Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

For any organization seeking to make a social impact, having an AI policy can help maximize the benefits of using these tools while minimizing the risks. Here are three reasons why your organization should consider adopting an AI policy.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 26, 2013

In my prepared statement, I explained why well-balanced intellectual property laws inspire technology innovation and social good, and described how our Bookshare initiative models the good that copyright exceptions can create. To make this possible, we must keep the balance in copyright.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

That’s the lobbying position of some companies in the intellectual property field when implementing the new Marrakesh Copyright Treaty. Our experience successfully building Bookshare under the United States copyright exception, which has no such commercial availability limitation, informs this strong opinion.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

First, it makes creating a national domestic copyright exception an obligation of countries that ratify the Treaty. Second, the Treaty allows for easier import and export of accessible versions of books and other copyrighted works. How Does the Treaty Meet this Goal? It does that in two main ways.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

Benetech is on a mission to make information accessible and affordable for all individuals with print disabilities who could benefit from our innovative literacy solutions. Of course, we have many more exciting ideas for transforming the lives of millions of people who could benefit from our services.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

There are complex copyright and fair use issues, and new PR and crisis communications challenges. And is it so good that it will put me out of a job?) AI is an impact multiplier for mission-driven organizations since nearly all already do a lot without enough resources. Content needs to be checked and referenced, and sometimes falls short.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 17, 2015

This historic international copyright exception treaty paves the way for a future in which people who cannot read regular printed materials can have equal access to books, regardless of where they live. Here’s why the Marrakesh Treaty is so important and why your country can help ensure it benefits the millions who need it.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Despite not donating financially, in-kind donations can still qualify as a tax dedication, further benefiting your donors. Benefits of in-kind donations Risks of in-kind donations Taxes and in-kind donations In-kind donation policies Appealing for in-kind donations What are in-kind donations? What are in-kind donations?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 5, 2013

I’ve been actively advocating for an international copyright exception model that would greatly benefit people with disabilities, as anyone who has read my blog over the years can attest! copyright exception. We help more than 250,000 people with print disabilities thanks to our U.S. We have a treaty…and it’s great!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 16, 2011

Statement of Benetech to the 22nd Session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights at the World Intellectual Property Organization June 15, 2011, Geneva, Switzerland • Greetings from California’s Silicon Valley! Now, more than 30,000 current copyrighted books are available globally on Bookshare to thousands of users. •

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The goal of the Treaty is to make a copyright exception for the blind and other people with disabilities that stop them from reading print, and to make import and export of accessible content legal. Bureaucratic barriers to utilizing a copyright exception, as proposed by some publishers, makes the cost even greater.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

with a legally qualifying print disability per the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act. Qualifying students, however, represent but a small fraction of those who can benefit from accessible books. Thousands of students with differing learning styles and language requirements can also benefit greatly from accessible books.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We’re operating at the forefront of copyright limitations and exceptions, both in the United States and globally. We’re deep believers in the benefits of openness, which means we publish open source software and create open content under Creative Commons licenses. We serve human rights activists in more than 100 countries.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Through this three-year project—made possible with support from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind as well as India’s adoption of a new copyright exception for people with print disabilities —we will pilot Bookshare International at scale in India.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Because Bookshare is only available for people who qualify under a very narrow copyright exemption. Making these files available as part of the mass market product, O'Reilly is ensuring that EVERYONE who can benefit from accessible materials can actually get them. Why is this a big deal?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Here’s a tidbit of a Infoworld report about the study: By one measure — “value added,&# which the report defines as “an industry’s gross output minus its purchased intermediate inputs&# — the fair use economy is greater than the copyright economy. economy by copyright industries amounts to $1.3

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. It has a statement encouraging national copyright exceptions for people with print disabilities as a Good Thing™.

