Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 30, 2014

can now be configured in less than 10 minutes by anyone with basic digital literacy skills, so that even less tech-savvy users can easily and quickly implement Martus’ secure documentation capabilities with distributed backup. The biggest highlight of this release is that Martus 4.5 You can read more about Martus 4.5

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NTEN

APRIL 29, 2021

Whether it was trying to attend classes, apply for government benefits, or practice religion, many people were excluded from fully participating in their communities. Our Digital Inclusion Fellowship is an excellent opportunity to expand your organization’s programming and strengthen community ties. adults do not use home broadband.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When measuring your impact, you probably do so in relation to the specific needs of the community you serve, but you are also just one in a broader network of organizations working collectively to create a sustainable future for all. Each step you take to maximize your impact creates a ripple that carries through to create global change.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How to celebrate Black History Month Support Black-owned businesses One of the many ways you can celebrate Black History Month is to support Black business owners in your community. Becoming a customer can help these businesses stay open and serve their communities’ needs, whatever they may be. Donate to support their mission here.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

According to Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, while data analytics is a higher priority for organizations, just one-third of association professionals report their data is excellent or very good. With the assistance of a well-skilled mediator, you’ll receive vital feedback. What is the state of your member data?

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Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

They participate in your community, attend events, and act as an ambassador to your organization. Do their membership dues pay for important work in your community? For example, consider an organization for educators focused on improving literacy rates. The more engaged members you have, the higher your retention rates will be.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

When you’re busy working towards fulfilling your nonprofit’s mission, it can be easy to forgo the time needed to invest in “auxiliary” tasks that build your skills and fuel your mission. These were skills that would have made the transition after COVID-19 began much smoother. What new skills do you want to cultivate?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2023

Look for an AMS that offers easy data and skills training options for all your staff. Does your association value technology and data-literacy? Is your association planni ng to upgrade its t echnology to a mo dern software solu tion? If so, you’re among good company. Become a data-driven organization.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. Thankfully, there are many free or inexpensive training programs that can help you polish your technology skills. Digital Literacy Resources.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

In case you haven''t already grabbed a copy of Kivi Leroux Miller ''s new book, A Communications Map for Engaging Your Community, Becoming a Favorite Cause, and Raising More Money , it will guide you through designing and implementing a content marketing strategy that will bring in supporters. Register now!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2011

developing ways to keep their community engaged and interested in improving. their computer skills. How to Evaluate Your Digital Literacy Program Thursday, June 30, 11 a.m. computer-related programs, those who support digital literacy programs, or BTOP. If this sounds like you, join us for this upcoming online event!

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . Your board, staff, clients, and community will have unique insights into the metrics you choose. Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Launched in 2012 by music legend Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, the Born This Way Foundation develops programs that support its mission to connect young people in safe ways and empowering them with the skills and opportunities that will inspire them to create a kinder and braver world. Children's Literacy Initiative.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back is a nonprofit computer skills and career training center located in Washington, D.C. Glenn Stein, a community organizer who wound up as “the guy in charge of computers” before founding Byte Back, started the organization in collaboration with his friend Barbara Altman. Programs and Impact.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

Funders providing these types of gifts have a responsibility to trust their grantees to do what’s best for the organization while also supporting them with financial literacy. Grantees and communities provide valuable perspectives that can inform a funder’s strategy and approach, inherently making our work more successful in the long run.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. You can recruit volunteers from your community to bring in different homemade goods and sell them. Offer tickets for your community to come watch the event and bring in a judging panel to determine the prize winners.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2012

One of the themes that came up is the gap in skills of citizens and nonprofits and the use of data. It is all about the data, but data is playing a huge role in civic engagement strategies and if people or nonprofits lack the skills to use it for civic engagement goals, that poses a problem.

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2014

When you work for an active and dynamic nonprofit or charity, it might feel like you're constantly learning new skills or building knowledge in different areas. Thankfully, there are many free or inexpensive training programs that can help you polish your technology skills. Basic Computer and Digital Literacy Skills.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2012

I’ve been curating resources and teaching workshops on the topic of information coping skills for a couple of years. His chapter on “Data Literacy” describes what sounds a lot of good content curation skills minus the social sharing part. He suggests these goals: 1.

