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How to Host a Read-a-thon Fundraiser

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Why should you host a read-a-thon? While read-a-thons are a great fundraising idea for nonprofits of all kinds, they’re the perfect fundraiser for schools, libraries, and education nonprofit organizations. How to host a read-a-thon fundraiser. Reading boasts a wide range of benefits for both children and adults alike.

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MathAndCoding Turns the Library into a Coding Classroom (Part 2)

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In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. In part 2, we offer a librarian's perspective as the host for this program. " Library-Specific Curriculum. But they are still kids.

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Burlington Public Library: Windows MultiPoint Server Case Study

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software solution in which one host computer is shared by multiple users simultaneously. Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. Burlington Public Library was one of our test installation sites. Windows MultiPoint Server.

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Data and the Human Touch

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

He could no longer keep up with his peers in the classroom. Sophia and her family were left confused and concerned about her future in the classroom. This reality changed when both Kevin and Sophia learned about the accessible online library Bookshare , an initiative of Silicon Valley technology nonprofit Benetech.

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Setting Up Windows MultiPoint Server

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Windows MultiPoint Server allows non-technical users to set up a multi-user computing environment, such as a classroom, computer lab, or public access stations, all without the support of dedicated IT staff. Insert the CD/DVD or flash drive that includes the installation files into the "host" computer. Update display drivers.

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TechSoup and The Foundation Center Are Joining Forces

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Our goal is to leverage our extensive and complementary networks of individuals and organizations to provide knowledge, training, and tools to nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs around the world. Library learning centers in five locations across the US. About Our Alliance. Check out the Foundation Center website to get started.

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49 Simple & Successful Fundraising Ideas for Kids

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With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause. Hosting a car wash is a classic fundraising event that’ll keep your community’s cars sparkling clean. Easy Fundraising Ideas for Kids. Rubber ducky races.

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