Community Brands Acquires BigSIS, a Fully Integrated Student Management Platform
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Community Brands has acquired BigSIS, expanding its capabilities to better meet the needs of private and independent schools.
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NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Community Brands has acquired BigSIS, expanding its capabilities to better meet the needs of private and independent schools.
sgEngage
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Students pursue advanced degrees with the promise of invaluable research opportunities, specialized skills, and increased earning potential. may be reaching the graduate education community. Contributing factors include a strong job market, challenging political landscape, and the ongoing student debt crisis.
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sgEngage
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Engaged student and alum supporter: My daughter gets very excited when she hears talk about the university she attended. That’s because her school did a great job of engaging her while she was still a student. Her school engaged her from day one using technology and face-to-face interactions.
Saleforce Nonprofit
MAY 25, 2022
To meet the growing demand for environmental education and technology use in the context of sustainability, our Davos Codes programme established a Climate Action Lab at Davos Middle School in 2020 and expanded it globally just one year later with additional Climate Action Labs in Bangalore, Tokyo, and San Francisco. Creating Lasting Change.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
all too many students with print disabilities might not have the textbooks they need for class. When a Bookshare student member with a print disability needs a book for school that is not yet in the Bookshare collection, the member submits a request and Bookshare creates an accessible digital version of that book.
Cloud 4 Good
DECEMBER 15, 2021
December 15, 2021 [Asheville, NC] – Cloud for Good, a consulting firm delivering Salesforce solutions to higher education and nonprofit clients, has announced the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) as their latest partner in the Talent for Good apprenticeship program. About Community College of Rhode Island.
Saleforce Nonprofit
MAY 26, 2022
We invited WEF attendees to take a break from the hustle and bustle by going on a guided walking tour where they would hear from students and activists about their sustainability journeys at several stops connected to climate action, on both a global and a community level.
Cloud 4 Good
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Founder Adam Braun started the organization with a dream of creating educational infrastructure in the communities that need it most and a deposit of just $25. To date, Pencils of Promise has built nearly 600 schools worldwide, and over 130K students are currently enrolled in those schools. cryptocurrency) solutions.
VisionLink
OCTOBER 14, 2023
The scholarship awards funds to undergraduate students pursuing a career in the social services sector at universities across the Endeavors footprint, including the University of Texas at San Antonio. We are humanitarians driven to build better connections for communities like yours, www.visionlink.org solutions.visionlink.org
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 13, 2015
I just finished reading the National Education Technology Plan , and I can recommend it to anyone interested in the future of technology in American education. I found the explanations good, and the first part of the plan is well worth reading to understand some of the trends in educational applications of technology.
Saleforce Nonprofit
AUGUST 12, 2021
The pandemic spotlighted the inequalities of food allocation systems that weren’t distributing healthy, fresh, nutritious food to underserved communities. We know that technology can play an essential role in reimagining a new system that benefits families and communities alike. But technology alone isn’t the answer.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 29, 2010
I talk a lot about how technology can help create tremendous educational opportunities for students with print disabilities. Steffon, who attends Gadsden Community College in Gadsden, Alabama is a straight-A student who has made his college deans list each semester. You can read our full profile of Steffon here.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 1, 2014
Our networked world has advanced to a point where information technology is touching all aspects of society. The cost of prototyping and deploying new technology tools is now extremely low and data has the potential to accelerate social progress in areas ranging from poverty to human rights, education, health, and the environment.
Saleforce Nonprofit
AUGUST 24, 2022
It’s easy to see how technology is evolving at an increasingly fast rate. Whether it’s community services, donor relations, governance, volunteer management, or communications, data plays a critical role in telling the story and uncovering the insights required to develop a response. . Built by the Community, for the Community.
sgEngage
JANUARY 3, 2024
The motivating factors that prompt students to enroll in a community college are as varied and diverse as their academic and socio-economic backgrounds. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics , only thirteen percent of all community college students complete by earning a degree or credential in two years.
.orgSource
MARCH 18, 2024
There are endless unanswered questions about where technology, and particularly AI, will take us, our lifestyles, and our careers. Both are steeped in the world of associations and are avid students of strategy, business, and culture beyond this industry. Community building and engagement are new priorities.
DipJar
MARCH 17, 2022
It is a great example of a storied institution finding new ways to support the community it serves and provide new ways – including DipJar – for the community to support its good work. Often people come not for reasons of faith but because they are interested in its architecture or role in the community. The post St.
Non Profit Quarterly
DECEMBER 14, 2021
If the pandemic forced us onto new and unfamiliar ground, now is the time to assess and balance how technologies have affected our reach, for better and for worse. We wanted to know how technology use has changed in volunteer management, especially through the pandemic. and Canada about their technology use.
Saleforce Nonprofit
JANUARY 20, 2022
As a result, educators have an important opportunity to harness and facilitate this passion by connecting students to the global citizen science community. Students have the chance to present the workshops’ findings to the global citizen science community and take part in the WEF’s programming.
sgEngage
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Join us in Denver for inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking breakout sessions, and how-to workshops for change-makers across the education, nonprofit, and social good community. We aim to streamline student applications and enable simpler awarding through AutoMatch. bbcon is live and in person October 21-24! Register here today!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
At Benetech, we advance technology applications that empower and protect underprivileged populations, and that also have the potential to become financially self-sustaining enterprises. The typical incubator model works well where a team has formed around a technology innovation and is looking to graduate a for-profit company.
sgEngage
MARCH 6, 2024
You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. When you can connect outside the bounds of your school software’s code to other software or technology, you can extend and enhance your capabilities. Now what do you do?
