Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

For example, is there an issue with or aspect of your current branding that needs to be addressed to better connect with the hearts and minds of your audience? Library of existing content. Before beginning a full rebrand, it’s worth evaluating why your nonprofit is considering this in the first place. Professional support.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Nonprofits with well-designed, highly functional websites will have a definite advantage when it comes to reaching, engaging, and retaining more donors in years to come. Donations are the most important example when it comes to securing support, but your website’s navigation and design play key roles, too. Let’s get started.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Additionally, Microsoft's next generation of Windows 8 touch screen devices, such as tablets and laptops, are designed with accessibility in mind. Narrator has also been designed to be faster and more responsive to reading what's on your display. Narrator: More Responsive. Windows 8 Resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Donate your skills (graphic design, strategic planning, human resources).

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Neon CRM

MAY 1, 2023

For example, say a library organization wanted to restore a historic local library. They may decide to hold an informational event at that library to engage individuals who are already connected to it. I used to come to this library all the time when I was a little girl.

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Network for Good

MAY 17, 2021

But while many nonprofit organizations are attracted to promises of free licenses and a seemingly endless library of widgets, even more find themselves hopelessly tangled in fields of data and needlessly complex reporting mechanisms. That’s why we’re designing our software with organizations that do good at a grassroots level in mind.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 22, 2017

And at the risk of being redundant, keep in mind that staying on top of these regular maintenance tasks is the best way to avoid a crash of your site and, if catastrophe does strike, the easiest and most efficient way to get back up and running quickly.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Case in point: our accessible online library, Bookshare. As technologists with a focus on creating social good, we need to keep in mind principles of safety and ethics. While the context and the users may vary in each case, the principles of human-centered design and treating others as we would like to be treated remain the same.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

Developing a daily route can be helpful in terms of productivity and getting your mind in the GTD (getting things done) zone. This will do wonders for your mind and will get your brain out of relaxing mode and into work mode (even if your desk is within arm’s reach of your bed). Just put on something that isn’t what you wore to bed.

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Network for Good

MAY 17, 2021

But while many nonprofit organizations are attracted to promises of free licenses and a seemingly endless library of widgets, even more find themselves hopelessly tangled in fields of data and needlessly complex reporting mechanisms. That’s why we’re designing our software with organizations that do good at a grassroots level in mind.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. Let’s take Salesforce, for example.

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Classy

JUNE 28, 2021

These organizations launched effective and compelling campaigns with conversion in mind, so we’ve highlighted how they did it and how you can too. Learn how to leverage eye-catching design to tell a story and build credibility, as well as ways to tailor your messaging to modern supporters. 3 Recurring Giving Campaigns to Inspire You.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. This combination of technical ability, neutrality, and fierce belief in freedom of expression is undervalued in society and by many existing library systems. Nell will be responding to comments on this blog and can also be reached here.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

That’s what’s been on my mind lately. I have disruptive approaches to social innovation in mind, with an increasingly connected society where the cost of prototyping and deploying new products is extremely low, and where innovation is no longer the sole purview of well-funded for-profit corporations. 10X: ten times the impact.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 11, 2015

Or, would I opt for Safe Number Two, where the vendor just tells me to trust them, my stuff is safe with them, but insists the design details of their safe is a trade secret? The security of Safe Number One rests on two protections: the strength of the design and the difficulty of guessing my combination.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

If a website is accessible, it means that it was built and designed for all people to use it. Go through your website’s media library and there should be a section where you can add alt tags to your images. Be mindful that the tag should be able to be read in a timely manner but should also accurately describe the images.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the best ways to showcase new tech designs and products is through an industry event. Live topics, which are now available in an on-demand library , included networking transformation, SD-WAN, and mobile edge computing. . Ever since virtual events first became possible, the tech industry has been all over this space.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

There are numerous reports, indices, and studies, such as Gensler’s Workplace Index , that explore the relationship between physical space design and business performance metrics. It is large space with a kitchen, library, and enough chairs and technology to accommodate an all-staff meeting including remote staff.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

