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. As a company, they works to have a positive impact on the local communities around the world where it has offices.

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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. Finding the right funders that match your mission, your specific project, and your geographic locale is quite an art. I have updated Stephanie’s pieces a bit.

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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. On October 1, Brighter Tomorrows held a Candlelight Vigil at a local police department.

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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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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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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

We need to utilize these tools, to the best of our abilities, to engage and inform the public, because no matter how much federal, state and local officials do, we will only be successful if the public is brought in as part of the team." Multiple organizations and systems were having trouble coordinating and sharing information.

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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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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

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

local time). 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. Media isn't just happening to kids.

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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

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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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. Growing and Eating Local Foods. Step 8: Understand The Power Remix Culture and User-Generated Content. So, now is the fun part.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Tina isn’t even a plant, despite being a local member. 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. Her answer is what many a museum professional would want people to say.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

And, instead of limiting your events just to those in the local area or to those who have the means to travel, you can actually open them to anyone on the internet! You can procure items that encourage residents to explore the city in a fun way, such as local restaurant gift certificates or tickets to museums or sports games.

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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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Museum 2.0

JULY 16, 2007

It's interesting that science museums have started to gravitate towards "center" to convey interactivity, and yet childrens' museums are rarely called centers and don't seem to suffer under the Museum label (though drunken variations of the Funatarium abound). A park or library, sure. Museum means different things in different markets.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2021

trillion in COVID-19 relief to support for individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, education, and cultural institutions. 200M in funding for Institute of Museum and Library Services for libraries. 350B in aid for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. for community health centers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

I decided to stay a few extra days and facilitate a workshop on the Networked Nonprofit for local NGOs. Jessica Colaco places books in the iHub Community Library. In addition to the Networked Nonprofit , I brought copies of books from colleagues that might be of interest to local NGOs. Photo by Tiffany von Emmel - MissionFish.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 2, 2021

We have a live library in our lobby here at Bloomerang. And I wrote two books which are also like my other two children. Now, type in the chat if you know this reference, if you know this pop culture reference. Boston Children’s Hospital, learn more about us. Author of two books, one just came out last February.

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