Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2012

Back in September, we posted a summary of App It Up's nonprofit and library apps survey. represent the full range of nonprofit and library app experiences. represent the full range of nonprofit and library app experiences. Nonprofits and libraries are interested in building their own apps, though they.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

This is an immense victory for fair use as the basis of a balanced intellectual property system, and we, at Benetech, are delighted by it and by its tremendous positive implications for the public interest. Consequently, it is reasonable for the Libraries to retain both the text and image copies.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. " Library-Specific Curriculum. MathAndCoding volunteers are now doing this at more than 12 libraries in the region. But they are still kids.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. copyright law.

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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. TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Learn how to implement and conduct effective tech training for your nonprofit or library staff!

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 2, 2011

One of the results of my creating a Generosity Plan was that I remembered how much I care about public education, literacy education, and arts education. When I graduated from college, almost all of my friends worked in public education, including me , but now, they've all left. No funding for a librarian? Open my eyes.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

with the goal of creating opportunities for 300 million young people worldwide. Libraries Building Bridges. Public libraries are also working diligently to close both the digital and the opportunity gap: from giving free classes on resume-building to providing free access to technology. More Resources.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

They solicit community members to volunteer, bring them into mission activities, and broadcast their work to the public. A prominent theme, coming up over and over, was how engaging audiences remotely removes some barriers to access while creating others. To read more about our study, see the public brief at [link].

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Plus, your participants can do the fundraising for you by creating a peer-to-peer fundraising page to garner support from their friends and family.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

They will create and promote digital literacy programs. The organization already has a significant array of members , which include mostly cities, libraries, and nonprofits. Every Public Library in the United States. percent of libraries offer public access to Internet-connected computers.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

A version of this post originally appeared on the TechSoup for Libraries blog. Did you know that defining the digital divide in different ways can actually change public perception of who's responsible for addressing the issue? What About Nonprofits and Libraries? Public libraries weren't offered as a separate category.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

He reads accessible ebooks from Benetech’s Bookshare library in braille format, and learns as quickly as his peers without disabilities. For example, Martus can now be configured in less than 10 minutes by anyone with basic digital literacy skills. His disability, however, does not stop him from flying through his homework assignments.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Subscribers will also be given access to free digital literacy training. The FCC created a National Broadband Plan in 2009 based on a Congressional mandate. Learn more about broadband and, in particular, get resources for expanding Internet access and digital literacy through our broadband wiki. A number of U.S.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Over the past year, we've been doing TechSoup Impact stories about nonprofits, churches, and libraries doing great work with TechSoup product donations. " Waukesha Public Library. New Heights Educational Group is an educational support and literacy center for families with children who are struggling in school.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

The most recent state of privacy report found that Americans have "a deep lack of faith in organizations of all kinds, public or private, in protecting the personal information they collect." Since then, the Pew Research Center began an in-depth study on how Americans view privacy and sharing of personal information.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

The most recent state of privacy report found that Americans have "a deep lack of faith in organizations of all kinds, public or private, in protecting the personal information they collect." Since then, the Pew Research Center began an in-depth study on how Americans view privacy and sharing of personal information.

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Neon CRM

JULY 20, 2023

The later public phase will focus on raising money from smaller individual donors. Research and Development Research and development initiatives are particularly popular in science or public health-based nonprofits. Before you go public, you should set a funding progress goal of 50% or more. What Is a Capital Campaign?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

But with so many charities and libraries working with children, the weird new security threat in 2016 will be smart toys. The doll takes a child's words and sends them over the Internet to cloud based voice-recognition software that can create the perfect response. is doing more down-to-earth things to close the digital divide.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Virtual events are much easier to run as they create a complete digital footprint in real-time. Or you can hold a unique one-off event and gain a lot of publicity—like goat yoga or cardio drumming! Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser Create a pumpkin patch and offer pumpkins for sale during the fall season.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

I shared examples of question frameworks designed for specific types of visitor experiences: personal framing of exhibits (as in Facing Mars), private sharing (like the Storycorps booths), public dialogue (as in the Advice exhibit), and so on. Download my slides here.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2014

This project is a great resource for libraries to share with patrons. San Francisco libraries have varying hours and might not always be open. Library staff can tell patrons to use this service when the library is closed or if all the computers are in use. Bond & Me. The Tenderloin Housing Clinic App.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2015

How to Create Solutions with Community Members, Not for Them. Technology solutions are sometimes created without the input of the people they are intended to benefit. WeVote is a nonpartisan volunteer organization focused on creating tools to empower voters, including a mobile app to help voters make informed decisions.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

I remember trying to sell calendars as a public school fundraiser when I was about 8. Create inspirational messaging to get these donors involved and keep them coming back. Create and execute a plan to make sure you are always bringing in new donors, thanking and engaging the donors you have, and making everyone feel amazing.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2015

These days, people often share images that communicate a wealth of nuanced information (rather than relying on words), and visual literacy is becoming a requirement. PicMonkey — A very robust image editor that you can use to create collages or adjust images. It makes us pay attention. These include.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 14, 2008

What’s in the crystal ball for museums and libraries? The IMLS (Institute for Museum and Library Services) has commissioned a preliminary proposal for an NAS (National Academy of Sciences) report on museums and libraries in the 21st century. What are the essential differences and similarities between libraries and museums?

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