Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Benetech’s Bookshare library is living proof that real, transformative change happens through partnerships and by helping people unleash their talents and energies. The Bookshare breakthrough was to put our users in charge of the collection; we created a crowd-sourced library built by and for the people it serves. copyright law.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

In the first installment of this series, I described the Bookshare International library and where we hope to take it next. In 2011, we began collaborating with the Mada Center (Qatar Assistive Technology Center) to create accessible Arabic-language digital books.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2015

" In this spirit, New Heights provides everything from tutoring services to curriculums, a library with more than 3,000 books, field trips, and online classes. " Equal Access Through Online Collaboration. Images: New Heights Educational Group. And having an answer that is easy to understand, that isn't complicated."

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

The app includes journals and trackers to allow parents to record important information about their journey, a glossary of commonly used terms, a community and resource library, a directory of NICU family support partners, a postpartum checkup, and more.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Cynthia Adams, CEO of TechSoup donor partner GrantStation , recently did an important online training webinar on how rural charities and libraries can get grants. If your charity or library happens to be located in rural America, it's not your imagination that it is harder to get grant funding in rural locations.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

At first glance I noticed the words and what they were signaling [image] which is a fearful discourse, and it immediately raised concern in me from a framing and messaging perspective. It’s just ridiculous to say that they didn’t alter this image and darken it in any way. But let’s just quickly go through the technical part of that.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Best Free Project Management Software for Nonprofits Project management software is specialized productivity software that makes it easier for teams to collaborate on projects, set deadlines, and keep their fellow team members up to date on the status of different tasks. The solution can even generate videos and images based on text inputs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

The Gensler study suggests that employees need four different work areas to be productive: focus, collaborate, learn, and socialize. Such spaces offer great benefits for collaboration, transparency, knowledge sharing, learning, creativity, and team building. And that means saying goodbye to cubicles and fixed seating plans.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

In early education, children learn the fundamentals of reading and writing in order to communicate, collaborate, and contribute in the world. Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2017

Our free webinars will help you improve your grantseeking, connect you with local tech experts, and show you what Windows Server and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC can do for your nonprofit or library. Introduction to Windows Server for Nonprofits and Public Libraries. Image : Alan Levine / CC BY. Join us on January 12. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2015

In 2014, we reached a major milestone — we distributed 2 million tech products worldwide to nonprofits, charities, libraries, and NGOs worldwide in just one year! Image: Marc Katzschner. techsoup nonprofits libraries foundations' TechSoup Global Didn't Do This Alone. Our corporate partners also deserve special thanks.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Content created by TechSoup is available to reuse by any nonprofit or library (for free!), We think this kind of information sharing is the essence of nonprofits and libraries' collaborative spirit. Learn more with Can I Use That Image for My Website or Newsletter? Read more about Free Graphics Software and Images.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! A hackathon is an event where programmers, developers, designers, and leaders come together to collaborate on an app, website, or software projects.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2012

Read the transcript of the Nonprofit Commons meeting, featuring Dr. Valerie Hill of Texas Woman’s University School of Library and Information Science discussing libraries, museums, and immersive learning. TechSoup Global reflects on collaboration and inspiration at the TechSoup Global Contributors Summit.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? Collaborating with Public Libraries. Branch libraries have varying hours, and patrons might not know when certain branches are open. Joseph wants LocalFreeWeb to be a resource for library staff.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

Where Are Nonprofits and Libraries on Sharing? Overall, the two-day event left me wondering " Where are all the nonprofits and public libraries who've been sharing and innovating forever? Why Nonprofits and Libraries Should Be Central. Images: Twitter pics, me. Why aren't THEY here?"

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

Tell us how resources or donations from TechSoup have helped your staff or volunteers work remotely or collaborate from home better. Maybe you can now easily share files and calendars with Office 365, or you use web conferencing software to collaborate across multiple locations. Image : Michael / CC BY-NC. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Nonprofits and libraries can use the infographic to help local government and other community leaders understand why increasing information technology access and use should be a critical community-wide goal. The Auburn Public Library is collaborating with Best Buy to offer free technical assistance to community members.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 5, 2015

Disaster preparedness is something every nonprofit and public library needs to be on top of — whether you deal with disaster relief directly or not. Also known as AR, this technology superposes an image of reality with a virtual image. Naturally, I made sure that libraries were front-and-center in our plan.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