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2014

Through thousands of community-run events around the world, the Maker Party unites educators, organizations, and enthusiastic Internet users of all ages and skill levels. That’s why we’re supporting this global effort to teach web literacy through hands-on learning and making with the Maker Party. Taking part in a Maker Party?

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

California Community Foundation. Oregon Community Foundation. Arizona Community Foundation. Baltimore Community Foundation. Mellon foundation seeks to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. McCormick Foundation. The Skillman Foundation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. In fact, his reading skills are above average and he is on track to be an honor roll student. Within a short period, SocialCoding4Good has gone from a Labs pilot project to a growing community driving social impact.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

Whether you’re a parental figure blocking out time in your schedule for school supply shopping or someone who isn’t in school anymore, there are plenty of ways to observe National Back to School Month and support students and teachers in your community. Donate school supplies. Then, drop off donations to schools in need.

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NTEN

JULY 3, 2014

Electronics that live to see another day are given back to the community or sold in Free Geek’s thrift store. Since 2000, Free Geek has given away over 16,000 computers to community members, nonprofits, social good groups, and schools. There is no skill requirement for getting involved. community Community free geek'

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I want to unveil several of these new initiatives, as well as sneaking in some of the incredible things happening in our core programs in literacy and human rights. and James L. Knight Foundation, our SocialCoding4Good initiative will kick off later this year. with the books they need for educational success.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

As an example we used the PAS framework and asked GPT4 to apply it to PowerPoetry.org: Problem: Many young people struggle to find a safe and creative outlet to express themselves through poetry, especially those from underserved communities.

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BoardAssist

JULY 19, 2017

There is an enormous need for engaged board members in the nonprofit community. But for most of our candidates, your greatest assets are the knowledge and experience you have gathered from working in the for-profit world; skills that many nonprofit boards sorely lack and desperately need. but are they most qualified to do so?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2013

It has been amazing to see the impact financial literacy can have on a person, and just how crucial financial literacy is on the future of our young people. integrate financial literacy into our school systems, or at least make. the resources to financial literacy known in our communities. We need to find a way to.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2016

In partnership with these organizations, TechSoup will be hosting a series of webinars about technology and innovation for early childhood literacy organizations and researchers. Media Mentors: Building Literacy Skills for the Digital Age. In short, young children need media mentors. How TechSoup Can Help.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 14, 2011

To create these breakthrough solutions, our team uses its skills to build upon the incredible talents and productivity of the larger tech community. We just bridge the gap between possibility and profitability. We see what’s already possible with technology, and build what we call the “last social mile.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Last week I was got to work on a week-long service trip in Cusco, Peru as part of Wake: Women’s Alliance for Knowledge Exchange #Tech2empower program where womwn in who work in technology volunteer to share their professional skills and knowledge with women-run business owners. Training in breeding is part of the program.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2014

Bringing mobile devices into adult library programs can be an excellent way to promote library e-media and teach digital literacy skills. mobile training webinars Community Tech Centers tsevent library mobile phones libraries event tsevents Accessible Technology digital divide community' Pacific time (2 p.m.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The premise is that governing well is essential for strong nonprofits working efficiently and effectively to address critical needs in our communities. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Nonprofit Management / @usdsoles.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2014

You just need to master a few tech literacy skills, and come to grips with what most of the big challenges have in common." security saferonline microsoft TechSoup Event tech planning Running Your Organization privacy community symantec' You don't need to be a tech genius to figure this stuff out.

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NTEN

JANUARY 26, 2021

Profiling the YMCA, one of the most well-recognized nonprofits serving communities across the country, The New York Times reports that many locations have furloughed up to 95% of their workers as revenues are down 30% to 50%. Professionalism in financial literacy & intentionality. Overhead projections. Conclusion.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Other organizations bring in $3,000 to $5,000 each month to support their operations and make a bigger impact in communities. . Knowing where and how to find monthly donors for your nonprofit is a key skill in successful fundraising, and one you’ll certainly want to get good at! More on that in a moment.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Participants joined from social media and the TechSoup community, some having arrived fresh from a webinar on websites for libraries held the previous hour, where presenters from Alaska, Nebraska, and Colorado shared their web designs and took questions on their respective hosting platforms. " Responsive Web Design. It's All Doable!

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