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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. Yet those who qualify represent but a small fraction of the demographics that can benefit from accessible books.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2013

Your photos should not only resonate with your audience, it should tell a story, not be copyrighted, and be a decent photo (not blurry or poorly composed). You can take your own photos or use stock photography. Don’t forget to add your URL or logo. Your text should be short, clear, and support your key messaging.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2022

And this applies directly to my main concern: copyright infringement and/or usage without consent. The benefit of utilizing a human designer is knowing that the creator is connected to your mission, your organization, and your brand, and will create collateral that resonates with your audience. . Rights Issues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 5, 2012

” He says that copyright infringement is not theft. And, the benefits of good curation far outweigh “bad curation.” I think it can serve as an excellent reference, when in doubt about whether you are still doing the right thing or not, when it comes to re-using and republishing other people content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2006

It's called Web Video for the Social Benefit Sector. His list of benefits include: Video is a powerful storytelling medium and has the potential to engage people and build relationship, particularly if using some of the video/social networking sites. YouTube keeps the copyright, some others don't. Then check with a lawyer."

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2011

Yet, while the social networks hold tremendous benefit for nonprofits that successfully engage their stakeholders, there are also dangers. For individuals to hold offenders responsible for using your copyrighted content without permission would take legal intervention. Consider the many data abuses Facebook has been embroiled in.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Although our efforts on RtF are mainly around serving people with disabilities, we are open to thinking more broadly about how these technologies could benefit more people. This is unlike Bookshare, which is for the 1-2% of the population who qualifies for the copyright exemption. I ran into a Stanford MBA student at TED, Joy Sun.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

And what are some of the social benefits and impact that may result from such a relationship? The Lavelle Fund also supports programs benefiting the developing world. What is it like for a nonprofit to have a successful, lasting partnership with a private philanthropic foundation? government and states like Texas.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

But, the whole point of the concept of intellectual property is that it's supposed to benefit society, that there is a balancing act between society's interest and self-interest. We get used to so many benefits of our incredible intellectual creativity, that we forget about the have-nots. What about literacy and education?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 10, 2021

Having the Google Ad Grant benefits your whole organization. This may not be the ideal solution for all organizations, as some may benefit from developing a national presence. Typically, any keywords that contain a copyrighted term, controversial topics, or illegal activities will be flagged. Let’s get started.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Delivering Benetech''s statement to the WIPO diplomatic conference That’s why I’ve been actively advocating for a global copyright exception modeled after the great exception in the United States that made Bookshare possible. The sad truth is that millions of people with print disabilities around the world continue to be left behind.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 15, 2012

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Here are some of the benefits of virtual fundraisers: Reach a far wider audience, introducing your cause to people worldwide. Check into copyright issues and get permission if you are selling tickets. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2018

Use the power of music to unite your donors by hosting an outdoor benefit concert. Note: most movies are protected by copyright law, so make sure you have the proper rights before a public screening! And since it’s a themed party, you can get creative with decorations and activities. The sky’s the limit here! Outdoor concert.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2008

The event will cover the benefits of creatively displaying your nonprofit organizations' work in images. 25, in the TechSoup Emerging Technologies Forum as we discuss issues such as: Benefits of using online photo sharing sites to build community and awareness for your cause. Copyright and privacy guidelines for sharing photos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2007

adoption, risks and benefits, and how an IT director or department might think about a deployment strategy. s a need to: Promote the benefits to the wider community (esp. those willing to try if convinced of benefits). Legal Fundamentalist: it breaches copyright, ??? In the middle, the slides cover the tools.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

However, the online channel has multiple benefits for nonprofit fundraisers: attracting younger supporters, providing constituents with opportunities for participation in your work, and reinforcing appeals sent through other channels, to name just three. Copyright © 2009 by Mal Warwick.

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See3

MARCH 3, 2008

The other elements of the program — such as a link to Google Checkout for donations is unlikely to yield much benefit. Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Its really about developing strong, long-term relationships that provide real benefits for all parties. The concepts relayed in the Third Generation Workshop help put both funders and nonprofits on the same page. It gives me the opportunity to impart what might help someone else be successful.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2007

This session will define core concepts including the Creative Commons license, and then offer examples of how open content is already benefitting the nonprofit sector. Lucy Chilli's Copyright and Commons Publishing Game.

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