Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways. Ebooks are adaptable, meeting the reader where and how they want to read, and more likely, within their means.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 20, 2013

Remarks Here are my remarks to the Leadership Conference on receiving the Migel Medal from Carl Augusto and Paul Schroeder of AFB: It’s a great honor to address the leadership of this field, and receive the Migel Medal in recognition of our shared commitment to service to the community of people who are blind or visually impaired.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Video topics range from Transform Your Board’s Fundraising in 90 Days to Leveraging community assets to enhance your nonprofit’s impact. And if you prefer books, check out Candid’s library of ebooks and audiobooks. These locations provide some of Candid’s in-person trainings, along with access to tools and resources.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 27, 2014

With Bookshare’s accessible ebooks and reading tools, Zach made a successful transition to college. Zach’s encounter with accessible ebooks is but one example of how Benetech empowers people who often face difficult challenges and whose needs are neglected. Our work is made possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

On the other side, your nonprofit’s areas of expertise should be based on your mission statement and core beliefs about how to help your community. The kind of information you decide to share can also help determine what format (for example, eBook, Quiz, or online course) makes the most sense for your situation.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

long-term community change is the highest goal: people must be equipped to help themselves. partner with people in their own communities to help them build and maintain their wells. The beauty of creating a digital resource like an eBook, video, or online course is that you create it once and use it over and over again.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Under Betsy’s guidance, Benetech is developing new software for social good enterprises to connect communities with inclusive technology: Service Net: Reshaping the social safety net in human services to better connect people to the services they need.

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities. Then, somehow, find time to share their story with fellow nonprofit enthusiasts. We tip our hat to them!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

Gerardo’s contributions related to the Benetech Global Literacy Program include: Overseeing the building of the tech infrastructure that has taken Bookshare from serving tens of thousands of members to over 300,000 members, with a rapidly growing collection of 280,000+ accessible ebooks.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is a statewide community foundation with a staff of 38 and offices in Portland and Ellsworth, plus three remote offices in Maine and one in New York, NY. Free eBook: Internal Controls for Grantmakers. Free eBook: The Business Case for an Online Foundation Management Solution.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

Humble Bundle is an online store that sells games, ebooks, and software. YouTube has released a suite of new fundraising tools, namely Fundraisers, Community Fundraisers, Campaign Matching, and Super Chat for Good. Diners are able to RSVP for events online and a portion of their checks are donated to charity. Fee ranges from 7-9%.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 3, 2021

For example, explain how online community functionality can help them. With it, you can set up an online community group just for board members so they can: Connect with each other, share updates, and make decisions. Engage members year round via an online community . Share documents, such as meeting minute. Contact Us Today.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Jacobwith Flickr: jenny8lee When it comes to building community and increasing brand awareness, some organizations hire communications, marketing, and engagement staff to handle these activities. And that makes sense -- someone needs to be charged with keeping a close eye on the organization’s community growth. and on and on.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Social Change Anytime Everywhere: How to Implement Online Multichannel Strategies to Spark Advocacy, Raise Money, and Engage your Community by Allyson Kapin and Amy Sample Ward. We invite you to browse our free, public collection of eBooks and audiobooks on nonprofit leadership, fundraising, operations, and many related topics all year round.

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sgEngage

JULY 26, 2023

If you still need help, reach out to Blackbaud Customer Support or your product community. eBook The Way Forward: Diversifying Revenue and Giving Opportunities Download Now The post Privacy Laws Are Changing: Make Sure Your Nonprofit Is Ready first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Ebook The Annual Fund Giving Guide: Planning an Annual Campaign Learn More The Basics When sending your end-of-year appeals, there are a few key items that all nonprofit emails need to include. A line like, “In 2023, because of your generosity, we provided meals to over 1,500 families in our community. With that said, let’s dive in.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 17, 2021

There are so many resources (conferences, webinars, ebooks, and consultants) in the “fun areas” of nonprofit management but not as many focused on nonprofit organizational growth through financial stewardship. Then you can focus on what really matters: your mission and serving your community. Insert Blue Fox !

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Remember that having nonprofit, corporate, or even governmental partners with expertise in serving your community is another way to demonstrate this. Do you have a good reputation within the community? Donors and funders tend to give their dollars to organizations that have credibility within their community and strong reputations.

