Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Many of the comments critical of the proposed treaty come from parties that object in principle to copyright exceptions, rather than having a direct stake in the issue at hand. The money issue is actually not about serving people with disabilities, amazingly enough.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 5, 2010

Here are my comments on the big picture and a couple of their proposals. Although the Clearinghouse and Awards programs could be helpful to the cause of greater access for people with disabilities, I don’t think they truly take on the biggest opportunity for change. Specific comments on the proposed Clearinghouse.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation. Albuquerque Community Foundation. The Ahmanson Foundation. RedLine Contemporary Art Center. Ford Foundation.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

grant proposals, solicitation letters, etc.)? Leveraging Technology and Data Utilizing technology and data can significantly support board members in their fundraising efforts. Implementing these technologies empowers board members with insights and resources to excel in their fundraising roles.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 18, 2011

I get to spend most of my time talking to people about social good: what we're doing with technology, what our partners are doing and what the many cool people we get to meet are doing along the way. My job is so much fun! Next, our Palo Alto neighbors D-Rev (for Design Revolution) dropped by in the form of CEO Krista Donaldson.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

My latest post on HuffPo is now up: Going to Davos to Redesign the Planet , about my proposal to the WEF's Global Redesign Initiative. What would you propose to global leaders to make humanity better off? That's not an endorsement of my proposal by the WEF, but I am certainly looking forward to going next week!

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation. Albuquerque Community Foundation. The Ahmanson Foundation. RedLine Contemporary Art Center. Ford Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2014

Earlier this month, I presented on a panel called “ Learn, You Will ” with Cindy Leonard, John Kenyon, and Andrea Berry on the topic of designing effective nonprofit technology training at the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. Does #14ntc give an award for best slides? I nominate #14ntctrain.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985. If this proposal is enacted, it will, at a stroke, do more to close the U.S. Expansion of the FCC's Lifeline Service.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Regardless of whether it’s new technology, a new staffing model, or even a small adjustment to a process, adoption and success can hinge on keeping a focus on the human element of the change. This framework consists of 1) Focusing on the right people, 2) Visiting with the intent to fundraise, and 3) Using proposals to plan the work. .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 20, 2007

When we submitted our proposal to the competition to provide accessible books to U.S. students with print disabilities, I told my team that if we won an award, I'd cook smoked lobster for the whole company. We issued our first official press release about the award and immediately had a great article in the San Jose Mercury News.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Finally, the Office of the General Counsel of the Department of Education reviewed Bookshare’s status as an authorized entity as part of the awards process for the Bookshare for Education project. The Request for Proposal specified that only an authorized entity could receive an award in that competition.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2014

There, she builds technology that connects local communities to resources that help them solve problems and impact issues. She's been working in the area of nonprofit technology for more than twenty years. The award amount is substantive enough for us to develop with real authority. We couldn't. We said yes.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. You may be seeking funds for technology, training, capital improvements, planning, research, materials or other support. Most funders require applicants to state the outcomes of their project in the proposal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Royalties from the Happy Healthy Nonprofit will continue to support a high school and college scholarship for a young girl in Cambodia through the The Sharing Foundation — the scholarship will be awarded at the end of the year, so stay tuned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

We’ve pledged to award more than $20 million to support innovative ideas that move communities forward. Each month, Pepsi will award grants up to $1.3 Pepsi has developed an Advisory Board of leaders of non-profit sectors with extensive experience in each of the six award categories.

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NTEN

AUGUST 24, 2012

GOOD Maker, in a partnership with NTEN, announced Detroit's Green Economy Leadership Training (Solidarity) winner of their Use Technology for Good challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

Illustration by Jonny Goldstein of my SXSW panel proposal. I hope you’ll also vote for my panel proposal, Nonprofits and Free Agents in A Networked World and while you’re there vote for the other awesome nonprofit panel proposals (I’ve shared a list below). Just ‘Cause: Can Technology Make Brand Irrelevant?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 18, 2007

