Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. Over those three years, Nonprofit Tech for Good and PIR trained more than 60,000 NPO and NGO staff worldwide! The Internet of Things. 2018 is a crucial year for smart speaker technology and innovation. Periscope Coins.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2019

Too often, nonprofit professionals don’t receive the training they need. We all know the typical explanations – funders don’t allocate enough dollars to professional development, learners can’t give up the time for in-person training, and relevant classes aren’t offered in every area.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Emphasize digital-first. Becoming a digital-first organization is an expectation today. According to Community Brands Research , 65% of association professionals and 63% of members agree, professional membership and trade organizations that don’t transform technologically within the next few years won’t survive. Social learning.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

One of the big pieces of digital divide news in the U.S. this summer is the Comcast Internet Essentials Program. This new program is rolling out this month in 39 states offering $10 per month broadband Internet program to low-income families with children who are eligible to receive free school meals. What Is the Digital Divide?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. Digital Trends. 1: Broadband Internet (Expansion of broadband). #2: ” The world has changed in the midst of the digital revolution.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

The International Society for Third Sector Research published a recent paper that summarizes why nonprofit leaders must use technology to connect with stakeholders in the emerging digital, civil society. Utilizing the internet, email and social media has substantially expanded the visibility of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2013

Jeff Hancock has been working with technology both from the developer or technical standpoint and as a business manager for. technology since 2000, when he helped establish the San Diego Futures. In this blog post, I highlight a model for successful digital inclusion. Low-cost Internet service. Basic training.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2011

Successful technology training has less to do with technical knowledge than with other abilities such as communication skills, patience, interpersonal skills, flexibility, and empathy towards learners struggling with new technologies. It is more useful to know how to train than to just have technical expertise.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

nationwide digital inclusion project called Connect2Compete. Connect2Compete (C2C) is a project to supply low-cost broadband Internet, low-cost computers, and free training to as many as 100 million "offline" Americans. It is part of an ongoing national effort to bridge the digital divide in the United States.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. Access to technology is important, but teaching computer and information technology skills is just as vital. The Role of Schools.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985. Organizations Doing Notable Digital Inclusion Work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 22, 2019

This gives users many of the benefits of digital currency without price fluctuations. . Like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, cryptocurrency has quickly become one of the top innovative technologies that give nonprofits a competitive advantage. How Stable Coins Address Volatility. 5) Transparency.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data. Enforce rules for handling technology. Introduce standards for social media and internet access. Invest in Training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

My role was to deliver components of the Networked NGO curriculum – sessions on network mapping, challenges assumptions about networked ways of working, as well as training on how to use the online collaboration platform for their together moving forward. Needless to say, I learned a lot! Field Trips and Real World Experience.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Is digital transformation dead? At this point, any group missing the digital gene is probably extinct. The focus has gone beyond whether or not you will have digital platforms. Examples of the impact of digital evolution on behavior and life are plentiful. It’s a component of most emerging technologies.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Digital disruption : The rise of digital platforms and online advertising has disrupted traditional revenue models for local news, making it difficult for many outlets to adapt. They can also invest in innovative projects and experiments that explore new revenue models, storytelling techniques, and technology solutions.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

the Internet: who they are and what barriers are preventing them from. One thing experts agree on is that the digital divide has far-reaching consequences at the individual, community, and. As part of our i3 Internet Inclusion Initiative , Mobile Beacon has launched a new partnership with EveryoneOn , a. getting connected.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

How does your library address questions about Internet safety? Internet safety can be a tricky subject to teach. essential skill to include in basic digital literacy instruction, but. Information about Internet safety, computer security, and. Information about Internet safety, computer security, and. organizations.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 25, 2014

However, adopting new technology’s never been a priority for nonprofit organizations, and according to a recent survey, 58% of charities still do not run on the cloud. In a recent survey of 426 respondents, Charity Digital News reports that 45% of the nonprofits surveyed claimed there was little to no added benefit of using the cloud.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Satellite Internet gets the boot October 31, 2007 Finally, I have real broadband. We moved last weekend to a town that has actual real cable high speed internet. Be Helpful.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Bridging the digital divide has become essential during the pandemic as many communities, particularly rural ones, do not have sufficient access to Wi-Fi or computers for students. This connectivity has allowed patrons to access the internet when they needed it most over the past year.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

There are many access points to this technology. Personal And Organizational Productivity AI excels in structuring documents where the content is noncontroversial and exists all over the Internet. Generative AI tools are trained on large amounts of data to understand the most likely best response. The answer: Use it.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. We called it the TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge. Here’s Dianne’s winning submission in its entirety: “The Pottsboro Library has made bridging the digital divide for teens a priority.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

With a digital-first approach, 350.org’s For example, AfrikaVuka , the digital organizing platform for 350 Africa, is a climate organizing platform now engaging about 100 groups across the continent. From nonprofits to for-profits, Salesforce is proud of our customers who’ve made sustainability fundamental to their missions.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 30, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Nonprofit Technology Link Love July 30, 2008 Here are posts from a small sampling of bloggers I regularly read: Holly Ross shows her geek cred in a great post about DNS. Be Helpful.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

What if you didn’t need a highly trained designer every time you needed an image for an article or report? So how can nonprofits use this technology to their advantage? The truth is internet savvy users can now identify generic stock photos instantly, which kills their efficacy for grabbing attention and telling stories.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

Our mighty army of volunteers hosted over 500 free nonprofit technology trainings last year, and we're on track to reach even more organizers this year. But what that really means is that nonprofits in more than 75 cities have access to free training and networking events every month! You like numbers? Monday, June 5, 2017.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. Each of these groups provided insights into the challenge, determined a focus area where technology can help, and developed a solution.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

However, if this person is willing to learn and if your nonprofit has a training budget, individuals who have most of the skills can eventually acquire all the skills necessary to ensure that your nonprofit can achieve the goals listed in your strategic plan. Being behind the camera takes confidence and a familiarity with digital equipment.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2016

World leaders and technology firms should be paying attention to their solutions—and backing them up. According to the Women and the Web report, 200 million more men have access to the Internet than women. Today, she is using technology to help fellow trafficking victims. That’s just the beginning.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2011

Access to the Internet and computer training are key services. Broadband Technology Opportunity Program) and are busy creating and updating. Broadband Technology Opportunity Program) and are busy creating and updating. How to Evaluate Your Digital Literacy Program Thursday, June 30, 11 a.m. their computer skills.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

So, why would you be interested in the debate about getting broadband Internet access to under-served communities? You need access to high speed Internet to participate in our society. If you care about your clients, if you care about your community, you need to care about the Internet. Who controls what is on the Internet.

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Tech Soup

MAY 17, 2010

Kami Griffiths, my co-worker and training facilitator par excellence organized a Meetup last Friday at the San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind , which I was fortunate enough to attend. The presenters, Patty Quinonez and Shen Kuan were both power users of assistive technology themselves and experts at training others.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Our partner in Canada featured tips on creating digital stories at a recent Net Tuesday event. Learn how to use them as well as how to craft your digital story, with these three, upcoming webinars. I did the same for The Story of Stuff and The Girl Effect , which we've also mentioned on this blog in the past.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

I just spent two amazing days at the Social Innovation Summit 2013 , a cross disciplinary crowd of people who work on social good in the areas of technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. Samasource connects poor women and youth to training and employment in the digital economy.

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