ICANN Opens Application Cycle for Global Grant Program
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 12, 2024
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers announced the first cycle of the ICANN Grant Program is officially open.
Funding available for internet projects in Canada: Apply now
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Would funding for an internet project benefit your community? CIRA Net Good Grants is accepting applications until April 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. In today’s world, fast, […] The post Funding available for internet projects in Canada: Apply now appeared first on CharityVillage. More than $1,000,000 in funding is available!
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Funding available for internet projects in Canada: Applications are open for CIRA Grants
Charity Village
MARCH 9, 2023
Would funding for an internet project benefit your community? It’s that time of year – CIRA Grants opened for applications on March 2, 2023. CIRA’s call for applications will close on April 12, 2023, at 2 PM ET. Are you working in the nonprofit sector and concerned about the “digital divide” in Canada?
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The Bots Face Off – Or Do They? ChatGPT Versus Bard
.orgSource
AUGUST 14, 2023
Pre-trained on Vast Data: Prior to deployment, ChatGPT undergoes a pre-training phase using a massive dataset gathered from various sources on the internet. Usage for Multiple Applications: Due to its versatility, ChatGPT has a broad range of applications across various domains. Bard is constantly evolving.
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Web Application Frameworks
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
APRIL 6, 2011
I know a lot of pretty serious geeks read this blog, but I also know some folks who aren’t do too, and I figured it was time to do a quick outline of web application frameworks, and how they differ from things like a CMS. A web application framework is one that does require programming to provide the basics of a user interface.
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Is Clubhouse the Right Application for Your Social Media Plan?
Forum One
APRIL 1, 2021
Clubhouse—the invite-only, audio-based social application that’s been drawing in celebrities and expert thought leaders—facilitates widespread collaboration on global topics by allowing users to participate in different conversations on different topics in real-time. As one might guess, Clubhouse was one that floated to the top. Key benefits.
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Securing your Website Against Attacks
Byte Technology
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
It includes higher technologies like website application firewalls and also dynamic steps like vulnerability scanning. Hackers can exploit vulnerabilities in applications by inserting malicious code. It shields the email system, network, and server. Code Injection. This will help to decrease the damage from a successful attack. .
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Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion during the 2024 Women’s History Month
Nimble AMS
MARCH 3, 2024
The WCAG are part of a series of guidelines published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), an international standards organization for the internet. Reconsider the language in your job posts to attract more diverse applicants. If you want to increase your applicant pool, consider posting your position to a diverse job board.
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Being Human: Google’s New API Solves an Internet Annoyance
Byte Technology
AUGUST 12, 2015
The new API (application programming interface) allows users—in most cases—to merely check a box to pass the challenge of proving they’re flesh and blood. But at the very least the feature shows significant promise in alleviating a long-standing annoyance for Internet users, and all without sacrificing security for easy accessibility.
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Verifiable Credentials: New Technology for Association Membership?
The MatrixFiles
AUGUST 17, 2023
The internet was created for communication between computers, but our presence as individuals on the internet is less formally defined. Technology advocates argue that we need an identity layer for the internet. It could also be used to verify member application requirements.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Nonprofit’s Data
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
By Ryan Polk , a Policy Advisor at the Internet Society , where he is primarily focused on issues related to Internet trust. In support of Data Privacy Day on January 28th, the Internet Society shares 5 ways to protect our nonprofit’s data: Train your employees to update their devices and applications.
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[DATA] 14 Must-Know Stats About How Nonprofits Use Social Media
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
18%: Executive staff do not want to provide the necessary information required for the Facebook Giving Tools application. Most research about digital marketing and fundraising in the nonprofit sector is based on data from wealthy nations and thus often not applicable to charitable organizations worldwide. Why the Open Data Project?
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Funding available from Connecting Communities BC Program
Charity Village
JANUARY 13, 2023
The application period for the Connecting Communities BC Program closes on February 16, 2023. The program aims to provide British Columbians with access to reliable high-speed internet services.
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4 Ways Nonprofits Can Start Using AI in 2024
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Each of these tools could be the subject of its own article, and the internet abounds with resources on how to utilise them. By allowing team members to express their perspectives on AI use, you foster a culture where creative ideas can surface, potentially leading to groundbreaking applications of AI in your work.
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The Internet Gets Charitable
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 19, 2012
The Internet Gets Charitable – guest post by Darin McKeever. I am certainly not the first to observe that the internet has the potential to reshape the way people find and support causes and charities. “The consumer Internet,” the author wrote, “can be seen as the warm-up act for these technologies.”
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Congressional Testimony Statement before the House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 26, 2013
On August 1, 2013, I testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet on the subject “ Innovation in America: The Role of Technology.” We need balanced intellectual property regimes that allow for socially beneficial applications, while allowing industry to make money.
