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The data/crisis catch-22: How the pandemic created a social sector data gap  

Candid

tax-exempt organizations file annually, are a major source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the United States. For one, busy and understaffed organizations are requesting filing extensions—the IRS expects roughly 762K tax-exempt extensions for fiscal year 2022. Case in point: 990 data. IRS Form 990s, which U.S.

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Fair Use Victory Advances a Future of Accessibility for All

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I was an expert witness for the National Federation of the Blind (which had joined HathiTrust as a defendant) in the district court case, and Benetech filed an amicus brief in the HathiTrust appeal case supporting the decision of the district court. For those individuals, gaining access to the HDL’s image files?in only files?is

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. To find the right product for your needs, the best place to begin is with requirements to help you evaluate alternatives.

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Benetech’s New Image Description Tool Improves Accessibility of Graphical Content for Students with Print Disabilities

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Our DIAGRAM Center is dramatically changing the way image and graphical content for accessible educational materials is produced and accessed. The teacher could then add alternate image descriptions and download the book again when they are done. DIAGRAM stands for Digital Image and Graphics Resources for Accessible Materials.

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Objecting to Accessibility Weaseling

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Last week, the National Federation of the Blind and 22 organizations serving people with disabilities filed detailed objections to a petition from a group of makers of e-reader devices led by Amazon to be exempted from accessibility requirements under the relatively new Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act.

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7 Ways to Boost the Member Experience for Small Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

Also, depending on your members’ preferences, you may want to consider alternative event formats like virtual or hybrid events for greater attendance rates. Videos: Share a look into your nonprofit, post educational tips, or spotlight members in videos. Show them that you’re listening by regularly getting their feedback.

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Reach Full Funding Potential: 6 Donor Acquisition Strategies

Allegiance Group

Typically, this involves educating them about your cause or issue and highlighting the work you do. Prioritize educating donors first. You’ll need to educate them by introducing your organization, the problem you are trying to solve, and the value your organization provides. What is donor acquisition? Launch your campaign.

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