Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

In the first installment of this series, I described the Bookshare International library and where we hope to take it next. In 2011, we began collaborating with the Mada Center (Qatar Assistive Technology Center) to create accessible Arabic-language digital books.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2017

Our free webinars will help you improve your grantseeking, connect you with local tech experts, and show you what Windows Server and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC can do for your nonprofit or library. Introduction to Windows Server for Nonprofits and Public Libraries. highlight what funders are looking for in grant applications.

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AUGUST 8, 2010

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. This combination of technical ability, neutrality, and fierce belief in freedom of expression is undervalued in society and by many existing library systems. Nell will be responding to comments on this blog and can also be reached here.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

Web conferencing, voice and video conferencing, and other types of remote collaboration have become a mainstay in the modern workplace. The software for a virtual meeting can be either a application downloaded on each attendee's computer or a web-based application where the attendees enter a URL to enter the conference.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

It used to be that you needed to enroll at a local school or spend hours in the library to learn new skills. You don’t need to spend hours searching the library for the best books to learn about specific topics anymore. But the question so many people ask is how to actually learn new skills so that those benefits become possible. .

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! A hackathon is an event where programmers, developers, designers, and leaders come together to collaborate on an app, website, or software projects.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2017

We'll kick this off with a completely original, new, and free fundraising service for charities, churches, and libraries. It is useful for any charities and libraries that are moving to Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, or OneDrive for Business for document management. Airbnb Social Impact Experiences. Mobile Beacon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Potential job applicants are beginning to place as much emphasis on positive organizational culture as they do on job tasks and salaries. Building basic processes for getting work done, for example collaborative calendar planning. Create a leadership library of nonprofit books for staff to check out and read.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

You can manage volunteer applications, organize events, schedule meetings, and create a database of donor and sponsor details in minutes – all suited to the way your team works. free Cloud online collaboration nonprofits libraries cloud computing' Who Is Podio for?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now access discounted rates for Citrix Online's web conferencing and remote desktop services. GoToMeeting , GoToTraining , and GoToWebinar conferencing tools allow you to meet and collaborate securely online and over the phone. Citrix Online products are back in stock!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

The application allows any user to send information—including photos, videos, audio, or text—simply and securely to a Martus account. We are also doing far more to spread the word about technology for rights activists, often in close collaboration with major partners in the human rights field such as Human Rights Watch and WITNESS.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 11, 2015

The analogy of the strong safe with an open design is directly applicable to secure software design. At Benetech, we believe that collaboration and community best help deliver strong security. Here the open source approach to software development makes it easier to collaborate and incorporate existing important innovations.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

So, we’re creating a new place where techies can find social tech applications that resonate with their personal passion for change! It is the world’s largest online accessible library, adding books at nearly four times the rate of the next most prolific U.S. Bookshare now has over 150,000 members and more than 125,000 books.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2012

Particularly important for smaller nonprofits and libraries, troubleshooting problems, maintaining your technology, learning new tech skills, and increasing the effectiveness of every day applications can help keep you ahead of the curve and help avoid problems down the road. nonprofit or library? DIY Online Events.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

Familiarity with python, R, and JavaScript libraries for charting, mapping, and vis is helpful. Write technical descriptions of HRP methods and projects at many levels of detail for academic publications, white papers, grant applications, grant reports, and internal documentation.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is esse ntial to keep knowledge and skills up to date. New staff members can learn the basics of the applications your organization uses, while more experienced users can increase their knowledge. Organize software trainings for your library computer lab.