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Applications for the Nonprofit Tech Academy are due April 8
NTEN
APRIL 2, 2014
We still have a few slots available in our Nonprofit Tech Academy for spring 2014, but the application deadline is fast approaching. Does the following sound good to you?
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Google Alerts for Your Nonprofit: Why You Need Them and How to Set Them Up
Bloomerang
MARCH 21, 2023
If you’re like most nonprofit professionals, you’re too busy focusing on your day-to-day tasks to search the internet for mentions of your nonprofit. It doesn’t make sense to have one staff member scour the internet every day for new articles and events. Do you have the time or resources to find out what people are saying?
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Upcoming Webinar May 22: Better Feedback with Surveys and Application Management
Tech Soup
MAY 15, 2014
See first-hand how you can easily create engaging, interactive, and beautiful online surveys and forms with FluidSurveys; and accept, store, manage, and review application content and files online with FluidReview. Please register for Better Feedback with Surveys and Application Management on May 22, 2014 12:00 p.m.
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Need a New Grant Management System? 5 Tips for Selecting the Best GMS for Your Foundation
sgEngage
JANUARY 17, 2024
Work with your team to review and document each of your funding programs, including the number of grantees, timelines, and applications for each. Include who is involved in those application reviews and how decisions are made. Also look for ways your system can tap into repositories such as Candid to simplify your application process.
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Blockchain Technology: What Is It and How Is It Relevant for Nonprofits?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 30, 2019
We’ve all heard about blockchain, or at least its most famous application – bitcoin. As a database platform, a blockchain can support a range of applications, of which bitcoin is only one. A related application of blockchain in the social sector is the transparent tracking of donations and international aid.
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Harnessing generative AI for good
Candid
AUGUST 10, 2023
Rather than getting swept away by the allure of generative AI and casting about for some possible application (like a hammer looking for a nail), we should start instead by deeply understanding the problem we aim to solve from the perspectives of those directly impacted. Yes, new applications are sexy and garner press coverage.
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Apply for the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellowship
NTEN
APRIL 29, 2021
And even those who are comfortable navigating online find their internet connections taxed as multiple family members try to make simultaneous video calls. We are thrilled to open applications today for fellows in the following cities: Atlanta, GA: 1 position (sponsored by Google Fiber). adults do not use home broadband. Learn more.
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Upcoming Webinar May 22: Better Feedback with Surveys and Application Management
Tech Soup
MAY 15, 2014
See first-hand how you can easily create engaging, interactive, and beautiful online surveys and forms with FluidSurveys; and accept, store, manage, and review application content and files online with FluidReview. Please register for Better Feedback with Surveys and Application Management on May 22, 2014 12:00 p.m.
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Why associations should choose the Nimble AMS + Salesforce partnership
Nimble AMS
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Salesforce shares the Nimble AMS values of innovation, customer service, and giving back. In 1992, Nimble AMS began helping associations with the best available technology, bringing member-based organizations to the internet for the first time.
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Making a Case for Mobile Internet: Digital Inclusion at Philadelphia FIGHT
NTEN
OCTOBER 5, 2012
If your nonprofit needs to be more productive, or cost-efficient, while on the go, it’s time to make a case for mobile Internet. So when a large percentage of the individuals they served did not have access to the Internet, one of the most powerful consumer education tools available, they brought it to them.
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65 CIRA launches annual $1M+ grants program to help solve Canada’s digital equity problems
Charity Village
MARCH 2, 2022
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) launched its latest call for applications to fund community-led internet projects in Canada. Over $1 million in grants will be awarded to not-for-profits, Indigenous communities, […].
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If Racial Equity is Our North Star, How Can We Navigate Racial Bias in AI/LLMs?
John Kenyon
APRIL 11, 2024
The Bias Issue AI systems like LLMs are trained on vast datasets of text, primarily from the internet. Trying to use an unaltered LLM “out of the box” for important equity-related applications raises clear issues around representational harm and perpetuating racial stereotypes.
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59 5 Social Media Stats That’ll Help Your Nonprofit Understand Audiences
TechImpact
AUGUST 26, 2014
They’re busy retweeting, posting, sharing, pinning, and blogging on an array of social media websites and platforms across the Internet. According to research conducted by Pew Internet these 5 social media statistics will help your nonprofit understand exactly how to optimize its content to see better engagement.
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250 The Internet Domain.NGO Should Serve Best Interests of Nonprofits Worldwide: Sign An Online Letter of Support
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
There’s no question that the Internet has evolved significantly over the past 26 years. But as we all know, nothing ever stays the same, and the Internet is not an exception to the rule. But as the Internet grows, so does the inherent responsibility to manage its expansion in a safe and standardized way.
