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

But building awareness for your important work in an increasingly cluttered space can’t be the responsibility of just one person or even a department. If your organization has an employee that is a social media power-user, this person can lead the trainings. Rebooting Your Digital Community Building." So where to begin?

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2015

Sixteen nonprofit tech experts (including NTEN Members: Jeff Shuck , David Neff , Donna Wilkins , Frank Barry , and NTEN''s Amy Sample Ward ) share their ideas and fundraising best practices in Blackbaud ''s new free ebook, The Future of Fundraising. Direct service can teach you a lot about digital strategy. Save the Date!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The next time you set your digital device of choice to record your favorite show so you can watch it whenever you want, take a moment to be thankful that you’re protected from lawsuits from the entertainment industry. It affected every step of the evolution of digital media—from the VCR to the digital video recorder to YouTube.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 10, 2021

This approach ensures your organization is keeping up with the latest technological advances without budget-busting fees and broken customizations. Download this guide to discover three keys to adopting this kind of future-focused technology for your association. eBook: 6 things you should know before selecting your next AMS.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 16, 2011

This is becoming crucially important as the problem of delivering access to text is increasingly solved by the move to ebook publishing and solutions like our Bookshare library. The initial part of the project was to do a detailed survey of existing assistive technology products, to get a baseline for current support for accessible graphics.

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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. Better Outcomes for Staff and Animals. Powering Through the Pandemic and Beyond. About the Author. Susan Mahon.

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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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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 simply act to ensure the person who needs an accessible book can get it. Our motto is “If it’s born digital, it should be born accessible!” exception model works well here.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Digital and mobile communications are changing the rules about social networks, intellectual property, and the availability of big data, with an overall blurring of the boundaries between state, for-profits, and nonprofits. In my contribution to Ron’s book, I discuss the framework that guides us at Benetech, the technology nonprofit I lead.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

have been asking about the Treaty of Marrakesh (formal name: The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works by Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities. Defines Beneficiary Persons. Technological Protection Measures. These are the digital locks that make it hard to copy digital content.

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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! What if you’re a U.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

We think that all publishers should sell accessible ebooks when they sell their books through mainstream channels, but the copyright exception leaves that decision to the publishers except for this narrow community of people who are significantly disabled when it comes to print. Employ "Social Digital Rights Management" technology.

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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. Building Better Relationships Through Insight. Registering online is just the first step to becoming a buddy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2013

I’m thrilled to announce that I contributed to: npEXPERTS: Fundraising Ideas and Marketing Tips from the Pros (#npEXPERTS), a 46-page free e-book collaboratively written by a cross-section of npEXPERTS in fundraising, marketing and communications, social media, mobile technology, digital advertising, and more.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

We believe that this means that circumvention needs to be addressed in the Treaty to ensure that access does not become a dead letter in an increasingly digital world, where people with disabilities get locked out of ebook content by contractual and technical means.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Because we have attended more and more physical conferences, meetings, or networking events in-person, we have become familiar with their standard processes. The bottom line is that you want to make your event attendees, whether they are in-person or online, as comfortable as possible. Clearly identify non-negotiables.

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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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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 18, 2020

This could include accepting unsold food from restaurants and shops, unwanted clothes and school supplies, unwanted technology etc. Digital marketing reduces the need to spread information via leaflets and letters, all the information people need is online! Use Green Energy. Of course, going paperless is key, but it’s not perfect.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Because we have attended more and more physical conferences, meetings, or networking events in-person, we have become familiar with their standard processes. The bottom line is that you want to make your event attendees, whether they are in-person or online, as comfortable as possible. Clearly identify non-negotiables.

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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. I decided to follow through and attend.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2020

While personal phone calls to your incoming class and online meetings are at the top of the list for admissions, consider these other options: Reaching out to waitlisted students. Personalize the conversations and speak to their struggles. Make sure admission paperwork process is digitized completely. Remove Technology Concerns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events. 8) Digital download donation rewards. 2) Luncheons/dinners.

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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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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Download eBook. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a social fundraising tactic that relies on the personal networks of your supporters. Additionally, the people donating personally know the individual promoting your fundraiser. You also have to consider if your peer-to-peer campaign is in-person or virtual. Let’s dive into how.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2020

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Fundraising Services at MobileCause. In the new world of social distancing and limited in-person gatherings, nonprofits everywhere are embracing virtual fundraising events and campaigns. If that’s you, do not fear. Wondering what to say and do during your virtual fundraising event?

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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. Enhanced outreach.

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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. The ability to personalize donor outreach. Think about the multitude of interactions you have with your donors. Segmentation.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If you are looking for more recommendations, check out Book Authority’s list of 52 Best Nonprofit eBooks of All Time ( The Happy Healthy Nonprofit is #9). I have known Dan Schawbel for over a decade since his early work in personal branding way back when. Looking for philanthropy focused reading? It is a must read.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

By engaging your donors, providing them regular updates on your work and opportunities to get involved—all while leveraging donor data to create a personalized experience—you will strengthen their relationship with your nonprofit and make them feel like they’re playing a part in working towards your goals.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

Virtual events have skyrocketed in popularity, with more and more nonprofits moving to the digital space to facilitate traditional face-to-face engagement efforts like auctions, galas, and walkathons. Investing in top-quality solutions now also makes it easy to pivot future in-person events to virtual or to incorporate hybrid elements.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 14, 2014

Patrick Duggan, Digital Marketing Manager. Their team of journalists pull together a politics and technology news feed that condenses the essential information of the day and makes easy to look at on the small screen. Amir Shirani – Digital Marketing Specialist. Google Drive – for storing everything online.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

" Check out the 12 Trends, from Personalized Video Thanking to Ebooks to Digital Fundraising Staffing! " Check out the 12 Trends, from Personalized Video Thanking to Ebooks to Digital Fundraising Staffing! Even better, thanks to the generous support of Google and the Andrew W.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

If you’re attending in-person, you’ll have access to a workshop on April 7th where you can better your nonprofit organization through hands-on learning. Our conference is offered both in-person in Lincoln, Neb. technology can be daunting. Cause Camp is an annual conference for nonprofit professionals held in Lincoln, Neb.

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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. Integrate mobile and social media into e-books and digital reports. ? Mobile and Social Fundraising Strategic Plan. ? Facebook. ? LinkedIn. ?

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