Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 13, 2014

Privacy protections that ensure your doctor treats your information securely were mandated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Yet, when humanitarian and social justice workers venture into the developing world to gather sensitive information, elementary privacy protections are often neglected.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Federal Government. The federal government has long been committed to helping organizations that provide critical services in areas such as education, health care, and the environment. To help foster these nonprofit initiatives and ensure their success, grants are available from the federal government to support their operations.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 11, 2014

The topic of consumer data privacy is getting more and more attention in the media and on Capitol Hill. The topic of consumer data privacy has had the attention of Capitol Hill for some time. It all boils down to data … ones and zeroes stored in computer databases that represent billions of digital transactions.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Make information readily available to internal stakeholders so it’s easier for people to do their jobs. Tammy Knapp, CFO of National Math and Science Initiative , says, “I want people to understand the rationale, because then they can join us on this journey where we’re trying to improve what we’re doing.” Learn the requirements.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2024

Until very r ecently , the federal government had not made changes to the FAFSA in more than 30 years and the process was overly complex, especially for first-generation students and those from lower-income backgrounds. More information: What’s Changed for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form? The Better FAFSA promises greater transparency, too.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

“I’m increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish. The answer is a lot, including bots and tech, that stole personal information and led misinformation campaigns. 21 st Century Data Breaches.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Davey Award winners have been announced, and we’re proud to say that Forum One and our amazing clients have officially won 10 awards in website and app design for nonprofits, health, government, cultural institutions, and more. Forum One worked with the National Rural Health Resource Center to design their new website in Drupal 9.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Brent Gibson, Chief Health Officer at the National Commission on Correctional Health Care and Managing Director of NCCHC Resources, Inc. Be Brave Courage was identified by Meg Ward, Co-Founder of Gravitate Solutions, as the essential quality that enables leaders to govern effectively. Dan Stevens, President Association TV/WorkerBee.TV

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

For example, a growth or decrease in individual giving might be vitally important to your nonprofit but totally irrelevant to others (like those primarily funded by government sources.) To help make standardized and centralized demographic data more freely available, Candid launched the Demographics via Candid initiative earlier this year.

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 of the total dollar value captured in the first 14 days of data collection.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 17, 2010

As the worldwide debate continues about the release of government information by Wikileaks, history has shown that the uncovering of government data can be an important factor in human rights investigations. million documents in the Guatemalan National Police Archive which was discovered by chance in 2005.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder!

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that some 18 million people will ultimately become affected, including 6.7 Governments have also directed hundreds of millions of dollars in assistance for Ukraine. Details about data on funding for Ukraine humanitarian relief.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Forum One received 11 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for excellence and distinction in website design, development, and digital strategy across the categories of government, DEI, education, arts, health, cultural institutions, and annual reports for corporate communications. Excellence – Website for Government.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

2-1-1, the phone number used by millions to access information about community services, is celebrated nation-wide today, February 11th. Right now, many hundreds of call operators across the nation are answering requests for assistance about housing, food, legal issues, family support, health care, jobs and schooling and much more.

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NTEN

JANUARY 8, 2013

Data sharing has become a critical part of collaboration and will continue to do so as we are able to access and create more data. There are many sites that allow you to upload data, as well as download other data, for free. Data.gov: Data.gov provides public access to datasets generated by the Federal Government.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The recent hype is driven in part by how accessible AI has become: You no longer need to be a data scientist to use AI. “At this stage, one of the barriers to widespread AI deployment is no longer the technology itself; rather, it’s a set of challenges that ironically are far more human: ethics, governance, and human values.”—

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In 2022, Forum One launched a new, redesigned Livability Index website and data explorer. GOLD – Government Website. Gold – Government Website. National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Forum One redesigned the National Council’s website to create a digital experience that conveys the value and impact of its new brand.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Best Science Website The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) is a multipurpose research facility operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Department of Energy.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Here's a simple way to keep your data safe from potential bad actors in one easy step. Working Remotely Promotes Data Vulnerability. What's perhaps most insidious about someone gaining physical access to your computer is the fact that the attacker doesn't need any advanced technical know-how to steal sensitive information.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

When you manage constituent relationships, interactions, and outcomes through a case management process, understanding the key data points at play will allow you to analyze the bigger picture of your performance over time. Funders may also explicitly ask for impact assessment data as part of their grant application and reporting processes.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. Some big news this week as President Obama further commits to opening up government data by signing an Executive Order. Data Privacy.

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Forum One

APRIL 18, 2023

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW) was struggling with their content development workflows. Within the blueprint, we could identify changes that needed to be made to staff roles, the flow of information, and any technical requirements or documentation needed to put the plan into action.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

Our team partnered with NRDC to conceptualize how to capture these highlights in an engaging and informative story. National Air & Space Museum. National Air & Space Museum. The dashboard provides city leaders and communities with an array of regularly updated data that is specific to neighborhood and/or city boundaries.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

For the entire month of October, TechSoup and our donor partners will be participating in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (also known as NCSAM). Celebrated every October, NCSAM is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure all Americans have the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

By bringing together the expertise of leaders from across sectors with the power of Salesforce technology and pro bono talent, this Impact Lab will aim to generate shareable insights and create a solution that supports the work of small-scale farmers in enabling them to make proactive, informed decisions. Why Small-Scale Farmers?

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In 2022, Forum One launched a new, redesigned Livability Index website and data explorer. National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Forum One redesigned the National Council’s website to create a digital experience that conveys the value and impact of its new brand. Silver – State Government Website.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. National LGBTQ Task Force / Detroit, MI / $500. Jan 23 -27.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In 2022, Forum One launched a new, redesigned Livability Index website and data explorer. National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Forum One redesigned the National Council’s website to create a digital experience that conveys the value and impact of its new brand. Silver – State Government Website.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 22, 2006

Protecting Guatemala's National Police Historical Archive A Guest Blog By Ann Harrison Benetech Communications Director Since 2003, Benetech's Martus information management software has helped human rights activists create encrypted databases and back up their data remotely to their choice of publicly available servers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). Notably, about 32% of nonprofit funding comes from government contracts and grants. This will inform who leaders will deem responsible for overseeing the public policy agenda.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

In the meantime, individuals, governments, and private philanthropy fund relief on the ground, trying to keep up with displacement and need on a massive scale. National Christian Foundation. Details about data on funding for Ukraine humanitarian relief. Even as diplomatic negotiations continue, the future is uncertain at best.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Reading financial statements, analyzing data, reviewing the Form 990 before it’s filed, approving policies related to conflicts of interest, tapping into reserves, and conducting internal audits might not light your fire. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Hold monthly meetings.

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fusionSpan

MARCH 29, 2023

From this directive, the National Institute of Standards and Technology was tasked with the development of what has become the granddaddy of cybersecurity frameworks. The government may have its challenges in many areas, but I’ll give credit where credit is due. Cybersecurity professionals resoundingly agree. So, we made it!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Powered by technology and tools that make it easier than ever to communicate, manage data, and process and distribute funding, many foundations now see collaboration as a critical tool for accelerating – not delaying – their work. Looking for more information about foundation collaboration? Why Collaborate? As many as 5 million U.S.

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sgEngage

JUNE 16, 2022

The high-level information from the larger organization’s general ledger is often not detailed or current enough to help with more than general strategy. The parent organization’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is not configured to handle the required level of granular information that is necessary for 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

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