Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

You see, several months later, the federal Department of Education challenged us to compete against a well-respected national nonprofit 60 times our size in a bid to provide accessible educational materials for US students who are blind, dyslexic, or otherwise print disabled. I was wrong. money than existing approaches.

Advocacy 176

Advocacy Change Literacy DC 176

Media Cause

MARCH 24, 2021

Current projections for the year by the National Women’s Law Center indicate a continued decrease in the gender wage gap, but we also know Covid has disproportionately forced women out of the workforce , especially in lower-wage jobs, as they took on the bulk of domestic burdens, such as child care, caused by the pandemic. .

Celebrate 64

Celebrate Pledge United States Roles 64

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

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. copyright law.

Copyright 196

Copyright Law Accessibility Library 196

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

PFLAG is the first and largest national chapter-based organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. Read about what pushed us to make this change, the challenges with our old system, and what we’re hoping to achieve with a digital transformation.

Puerto Rico 93

Puerto Rico District of Columbia Donation Chapter 93

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

This last November, I had the honor of giving a plenary talk at the Eighth General Assembly of the World Blind Union ( WBU ), in which I addressed these opportunities and the challenges ahead. National organizations of the blind, as well as WBU, need to keep the pressure on publishers to build accessibility into their products.

Accessibility 155

Accessibility Global eBook Copyright 155

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Charitable giving declined in 2018 due to tax law changes. Key challenges to consider: The biggest concern faced by nonprofits engaging in social enterprise is the potential for allowing money to become the driving force over the mission. Take inventory of your internal (e.g., staff, board, funding) and external (e.g.,

Social 98

Social Model Nonprofit Fund 98

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. National LGBTQ Task Force / Detroit, MI / $500. Jan 16 - 19.

Calendar 111

Calendar Conference Las Vegas San Diego 111

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

It wasn’t until 1993, when a reconstruction of these events by American journalist Mark Danner first appeared in The New Yorker , that the full story of the El Mozote massacre was brought to light and sent shock waves through the international community. Being geeks, we thought of ways to address this challenge with technology.

Burma 168

Burma Analysis Guatemala Law 168

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. law (this is a wildcard issue right now). . • law (this is a wildcard issue right now).

Accessibility 133

Accessibility Global Copyright Law 133

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

On October 6, 2015, join TechSoup, CIVICUS, the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law, FHI 360, and +SocialGood for a deeper dive into the threats that civil society faces. FHI 360 strengthens the leadership capacity of national and community organizations and increases the transparency of government agencies.

Law 36

Law Global International Press 36

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

An increasing number of grantmakers give — or want to give — internationally in order to address social and economic issues that transcend national borders. Yet the costs and challenges of complying with the regulations that govern cross-border grantmaking have been a barrier to U.S. grantmaking.

Global 36

Global Service Giving NGO 36

Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. This is essential for an international organisation’s strategies as adhering to privacy and data protection laws becomes more challenging.

Data 40

Data Open Map Law 40

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

During this time, we saw policies such as child labor laws, suffrage for women and prohibition. This was also a decade of prosperity and success for many in the nation towards the turn of the century. This took the organization from a private franchise focused on local chapters to one the entire nation—and big donors—could get behind.

History 60

History Learning Organization Vietnam 60

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves. She helps find a positive a ngle to most any fundraising challenge. ignitedfundraising.com. And counting.

Causes 40

Causes Ireland Philadelphia Slovakia 40

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 15, 2014

New laws and policies will help, but any movement toward greater cultural and racial understanding and communication must be supported by our country’s cultural and educational infrastructure. Schools and other arts organizations are rising to the challenge. University law schools are hosting seminars on Ferguson. inclusion'

Museum 52

Museum Blogger Cleveland Missouri 52

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. The next challenge we’re working on is to bring this incredible library to the rest of the world. To bring the power of books to everybody on this planet, we must make books truly accessible.

Accessibility 135

Accessibility eBook People Copyright 135

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

The Great Recession and its aftermath have forced nonprofits to seek out new and different ways to address their challenges. Nonprofit organizations are vital to the nation’s economic well-being and have nearly doubled in the last 30 years (National Center for Charitable Statistics, 2015).

Model 53

Model Fund Social United States 53

EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is the only national conference expressly designed to prepare 400+ college students for a career in the social sector. Its 45 workshops, seminars and lectures explore internal and external strategies, systems, methods, best practices and successful examples. Alliance Management Institute.

Calendar 177

Calendar Conference San Diego DC 177

NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The idea, grand in scope, was to present models and technology that can assist organizations shift internal cultures to make diversity of all types the norm. While ideally anti-discrimination laws would prevent much of this, proving discrimination in most cases is nearly impossible. Pretty big and worthwhile stuff.

North Carolina 55

North Carolina Montana Kansas United States 55

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

One of their main challenges is that they do not have adequate access to educational materials that are necessary to learn and succeed in school. Accessible ebooks and Bookshare have helped sixth grader Kevin Leong overcome his reading challenges. The good news is that major changes in technology are reforming education.

eBook 203

eBook Accessibility United States Student 203

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 12, 2022

It also requires formalizing the informal economy and extending the coverage of labour law for protection to those who are the most vulnerable. Increasing Financing and International Cooperation. Right now there are six steps that can be taken to end child labor and to ensure a brighter, more fulfilling future for all countries.

