Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

That’s why we love Random Hacks of Kindness Global: 2 days + 30 countries + 3000 geeks working on making the world a better, safer place. At RHoK Global in June 2012, we joined the RHoK Sustainability Project and invited participants to build solutions addressing challenges in accessibility or human rights, two core program areas at Benetech.

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2022

During Women’s History Month, we are excited to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022. Catalyst is a global nonprofit with a 50-year record of building equitable workplaces for women. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

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Forum One

MARCH 8, 2021

During Women’s History Month, we are excited to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021. This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge because a challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions, but we can choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequity.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., Over the next decade, women are projected to inherit an even greater share of wealth–possibly a majority of the $30 trillion in financial assets Baby Boomers will transfer to younger generations.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

To mark the courage and strength of the brave men and women working on the front lines of conflict and raise awareness for those affected by disasters around the world, we’re highlighting 10 nonprofits that are making a difference by driving action and support for aid efforts. Cut poverty off at its roots. Donate | Twitter | Facebook.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2013

The Basic Registry of Identified Global Entities (BRIDGE) is a new collaborative project that aims to revolutionize information sharing, in order to better understand the flows of philanthropic dollars and enhance transparency and effectiveness in the global social sector. … VV: Why do we need a new numbering system?

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

A benefit concert is a musical event used to raise money or awareness for a charitable cause through ticket sales and other donations during the event. Many benefit concerts become annual events or make history for their cause. Another good source of performers is to look at musicians with a history of philanthropy.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But first, a brief history of “the office” as a concept. Then a global pandemic hit and everything changed again. Realize that you need to make the choice that works best for your company but go in aware that you may risk losing talent if they realize that another mode of work that you're not willing to support works better for them.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

I’m not sure even the global scientists, engineers, and futurists have a full sense of where we’re heading with AI. Facebook, which is the dominant social networking platform globally with 2.4 Google, which is the most-used search engine globally, was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while both were Ph.D.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

As a whole, this group is poised to make up 75% of the global workforce by 2025. Creating an after work event where they can invite friends and engage with like-minded peers will give you the chance to raise awareness for your nonprofit and funds to support your work. They’ve entered the workforce. They are cause-oriented.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2020

The dual shocks of COVID-19 and an oil price war have roiled global markets. Uncertainty is likely to continue as the dual shocks on the global economy are increasing the probability of recession. Remember the global financial crisis (GFC), aka the Great Recession, of 2007-2010? We have to look at the financial markets.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

If, however, through your research, you can establish a clear connection between your programs and their funding history and priorities, it’s still worth reaching out to that funder and introducing your organization. PADI AWARE Foundation. PADI AWARE Foundation. Connections like this are built over time. The Green Climate Fund.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. It’s what determines your chances of success or failure. Rely on established relationships.

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Everyaction

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

IDA is a global membership organization of international and regional membership organizations of persons with disabilities. Inviting donors, leadership or Board members can offer legitimacy and promote learning, but always be aware of and attend to power dynamics. Distance from an issue (or community) is not the goal here!

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But first, a brief history of “the office” as a concept. Then a global pandemic hit and everything changed again. Realize that you need to make the choice that works best for your company but go in aware that you may risk losing talent if they realize that another mode of work that you're not willing to support works better for them.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2012

Many of the conference workshops helped in making me more aware of how to become a technology leader, not only within our organization but in sharing what I've learned with 211s across North America. He was ahead of the game on advocacy and education through social media and awareness. Impressive is an understatement.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

TechSoup Global’s Dara Westling attended the recent Global Donors Forum in Washington, D.C. She is our vice president of development alliances and global media for TechSoup Global’s domestic and international programs. We connect the local with global resources.” Dara Westling.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 11, 2010

Last week, several TechSoup Global staffers participated in Foundation Week in Brussels. But even if you have many migrants living abroad, the simple act of awareness can impact the development of social, economic, political, and environmental conditions. This post comes from executive assistant Janet Yao. read more.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Learn more about this important awareness month and what you can do to celebrate it below. History of Universal Human Rights Month. Universal Human Rights Month, also known as Human Rights Awareness Month, began in 1948 when the United Nations created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Global Impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

