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The Gift of Reading, a Circle of Life

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

It became a burden to his family and caregivers to constantly drop what they were doing to turn a page, so he began seeking out ebooks. It also demonstrates how each ebook that is added to the Bookshare collection is a brick in our members’ foundation of independence and inclusion. Eventually he had to ask others to turn pages for him.

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Join Benetech in the Skoll Foundation’s 2014 Social Entrepreneurs Challenge!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

“They get frustrated and don’t want to read,” she says, “but access to digital books and reading technologies changed all that for Zach.” Zach Bryant The change happened when Zach was in high school and his Assistive Technology teacher introduced him to Benetech’s Bookshare library. Thank you for your support!

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12 Online Fundraising Tools to Watch in 2019

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Humble Bundle is an online store that sells games, ebooks, and software. InLieu is a mobile app that allows users to make donations in lieu of purchasing material gifts for friends and family, and at the same time, makes donating fast, easy and social. The 2019 Global NGO Technology Survey is now live! InLieu :: inlieu.com.

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5 Ways Good Technology and Data Improve Our Community Foundation’s Morale

Connection Cafe

We all live in a world filled with technology, which can prove to be a help and hinderance to our work and personal lives. Furthermore, for those of us in the nonprofit world who rely on technology every day to do our jobs, the efficiencies gained by this technology can make a significant impact in the funds we deliver to improve social good.

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How to Fundraise with AI for Nonprofits

Qgiv

As technology evolves, there are new ways nonprofits like yours can take advantage of advancements to save time and raise more money. At the forefront of these new technologies is artificial intelligence (AI). Check out this eBook to help you get started on your AI journey. Use these prompts to effectively use ChatGPT.

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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

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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Get Results When You Put Yourself in Your Donors’ Shoes

Connection Cafe

The result is relevant innovations and improvements that include people-focused and technology-focused solutions. Download this free eBook for more details about Peace Arch Healthcare Foundation’s journey mapping experience as well as case studies from other healthcare organizations. Real-World Results. First Step: Do your research.

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