Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. copyright law. In the U.S.,

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We’re deep believers in the benefits of openness, which means we publish open source software and create open content under Creative Commons licenses. After all, they’re proud of their creations and would love to see them benefit disadvantaged people and communities, where regular market forces would fail to go. What’s next?

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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. Of course, accessibility is right up Benetech’s alley and the focus of our Literacy program.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2016

On August 18, learn about the ins and outs of using cloud office productivity tools, the benefits and limitations, and get help deciding whether your organization should make the switch. It'll include the extensive funder databases that can help you identify the grantmakers most likely to fund your programs or projects.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

I based this largely on a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed rule change to expand the Universal Lifeline Program to include affordable $9.25-a-month This verifier will use existing programs such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to determine eligibility. a-month home broadband.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

I based this largely on a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed rule change to expand the Universal Lifeline Program to include affordable $9.25-a-month This verifier will use existing programs such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to determine eligibility. a-month home broadband.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 7, 2016

Telling the stories of the people who benefit from your organization can be a really effective way to share your impact. The secret to telling these stories, at least for newsletters, is to keep them brief and show images of the real people impacted by your organization. Corporate Example: Benefit Cosmetics. spanhidden

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. In part 2, we offer a librarian's perspective as the host for this program. They are also considering expanding the program to other parts of the U.S.

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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. But now, some Lifeline telecom providers have begun offering free smartphones to Lifeline Program participants. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

" In other words, the benefit in exchange for sensitive personal information has to be really good. TechSoup's donation catalog offers quite a few security programs , such as Symantec and Bitdefender. Image : Josh Hallett / CC BY / text added. Does your organization have a privacy policy? Share with us in the comments.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

" In other words, the benefit in exchange for sensitive personal information has to be really good. TechSoup's donation catalog offers quite a few security programs , such as Symantec and Bitdefender. Image : Josh Hallett / CC BY / text added. Does your organization have a privacy policy? Share with us in the comments.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2019

And while the advent of smartphones has produced some significant benefits—including an increased ability to multitask—it’s dragged your users’ attention spans below that of a goldfish. American Literacy is Iffy. Not only did we hack off 59% of the words, but we also get the added benefit of increased clarity and more personality.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2023

For example, if you ran a literacy organization and you had a blog post about how one of your former beneficiaries just became the poet laureate for a nearby city, that would be an excellent candidate. Add visuals: An image or graphic next to the summary can make it more eye-catching and help it stand out in the newsletter.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Expertise: Most fundraising platforms have been developed and fine-tuned by experts in the field, ensuring that your campaign benefits from proven strategies and best practices. Images, videos, and infographics are your allies in creating a compelling story. Imagery: High-quality images are the visual anchors of your campaign.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 8, 2024

Let’s say your nonprofit focuses on promoting literacy and discovers that many of your donors are older teachers and parents in your community. With this in mind, you could include stories in your auction marketing materials that illustrate how your programs have helped kids learn to read. Incorporate compelling visuals. Social media.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this image, runners’ legs are tied with pink ribbon to symbolize support for a cause. In this image, three women sit in a field watching a charity concert. Vendors showcase handmade crafts, jewelry, and artwork, and a percentage of sales goes to the nonprofit hosting the fair, supporting its cultural programs.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids. One huge benefit of technology is that these are no longer cash-only events. Virtual events are much easier to run as they create a complete digital footprint in real-time.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

If your organization promotes literacy, partner with a bookstore. Make and market a t-shirt together, with your organization getting the profits and both you and the business benefiting from the marketing. For a self-esteem program for teen girls : Showing every teen girl how awesome she is. Partner with a local business.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Another product of Code for America, Balance is a text message system for checking an EBT card balance (SNAP benefits). What I like most about this app is that it teaches financial literacy skills by letting users drill down into their expenses and easily keep track of what they're spending. Image 1: Caravan Studios.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

Here are some examples of ways people have used the arts to create social impact: 50 Crows Social Change Photography "Images inspire people to act. Unfortunately, mainstream media narratives often work to envelop public perspective on these seminal issues by presenting limited viewpoints and images.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 13, 2011

We just won a $5 million competition that will fund our DIAGRAM R&D center to tackle the problem of image accessibility for people with print disabilities. Human Rights Program – Changing the Field of Human Rights Making the truth matter is the core theme of our human rights work.

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