Forum One

APRIL 11, 2023

For example, it can result in improvements to a grant application process, which returns much stronger applications that ultimately create a bigger impact for your organization. This is just one example of how the Chicago Public Library incorporates service design into its work. Strengthen your brand.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 19, 2013

Benetech, my nonprofit organization operates Bookshare, the largest online library dedicated to serving blind and print disabled people. Our library is unusual, in that our charter is to serve all people with print disabilities of the world, not just those in our country. That’s one dollar per book in the developing world.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

Pottsboro Area Library in Texas. We of course got lots of great stories, and our winner is the Pottsboro Area Library. When librarian Dianne Connery came to the library a few years ago, she found a classic small town library situated in a converted post office building with the requisite institutional green paint job.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

As more applications move to "the cloud," where they can be hosted online and accessed from anywhere, many nonprofits and libraries are wondering whether they should be moving their files, email, or other tech needs to hosted online parties as well. Register now and join us on December 6!

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! Addressing these types of nuances acknowledges funder priorities and it's going to make your application stand out from the competition. In the video below, you’ll find three top tips to do just that.

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Whole Whale

MAY 19, 2023

The DALL·E 2 Prompt Book : This is the OG image prompt library and guide on designing great prompts. ArtHub AI Library : A collection of AI-generated art prompts and a platform for artists to showcase their AI-generated artwork. Prompt Library on Twitter : A Twitter account that shares AI-generated prompts and resources.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

If you work for a nonprofit or library in California, your organization might be eligible to reduce your. Qualified organizations include California schools, community colleges, libraries, government and district-owned and operated hospitals and health clinics, and community-based organizations. CTF application. Ineligible Form.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Today, TechCrunch wrote about a new mobile application called CauseWorld Here's how it works: CauseWorld app users earn “karma points” when they walk into stores and check in with their cell phone. Sort of like embedded giving that Lucy Bernholz talks about, I think. The application is well designed and is fun.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

However, many nonprofits and libraries aren't using apps, for various reasons. The App It Up project is here to help, by identifying - and even creating - apps specifically for nonprofits and libraries. Some nonprofits and libraries are even creating their own apps. What Is an App? First, a quick definition.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

While you are there, get your application started for a Google Ad Grant. For example, the Free Library of Philadelphia operates a Regional Foundation Center at its main branch in Center City, Philadelphia – See if a Regional Foundation Center exists in your area.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

The Lisa Libraries. They accept applications at any time. The Change Happens Foundation seeks to fund innovative applicants and ideas with proven, high-level impact across three main areas: science, the environment, and education. . The Lisa Libraries. The Barney Family Foundation. Change Happens Foundation. First Book.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Candid’s partners come in many forms: public libraries, community colleges, nonprofit resource centers, and foundations. Regardless of institution type, they all have staff trained to provide access and guidance to Candid’s premier applications, such as Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals , for free.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The Microsoft Software Donation Program is one of the most popular with nonprofits and libraries here at TechSoup Global. They make their ubiquitous office applications, operating systems, server tools, and more available to eligible organizations around the world. Pacific time. Register now !

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Make data collection even simpler with our library of common assessments, intervention record templates, and pre-configured forms tailored to common compliance standards. Showcase your impact with custom reports Quickly develop custom reports with built-in reporting and insights tools.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 9, 2020

And most significant, it’s based on academic research and more than 100 interviews/case studies with senior management, business leaders and category experts from a wide spectrum of applicable fields who have lived through change or analyzed the phenomenon.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

To empower their nonprofit clients to reach new heights, they’ll often offer Google Grants management services , such as: Google Grants Applications: If you haven’t applied for the program yet, an agency can handle that for you. Koios understands that libraries have unique audiences compared to other nonprofits.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 10, 2011

Benetech got a call recently from an excited Bookshare member who had been waiting to download our new Read2Go accessible e-book application for Apple devices. Maria was especially excited about Read2Go’s navigation features that allow her to search and download accessible e-books from our Bookshare library directly to her iPad and iPhone.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Nonprofits and libraries are consistently challenged to collaborate with their staffs, boards, and other supporters in efficient and effective ways. Connect, Collaborate, and Engage: The Potential of SharePoint for Nonprofits and Public Libraries Wednesday, March 9, 11 a.m. Pacific time. read more.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Zach Bryant The change happened when Zach was in high school and his Assistive Technology teacher introduced him to Benetech’s Bookshare library. I don’t wait for my books for new classes; I search the library and find them myself.” With Bookshare’s accessible ebooks and reading tools, Zach made a successful transition to college.