It's not our first time advocating for charities and libraries in the hallowed halls of the U.S. Congress, but this time I've created a catch phrase that I hope will capture some hearts and minds of policymakers. And when we get the chance we also advocate for charities and libraries in other high places – like the U.S.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Classtalk (All phones, SMS-based) empowers teachers to communicate with their classes through SMS and email, keeping school subjects and class deadlines at the top of a student's mind. Curated by library staff and educators, the app lets users search by title, author, genre, or list.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2013

reveals a host of smart new features that our nonprofit, charity, and library members will all find more useful. But if you've got utility in mind, a load of new functionality will get you excited to about this release too. Designed for Higher Response Rates. The release of FluidSurveys 5.0 FluidSurveys at TechSoup.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 9, 2021

A virtual summit is usually a multi-day, interdisciplinary gathering of like-minded individuals hosted online. Remind them that you have created an asset library, so sharing requires only a few clicks. You should outsource it (instead of designing it yourself) and make sure that you have vector files.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

TED gives me the chance to brainstorm with loads of people who gather to discuss ways to change the world through technology and design. I explained Benetech’s efforts to grow the impact of our Bookshare library globally, specifically discussing partnerships with groups in India and Kenya. What can we do for them?

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This article references the book The Politics of Design. We are especially today talking about design and visionary imagery and what it is actually like when people authentically communicate. And it was then that a friend pointed out the design, which was racist. I looked at this as a designer and laughed at that, right Devyn?

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Adjustments to Course Design and Development. Custom-designed, relatable courses. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when doing so: Use background scenery and visuals that are reflective of your organization. Creative, engaging design decisions. Maintain an ongoing library of course materials.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Members can attend events, conferences, and seminars to connect with like-minded individuals. Programs Designing the Best Membership Program for Nonprofits 9 min read Read Now Professional Development Benefits For professional associations, helping members develop their careers is one of the best benefits you can possibly offer them.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In my twenties, the museum became quite literally a giant board game in scavenger hunts I designed for my friends (next time you go to their dinosaurs look down at your feet - the floor tiles turn the room into a perfect life-sized boardgame). I was fortunate enough to spend a good portion of my six years at AMNH designing games.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Drupal allows them to customize complex workflows, as well as design and develop based on audience needs—all the while being flexible enough to optimize over time. Have you had to get creative and use a content type for something other than what it was designed to do? Migrating to Drupal 8 with Drupal 9 in Mind. First Name.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

As you make your way through this guide, keep in mind that your GivingTuesday strategy shouldn’t only focus on the day itself. Figure out these details early on so you can develop a library of design collateral that is ready to be rolled out in December. This giving day takes place the Tuesday after the U.S.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

By utilizing our community’s talents for writing, designing, programming, developing, and all-around technical know-how, we believe we can make the Web a better place for everyone. If you have something in mind, go for it! Create Web how-to materials for a library’s computer cluster. Get involved!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Betsy Beaumon I recently had the honor to speak at the first-ever Braille Summit , hosted on June 19-21, 2013 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and Perkins School for the Blind. And how will changing technology impact tactile design, production and use?

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Gift matching programs are designed to drive support for your organization without even asking your donors for more of their own dollars. Canva: Giving Tuesday Graphic Design Templates. Giving Tuesday and Canva partnered up to give you branded design templates for your promotions! Virtual Fundraising.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 20, 2016

When looking through your current course offerings, consider whether or not there is enough of a human element in the offering, and how additional context could bolster the idea in the minds of your users. There is an incredible library of learnings, completely free, available on whatever platform you are reading this blog on.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the best ways to showcase new tech designs and products is through an industry event. Live topics, which are now available in an on-demand library , included networking transformation, SD-WAN, and mobile edge computing. . Ever since virtual events first became possible, the tech industry has been all over this space.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2017

Keep in mind that many product donation limits reset on July 1. TechSoup's RCI program provides warrantied factory-refurbished, commercial-grade computer systems to charities, foundations, churches, and libraries across the country at around half the cost of equivalent new equipment. Popular End-of-Fiscal-Year Product Donations.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Is Windows 8 right for your nonprofit or library? The Windows Store offers some new apps especially designed for Windows 8. We curated a list of the most useful Windows 8 apps for nonprofits and libraries. Learn how Windows 8 is designed with accessibility in mind. Microsoft's library of Windows 7 videos.

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Gyrus

JUNE 28, 2016

Whereas other ideas were best suited for the minds of my friends. But even then, I often felt my mind drifting off in class, doodled on notes, or encountered moments where I was not motivated enough to attempt to process the course content. As a child, picking up certain ideas and applying them just sort of came naturally to me.

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