Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 3, 2011

The Day aims to raise awareness of disability issues with a focus on the rights of persons with disabilities and the benefits derived from their integration in the social, economic, cultural and political life of their communities. Of course, accessibility is right up Benetech’s alley and the focus of our Literacy program.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

They work to create regional, place-based solutions to preserve and protect natural places, quality of life, and economies at risk from environmental impacts due to changing climate. Areas served: Oregon. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Areas served: Columbus/Ohio. Chesapeake Bay Trust. Areas served: Oregon.

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Conservancy Environment Grant Alaska 57

Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Literacy, particularly from birth through 3rd grade, is their primary focus because reading skills form the foundation for all childhood learning. The education program’s developmental target is the first eight years of life. Areas served: Worldwide ( only communities where IP has operations/employees). Kars4Kids Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This is a terrific presentation from Lee Raine from the Pew Internet and American Life Project that looks at the issue being “hyperconnected” or “over connected” to the web, mobile technologies and social media. It is the same title of Raine’s recent book. What will the future 2020 be like?

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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 Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project reports that the main reason they don’t go online is because they don’t think the Internet is relevant to them. Image: City of Kansas City.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

In his address to Congress last night, President Obama said, "But in my life, I have also learned that hope is found in unlikely places; that inspiration often comes not from those with the most power or celebrity, but from the dreams and aspirations of ordinary Americans who are anything but ordinary."

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

What about a life-saving drug that poor countries can't afford? What about literacy and education? Series of TV or print articles on these social applications, or an award for the tech transfer office that made the best socially responsible licensing deal. We often leave 90% of the planet out of these discussions.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

I thought about it and … a Book Fair for Grownups has potential, especially if your organization has a literacy or education focus. After judges award prizes for the best pies, you can have a pie-eating contest. After prizes are awarded, sell everything in a bake-sale format or maybe incorporate a Cake Walk.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Charge admission and screen popular movies, or theme it around the Academy Awards by screening some of the 2024 nominees. Reading challenge Issue a community-wide reading challenge this spring to encourage literacy in your community. Movie night Movie nights are another great spring fundraising idea.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. A specific example of the positive impact it made in the life of a constituent, in the area of digital inclusion. The winner will be awarded a refurbished tablet supplied by a donor. Interesting proposition.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. A specific example of the positive impact it made in the life of a constituent, in the area of digital inclusion. The winner will be awarded a refurbished tablet supplied by a donor. Below are our official Terms and Conditions.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

She was also awarded their annual Ida B. BB: Can you talk a little bit about the program, how long it is, what the women learn, and what some of the challenges are for them to make the training happen within their every day life? We are training women at all levels in their life. Wells prize for Bravery in Journalism.

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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! Originally from California, Harriet Chalmers Adams lived a life that saw her travel through South America, Asia, and the South Pacific.

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. Their funding priorities focus on the following areas of interest: financial literacy, workforce development, micro finance, entrepreneurship, leadership skills, and formal education.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. Their funding priorities focus on the following areas of interest: financial literacy, workforce development, micro finance, entrepreneurship, leadership skills, and formal education.

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Empowerment Grant Fund Resource 79

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Because, if we make software that promises to keep your life or death sensitive information secret to the best of our abilities, we won’t build a back door in for Syria, or China, or the U.S. We do it for human rights groups. But, when asked if we know whether or not there are “pirated” copyrighted materials, we can’t say.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

The Internet and the Web are changing every institution and impacting every aspect of life. For All. -- is all about digital inclusion, digital literacy, and working to close the many digital divides we face in our global society. Unfortunately, these issues rarely break through the noise barrier. This year's theme -- One Web.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 19, 2007

Here is a small excerpt from Honorata's story from the Women for Women International site : "It was in 2002 that the world turned upside down and Honorata lost the signs of a "true and nice life" that she and her husband had built. Reunited, she began to rebuild their life." Kennedy New Frontier Award in 2007.

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