Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

On February 16th in Los Altos, California, I shared these thoughts on Robin Seaman’s impact on the world with her family and friends at her Celebration of Life. However, I'm here to spotlight the impact Robin had on millions of people who never had the pleasure of meeting her personally. The sister, the aunt, the friend, the mentor.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Blackbaud’s School Website System is one piece of the essential software we build to drive impact for schools, and we are honored to be recognized. eBook How to Design the Best Private School Website Download Now The post 3 Blackbaud School Websites Win 2023 WebAwards first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2014

In our latest eBook, Lacey Krueger and a team of web design experts break down the how’s and the why’s for every step in the web design process. What’s in the eBook? How information architecture impacts your site’s performance. Ben Wong, Strategic Services Manager, Blackbaud. – Raheel Guaba, Blackbaud.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

The miracle of ebooks What if we had the ability to overcome these accessibility barriers, barriers that affect most of humanity, not just people with identified disabilities, wouldn’t we have the moral obligation to act? We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways. We can do better!

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Lean Impact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good   by Ann Mei Chang | ( Audiobook also available). The Toolbox: Strategies for Crafting Social Impact by Jacob Harold | ( Audiobook also available ). The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout by Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2024

By focusing on the processes or workflows you are currently missing and need to add, you can identify which features could help you to enhance your impact. #4 Identify if there are any obvious pain points that prevent you from consistently improving your impact. Focusing on these opportunities can be a great way to boost your impact.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 27, 2014

With Bookshare’s accessible ebooks and reading tools, Zach made a successful transition to college. Zach’s encounter with accessible ebooks is but one example of how Benetech empowers people who often face difficult challenges and whose needs are neglected. Thank you for your support! This post also appeared on the Benetech blog.

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. About Blue Fox: Our team provides customized, boutique financial and back office services for social impact organizations. We tip our hat to them!

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2021

Much of the answer has to do with how the pandemic impacted leaders in the nonprofit sector. Blackbaud Institute npEXPERTS 2021 eBook. How has the future of social good changed since COVID? Here to talk about it is Marc A. Pitman, founder and CEO of Concord Leadership Group. Listen Now: Resources: Marc A.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

As we are getting ready to welcome a new VP of Engineering, I’d like to acknowledge and thank Gerardo for his many contributions and their lasting impact on the lives of the people we serve. A passionate technology-for-good advocate, Gerardo has made major contributions to Benetech’s social mission since he joined us over four years ago.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

There are pros and cons to consider when appealing to individuals who have already given earlier in the year, but a general rule is to filter out donors who have donated in the last 30 to 60 days if those donors haven’t already received an impact update about how you used their gift. With that said, let’s dive in.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

I’m thrilled to share with you some of the recent amazing impact of Bookshare , a Benetech Global Literacy initiative and the largest accessible online library of copyrighted content for people with print disabilities. a11y accessibility Bookshare Braille DAISY ebooks Global Literacy print disabilities Reading'

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Our board and I are looking forward to Betsy leading Benetech to even greater impact. Born Accessible: Working with publishers to ensure that any new ebook is accessible to people who read differently - with the goal of one day making Bookshare obsolete.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

Humble Bundle is an online store that sells games, ebooks, and software. A giving dashboard tracks a donor’s total impact. Diners are able to RSVP for events online and a portion of their checks are donated to charity. Humble Bundle :: humblebundle.com. Tapkat :: tapkat.org.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

The kind of information you decide to share can also help determine what format (for example, eBook, Quiz, or online course) makes the most sense for your situation. Facebook lead ads : Lead ads are another great option because users don’t have to leave the platform to go to your website.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Download our free Ebook, Office 365 For Nonprofits - A Primer , and check out our npOffice (Office 365) offering. Tech Impact has been of significant help. Other Nonprofit Technology Resources: Office 365 For Nonprofits - A Primer (Free Ebook). Boys and Girls Club of Delaware. TechSoup npOffice: Office 365 Assessment.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Negative events impact our brains more than positive events. If your needs are longer term, consider a more positive approach that focuses on impact and lives changed. It’s my experience that repeat and major donors want a positive empathetic message —one that describes the path forward and the impact made.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When a donor first lands on this donation page, they’ll only see an impact statement, a compelling image, and options for choosing your donation amount and frequency. High-Impact Image Not everyone who lands on a nonprofit donation form is ready to make a gift. Ebook Website Optimization Action Plan Learn More 4.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2017

