Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Our longest-term donor, the Skoll Foundation , went so far as to introduce me to a DC-based advocacy firm. We were up against immense political pressure to rescind the award. Bookshare today is part of a broader effort by Benetech’s Global Literacy Program to improve the lives and learning of students with the biggest challenges.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

For them, Bookshare —Benetech’s Global Literacy initiative and the world’s largest accessible digital library for people with print disabilities—opens up a lifeline to reading. All the organizations participating in the Challenge are recipients of the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice. Global Literacy Sixth Grader and Bookshare member Kevin Leong with Jim Fruchterman at Benetech''s offices. But what about everybody else? The time has never been better to think 10X bigger!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To help keep girls learning, Malala Fund has awarded new grant funding to Champions leading pandemic response initiatives. To help keep girls learning, Malala Fund has awarded new grant funding to Champions leading pandemic response initiatives. Tabshoura is an award-winning e-learning platform that helps. About the Authors.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Department of State, about empowering the world’s billion people with disabilities ; or to talking with my peer Skoll Award winners about writing software for development, social justice and human rights needs—CGI 2013 was a nonstop flow of sessions and exchanges with partners on ways to leverage resources towards each organization’s mission.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. Education is one of the more popular issues that many foundations focus on. Mellon Foundation.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. PADI AWARE Foundation.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

It's why NTEN is here, and it's why we're fans of The CTK Foundation's "Heroes with a Heart" grant awards. Blogger's Choice Award: Lastly, there will be a Blogger's Choice Award of $1,000 (USD). The CTK Foundation will choose a blogger (hopefully me) who will hand-pick one winner from any category.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

The CTK Foundation “Heroes with a Heart” Grant Award asks YOU to nominate a “Hero with a Heart,” and give them a chance to win $5,000 – a simple thanks for the hard work that they do. Blogger’s Choice Award Lastly, there will be a Blogger’s Choice Award of $1,000 (USD).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2007

Veale Humanitarian Award for service to the blind community. Here's the letter from the editor of Matilda Ziegler Magazine, which explains why Carrie was deserving of this award: A Letter from the Editor New York City Dec. Veale Humanitarian Award. She wrote, "Please consider Carrie Karnos for this award.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

They also demoed Read2Go, the accessible ebook application for the Apple OS and Route 66 Literacy, Benetech’s online literacy instructional program. Bernie was represented last night by Marie Young of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Bookshare has grown tremendously from the 3,000 students that we were serving in 2007.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

As you make new hires and consider ongoing employee development, keep in mind that data literacy skills will be foundational to every role at every level of an organization in 2021 and beyond and will critically shape who survives and thrives as leaders going forward. . Determine what you’ll track moving forward (e.g.,

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

I say thorny because despite the nearly $300 million in stimulus funding awarded by the U.S. The fund is being administrated by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. Founding donors to the fund include Google Fiber , the Illig Family Foundation, Sprint , Global Prairie , Polsinelli Law , and J.E. Dunn Construction.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2018

What about local nonprofits or community foundations; do you know who to reach out to if needed? This could mean getting aid after a disaster to those that need it by working directly with a local community foundation or addressing a significant need in your community. How did these groups come together?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 3, 2010

Foundationcenter.org is a similar resource, but offers information about grants from private foundations, public foundations, and corporations throughout the United States. It will take you to a page with a link for each type of grant the government awards. Step 2: Under “Find Funders” click on “The Foundation Directory Online.”

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 2, 2007

I was awarded one of the 2006 MacArthur Fellowships. These awards are based not so much on past achievements, as an expectation that you will do something exciting in the future. Route 66 Literacy Our newest project is Route 66 Literacy, and it includes a demonstration site that anyone can try out.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

Matt is the recipient of the 2011 Edelman Chicago “Eddy” Award for Innovation. governments, foundations) can put out an “ask” for a specific outcome (e.g. In addition, Matt co-founded and served as Director of Technology for 2MC, a Chicago-based internet consulting firm.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 27, 2007

The America's Giving Challenge will award $50,000 to the project that gets the most unique donors. I can't do this alone and that's why I'm asking my blogger friends to join me and in helping to raise money to help the many children who are touched by the Sharing Foundation's programs. It's a route out of poverty. s poorest families.

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2022

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2022 Vega Awards winner of 10 awards in seven different categories! The Vega Awards acknowledge those who create and continually expand the digital universe. Without further ado – here are this year’s 2022 Vega Award Winners! The Harry S.

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sgEngage

MAY 8, 2023

Understanding Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Foundations gave almost $91 billion in grants in 2021. Department of Health and Human Services, the government awarded $726.1 If this is your first time applying for a nonprofit grant, expect to spend up to 50 hours gathering information for and submitting a foundation grant application.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

She was also awarded their annual Ida B. It was written in very scribbled Nepali, her literacy skills were incredibly rudimentary, but what she ended up writing was a piece of journalism. I am working with a foundation right now trying to plan out our Africa initiative for the remainder of the year. I said, "You write it.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Your own historical data on grants awarded accumulates with every grant cycle. While lists are great for helping you identify a specific piece of information, such as a total of grant dollars awarded year to date, it can be difficult to visualize your information or clearly see a comparison of several data sets.

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

Amber Grant Foundation. Foundation for Women. Kellogg Foundation. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. 100 Women Charitable Foundation. Chicago Foundation for Women. The California Wellness Foundation. Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The Patrina Foundation. Boulware Foundation.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Amber Grant Foundation. Foundation for Women. Kellogg Foundation. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. 100 Women Charitable Foundation. Chicago Foundation for Women. The California Wellness Foundation. Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The Patrina Foundation. Boulware Foundation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Our financial story begins with Benetech’s forward thinking funders: our users, individuals, foundations, corporations, partners, and government agencies. For example, our 2008 major human rights grants from the Oak Foundation and the John D. For example, our largest single funding arrangement is a competitive award by the U.S.

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EveryAction

MARCH 16, 2017

Organizations like Room to Read , the Poetry Foundation , and Books in Homes USA work to promote literacy and the significance of literary works in our society - support their work today, bookworms! Foundation for Women, and more recently, acting as the VP of Development at the Rainforest Alliance. Sheroes in the Sciences.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

You can also choose a nice leisurely scenic ride or a more intense, high-speed one with prizes awarded. With the US Golf Foundation reporting that 37.5 This is an excellent option for getting young people involved in their community while encouraging literacy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Background information: Electronic Frontier Foundation has great information on SOPA and related bills, including this one: SOPA: Hollywood Finally Gets A Chance to Break the Internet. Jim is an engineer turned technology entrepreneur now social entrepreneur.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

FiftyCrows Foundation eschews these media politics and prioritizes social awareness by using arrestingly real, timely photographic images as a catalyst for education, cultural understanding and social action." Our mission is to strengthen the voice of activist artists - 'Artivists' - while raising public awareness for social global causes."

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 2, 2008

She has been the recipient of many awards, including Fast Company's 2007 Social Capitalist Award, and the League of Women Voters' Women Who Could Be President Award. Therefore, we are the only foundation I know of that will accept requests in any language, and in any format. Rockefeller, I'm not the Gates Foundation.

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