Twenty Hats
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. “None of us were ready for this. What a year it’s been. That was the silver lining.
Saleforce Nonprofit
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Another Dreamforce is in the books, and although this year’s event looked different than those in the past, it wasn’t lacking the usual entertainment, insight, and community building that we’ve come to expect from a traditional Dreamforce experience. Salesforce.org has become the largest tech-for-social-impact community in the world.
Candid
AUGUST 8, 2022
In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MAY 15, 2012
This week, Benetech’s DIAGRAM Center has announced the release of an open source web application for creating and editing crowdsourced image descriptions in books used by students with print disabilities. Books with image descriptions will go back into the Bookshare library for students with print disabilities to use in their coursework.
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. Our innovative approach has revolutionized the traditional library for people with print disabilities.
.orgSource
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Roy Chomko, CEO of Adage Technologies, credits a book with helping his business to run more smoothly. The concepts can range from technology tools, to work environment and process improvement, but the request must be specific. Use Data to Drive Decisions The fancy graphics and charts that technology makes available aren’t show ponies.
Candid
JULY 14, 2022
Since 1990, PWNA—a Native-led organization—has advocated for the self-determination of Native communities. We believe those living in Tribal communities are best equipped to find solutions to the problems they face; they simply lack the resources to implement. In other words, grants are not for PR but for solutions. .
sgEngage
AUGUST 28, 2023
This year, we are co-locating Blackbaud’s K–12 User Conference so education professionals can learn from thousands of other change-makers at the premier technology conference focused on social impact. Our agenda is packed with actionable strategies for schools to enhance their daily operations and improve student outcomes.
Nimble AMS
AUGUST 19, 2022
According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , digital innovation is crucial to the success of your organization. How would adopting innovative technology help your association thrive? Eliminate low-value work at your association by adopting innovative technology. Are you on track to surpass your annual goals?
sgEngage
JULY 24, 2023
The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. do not feel their education was worth the cost, colleges and universities have to work harder and smarter to recruit, enroll, and retain students.
Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 20, 2011
I had a lot of fun yesterday giving a webinar for the Nonprofit Webinar series ; it was a whole hour discussing community engagement! DIY Community Engagement Metrics. Community Mapping. >> Step 1: Identify all the groups within your community. Well, from the planning and analysis side, that is. Presentation.
Saleforce Nonprofit
AUGUST 17, 2021
Increase Collaboration and Engagement for Students, Faculty, and Staff. Arizona State University (ASU), for instance, needed an easier way for its students, faculty, and staff to communicate, share lesson plans, and gather feedback. In addition, workflows help set up students for success with Slack and other learning tools.
Saleforce Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
How can they enable their institutions to reach the next level of student success, community engagement, and research impact? This means universities are optimising their offerings to meet learner needs, including offering more proactive support and digital services geared towards meeting the changing expectations of students.
Cloud 4 Good
MAY 31, 2022
Students move ahead by mastering content, not by spending a prescribed number of hours in a classroom. Currently free for California residents, Calbright prepares students to earn industry-valued certificates, instead of traditional degrees, and its programs can be completed in less than a year. .
Saleforce Nonprofit
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Housing is part of the way that we invest in our young people, we invest in our health, we invest in our future, and it’s really a part of how we sustain our communities,” Rosen said. California State University, East Bay Supports Students Through the Pandemic. Our emergency assistance requests went up 1,600%,” Ingram said.
.orgSource
DECEMBER 18, 2023
It was CMA that had to learn more about its community. “If Students are now eligible to join at age 15, which is a new pipeline to the next generation of talent. In response to what they learned, CMA launched an array of programs to promote engagement and collaboration among their community. The tables were turned.
sgEngage
APRIL 1, 2024
Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. Join us to explore how unleashing financial data with the right technology can empower school leaders.
Everyaction
APRIL 25, 2018
In this blog series, we'll be focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. First up, we're covering the Student Activities office - stay tuned to hear about Admissions, Alumni Engagement, and more!
Amy Sample Ward
OCTOBER 28, 2010
Today’s Community Builder chat focused on examples and best practices for connecting on and offline community activities, events, and organizing. The Community Organizers Handbook available as a public resource, you can certainly refer there for information/feedback/best practices on offline organizing: [link].
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Your vibrant community of faith is committed to fostering spiritual growth and outreach. Bloomerang addresses the need for efficient donor management and personalized communication, crucial for sustaining and growing a faith community. I’m now able to call benefactors without even dialing their phone numbers!”
The MatrixFiles
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. Members are asking for resources they can use to bring people together and enhance trust within their communities.
Saleforce Nonprofit
APRIL 15, 2021
For nonprofits and education institutions, data represents donors, grants, volunteers, students, faculty, staff, and the impact they are driving. It represents people who are making measurable differences in communities and those whose lives are being changed. . At Salesforce, trust is our number one value.
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