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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

Maybe it was because I liked to talk — a lot — and ask questions. But now, as the Director of Marketing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, I have the privilege of telling stories of empowerment and resilience. She currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Tips for Good Openings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Wake’s Tech2Empower program organizes delegations of volunteer Technology Advisors, women who work for Silicon Valley companies like Google, Salesforce, Mozilla, YouTube, GE Digital and IRC, to provide training for women’s rights and girls empowerment NGOs in developing countries and here in the United States. … Read More

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The convergence of standards in digital publishing and major advancements in braille codes – such as the recent adoption of Unified English Braille (UEB) format by the Braille Authority of North America – are on our side. and critical for the inclusion and empowerment of people in developing countries.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Tech Training Internationally – Tips for Working with Interpreters

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They started WAKE after working together for 15 years designing and leading global programs at the intersection of technology, civil society and women’s empowerment. We allowed people to move from group to group once they go their questions answered. The program is called Tech2Empower and you can learn more about it here.

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Microsoft’s Networked Approach To Accelerating Social Change Through Technology

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Elevate America a workforce development program, that provides one million vouchers for Microsoft e-learning courses and select certification exams at no cost to recipients. After lunch, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s CEO gave his perspective on the company’s philanthropy and corporate citizen activities and answered questions.

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Campaigning #4Change Recap

Amy Sample Ward

Question 1: How do we define campaigning in the context of social media? Question #2: what are some of the best examples you’ve seen? Question #3: What are elements in these examples that are integral to the campaign’s success? realize_ink : Q3: empowerment & ownership. does growing an email list count?

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Nonprofit Technology News: Help for Charities to Develop Mobile Giving Capacity

Tech Soup

In the midst of a pivotal moment in patient engagement and empowerment, our microphone has been turned off. The Federal Communications Commission has determined that mobile-device theft as the leading property crime in America. How can you have a revolution if no one shows up? ” California’s New Smartphone Kill Switch Law.

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