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Betsy Beaumon on Benetech's Literacy Program

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

What began as a small online library, with a collection built in large part by its users, is now the primary national supplier of electronic accessible educational materials for students with print disabilities. At the close of 2012, we are five years into our work in education and are serving over 230,000 students. Or all three?

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Raspberry Pi for Educators

Tech Soup

For educational nonprofits, schools, and libraries, Raspberry Pi is very useful for teaching students about electronics, computing, and many other technical subjects for a price that's far less than a new computer. The Raspberry Pi was designed to help educators and students understand technology better. Need more RAM or USB ports?

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Two Truths and a Lie: TechSoup New Products Edition

Tech Soup

When visitors to your website share credit card info or other sensitive information, they can feel more secure knowing that they're actually sharing it with your organization and no one else. Litmos is compatible with numerous media types, including Microsoft Office, Flash, video, and audio. Two Truths and a Lie.

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Paul Rusesabagina & Bloggers for Darfur

Have Fun - Do Good

The most touching part of the program was when some students from a local middle school came up and presented him with a check for $1,325 for the Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation that they raised by selling sweatshirts with their school name on the front, Piedmont Middle School, and "Be an Upstander.

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Send a video or audio “thank you” through social media or email. Promote this donor appreciation page as the generic response to the info@ general email inbox or all general email inboxes. Throughout the year you can connect with other donors and funders and the people we serve (artists, students, activists).”.

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Nonprofits Live: DIY Blogging Recap

Tech Soup

Blogs can — and should — incorporate a mix of text, audio, video, and photos. SPSFNA's blog is mission-driven, highlighting its students' success stories. Developing content that your audience will want is easier if you look at your blog as a curation tool, according to Coley.

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[VIDEO] Power Of Community In Strategic Planning

Bloomerang

.” We were floored that half the students were raising their hands. We then gave them access to referrals and you know what, 90% of the students did not follow up on the referrals. They had to deal with their own students and their own curriculum. Like, we got to make it easier for our students to digest.”