Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

How can we use technology in a new way to improve people’s lives that is an order of magnitude better? Can we help stimulate the creation of far more technology-for-good ventures? Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Here are some first steps to tackle as you embrace 100% staff participation in building your digital community: Engage leadership - Commitment, excitement, and encouragement from the leadership around all staff using social media to promote the organization’s activities/mission online goes a long way. So where to begin? for " Ctrl.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. Are you excited about technology benefiting the world?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 24, 2020

With that in mind, Blackbaud has published an eBook entitled “Becoming a Resilient Nonprofit” that includes a round-up of sector resources and critical thinking on key strategies to ensure sustainability. Revenue : Few nonprofit organizations have an extensive funding reserve to draw from in times of need.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Bookshare, Benetech’s pioneering digital library for people with print disabilities, celebrated its 10th birthday last night with a terrific party that was attended by many of our long-time friends and supporters. In addition, we acknowledged the critical support of Bernie Newcomb who helped fund our International Bookshare service.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Oranje Fonds offers both financial and non-financial support that includes training, awareness building, and volunteer mobilisation on a massive scale, assisted by one of the most sophisticated digital marketing platforms out there. Most of the projects are delivered by social changemakers who work on a small scale with limited resources.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This revolution began in 2019 with an overhaul of the RSPCA’s workload management and supporter relationship processes, which saw the nonprofit shift to cloud-based platforms, automation, digital channels, and mobile apps. Of course, as a publicly-funded organisation, tracking its performance and spend is a must. Maximising Impact.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Under our copyright exception, we simply buy a copy of the needed print book, scan it using optical character recognition, and create an accessible ebook. We go to great lengths to ensure the digital works we provide are restricted to bona fide patrons with disabilities. Our motto is “If it’s born digital, it should be born accessible!”

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. TechSoup Technologies for Good. Hacker Helper is all about not reinventing the technology wheel.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

We’re making securing new funding for Bookshare’s international expansion a top priority! These ebooks can quickly be turned into Braille, large print or be read aloud by a synthetic voice synthesizer. We would love to be the technology back-end, enabling every country to have its local equivalent of what Bookshare is in the U.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

The Year That Was and the New Year Ahead Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, Benetech's VP and General Manager of the Literacy Program 2012 was a year of titanic shifts in the fields of consumer technology, education, and publishing, along with the requisite challenges brought about by such rapid change. Thanks again!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

However, the time has come when we need a really smart attorney to join Benetech and help us navigate the intersection of technology and social good. Digital signatures for parents/guardians wanting to sign up their children with disabilities for Bookshare. No, we’re not being sued (and we want to keep it that way). What’s next?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

which get Bookshare at no cost when serving students with qualifying disabilities (thanks to funding from the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Employ "Social Digital Rights Management" technology. The biggest area of our work to date is for schools in the U.S., Department of Education).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Bookshare’s role was mixed: we didn’t end up attending many of these meetings and critiqued early efforts that were crippled by heavy-handed publisher influence, although we did propose at one point to supply technology to TIGAR based on Bookshare. The negotiations were actually quite congenial and got the key things accomplished.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Accessible ebooks and Bookshare have helped sixth grader Kevin Leong overcome his reading challenges. The good news is that major changes in technology are reforming education. In addition, it is essential to ensure that all newly created digital content is made accessible from the outset.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. Keep in mind there are many nonprofit organizations asking for funding. Meet Carolyn Appleton! She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2020

Download the free eBook: “ A Unique Approach to Student Prospecting: 5 Ways to Build Your Brand as a Trusted Advisor” 3. Make sure admission paperwork process is digitized completely. Remove Technology Concerns. Remember to check funds you may be receiving via the CARES Act.). Show student work.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Some of this research is highlighted in Blackbaud’s CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead eBook, which includes insights from a number of CSR thought leaders. Employees want tools that offer them choice and that help them seamlessly share their cause with the world.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