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

We make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 13, in communities across Central Kentucky. Download eBook. We then help develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of our young people. What they did. Get your free copy below.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

Today, Bookshare serves over 330,000 American students with a rapidly growing collection of hundreds of thousands of accessible ebooks. Over and over again, it has allowed us to pilot and eventually scale technology solutions that empower disadvantaged communities. government and states like Texas.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

The increasing focus on digital content, rather than its printed form, and the shift to electronic distribution of ebooks pave new avenues for removing the barriers to accessibility. At Benetech, we want to ensure that in this brave new world of digital content, braille is as available as any other ebook format to those who want it.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Today, we observe August 17 as National Nonprofit Day to acknowledge the positive impact that nonprofit organizations have on our local communities and around the world. This work transforms our communities and impacts millions of people within North America and abroad. Find ways to support these nonprofits.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 3, 2011

The Day aims to raise awareness of disability issues with a focus on the rights of persons with disabilities and the benefits derived from their integration in the social, economic, cultural and political life of their communities. This innovative approach is now opening up completely new horizons.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2022

Make sure you check out our Auction Games Ebooks for more great ideas to incorporate into your next event. Helping others is a common theme within the community of nonprofits, schools, and fundraisers. In order to better support our valued clients, we’ve launched a vibrant Client Community. The Heartbeat of Your Organization.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 25, 2010

– social media consultant John Haydon has a free ebook for you: "The Complete Guide to Facebook for Small Non-Profits" is a comprehensive collection of strategies, tactics, tips, and tutorials to help small non-profits get more out of using Facebook.( read more ).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 15, 2012

Poet supports image descriptions for electronic books created in the international DAISY standard for digital talking books and will be compatible with descriptions for ebooks in the EPUB3 format. The teacher could then add alternate image descriptions and download the book again when they are done.

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Bloomerang

JULY 9, 2021

Exclusion like this tends to fall disproportionately on people from historically marginalized communities, ironically exacerbating a harm that so many nonprofits have committed to addressing. The organization loses the opportunity to develop a future leader from within. Just a few graphs make a big difference.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 12, 2021

Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) provides programs and services designed to meet the wellness needs of everyone in their community. eBook: Find & Engage Your P2Peeps. This free eBook will help you find new peer-to-peer fundraisers to support your mission! Raising Funds for a Campaign.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Too many times, I’ve seen business and community leaders who are fearless in virtually everything else they face, but are terrified to ask someone for a gift to their favorite nonprofits. Build Meaningful Relationships with Your Volunteers Get the eBook 8. They often say they fear rejection.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Every year, it spends over €30 million to further this aim by building social inclusion programmes and campaigns for small-scale, community-led projects in the Netherlands and the Dutch islands of the Caribbean, and providing opportunities for them to learn from each other. Bringing People Together. About the Author. Susan Mahon.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

This year, it’s been especially worrisome to see the rising tide of violence against the lesbian and gay communities around the world. We believe that all ebooks should be fully accessible, so that a person with a disability can effectively use the exact same ebook that somebody without a disability gets on their Kindle or iPad.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Since people with disabilities tend to be the poorest of the poor, it seems odd to campaign to hobble libraries that serve only this community. I hope they follow the lead of the great majority of these countries and allow libraries serving that community to be fully stocked with the needed accessible books!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 15, 2012

With technology, you can do incredible things, but with a galvanized community of supporters who work together toward a greater good, we can do anything. Blog Action Day is today, October 15, and the international community of bloggers is blogging about this year’s theme, The Power of We.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 10, 2021

Nimble AMS by Community Brands is built on the Salesforce platform. Look for an AMS that offers online member community functionality so you can inspire and enable members to connect with each other and gain access to relevant content anytime from the convenience of their home, office, or wherever they are.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2009

But, it's a dream that the commercial ebook vendors keep dashing. We have an action by Amazon that sets back years of work to make ebooks accessible. If Kindle ebooks were available on the Web, other developers could fix many of its limitations such as lousy support for images, problems with complex layouts, inaccessibility.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 27, 2020

That’s why we’ve released our first-ever sgENGAGE eBook and webinar series. Download the new eBook, Working in a Changing World: Expert Advice for Remaining Resilient and Impactful in a New Normal , for insights on effectively navigating the “new normal” with resilience and continued impact on your organization’s mission.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

In it, we pointed out the irony that the first generation of ebook readers being inaccessible to blind people. This irony continues: it’s a terrible shame that Amazon (and other ebook device vendors) keeps putting out ebook products that are inaccessible to the blind! years ago entitled the Soundproof Book. The ship has sailed.

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