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An Alternative to Writing RFPs for Nonprofit Websites and Technology

ASU Lodestar Center

Communications Director and Content Strategist Highway Twenty A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a common way nonprofit organizations invite bids for products and services. Time and money problems usually mean an organization hasn’t sought input from digital specialists during the planning stages, so the plan and budget aren’t based in reality.

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4 Ways To Expand Your Nonprofit Marketing Reach in 2022

Bloomerang

Find businesses that are a good match for your mission, and propose a mutually beneficial collaboration. Advertising through digital streaming services is accessible and affordable, while you can target your audience like never before—directing ads to those in specific locations, with related interests, and web visitation patterns. .

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Making the Book Truly Accessible for All Students

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Having learning disabilities or various learning differences, they need alternative reading environments that rely on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. Bookshare has grown into the largest online digital library of accessible books and periodicals in the U.S.,

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Nonprofit Technology Consulting: 6 Steps to Success

DNL OmniMedia

However, for organizations conducting urgent or complex projects, a consultant that provides ongoing support can be a cost-effective alternative to hiring an internal team member to oversee their technology. Create a request for proposal (RFP). Review their proposals. What role will your consultant play in achieving these goals?

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Great reads from around the web on August 10th

Amy Sample Ward

Introducing the National Talent Bank - The National Talent Bank is an idea proposed by the Council on Social Action. The Death of the Digital Divide–Or a New One? A discussion paper is now available online to stimulate dialogue and engagement (and a call for partners) to build the Talent Bank together.

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How to Get Donations for a Fundraiser: 10 Best Practices

Allegiance Group

By focusing on connecting with these donors, showing them how their investment in your cause is making a tangible impact, and offering alternative ways to get involved, you can support steady or increased retention at your organization. If a donor is still hesitant, consider offering alternative ways to give or contribute.

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How Can Nonprofits Address the Challenges and Opportunities of Disrupting Technologies?

ASU Lodestar Center

Rapid and accelerating digitization is likely to bring economic rather than environmental disruption, stemming from the fact that as computers get more powerful, companies have less need for some kinds of workers. For example, universal basic income or a tax on robots have both been proposed by various CEOs of technology firms.