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Bookshare Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary at Google

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Bookshare, Benetech’s pioneering digital library for people with print disabilities, celebrated its 10th birthday last night with a terrific party that was attended by many of our long-time friends and supporters. Raman of Google Research, a long-time Bookshare member and advisor, was on hand to help us celebrate last night.

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10X: CEO’s Update: Spring 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

How can we use technology in a new way to improve people’s lives that is an order of magnitude better? Can we help stimulate the creation of far more technology-for-good ventures? Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice.

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. of America v.

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Going Virtual is Not Enough, Part Two: Competitive P2P Events

Connection Cafe

Using technologies such as Strava, Zwift, Boundless Motion, or the livestreaming capabilities of TeamRaiser, participants can come together on a virtual course either at the same time or separately. Much like with walks , reimagined competitive events should have at least two of three event components to be successful.

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Donor Management: The Ultimate Guide

Neon CRM

Foundation Directory Online: This directory offers a ton of valuable information on foundations and other grant-making organizations, including their grant-making history, funding priorities, and application requirements. Recognition programs: Your donors support your mission, and you should celebrate that support!

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Benetech: President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

It’s worth celebrating but even more important, worth recognizing the incredible opportunities that we now have to make a difference on an even broader scale. Last summer I talked about our great summer interns and fellows and early this year, I sent a copy of our 20th Anniversary Report that talked about our entire history.