Global 52

Global United States Policy International 52

sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

Recent events also have prompted national conversations about how bias and hate are addressed in organizations and communities today. enacted several laws that provided increased protections for employees–and added to the compliance responsibilities of employers. As noted in trend #1 above, international, U.S.

Trend 70

Trend Law Minnesota Captivate 70

Candid

JANUARY 13, 2023

For example, while we recognize the challenge of people still being in—and expressing—a pivot/unprecedented/back to normal state of mind, we won’t be rehashing that one this year. This is one we use a ton internally and don’t question nearly enough. But this, too, faces its own challenges and adoption. Boots on the ground.

Literacy 124

Literacy Alternative Language Culture 124

Connection Cafe

APRIL 20, 2015

The research also looked at the kinds of actions — internal and external — that nonprofit organizations might undertake if external issues that impact overhead exacerbate. grassroots, national) of nonprofit organizations. Would local grassroots organizations experience less impact than national charities?

Time 20

Time Donor Research Issue 20

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Other Examples: An Annual Giving Campaign, like National Center for Youth Law did $10k for a new Alzheimer’s research project Raise $25,000 to fill a new school library. Think Salvation Army and their Red Kettle campaign, or Oxfam International and their catalogue of goats and other farm animals.

Guide 73

Guide Giving Campaign Social Media 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

the integrated philanthropy model in honor of National Corporate Philanthropy Day. How to remix content with having a law degree is a simple guide to how to use material from the internet without getting in trouble. Techies often lapse into jargon (me included) and we're always challenging ourselves to speak english.

Summary 50

Summary Wiki Flickr NTC 50

Media Cause

APRIL 13, 2023

But, as we indicated with the recent changes at Twitter, we recommend that you assess the platform internally and weigh how you’d like to proceed. By reaching younger audiences across all of these channels, your ad strategy can pivot between platforms more efficiently based on your goals and any challenges that may arise.

Digital 94

Digital Marketing Strategy Social Media 94

sgEngage

APRIL 22, 2021

The increase in single use plastics over the past year, due to the need for PPE and a huge surge in takeout for the restaurant industry, has presented yet another environmental challenge that can’t be ignored. Unfortunately, the challenges we face around climate change will need more than beach clean ups and reusable coffee cups.

Celebrate 55

Celebrate Professional United States Tips 55

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2021

Tech Against Trafficking was born out of a meeting at Wilton Park which brought together 60 stakeholders from key sectors — including policy makers, law enforcement, business, civil society, and academia — for an expert exchange on the creative uses of digital technology in tackling modern slavery.

Roles 93

Roles Tech Seattle Law 93

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Participate in meetings with Cloud for Good customers on technical and business goals and challenges . Complete internal review, build, and research assignments related to customer projects . Work with customers and internal team members to iterate through modifications and revisions .

Canada 53

Canada Data Law Skills 53

Whole Whale

OCTOBER 1, 2022

1492: A directionally challenged, but well-funded Columbus thought he found a new route to Asia. Roosevelt made Columbus Day a national holiday. 1946: The United Nations Charter is signed, without any mention of indigenous peoples. Roosevelt made Columbus Day a national holiday. He “found” the Bahamas.

Columbus 52

Columbus People South Dakota Bahamas 52

Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Participate in meetings with Cloud for Good customers on technical and business goals and challenges . Complete internal review, build, and research assignments related to customer projects . Work with customers and internal team members to iterate through modifications and revisions .

Canada 45

Canada Consultant Law PowerPoint 45

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

And Canada’s 180 international development agencies, what makes you different from them? Some of them are, you know, doing child sponsorship, others long-term international development, others emergency work. And, you know, the other trick that I have seen used and used is a match or a challenge. And one of. . Andy: Yeah.

Money 109

Money Question Raise Video 109

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Last week at the United Nations General Assembly , Equal Measures 2030 launched a multi-country policymaker survey that explored perceptions of progress on gender-related issues and access to and use of data to inform decisions. And just 1 in 8 thought they knew the proportion of girls married before the age of 18.

Data 20

Data Lesson Senegal Indonesia 20

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

By Volunteering As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. The federal holiday was first observed 24 years ago and in 1994 Congress designated it as a National Day of Service, inspired by King’s words, “everybody can be great because anybody can serve.&# Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

Volunteer 40

Volunteer Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

So, its good to be reminded of what is working for the best companies during this challenging economy. And, speaking of best companies, Branham told me that Best Buy has received more than 900 cost-cutting and revenue-producing ideas from its employees via its employee social media site called Blue-Shirt Nation.

Mentoring 47

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership 47

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Sunday, March 28, 2010 Make It Easy For Employees To Volunteer April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? will celebrate and honor their volunteers.

Volunteer 40

Volunteer Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 40