Our eyes were opened to the Overhead Myth, and we were forced to take a hard look at the impact of years of shortchanging ourselves. In this fundraising eBook, you’ll learn from these 10 experts: Pamela Barden , CFRE, Consultant, PJ Barden Inc. That same year, CompassPoint and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Other content ideas we have helped create for Doing Good Digital clients: checklists, coloring pages, eBooks, videos, activity books, and stationery. On social media, one client promoted existing resources from their website and politely asked for an email address to access it.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

How nonprofits use stories to create impact and change the world by Lisa Gerber. We invite you to browse our free, public collection of eBooks and audiobooks on nonprofit leadership, fundraising, operations, and many related topics all year round. Storytelling: The Secret Sauce of Fundraising Success by Lynn Malzone Ierardi.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

I would definitely make larger gifts if there were 1) fewer campaigns; 2) those campaigns championed more targeted solutions; 3) those solutions were backed up by better impact information. The greatest gifts you can offer are (1) heartfelt gratitude, and (2) consistent communications on impact. Donor Negative ACTIONS.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

And what are some of the social benefits and impact that may result from such a relationship? Today, Bookshare serves over 330,000 American students with a rapidly growing collection of hundreds of thousands of accessible ebooks. We are committed to increasing our impact in India by an order of magnitude.

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Donor retention continues to be a challenge for many organizations, so simply growing the number of recurring donors can dramatically impact donor attrition. People like to belong and feel like they are personally impacting your organization. Thank recurring donors by highlighting the impact of their giving. Download Your eBook!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

We were shocked when we saw the 25 winners of the big $100,000 to $500,000 Google Impact Challenge Awards. Google Global Impact Award competitions have been held in India and the UK, and most recently in the San Francisco Bay Area. Of course find the full roster of Bay Area Google Impact Challenge Award winners here.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 23, 2019

Connective Impact eBook. The role that technology plays and shifting organizational thinking around digital transformation. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher or your preferred streaming service for future episodes! Listen Now: Resources: Sam Stern. Magnify Good.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 17, 2021

Our philosophy at Blue Fox is that social impact organizations will thrive if they pay as much attention to financial management as they do fundraising, events, and marketing.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 27, 2020

As we look at change being the new normal for the f oreseeable future, we wanted to provide resources for social good professionals to continue to be resilient and effective in their jobs, and for organizations to continue to navigate in a way that helps them have an even greater impact.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Today, we observe August 17 as National Nonprofit Day to acknowledge the positive impact that nonprofit organizations have on our local communities and around the world. This work transforms our communities and impacts millions of people within North America and abroad. Did a board member go above and beyond their expected duties?

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Donors must conduct research, commit time to evaluate the impact of nonprofits, and ask timely questions about the return on their philanthropic investment. Build Meaningful Relationships with Your Volunteers Get the eBook 8. Smiles of gratitude and personal impact stories fuel their incredible work ethic and devotion.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This helps you deliver impactful content across your organization. This helps improve your volunteers’ experience and maximize the impact of their contributions. Embracing AI may seem scary, but used properly, it can streamline your fundraising strategy and help you make a meaningful impact.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

These early successes with digitisation have already had a transformative impact, but forward-thinking Autism Plus doesn’t plan on stopping there. Download the Trailblazer Celebration eBook to learn more about how Autism Plus transformed its processes with Salesforce to deliver a better experience for service users and staff.

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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. Whether they help you retarget your donor outreach, streamline your technology systems, or tell more powerful stories, they will help you focus your work to have the most impact.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

10X: ten times the impact. Our Bookshare online library is continuing to multiply its impact. We believe that all ebooks should be fully accessible, so that a person with a disability can effectively use the exact same ebook that somebody without a disability gets on their Kindle or iPad.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

The increasing focus on digital content, rather than its printed form, and the shift to electronic distribution of ebooks pave new avenues for removing the barriers to accessibility. At Benetech, we want to ensure that in this brave new world of digital content, braille is as available as any other ebook format to those who want it.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 12, 2021

The video helps visitors learn more about the Center’s incredible impact and this special 34-year anniversary fundraiser. Different images next to individual donation amounts help donors visualize the impact their gift will have. eBook: Find & Engage Your P2Peeps. Pantry Drives. Sponsoring a Missionary.

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