Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology. These virtual events may require not just prior state charitable solicitation registration, but also gaming licenses.

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VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

In the face of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster (NVOAD), Visionlink’s Disaster Technologies Division and Sterling Volunteers are partnering in a public-private pro bono effort to help state governments and non-profit agencies mobilize the desire of Americans to provide help from a safe distance. “The

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 12, 2008

We're huge O'Reilly fans: Tim has always been socially oriented and more than four years ago gave Bookshare.org a license to distribute all of his books to disabled people around the world. Tim is the kind of person that holds immense influence because of his track record for spotting new trends.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of setting up a data warehouse can be challenging, even for the most technologically savvy organizations. To succeed, you’ll need time, knowledge, and a proper technology infrastructure on your side. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 24, 2018

I needed help with business negotiations and software licensing and Gerry jumped in teaching me everything I know about doing business. As the prototypical technology social enterprise, Benetech became one of the first organizations using technology to solve social problems rather than seeking to make maximum financial returns.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2008

The technology world is full of buzz words that make up a language all their own. With the turn of the 21st century, software as a service (“SaaS”) took its place in the dictionary of technology terms that are redefining the way many organizations plan for the future. Predictable Technology Costs. Now, that's accessibility!!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

However, the time has come when we need a really smart attorney to join Benetech and help us navigate the intersection of technology and social good. Benetech has some of the juiciest and most exciting range of legal challenges I can imagine: the great majority of our legal work concerns intellectual property and human rights.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 5, 2015

The Red Cross is holding global workshops that bring together tech and nonprofit communities to explore how new technologies can be adopted for disaster relief. The Emerging Technologies. The Red Cross identified seven emerging technologies for disaster relief: Drones. Wearable technology. Biometrics. Yep, robots.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This ultimate buyer’s guide will cover the essentials of selecting a platform that elevates your initiatives, including: The Fundamentals of CSR Software The Benefits of Leveraging A CSR Platform The Challenges of Using CSR Software What Are Common CSR Software Features? What is Corporate Social Responsibility Software?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Technology planning can be a challenge for many organizations. In addition to those, most people may know us best for our software, hardware, and technology service donation programs. "Wishing consumes as much energy as planning." - Anonymous. Partner and Product Pages. Donation program pages may include: Example: Symantec.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. TechSoup Technologies for Good. Hacker Helper is all about not reinventing the technology wheel.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 3, 2019

With the advent of various communication technologies, nonprofits have broadened the reach of their programs and fundraising efforts greatly, and at a much lower relative cost. When it comes to compliance with state laws, online fundraising initiatives have created a regulatory challenge for nonprofits everywhere.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

With the advent of various communication technologies, nonprofits have broadened the reach of their programs and fundraising efforts greatly, and at a much lower relative cost. When it comes to compliance with state laws, online fundraising initiatives have created a regulatory challenge for nonprofits everywhere.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

However, it can be challenging to write an adequate job description without experience in the role for which you are creating the description (“JD”), and you might not know where to start. A position might require a license, which would be considered a qualification for the role.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2015

The Rock isn't going to save San Francisco after a cargo ship-moving, bridge-splitting, tsunami-causing earthquake … but cutting-edge technology might. I thought it would be interesting to look at some recent examples of emerging technology for disaster relief in action. 7 Promising Technologies Identified.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Every day, cultural and nonprofit institutions face unique challenges while working towards a mission with a small technical staff and digital budget. They need to build a digital experience that doesn't tie their hands with expensive proprietary licenses and high maintenance code. Own the technology. Invest in Open Source.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Last month, at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to run the Community-Driven Social Impact game in a session workshop. They are: productions, youth media/education, fundraising, and technology. This was a challenging undertaking considering the diverse populations served by centers in the collaborative.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2011

The Tech Awards , an annual event that honors projects which use "technology to significantly improve human conditions," just unveiled their laureates for this year. There is an underlying optimism that "Of course we are going to change the world for the better using technology!"