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NTEN
AUGUST 25, 2009
So, why would you be interested in the debate about getting broadband Internet access to under-served communities? You need access to high speed Internet to participate in our society. If you care about your clients, if you care about your community, you need to care about the Internet. Who controls what is on the Internet.
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74 Starting Your Nonprofit Grant Application Story the Right Way
NonProfit Hub
JANUARY 13, 2016
In the grant world, you face an expansive world to find foundations who will support you, but knowing how to navigate the seamlessly endless possibilities can make the application process a lot easier to manage. You still need to tell your story , provide a compelling application and show the impact your nonprofit will have if funded.
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9 Tech Trends Your Nonprofit’s Need To Know About
TechImpact
APRIL 24, 2014
It is essentially abstracting hardware from the delivery of business applications. Essentially with a software-defined data center (SDDC), you are able to pool resources, and allocate them as necessary, automate processes, and all around boost productivity on the internet. Internet of Things.
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The Cloud for Nonprofits
VisionLink
OCTOBER 18, 2013
It is a network of servers that allows you to access applications, files, data etc. through an internet connection--anytime, anywhere, from any device. Being a nonprofit technology company, this was one we did not want to miss! We decided to share a few key points from the session: What is the cloud?
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Cybersecurity strategies for nonprofit websites
NTEN
JUNE 9, 2023
Use a web application firewall (WAF) to filter and monitor HTTP traffic between a web application and the Internet. Technical Use SSL/TLS encryption to encrypt data transmitted between your website and your users’ browsers. This prevents attackers from viewing or tampering with data exchanged between two nodes.
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How to Write Fundraising Emails That Hook Readers
The Storytelling Non-profit
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Really, this is the modern dilemma for anyone doing direct response marketing on any channel of the internet. I got this advice hammered into me for years and now looking closer at how I write fundraising emails, I see there’s still some applicability to this. Tell ‘em what you’re going to tell them, tell ‘em, then tell them again.
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4 Digestible Cloud Computing Facts
TechImpact
DECEMBER 11, 2013
Simply put, cloud computing is any kind of internet-based computing services. Cloud services are reached, generally, through any standard web browser like Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome. This level allows a user to customize certain functions allowing them to develop their own applications. Software as a Service (SaaS).
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143 6 Fast Facts On The Future Of QR Codes For Nonprofit Fundraising
TechImpact
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
Giving In A Digital World sites several reasons why QR codes might not be the best fundraising medium: Downloading a reader application. Many users need to download an application from their app store. The second most popular source is the Internet at 58%, and then in-store displays at 51%.
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Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy
Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 20, 2012
The internet is not new. People believe in the internet. Part of believing in the internet means that you know you can (or believe you should be able to) find out historical, operational, and financial information on the organizations or people you might support. I see three pillars of our real-time society emerging: 1.
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ChatGPT and Fundraising: 4 Things You Need to Know
Qgiv
MARCH 27, 2023
But ChatGPT has made AI an incredibly accessible and easy-to-use tool for anyone with an internet connection. Since the AI pulls information directly from the internet, the accuracy is reliant on the sources across the web. If applicable, ask ChatGPT to include information about a specific program the donor’s generosity has helped.
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98 Google, World Bank use Map Maker to improve Africa's disaster response?( - Internet-based applications and services )
AFP Blog
JANUARY 20, 2012
Google, World Bank use Map Maker to improve Africa's disaster response( - Internet-based applications and services ) : Innhold a- Google, World Bank use Map Maker to improve Africa's disaster response o Michael Malakata 19.01.2012 kl 18:33 | Computerworld Zambia By providing access to a Web-based community mapping tool and data, World Bank and Google (..)
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Cybersecurity: 5 Ways to Better Protect Your Nonprofit Data
Volunteer Hub
APRIL 21, 2022
SQL Injection: The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) defines SQL Injection as an attack that consists of insertion or “injection” of a SQL query via the input data from the client to the application. Introduce standards for social media and internet access. Create password requirements. Invest in Training.
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Digital Media and Learning Competition: Applications Now Open!
Tech Soup
JANUARY 15, 2010
The third Digital Media and Learning Competition , from the MacArthur Foundation, is now accepting applications. Tags: E-Learning Fundraising Grants for Technology Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 This post was written by Amy Sample Ward and was originally posted on the NetSquared Blog. Learn more and apply today!
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Working with Limited Internet Access
Tech Soup
MAY 27, 2009
But I think a lot of the recommendations would be equally useful for people with dial-up Internet access or other slower connections. But on the other hand, your Web browser isn't the only program that hogs your Internet access. Use Comodo Internet Security to control when and how other applications are going online.
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