Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high. She is looking for intriguing stories of nonprofits and libraries doing good work to write up. Even in the U.S., Back to School in Brazil.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

Note from Beth: During my trip to India in February, I was introduced to a nonprofit children's book publisher in India, Pratham Books. “It was set up to fill a gap in the market for good quality, reasonably priced children’s books in a variety of Indian languages. Since then, we have published and shipped over 8.5

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 24, 2021

In the United States, most children are taught that Christopher Columbus discovered this continent, that we created freedom and democracy. When I got back to Harvard Law School, you couldn’t get me out of the law school library because now I had this purpose and mission. We tell a wonderful story about our evolution.

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EveryAction

MARCH 2, 2017

The hottest ticket in DC has to be the National Museum of African American History & Culture. The newest addition to the Smithsonian cadre, its collections feature powerful moments in African American history, culture, and community and is a must-see. More official landmarks: Library of Congress (Capitol Hill).

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

Harold Grinspoon Foundation organizes many programs, including summer camp funding, facilitating end-of-life giving, and distributing over half a million educational books a month across 32 countries through the PJ Library. Zero to Three’s Crisis Challenges + Shifts.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high. She is looking for intriguing stories of nonprofits and libraries doing good work to write up. Even in the U.S., Back to School in Brazil.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2015

Magic is part of the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses , a Florida charity that visits more than 35,000 adults and children each year with its team of tiny horses. The organization visits hospitals, hospice programs, and children who have experienced traumatic events. Helena Library). Post Timely, Thematic Content.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

This is the fourth and final installment in a series of grantseeking pointers inspired by fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding ’s great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries that came out a few years ago. Big Book of Library Grant Money. American Library Association. Information Today.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Instead of saying in the middle of the campaign “we need $X”, they share an interview with one of the beneficiaries, or invite people to connect directly via twitter with children in Tanzania who attend the school funded through the campaign. I agree that every organization, city, region, and culture have differences that make us unique.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2020

Children and Family Services Programs – $1.9 Institute of Museum and Library Services – $50 Million. Community Services Block Grant – $1 Billion. Head Start – $750 Million. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance – $900 Million. Child Care Development Block Grant – $3.5 National Domestic Violence Hotline – $2 Million.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

AUGUST 11, 2011

What inspires me about its organizational culture is the unusual degree of dedication, creativity, and harmony among the employees. The Braille and Talking Book Library provides reading materials and services to blind people throughout and beyond Massachusetts.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. I have updated Stephanie’s pieces a bit. The Council on Foundations , provides information about research, publications, conferences, and workshops.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Symantec gives a lot back to the nonprofit and library community through their donation program here at TechSoup — See what organizations like yours are saying about their donated Symantec products. This program aims to expand the number of women in business and promote a regional culture of women’s entrepreneurship.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

A call went out over a combination of listservs and social media channels asking local nonprofits and libraries to share their most pressing needs and dirtiest jobs with TechSoup via video or text. While social media as a volunteer recruitment tool has been a popular topic recently, TechSoup flipped the equation on its head a bit.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Encourage participants to take advantage of your local public library and get reading! Eid al-Fitr feast fundraiser When Ramadan, a month long fast to commemorate Muhammad’s first revelation, ends and it’s time to break the fast, consider organizing a community Eid al-Fitr feast with traditional dishes and cultural performances.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

There are many dimensions to the digital divide, including income, gender, age, geographic location, culture and race. But with the Internet now accessible from public libraries, cyber cafés and cell phones, getting online is easier than ever for nearly anyone. One obvious reason for the generational digital divide is timing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

To Write Love on Her Arms and Invisible Children are two of the most well-known nonprofits that came out of MySpace. Sadly, at the same time, libraries and schools across America were blocking MySpace, but allowing Facebook. MySpace is primary used to participate in pop culture. So, my Ode to MySpace: 1. Apples and oranges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

I was curious about my colleagues, who work for nonprofits and are parents, what do they do to encourage their children's spirit of giving at a young age? Hans shared a story about how his wife donated her hair to Locks of Love which sparked a conversation with their 4 year old about children who are in need. s World Food Programme.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

