Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

In what is known as the “ braille provision ,” the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 mandates that the teams who help write educational plans for students with disabilities presume that all blind and visually impaired children should be taught Braille unless it is determined to be inappropriate. “As Accordingly, U.S.

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

She also said that they learn about new technology mostly by word of mouth throughout their church network. Church Technology Listservs. particularly interesting like her piece 4 Technology Options that Might Kill the Church Bulletin. Lauren Hunter has written a series of free eBooks. ChurchTechToday.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Most recently, PCL has been a trailblazer in providing mobile technology to their patrons, redefining what library services means. “With shrinking municipal budgets and nonstop technological advancement, public libraries need to be customer-driven and ensure their programs keep pace with patrons’ evolving needs.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

Today, Bookshare serves over 330,000 American students with a rapidly growing collection of hundreds of thousands of accessible ebooks. Over and over again, it has allowed us to pilot and eventually scale technology solutions that empower disadvantaged communities. government and states like Texas.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

What I liked most was the idea to create a body of knowledge that’s truly helpful to prospective and emerging social entrepreneurs. 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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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2009

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network – "That's right, I said it. What Matters Now eBook – Get the ebook now for free! "We More than seventy extraordinary authors and thinkers contributed to this ebook.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

That same big-picture trait that gets my heart a-flutter for classic lit is why I’m excited about the NEW 2016 Big Idea eBook. And, the best thing about the Big Ideas is they aren’t just conjecture. By reading and absorbing these Big Ideas , you can use them as a lens in your work to help you see more potential and work smarter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. Why not take some of these ideas and apply them to a fundraising format? A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2022

Engaging Audiences using Mobile Friendly Technology. The session focused on best practices to help attendees understand how they can use technology to grow their donor base and increase engagement with their supporters. During our Revenue Enhancers session we discussed several ideas as well as best practices when planning.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

These ebooks can quickly be turned into Braille, large print or be read aloud by a synthetic voice synthesizer. Our team is brimming with ideas for making that vision a reality. We’re standing by to help support these Indian organizations with the technology and services of Bookshare in pursuing these expanded digitization efforts.

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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

MAY 2, 2012

Betsy Beaumon, Benetech VP and General Manager of Bookshare During the event, our Bookshare staff offered demos of our Bookshare library and our Go Read accessible ebook reader for Android. They also demoed Read2Go, the accessible ebook application for the Apple OS and Route 66 Literacy, Benetech’s online literacy instructional program.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

As the founder of the largest library for people who are blind or who have other significant disabilities that prevent them from reading printed texts (such as dyslexia or brain injuries), I think this is a terrible idea. With the advances in publishing and technology, it is now within reach to ensure equal access to books for all.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. As a different kind of Silicon Valley tech company—a nonprofit with a pure focus on social good—our goal is to see that the best of technology gets applied to social needs left unaddressed by for-profit businesses.

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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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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2014

Come to this free webinar to gain ideas for integrating mobile-devices into new and existing adult programs. She will share tips for instilling technology confidence in staff and providing user-driven training. She will also share some examples of one-on-one ebook appointments at various libraries.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2009

But, it's a dream that the commercial ebook vendors keep dashing. We have an action by Amazon that sets back years of work to make ebooks accessible. If Kindle ebooks were available on the Web, other developers could fix many of its limitations such as lousy support for images, problems with complex layouts, inaccessibility.

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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. 28-30, in Chicago, IL.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 7, 2020

It’s also the release date of our eBook co-authored with Cuseum , “ The Ultimate Guide to Surviving & Thriving As A Cultural Organization ,” which you can pre-download here. You’ll find special activity ideas, best practices on partnerships, and official graphics to use in your marketing efforts.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

These are my links for January 16th through February 6th: How Twitter is Being Used By Companies | Mobile Technology in TAFE - Great post from Sue Waters about how different companies are using Twitter. The Cheat Sheet offers a great reference to grasp of basic to advance Google query building concepts and ideas." Check it out!

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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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Connection Cafe

MAY 14, 2014

While attending NTEN’s 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference, I had the privilege of sitting down for an invaluable 10 minute interview with Nonprofit Marketing Problem-Solver & Coach Nancy Schwartz. Watch the video to hear what else Nancy had to say about the role of technology at YOUR nonprofit. And there’s more.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Similar to the idea listed above, host a Q&A session with an industry expert. A virtual event is only as good as the technology that supports it. Enables breakout sessions: Sometimes, people connect on a topic or idea and will want to continue the conversation in a more direct way. Create separate virtual meeting rooms.

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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 disability groups understood the issue, but didn’t want to agree to provide such a carrot.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2015

We start Things We Like in the cloud ( technology ebook, in.pdf ), complete with special Amy cameo. The Planet Money Podcast explores the co-dependency of innovation in its recent episode, “The Technology Tango.” A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies. Pure paradise!

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BoardAssist

MARCH 6, 2014

I do not like that idea any more than you do. This blog is too short to get into all of the details of the technology, but if you are interested, go here and download a free copy of Cloud Computing for Nonprofits. There is also a free eBook on Office365 on the same site. NFP technology' Those are essential.

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NTEN

AUGUST 24, 2012

In between rounds of Flukey Ball and deep fried sticks of butter, we've managed to wrangle some highlights for you: from a chance to win a $5,000 grant and an ebook collection to free and interactive fundraising tools, check out what your fellow NTENers have been up to lately.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2015

About a year ago we came up with the idea for an ambitious project to help us better understand the state of private school web navigation, and how schools are responding to the demands of web usability, responsive web design and more. Nonprofit News k12 nonprofit technology Private Schools responsive design web design Website Navigation'

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Connection Cafe

MAY 20, 2014

As you read this eBook, I encourage you to look for opportunities to improve your existing constituent relationships and ways to build new ones. At the speed technology and the world are changing, keeping pace is vital to your long-term success. The Constituent Lifecycle: A Complete Guide to the Donor Experience from Blackbaud.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Relational organizing These days you’ll hear a lot of talk in the political world about “relational organizing"- the idea that people are more likely to be persuaded to take action by someone that they know and trust than by a stranger affiliated with the campaign. Personal touches.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2015

Technology. For-profit companies are beginning to capitalize on the idea that personal connection is paramount, but nonprofits have long held that model at the heart of everything they do. Download the free eBook to check out their insights to see where you are and where you have room to grow. Innovation. The future.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Similar to the idea listed above, host a Q&A session with an industry expert. A virtual event is only as good as the technology that supports it. Enables breakout sessions: Sometimes, people connect on a topic or idea and will want to continue the conversation in a more direct way. Create separate virtual meeting rooms.

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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. Remove Technology Concerns. Take advantage of the websites that are out there doing free technology checks for students and include these in correspondence. Show student work.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

Survey : The best ideas often come from those closest to the event. Volunteers, team captains, and top fundraisers are the ultimate subject matter experts, and many will take pride in offering ideas and support to help reinvent your event. Here are a few things to keep in mind while creating your reimagined competitive experience.

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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. These expectations are backed by research that shows that when your employees have sense of shared value within their company, it will positively affect the overall bottom line. Giving Days.

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