One new initiative that I got to hear about was the L3C proposed in North Carolina. My main contribution was to push for a matrix of all of the options that have been used or proposed, from the standpoint of a practitioner. This meeting moved the conversation forward. The investments would essentially lower the cost of doing business.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Apps for Good "is an award-winning course where young people learn to create imaginative mobile apps that change their world." utilize technology to develop solutions to social challenges. technological solution. technological solution. propose, develop, and market apps that serve community needs.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

human resources, accounting, information technology, etc.) Well, if the M&G rate is capped at 10% but your organization’s M&G rate is 20%, then you should be aware that only half of the project’s M&G will be funded (if you are awarded the contract, that is). will be handled in the application.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). It was organized by Ed Schipul. Sl’ack-Ti-vism.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Because at this point, any fat is long gone from most nonprofit budgets, including funds for personal development, technology, and general infrastructure. Here's how GrantStation can help: GrantStation membership provides your organization with access to our searchable grantmaker profiles, strategy tools, and proposal tutorials.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 3, 2010

It will take you to a page with a link for each type of grant the government awards. Step 3: If you are just learning to search for grant opportunities, I suggest that you click on “browse by category.” This is the option I like to use. Step 4: Click on the category of the grant opportunity you are searching for.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Charitable Giving Stipends: Companies can award employees with gift cards or add funds designated for donating to their accounts within their employee giving portal. With long-term partnerships, companies will be more receptive to continued funding proposals. Employees can then donate this money to support the charity of their choice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

I did a roundup of nonprofit panel proposals a few weeks back and wanted to give you an updated list. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. It was organized by Ed Schipul. Sl’ack-Ti-vism.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 30, 2024

human resources, accounting, information technology, etc.) Well, if the M&G rate is capped at 10% but your organization’s M&G rate is 20%, then you should be aware that only half of the project’s M&G will be funded (if you are awarded the contract, that is). will be handled in the application.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Much has changed with regard to fundraising and “friendraising” during the 12 years I have been a professional fundraiser, the most obvious being the use of technology. How do you determine which technology, or set of technologies, will be best suited to your organization? How do you appropriately implement them?

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Technology for nonprofit development and fundraising is quickly changing. ” Nonprofits once limited to raising money through cookie sales, charity balls, and foundation grants now have access to almost limitless fundraising streams with new technology platforms, micro-funding models, and evolving culture of giving. Pacific time.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Think about 5 things: what’s the problem, what technology you’ll use, design sustainability, how will people come to use it and how will you distribute it. Award a prize to those that show most potential. But, are proposal based approaches good for finding people who are going to start new things?

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See3

JANUARY 30, 2008

I had a conversation today with a major Jewish Federation about technology change. They are thinking about the future and wanted to look seriously into how changes in technology will impact their activities in the future. The change taking place with technology isn’t simply about operational efficiencies.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. There's even a panel proposal for Slacktivism ). These ideas inspired the SXSW panel proposal I submitted: Crowdsourcing for Innovative Social Change. How do you use the latest technologies to build active networks and roadmaps for action? Sl’ack-Ti-vism.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Nonprofit Technology, and more! Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences + Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. So don't wait!

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fusionSpan

MAY 10, 2024

Leading this technological revolution is Salesforce’s Nonprofit Cloud – a powerful, integrated suite of applications tailored specifically to the unique needs of mission-driven organizations. Grantmaking Capability is an Add-On For grantmaking organizations, Nonprofit Cloud simplifies the complexities of the grant lifecycle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2008

A volunteer network of software developers, designers, and other collaborators have teamed up with the award-winning blog techPresident to launch Twitter Vote Report.     Twitter Vote Report was inspired by a techPresident blog post on October 6th proposing the use of Twitter for election monitoring. this election!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

Due to some technical glitches , you now have 48 additional hours to figure out what 5-10 of the 150 fantastic social change and technology projects at Netsquared will receive your vote. Ten Tech Proposals Empowering Human Rights, Local Leadership, and Community Education is. Photo from Cambodia4kids. The NTEN's NTC and NPTech Pipe.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In what ways does technology boost your team’s efficiency and grantmaking—and in what ways can it hold you back? Through hurricanes, fires, floods, the pandemic, and more, Two Ten awards millions of dollars in emergency relief each year, and they rely 100% on donor dollars to do it. A check run used to take up to three days.

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