TechSoup is participating by amplifying what other agencies, collaborators, and libraries in our network are doing to raise awareness on this important issue. " The organization serves women, men, and children fleeing domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). The mission of Brighter Tomorrows, Inc.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Given the difficulty in unpacking all of the socio-economic, cultural, political, educational, and other mutually-reinforcing components of digital inequality, simple metaphors can't carry the weight. And who needs libraries when we have Wikipedia and Kindles? " Who could argue with that?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Participants in the Summit recognized that if we can overcome challenges of verification, duplication, language, privacy, and culture, we will be in a position to empower the public to share valuable information with all of us. Multiple organizations and systems were having trouble coordinating and sharing information.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Seema) In some museum work places, the culture of stress is tied to perceived effort, as you mention. Elizabeth) Unfortunately, we don’t have any museum telecommuting policies in the Alliance sample documents library, but now that you’ve asked, we are on the hunt. Do others feel guilty at their job if they aren’t stressed?

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Both of these designers presented compelling images and evidence from exhibit work and child development experts about the idea that you can make sophisticated, muted exhibits that help children slow down, focus, and enjoy themselves with interactive content.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The app includes journals and trackers to allow parents to record important information, a glossary of commonly used terms, a community and resource library, a directory of NICU family support partners, a postpartum checkup, and more. It also won the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture a Silver Vega Award!

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

This year, Forum One took home one platinum, four gold, and six silver awards in the categories of cultural, non-profit, science, health, and school/university websites, as well as digital branded content, arts and culture virtual experiences, and family and kids apps and software.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2023

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website and app design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of non-profits, cultural institutions, science, health and wellness, and education.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

MacArthur wants to know: How is digital media changing the way that children learn and develop and what are the implications? Henry Jenkins notes that it isn't about the tools and that it was more about the culture growing up around the technology. Jenkins from MIT described something called "convergence culture."

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 23, 2022

HGF creates opportunities for Jewish people across 40 countries to celebrate their culture, traditions, and values through engaging and educational programs. Phase 3: Optimizing the PJ Library Publishing Team. Success Story: Building Strong Families + Powerful Communities with Illinois Action For Children + Salesforce.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 16, 2007

By the standard set by a culture that judges MySpace as dangerous, perhaps these in-person interactions are even MORE dangerous. I think it's a good thing that librarything gives me a way to talk to strangers about books that feels safer than approaching the drooling guy at the public library. But are these potential interactions safe?

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The app includes journals and trackers to allow parents to record important information, a glossary of commonly used terms, a community and resource library, a directory of NICU family support partners, a postpartum checkup, and more. It also won the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture a Silver Vega Award!

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Forum One

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Not only did we make the list one time – we made it eight times with two gold wins for non-profit and cultural institution websites and six silver wins for apps and websites in non-profits, health, families and kids, the environment and sustainability, science, and education. Check out all of our w3 Award winners below!

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 25, 2022

Since we do it through a quality STEM education, we are also reducing the education disparity that puts Black children at a disadvantage,” Devezin adds. The organization also offers culturally relevant content designed to support Black women as they navigate white-dominated STEM workplaces, including articles on job interview strategies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

The themes science, environmental, nutrition, economic development, children, youth, parenting, and leadership are very much appropriate as this conference agenda from the NACDEP and ACE/NETC shows. Step 8: Understand The Power Remix Culture and User-Generated Content. So, now is the fun part. What resources or people did you discover?

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Are library patrons "shopping?" The retail analogy falls in and out of fashion in cultural institutions. I don't think cultural institutions should be more like retailers in how we treat visitors who are already in the door. How many museum and library entrances are hard to find, dark, and require opening a heavy door?

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Museums are quality learning spaces, but so are libraries. Museum house things, but so do libraries. He defined museums as “a lifeline between its community and the wider cultural landscape. Shaelyn Amaio, a museum worker, agreed, as do I. To non-museum goers, the line between museum and not-museum is blurry.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 11, 2007

On Musematic , Holly Witchey has rigorously recorded her recent experience at WebWise, a " IMLS/RLG/OCLC/Getty sponsored conference" on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World that was held March 1-2. I wonder what the library people in the room thought when they heard this. Libraries are the ultimate 2.0 content providers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2018

And, the paperback version includes a library card inside the back cover to encourage sharing. There are many inspiring examples in this book, but a few of my favorites: Walking School Bus: Concerns over safety for children translates into children being driven to school. It helps residents save money and learn new skills.

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