Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 17, 2008

I just got back from a terrific week in Austria at the International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs conference. This is an academic conference on access technology, full of researchers trying out new things that will help people with disabilities. Her conclusion was no, and her research was well done.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The 46th Annual Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) conference was held Nov. The theme of the conference this year was “Strengthening Local Communities: The Role of Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organizations.” 15-18 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On January 27, the Salesforce.org Higher Education Advisory Council put on the first-ever Higher Education Dreamin’ virtual conference. We were also thrilled to see two of our clients, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Vermont , host impactful sessions at the event. 5-in-5 Sponsor Feature.

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Forj

MAY 13, 2021

In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Now, over a year later, associations are now planning their conferences either fully virtual or hybrid from the jump. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

I just got back form the Economic Self-Reliance Conference at Brigham Young University in Utah. When I attend conferences to give a keynote, I usually try to stick around for more of the conference and listen in to the other presenters. This practice was especially awarded at the ESR conference.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

On Wednesday, October 19, a group of 12 students from Arizona State University traveled to Houston, Texas, to attend AFP Lead 2022. AFP Lead is a national conference where the best and brightest fundraisers gather to learn and share about their successes and trials in the nonprofit sector.

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Candid

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, Sarah Wiley, a DBA candidate at the University of Missouri, St. Another example is the work of Brad Fulton, associate professor in the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. We also conducted a (highly unscientific) candy-poll at ARNOVA ’s conference last November.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

TIP: As we get closer to the conference dates, you will be able to get to know who else is attending by checking out the 1:1 networking feature in the bbcon mobile app! Welcome the K-12 User Conference, co-located this year to help the whole school get connected at bbcon! Power up your skills with pre-conference workshops !

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2017

This year’s AFP fundraising conference is all about disruption. Here are the four key trends we’ll be following at the fundraising conference, and a few can’t-miss sessions that promise thought-provoking takes on the trends: The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy. Sunday, April 30 – 10:00 am – 11:15 am.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2024

This musical masterpiece, created in partnership with COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, serves as a powerful call to action on the urgent issue of climate change. The organization’s reach extends far beyond, touching the lives of hundreds of thousands worldwide through the universal language of music.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

If there was ever a moment for a call to action for climate change, it is in the wake of the COP26 conference. From the Malala Fund to the University of Maryland to LEGO, the momentum for climate-related change is just beginning — led by insights from children, women and girls, engineers, and investors. University of Maryland.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 30, 2022

The theme of this year’s conference was Disruption=Opportunity. The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) , another Nimble AMS customer, presented during an engaging session for organization leaders. While on the exhibition floor, we talked, we laughed, and we gave away amazing prizes.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Whenever I've gone to tech conferences, it's always the engineers in the crowd who stand up and ask why on earth we can't all agree to standardize the plugs and inputs on electronic devices. Most of us nod in agreement, but invariably someone observes that it's simply the price we pay for having a free market industry. Hold the phone!

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Social networking can particularly enhance member engagement, especially for associations that anchor their member activities in conferences or trade shows. For many associations, about 20% of their members are active in the sense of attending conferences and trade shows. It amplifies what they have been doing all along.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In general, members were certainly shifting to more online products and services, such as virtual conferences or online classes. You may have a large universe of constituents who contribute to your association, for example, engaged non-members. Like others, revenue is most likely top of mind for your association.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

With more than eight years of experience in the nonprofit arena, he has worked with a diverse group of organizations including LIVESTRONG, United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, Family Life, Darkness to Light, University of Richmond, Big Brother Big Sisters, ChildFund Int’l, and more. Follow Frank on Twitter. You coming?