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Forum One

MAY 10, 2021

When designing and developing a website or application, a challenge is that roles and tasks can often operate in silos. At Forum One, we build a lot of sites and applications with Drupal and WordPress, and both content management systems incorporate layout features out of the box. Spoiler alert: the results so far are positive!].

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

For example, our Bookshare online library for the blind, uses several different social enterprises to do data entry and proofreading work on textbooks. Our partners proofread the text, fixing mistakes and adding accessibility, and ship us the files back to add to our Bookshare library. We scan the books in the U.S.,

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Museum 2.0

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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 15, 2012

This week, Benetech’s DIAGRAM Center has announced the release of an open source web application for creating and editing crowdsourced image descriptions in books used by students with print disabilities. Books with image descriptions will go back into the Bookshare library for students with print disabilities to use in their coursework.

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3rd Sector Labs

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Open Source allows you to use only those applications that you actually need, radically reducing implementation and maintenance costs (not to mention headaches). If you’re still not convinced, why not test-drive an Open Source application for yourself. Again, they’re free and no commitment of any kind is necessary.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Last week, I had the pleasure of facilitating the webinar Endpoint-Level Security at Your Library or Nonprofit. During this webinar, Symantec 's Andy Singer provided some great information on security threats potentially facing your organization. He went on to describe ways in which Symantec products could address these concerns.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

Concerted Recruitment Efforts: Our outreach brings in thousands of applications and invests our energy in hiring the absolute best of the best. Whether to nurture a new implementation or accelerate a new Salesforce project, Talent for Good customers are seeing the value of a TaaS staffing strategy, including: .

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 23, 2011

. … Part 1: T… – Lithosphere Community – "Michael was voted a 2010 Influential Leader by CRM Magazine for his work on predictive social analytics and its application to Social CRM. " Library Value Calculator | Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library – I love this!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Bookshare: Solving the “Accessible Book Famine” Twelve years ago, we had an idea for recreating the traditional library for people with print disabilities—such as those who are blind, cannot physically turn the pages of a book, or have learning disabilities, like dyslexia—using the then-emerging technologies of digital books and crowdsourcing.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Bookshare, Benetech’s pioneering digital library for people with print disabilities, celebrated its 10th birthday last night with a terrific party that was attended by many of our long-time friends and supporters. As a result, we quickly became the largest online library for people with print disabilities. said Stevie. Thanks Stevie!

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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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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You’ll also want to make sure the system has a library of built-in reports as well as ways to personalize your reports to fit your needs Bonus question: How does view-only access work for your system? See that you can get information quickly and set up reports that give you information you can use. Verify that the process is intuitive.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Even when compared to other highly customizable CRMs, Salesforce has a larger library of trusted apps on their AppExchange, as well as an open API that allows for even more integration and customization options. Track your status in the application process, note grant requirements, and keep your awarded funds organized with Salesforce.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 21, 2019

And most significant, it’s based on academic research and more than 100 interviews/case studies with senior management, business leaders and category experts from a wide spectrum of applicable fields who have lived through change or analyzed the phenomenon.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2018

And most significant, it’s based on academic research and more than 100 interviews/case studies with senior management, business leaders and category experts from a wide spectrum of applicable fields who have lived through change or analyzed the phenomenon.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We fed the many hours of conversation into an application called Dedoose, which helped us to sort and flag themes in the focus groups. So, our volunteers were pretty much using paper from the application process all the way to keeping timesheets because they are not able to access computers. Honestly, many of them don’t want to.

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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. Looking ahead, our goals are to increase collaboration with partners in Arabic-speaking countries so as to reach a larger base of users who would benefit from Bookshare and to grow our library of Arabic titles.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional. For instance, if you live in New York City, several libraries offer free access to Candid’s tools. These include cover letters, proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and more. .

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