player in global diplomacy and witness the adoption and signing of this landmark Treaty.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

One of the first things you may notice on Twitter is the number of individuals who work in technology and/or nonprofits–likely due to Twitter’s early adoption at SXSW, PDF, NTEN and other nonprofit conferences. Staff Networking. Consider how you can use Twitter to network with other professionals in your line of work.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

One interesting silver lining comes from the rapid adoption of remote work, something that m any employees are now appreciating. Invest in a communication tool. This doesn’t mean you need to be talking to your coworkers all day long, but knowing that everyone has a common tool to brainstorm, ask questions, and post notes is crucial.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2011

Interestingly enough QR Codes are turning out to be a tool that finally helps nonprofits understand why they need mobile websites (for multiple reasons). The early adopters in the nonprofit sector are a creative bunch. In libraries. QR Codes are ideal for location-based communications and fundraising campaigns. Think about it.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2015

Technology has enabled rapid adoption of telework (also called telecommuting) since the turn of the century. At TechSoup, it has enabled us to hire gifted people who live and work in far-flung places, and yet still do great work on behalf of charities and libraries. Telework Tools Jessica Relies On. In fact, nearly half of U.S.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

I would say that we made the best use that we could of the tools that we had,” she said, “but I’d say about 10% of our volunteers are not tech savvy and so they got left behind.”. Sure, there are tools out there, Google Translate and the like, but they are not yet robust enough to replace human interpreters and translators.

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Global Giving

JULY 25, 2017

Steps all companies, donors, and nonprofits can take to adopt and implement the Solutions Development Framework. Don’t miss the new supplement to this guide, now available in the GlobalGiving Learn Library. Established best practices to identify and implement solutions to meet the needs of the nonprofit. Length: 13 pages.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

By providing authorized support and add-on tools, these partners can help users expand the platform beyond its normal functionalities, allowing it to be customized to your organization’s unique needs. They also help refer new customers to Blackbaud products and streamline the migration and adoption processes for new users.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? Caravan Studios also does the hands-on work of developing the apps to ensure that the ideas, designs, and ultimately, the apps themselves are adoptable by those who need them most.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Betsy Beaumon I recently had the honor to speak at the first-ever Braille Summit , hosted on June 19-21, 2013 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and Perkins School for the Blind. One major roadblock is the affordability of braille reading tools.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice. With these tools, our goal is to make the defenders of human rights stronger in their fight against injustice and abuse. Our Bookshare online library is continuing to multiply its impact.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Nonprofit groups and libraries can utilize trackable phone numbers, personalized URLs, and BRCs (Business Reply Cards) to reach a broader audience than they might in their local area, as well as increase individual donations. One library in particular incorporated data segmentation in an attempt to grow and optimize its mailing list.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Punjammies is one example of a nonprofit that is using e-commerce — specifically, a tool called Shopify — to give women a renewed sense of purpose and to operate sustainably. Library book sales or "friends of the library" donations. Library book sales or "friends of the library" donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2014

Due the rapid speed of technological advancement, from this point forward nonprofits will have to embrace multiple communications and fundraising tools if they want to reach donors and supporters of all ages. While print readership is highest among boomers, in recent years they have adopted mobile and social media at a rapid rate.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2016

On August 18, learn about the ins and outs of using cloud office productivity tools, the benefits and limitations, and get help deciding whether your organization should make the switch. What Can Libraries Count? Clear up the cloud. Training Your Staff on Technology: TechSoup Resources. Be a better trainer. Get a grip.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? A Simple Digital Inclusion Tool. Collaborating with Public Libraries. Branch libraries have varying hours, and patrons might not know when certain branches are open. A: Mobile apps with a conscience!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

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. TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Learn how to implement and conduct effective tech training for your nonprofit or library staff!

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

From event ticketing to marketing, an event planning software allows an event organizer to see all of their tools in one cohesive place. A sophisticated virtual event platform will be able to adopt strategies like gamification in order to show your online audience that virtual events are more than just sitting and listening to someone talk.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

When we surveyed NGOs and libraries around the world this year about where they are in regard to using and needing cloud based IT services, we didn’t know how far things have gone toward cloud adoption. While a lot of NGOs are using at least one cloud-based application, deeper use of cloud tools is relatively low.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

EveryoneOn will also provide you with free, custom reports so you can track adoption, retention, and usage over. Libraries can offer access to underserved patrons such as the elderly and disabled. give the underserved members of your community the digital tools they. Housing authorities can offer access to low-income residents.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

Citrix Podio is a new, free web-based tool, here to help you sweep away teamwork frustrations so you have more time to focus on the work that really has an impact. Many task and project management tools try to do this, but their inflexible nature often makes them hard to work with – and for people to really adopt, use and enjoy.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Mobile matters for nonprofits, charities, and libraries. Luckily, TechSoup is here to help, with mobile-website creation tools and all the resources you need to plan and implement a solid mobile strategy. The statistics on mobile device adoption and usage are probably familiar, but we'll quickly recap them. Over 15% of U.S.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. This is a communique on the current state of cloud adoption in the United States from me, this time. Here's what we found out: Current Cloud Adoption.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2013

The benchmarks also provide access to a tool called Sendgine, an online platform to help you track your organizations progress on the benchmarks. There a great way for nonprofits and libraries to assess their current programs and to create goals for improvement. The Millennial Viewpoint.

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