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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. We got respondents in 88 countries and the project was done in collaboration with 36 partners around the world.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 21, 2010

Microsoft just released SharePoint 2010, the latest version of its enterprise-level content-management, search, and collaboration platform. TechSoup has donations of SharePoint 2010 Standard Edition , SharePoint Server 2010 Enterprise Edition and SharePoint Workspace 2010 to eligible nonprofits and libraries.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

" Given the natural affinity between the principals of open source development -- peer production, collaboration, transparency -- and the goals and culture of many civic sector organizations, it makes sense for decision makers and tech staff to at least keep up to date on developments in the open source world.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2010

The latest editions of the popular productivity software features upgrades for collaboration among multiple users and improvements for your organization's workflow. Tags: Acquiring Technology Databases Office & Productivity Programming Tools Server Applications Software.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

There are tons of ideas that you can shop on Meta (Facebook) Ads Library. Collaboration with experienced digital fundraisers is invaluable to learn what resonates. Blend time-tested principles with bold new applications. Make digital appeals personal and highlight donor benefits. Use time-limited offers to create urgency.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 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. If you add the complimentary Live Mesh application , you can also synchronise folders you choose between multiple computers. It originally appeared on the Connecting Up blog.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

Cloud-based applications and services are super convenient. After all, they let you work from practically anywhere using almost any device, and they make it easy to collaborate with coworkers. Figure out whether you can use a given provider or service while still conforming to applicable laws and regulations. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

A few weeks ago, the San Francisco Public Library hosted an event with the Electronic Frontier Foundation , a nonprofit dedicated to fighting for citizen digital rights. Enigmail is an add-on for Thunderbird (an email application from Mozilla) that provides OpenPGP message encryption and authentication to your messages.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Online forums and communities with members-only access can also provide a platform for people to exchange ideas and collaborate. Access to Research and Data Access to research reports, market trends, and extensive research libraries is another perk that your organization should seriously consider making available for members.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2007

The salient quote: Why not roll your own social network, include the OpenSocial API, and have applications, groups, widgets and portals to your site in any number of the “OpenSocial” platforms? It seems to me that many organizations are going to have very similar needs in terms of kinds of applications. Anyone interested?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 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. Sign up for TechSoup's email newsletters and discover great resources, ideas, and donated technology for nonprofits and public libraries. Mark your calendar!

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

nonprofits that are listed on GuideStar.org who want to use Facebook's new fundraising tools must complete a three-step application process. An admin for your Facebook page needs to do the application. Foundations added Microsoft Dynamics CRM , Visual Studio Enterprise , and Box , for online file-sharing and collaboration.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. And everything was shareable, collaborative, contagious. As an example, let’s think about a community library.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

To read about how open-source software might benefit your nonprofit or public library, check out part one of this series. OpenProject is a web-based project management system designed to help dispersed teams collaborate on projects of varying scope. They were also able to move data from multiple systems into one centralized solution.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

This virtual desktop solution connects to a nonprofit or school’s existing computer system very quickly and allows older computers to run Windows 7 and Windows applications as well as new PCs. It’s also looking like relatively few charities and also libraries are getting the hang of it. Adobe Creative Cloud.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

What it does: JotForm is an online application that allows you to create custom online forms. What it does: Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Meet— Google Workspace is a collection of Google productivity tools that help your team collaborate efficiently. Free and affordable form and signup tools.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

What do you get when you combine around the table with virtual collaboration? For the uninitiated, Community Sprints are highly collaborative, community-driven events. At the Sprint, volunteers did an audit on current resources and started migrating content into new documents to streamline collaboration efforts.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 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. Sign up for TechSoup's email newsletters and discover great resources, ideas, and donated technology for nonprofits and public libraries. Mark your calendar!

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

Gaming scenarios: This scenario involves testing a learner’s skills using a gamified, perhaps less realistic application of the knowledge. Because scenarios are immersive, learners can practice the application of skills in a no-consequence environment. Group Collaboration with Feedback.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Many times, fundraising and volunteering took on the form of a collaborative effort. By collaborating, you can save costs on things like shared infrastructure and administrative expenses, promote each other’s mission on different platforms and maximize efficiency on getting tasks done. This gave them greater voice in the government.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

I personally liked the definition presenter Peter Campbell, of Earthjustice , used: an outsourced platform, application, or suite of applications delivered over the Internet. Platforms as a service: you rent server space, bandwidth, and the tools to help you build or customize web-based applications ( Salesforce , for example).

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