One has to step back and marvel at the most successful networked fundraising campaigns in the history of social or crowd fundraising. Kevin Conroy who works for Global Giving created a quiz about ALS to help everyone learn more about. The numbers speak for themselves.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Akhtar Badshah, Senior Director of Global Community Affairs for Microsoft kicked off the day with an interactive presentation about the trends in technology. Photo by Microsoft Global Citizenship. I also got to catch up with more recent NPtech colleagues San McColloch, Erica Mills, and Peter Drury.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2015

match and became Indiegogo’s most successfully funded campaign in history. PewDiePie was inspired by Save the Children’s work with other YouTubers and wanted to partner with a nonprofit with global reach that would match the scope of his Bro Army fan-base.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

We proudly welcome NGO partners Vietnet-ICT and the Lin Centre in Vietnam, as well as ASEAN Foundation , Kopernik Marketplace , and YCAB Foundation in Indonesia to the TechSoup Global family. Its explosion is considered to be the loudest sound ever heard in modern history. People heard it 3,000 miles away.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 9, 2018

One of the most important things I've learned is this: building awareness is not enough. If you want to make change in this world, you need to start by raising awareness. We are aware of the issues associated with too little sleep. Imagine efforts to enhance sleep that take the awareness as a given. Take sleep.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

Colleague Brian Reich said he would like to see a networked approach to the disaster relief , “A few respond quickly and raise funds, others use the awareness that comes from a disaster to educate, over time you have others who focus on keeping people connected as new issues arrive. I have arrived in Geneva. You guys will help, right?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

And they’re certainly not exempt from a global pandemic. responding to a global pandemic is a matter of doubling-down on what they know. That effort was concentrated around raising funds and awareness for the work that our national organization and local clubs are leading. million workers between March and May of this year.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2019

At ONE HUNDRED , (a multi-disciplinary agency that connects the nonprofit sector with leading experts in brand reputation, marketing and fundraising from across Omnicom) we regularly witness purpose-driven companies and organizations changing how they operate to meet the demands of this generation’s global citizens.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

Smart mobile devices usually include a camera, location-aware GPS, a barcode. African-American history mobile tour uses GPS technology to pinpoint historically relevant campus sites nearby. scanner, and Internet access. And these technologies can help patrons engage with library (and other) collections in new ways. like to own.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 9, 2008

The Interfaith Power and Light campaign is, "mobilizing a national religious response to global warming while promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation." In spring 2008 the Stanford Innovation Review article, "Praise the Lord, but Dim the Lights," featured the Regeneration Project's Interfaith Power and Light Campaign.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

2008 was a benchmark year in online fundraising history as Obama won the presidential election with 87% of funds coming through social networking. In 2007 when the platform launched, Causes grew in popularity and awareness as people used their Birthday Wish to raise money for their favorite nonprofit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

Working with an intelligent and experienced staff of a Phoenix-based nonprofit involved focused on global issues, I was encouraged to ask questions of development organizations and to think through a lens of international aid. In 2010, I was a fresh young Ally in ASU’s Lodestar Center Public Allies program. Sources: [1] Matthews, S.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2016

They opted to have their giving day coincide with the National Day of Giving (Giving Tuesday) so that they could leverage the day’s media attention around philanthropy, allowing for them to be a part of the global movement while also branding their messages to the specific needs of the university. Culture of Continuous Improvement.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 6, 2015

The organization chose this meme because it says the manufacturer of The Dress has a history of using sweatshop labor, which the TPP trade deal will increase. The domestic violence awareness ad was so bold that it didn't matter that it came out over a week after the meme originally sent the Internet into a tizzy. spanhidden.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

The Clean Energy Service Corps will create new service opportunities to fight global warming, find new sources of clean energy, create energy independence and create green jobs. The Health Corps will help Americans to stay and become healthy. Clinton said that service is a key to creating the kind of "change" that Americans are yearning for.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2009

I appreciated the introduction from Peggy and Angus because while I was aware of WiserEarth, I wasn't entirely clear what it offered and the benefits of using the platform. Some history. Now, I'm a fan! WiserEarth is where this movement can begin to see itself.”.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. Engage with more than 1,000 fellow attendees including leadership from marquee foundations, governments, global industries, the U.N.,

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