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2012

Conference, to network with and learn from the Australian nonprofit technology sector. Many of the conference workshops helped in making me more aware of how to become a technology leader, not only within our organization but in sharing what I've learned with 211s across North America. The whole idea of ConnectingUp! 211Ontario.ca

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

I'm headed off for the Museum Computer Network conference in Chicago tomorrow. Kurt Stuchell just finished a project and created a new widget called the Universal Museum Media Podcasts & Blog Widget. The widget contains a collection of museum podcasts and blogs.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Virtual summits mimic real in-person conferences as much as possible by hosting a variety of speakers and virtual offerings during a set period of time. Try to think of an in-person conference but in the virtual space with virtual attendees. Virtual Conference Series. Virtual Workshops & Webinars. Virtual Happy Hours.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

Virtual summits mimic real in-person conferences as much as possible by hosting a variety of speakers and virtual offerings during a set period of time. Try to think of an in-person conference but in the virtual space with virtual attendees. Virtual Conference Series. Virtual Workshops & Webinars. Virtual Happy Hours.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Dr. BJ Fogg founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University, where he directs research and innovation. At the Nonprofit Technology Conference in March, 2020, I’m honored to be presenting a session with Meico Whitlock on apps that can help nonprofit professionals become happier and healthier.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! As this collection of fantastic conferences continues to grow, we'll be updating event details like ticket prices and event hashtags - you're welcome! Drop us a line!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Over his 30-year career, Hugg has held positions at the Boy Scouts of America, Lebanon Valley College, the University of Cincinnati, Ursinus College, and the University of the Arts. Mary’s University of Minnesota. He has a BS from Juniata College and an MA in Philanthropy and Development from St.

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M+R

MARCH 19, 2021

Join Matt Derby and Madeline Stanionis from M+R and Allyson Goldsmith from USA for UNHCR at one of two upcoming events: The NTEN NonProfit Technology Conference on March 23 at 9:45 am PT/12:45pm ET. Find the Hidden Markets that will expand your donor universe. Want to know more? Register here. Related Links.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Citi, and others announced commitments in support of climate action on the second day of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) being held in Glasgow, Scotland. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital receives $50 million gift. November 4, 2021. Read more. . November 4, 2021.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

I’m excited to co-presenting a session at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice.

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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. bbcon is back in-person October 22–24 in Denver, Colorado!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 17, 2008

AppAfrica is series of international technology conferences and forums for software developers, entrepreneurs, ngo???s The first event will be held July 31 at Makerere University. The first event will be held July 31 at Makerere University. Visit the live wiki for more.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

The Personal Democracy Forum is hosting a series of three conference calls over the next month. Overcoming Apathy through Participation: How Smart Campaigns Use Social Media December 2, 2010 Speaker: Ethan Zuckerman , Senior Researcher at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. Eastern time.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 25, 2012

Just last month, the University of Texas at Austin made a large portion of the Archive available to the public unveiling a digital repository that contains 12 million of these critical records. You can read about Benetech’s findings from the Archive here and here.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

By investing in resources, such as workshops, conferences and online courses from accredited colleges and universities, nonprofits have benefited from their improvement of incorporating volunteers into nonprofit organizations. Standardization of who manages volunteers is the next step in maximizing the effect of volunteer management.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The firm she established has served more than 200 clients, ranging from big ten universities and global NGOs to start-up community organizations. During her tenure she also served as a senior development officer in the University’s $1.2 billion capital campaign.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 20, 2013

Earlier today, I attended the American Foundation for the Blind’s (AFB) National Leadership Conference in Chicago where I received the 2013 Migel Medal. The Migel Medal, often called the highest honor in the blindness field, is awarded annually to one or two individuals whose careers exemplify exceptional accomplishments in the field.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The annual conference celebrating Blackbaud’s ecosystem of changemakers is back and in person this year! Blackbaud University Instructors Andrew Alter, Marie Broek, and Maire Moriarty show you how to customize your chart organizer and report parameters for different audiences and real-life scenarios so you can make the most of your reporting.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Members from organizations like the National Governor''s Association , Community College Research Center at Columbia University , and the National Conference of State Legislatures , served as content experts who guided the team planning using best practices from the field.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

Consider partnering with specific universities, so you know exactly what training and certifications are relevant to students and recent graduates. Once mentees and mentors are matched, consider hosting mentorship events or meet-ups at association-sponsored conferences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2008

I'm coming to Minnesota at the end of the month to give a keynote at Message+Medium+Mission Conference , nonprofit tech conference co-sponsored by the good folks at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and MAP for Nonprofits. The conference is designed for nonprofit leaders and practitioners at any level of experience.

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