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

At DNL OmniMedia , we partner with a number of top names in the nonprofit CRM sphere, providing technology consulting services to nonprofits that use those solutions. In addition, software with intuitive navigation allows members of your team to save time troubleshooting any challenges.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Today, we are poised at a moment in time where we can transcend the limitations of past book technologies and bring the power of books to all humans. However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Love of the print book.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

I live in Silicon Valley, a place that exists to drive creation of new and exciting technology. The challenge is to maintain the balance between commercial exploitation of creativity and society's interests. Universities and government labs encouraging their technology transfer offices to make social licenses of new technology.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

We want to hear how TechSoup’s educational resources and donated technology products help keep organizations like yours doing the good work they are doing safely. The October 2014 TechSoup Cybersecurity Story Challenge (the "Challenge"). Challenge Schedule. Official Rules. October 2, 2014. Eligibility.

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

For your members, measuring this change allows them to achieve certifications, licenses, and accreditation to build their professional profiles. Of the two, multiple-response is slightly more challenging, especially if the number of correct answers isn’t specified in the prompt itself. Sequencing. Case Studies. Proctored Exams.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 20, 2010

." AGC Coversational Case Studies: Students for a Free Tibet: A mindful social media strategy for campaigns or contests – Beth Kanter and Allison Fine are evaluating the second America's Giving Challenge and are sharing case studies from the winners. This is the latest in the series.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2010

The next generation of movement leaders is overcoming its fetish with technology and expertise as secrets to online success. Indeed, now faced with existential challenges from a fast shifting landscape, the time has come for us all to rethink our most deeply held tenets in this struggle to remain relevant. ."

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Tech Soup

JUNE 19, 2015

While challenges exist for everybody, these challenges assume more serious proportions for people who have low incomes. WORTH Trust uses a two-pronged model that addresses challenges faced by people with different abilities at various levels. Technology Helps WORTH Increase Efficiency and Save Time.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Jason Samuels is the director of innovation and technology at the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) in Minneapolis. He manages the organization's website, databases, desktop support, social media, webinars, newsletter, IT network, training, and new program development, including integrating new information technology tools.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. The March 2014 TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge Schedule. Challenge submission opens February 3, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. Submission Procedure.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

The Local Impact Map is a rich storytelling platform that uses mapping technology to place stories in a global context — as you can see in the picture below. Terms & Conditions: April 2014 TechSoup ‘Tech 4 Faith’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge Schedule. Submission Procedure.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 20, 2016

This gives us insights into the challenges they face when researching products. Does this software integrate with our current technology and software programs? Determine Technology Limitations and Requirements. Determine Technology Limitations and Requirements. Hire a technology consultant. Consider Cost.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. The March 2014 TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge Schedule. Challenge submission opens February 3, 2014 at 8:00:01 a.m. That sounds great.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Flat World is a for-profit social enterprise that gives away its core textbooks under a creative commons license, and makes its money on ancillary products like a black and white print version for $30 (vs. The Bookshare team is excited because we can take these books and do all the accessibility work because they are under an open license!

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The Local Impact Map is a rich storytelling platform that uses mapping technology to place stories in a global context as you can see in the picture below. The July 2014 TechSoup ‘Youth Impact’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”). Challenge Schedule. This Challenge is void in the U.S.

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2012

Speaking of resources, Microsoft recently offered the licensing to their Local Impact Map , free of cost, to nonprofits. Held October 1-3 in Silicon Valley, the conference features early-stage and market-ready emerging technologies - find out how to launch your new product at the conference.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Check out our Green Technology Page. Anything that helps your organization use less paper, consume less energy, reduce travel, collaborate online, or extend the life of older computers is a green technology. The April 2015 TechSoup Green Tech Story Challenge (the "Challenge"). Challenge Schedule.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Check out our Green Technology Page. Anything that helps your organization use less paper, consume less energy, reduce travel, collaborate online, or extend the life of older computers is a green technology. The April 2015 TechSoup Green Tech Story Challenge (the "Challenge"). Challenge Schedule.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

These stats were compiled by the team at Blackbaud, long-time stand-out providers of nonprofit technology. If one team member is confronting a persistent challenge, there’s a chance many of them are. You can create systemic processes to overcome that challenge across your entire team. How do we know this?

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