Adobe's powerful tools allow you to create beautiful images and videos to enhance your print materials, websites, social media, invitations, and more. Streamline File Sharing, Social Media, and Collaboration Online. Accelerate collaboration with Box 's easy-to-use interface for instant access to files stored online.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

To read about how open-source software might benefit your nonprofit or public library, check out part one of this series. OpenProject is a web-based project management system designed to help dispersed teams collaborate on projects of varying scope. Image 1 : Blended Images / Shutterstock. Image 2: CiviCRM.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Reducing the amount of electricity that computers in nonprofits and libraries use. Reducing the amount of travel organizations need to do by using more online teleconferencing and collaboration tools. Images: Greener IT Challenge. It’s more helpful I think to list what all green IT covers: Greening offices.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

At TechSoup, we know that many nonprofits and libraries serve Spanish-speaking communities in everything from teaching English as a second language, to financial and educational services, to local family- and health-related programs. Digital images that help you capture and share your organization's work in action.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

Web conferencing, voice and video conferencing, and other types of remote collaboration have become a mainstay in the modern workplace. Here are some other TechSoup nonprofit virtual meeting resources: TechSoup’s Communicate and Collaborate content resources. TechSoup’s Communicate and Collaborate product offerings.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2017

Like any nonprofit, we like to take advantage of the product donations that are on offer for charities, churches, foundations, and libraries. This is our story on how we use Box, the online file-sharing, content management, and collaboration service. Getting Control of Our Images. Image 1: Glenn Hirsch. Image 2: TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 20, 2012

Particularly important for smaller nonprofits and libraries, troubleshooting problems, maintaining your technology, learning new tech skills, and increasing the effectiveness of every day applications can help keep you ahead of the curve and help avoid problems down the road. nonprofit or library? DIY Online Events. Join us at 11:00.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? At tightly facilitated events called Generators, leaders with a range of expertise from the nonprofit and library communities discuss their daily work. public libraries to the app.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2012

Learn how you can communicate, collaborate, create content, and manage data on-the-go with our guide to TechSoup donor partner mobile apps. More advanced image editing with the paid Photoshop Touch app, which offers core Photoshop features optimized for Android and iOS tablets. Have a different smartphone? Already using Huddle ?

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

The LogMeIn donation program offers special discounted rates for collaboration, remote access, IT support, and web conferencing services to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries throughout the United States. All images used with permission of Upwardly Global © 2017. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

So it's a good thing many TechSoup donor partners offer mobile versions of the technology you already rely on for your nonprofit, charity, or library. Use the paid Photoshop Touch app for more advanced image editing, including core Photoshop features optimized for Android and iOS tablets. Image: apps, Sean MacEntee.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

You may feel like you are doing everything yourself, but at some point you will be collaborating with others on documents, and you will need Docs and Sheets. You can collaborate with your Board and other team members using Google Docs and Google Sheets and then store the final product in Drive.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. Facebook) lets you collaborate with your staff to come up with a disaster plan. Image of HelpBridge for Android courtesy of Microsoft.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Key Takeaway #2: Spotlight Your Mission as the ‘Hero’ In the book, Ogilvy realized in a flash of insight that taste was irrelevant for whiskey – it was brand image alone that motivated purchases. There are tons of ideas that you can shop on Meta (Facebook) Ads Library. Those insights should drive messaging and campaigns.

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

Since we launched our donation program in 2002, TechSoup has saved nonprofits and libraries in the United States and around the world over $3 billion dollars in IT expenses. This fiscal year ten new donor partners have joined with TechSoup to make their product donations available to nonprofits and libraries.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

A few weeks ago, the San Francisco Public Library hosted an event with the Electronic Frontier Foundation , a nonprofit dedicated to fighting for citizen digital rights. Image: "I Love My Privacy," Shutterstock. Since Edward Snowden's NSA spying revelations , surveillance and privacy have become hot button issues.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Casey Sorensen states, "Partnership and collaboration are the watchwords for organizations that want to build digital equity. " We are delighted to announce our partnership with this incredible digital inclusion charity, and offer PCs for People computers to charities, churches, and libraries across the land. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Box lets you manage and collaborate on content with staff members and volunteers and distribute content to beneficiaries. The Mailshell donation program at TechSoup provides desktop spam filtering software to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries throughout the United States. Box: Secure Online Storage. Fortify My Org.

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