In order to lead your ministry, provide valuable programming, and connect your community to your mission, you need adequate funds. Download eBook. The group participating in the mission trip, such as the Youth Group or Adult Ministry, are the participants raising funds for the mission trip. Let’s dive into how.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Auctions and raffles are a fantastic approach to sell things that get a lot of attention and generate significant donations for your cause, but using the latest in online software, there’s no reason you can’t simply set up an online shopping page to raise funds as well. 8) Digital download donation rewards.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

The common link among our projects is information technology, which can be applied to just about every aspect of the social sector. Yet, nonprofits frequently lag behind the for-profit world in applying technology to their work. Benetech has a unique opportunity to repeatedly use technology as a social change agent.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

We're only 20 days away from the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference -- but who's counting? 501 Technology, LLC in booth 80. Visit the 501 Technology booth and enter to win an app from our MoblityCMS platform for your non-profit organization. Increase your mission-focus with 501 Technology. Causemunity in booth 70.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

We're only 20 days away from the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference -- but who's counting? 501 Technology, LLC in booth 80. Visit the 501 Technology booth and enter to win an app from our MoblityCMS platform for your non-profit organization. Increase your mission-focus with 501 Technology. Causemunity in booth 70.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether you’re just starting on your fundraising journey or a seasoned fundraising professional, these free resources will help you fill up your team’s digital library! Free webinars and other educational materials can keep you up-to-date with fundraising trends and best practices in the digital era. We Are for Good.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Along with storing donors’ contact and demographic information, this technology helps build relationships with supporters by saving previous engagement data, such as past donations or events attended. Bloomerang’s segmentation eBook can provide more insight into smart ways to segment your database if you’re just getting started.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Donor Data is a Top Priority Track Performance Using KPIs Prioritize Donor Stewardship Use Technology to Automate Processes Set S.M.A.R.T. Use Technology to Automate Processes Take advantage of the tools and technology that you have—especially those that are built specifically to handle fundraising for nonprofits.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

This workshop will dive deep into the lessons and real stories found in the free eBook Nine Steps to a Successful Fundraising Campaign. In this season of technological change, having an effective website is the single most crucial component of a communications plan. technology can be daunting. How you invite support.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Foundation Directory Online: This directory offers a ton of valuable information on foundations and other grant-making organizations, including their grant-making history, funding priorities, and application requirements. Ebook The Buyer’s Guide to Choosing a Nonprofit CRM Learn More 7. And don’t forget about your own network!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2014

However, for those nonprofits that have purchased the ebook version of Mobile for Good it is impossible to use the checklist since ebooks are static in their functionality and content. Follow and study the World Wildlife Fund , Sex, Etc. Offer contests that reward fundraisers who raise the most funds during the campaign. ?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Even though Gen Y has been bred on digital, they (we) recognize the value in face-to-face interactions. It’s preached that in order to successfully raise funds you must truly know your supporters- your people. There’s no shortage of options, the digital age has made sure of that. People give to people. We Miss you!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2015

For those who have purchased the ebook of Mobile for Good , it is impossible to use the checklist since ebooks are static in their functionality. Interactive, web-based ebooks will transform publishing in the near future, but until the technology arrives, you can copy and paste the checklist below in Word document. . □

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Museum 2.0

MAY 28, 2014

It’s not every day that a science center releases an ebook about wrongful conviction in rape and murder cases. This interview is not really about an ebook. I keep in my head a Venn diagram that has three circles--one is passion, the second is funding, and the third is audience. How did this project come about? It hasn''t.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 13, 2011

Bookshare Hits 100,000 Members Boy reading at a computer with teacher in the background.Since the beginning of 2009, we’ve tripled the number of people with disabilities Bookshare is serving with our accessible library of ebooks. It is a great testament to the strength of support for Miradi in the environmental sector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Stable Technology: The content is technically solid, has a lot of funding and easy to navigate. The cons are that Ghost has less users and funding which means there may be less opportunity to create community and expand reach. Recommending similar newsletters can help you gain readers. You can also listen to his podcast there.

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