Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

Creating the World’s Largest Collection of Accessible Arabic eBooks Access to knowledge is the critical first step on the path to economic, educational, and social development. In 2011, we began collaborating with the Mada Center (Qatar Assistive Technology Center) to create accessible Arabic-language digital books.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

“As organizations,” Osborne said, “we must liberate spending to focus on the promotion, learning and innovation around braille,” and recognize that we ought to embrace today’s changing economics and technology so that braille can be part of an equation which delivers access to information for all, not just to those who can afford it.

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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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Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2021

We already relied on technology to communicate before the pandemic, but over the past year we’ve become even more dependent on video and digital communications to live and work. Spending mental energy bridging the technology gap. 7 Steps for Mastering the Art of Work/Life Balance in a Digital World Starter Kit.

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Bloomerang

JULY 9, 2021

When people can’t fully participate in key conversations, it harms everyone: We lose the benefit of their unique perspective and life experience. Today’s technology makes it fairly easy to build a good financial dashboard. What other helpful questions might it inspire and how might it help you avoid less useful conversations?

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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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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Buddies Wanted programme is a core part of Oranje Fond’s outreach services, supporting projects across the nation that pair up those needing help in a specific area of their life with a buddy. Download the Trailblazer Celebration eBook to learn more about how Oranje Fonds is using Salesforce to engage their community and drive action.

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2012

"Instead, you spend so much time every day managing your inbox that everything else in your life--real work, family, play--is practically an afterthought." Finally, in the ebook, Grossman talks about the CEO of French technology giant Atos, who plans to phase out internal emails by 2014.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. CA: Those who have asked are of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. If you can get “real life” experience with a mentor(s) by volunteering for a nonprofit in the development office, do it!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2016

A change in expectations has been spurred by savvy consumers and their unprecedented access to technological advances in their daily life. As a fundraiser today, no doubt you’ve heard of the concepts covered in this npEXPERTS eBook. Donors today want to be in the driver’s seat.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A virtual event is only as good as the technology that supports it. Provide an eBook or some sort of content that is relevant to the topics discussed during networking sessions, for example. . Networking is a necessary part of professional life, and the lack of in-person events doesn’t change this. .

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A virtual event is only as good as the technology that supports it. Provide an eBook or some sort of content that is relevant to the topics discussed during networking sessions, for example. . Networking is a necessary part of professional life, and the lack of in-person events doesn’t change this. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

For more advice on how to lead your organization through the pandemic, see Grossman’s new (free) ebook, 12 Tips for Employers to Navigate the Future World of Work. We all experience the extra challenges, stresses and anxiety brought on by this pandemic – in addition to the regular stresses of life.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For more advice on how to lead your organization through the pandemic, see Grossman’s new (free) ebook, 12 Tips for Employers to Navigate the Future World of Work. We all experience the extra challenges, stresses and anxiety brought on by this pandemic – in addition to the regular stresses of life.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2020

For more advice on how to lead your organization through the pandemic, see Grossman’s new (free) ebook, 12 Tips for Employers to Navigate the Future World of Work. We all experience the extra challenges, stresses and anxiety brought on by this pandemic – in addition to the regular stresses of life.

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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. You could even reward them with knowledge, for example sharing the story of a person your nonprofit has helped, an ebook, or simply a personalised and heartfelt thank you email. Green Online Marketing .

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

The finalists are an impressive roster of charities from diverse fields doing great work in nonprofit technology. This early childhood program initially serves 400 preschoolers and their families, providing them with up to 40,000 eBooks and learning apps. Google then invited the public to vote for the top winners.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

We'd like you to meet Linda Widdop, Tech Impact’s, Director of Technology Services. Linda is one of the great ones in nonprofit technology. As Tech Impact grew, I transitioned into Director of Technology Services where I now provide technology advice and solution development to nonprofits around the globe.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

We provide accessible ebooks that can be spoken aloud, turned into Braille or large print. Ironically, many of these users might buy commercial ebooks, but the anti-piracy technology built into many ebook systems are not compatible with the technology these users employ to get the books in Braille or synthetic speech.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. This webinar is designed to deliver an actionable blueprint for fundraising success based on real-life examples of nonprofit virtual fundraisers. 9) Movie screenings. 16) Hybrid costume party.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

We provide accessible ebooks that can be spoken aloud, turned into Braille or large print. Ironically, many of these users might buy commercial ebooks, but the anti-piracy technology built into many ebook systems are not compatible with the technology these users employ to get the books in Braille or synthetic speech.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Reader Comments (12) Great list, Allyson.

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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

APRIL 26, 2010

Dialog: involves starting a conversation and offering your audience something to talk about while allowing that conversation to take on a life of its own. Advocacy: activation of evangelism, word of mouth, and the spread of information through social technologies. Analytics and Measurement Techniques" (free to download).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Surges in technology made virtually anything seem possibly if we just give it enough time and effort. And with the introduction of smart technology, this information is only one click or thumb-tap away. This generation has no conscious memory of 9/11 or life before the smartphone. Things are about to change… again.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

This could include financial hardship, changes in priorities, or a change in their life circumstances. Use the Identifiable Victim Effect to show how their contribution impacted the life of one person. Ebook The Buyer’s Guide to Choosing a Nonprofit CRM Learn More 7.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We ask them to take 10-30 photos during the day highlighting a day in their life at Sewickley Academy. Now that we have a following on Instagram, as well as interest in our account, we are going to use Canva to create images that promote our free eBooks. They are allowed to take 1 selfie. What’s Next?

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

To bring your virtual event to life and provide an experience that’s just as enriching as an in-person one, you need the right fundraising event software. Download eBook. You likely already have some of the basic tools you use for regular fundraising events. Master peer-to-peer fundraising by connecting with your incredible supporters.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With technology improving, virtual and hybrid events rising in popularity, and new event ideas coming to fruition, it can be hard to determine the best fundraising event that aligns with your audience, goals, and overall mission. As life is turning somewhat back to normal, what will fundraising events look like in a post-COVID world?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

It’s not always easy to keep supporters caring about your cause- breathing new life into the story you tell can help. What do you know about the “life blood” of your organization? For Camp Kesem, $10,000 happens- money that will send children affected by a parent’s cancer to a free, life-changing summer camp.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

Nothing wrong is happening to me, but life goes on Bloomerang webinar or not. So those of you who know me or who have seen me present know that the fundamental founding thing about me is I was a very late-in-life child. And my whole life, I sort of felt like a mistake. One is this ebook. I use this in my life every day.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 28, 2014

It’s not every day that a science center releases an ebook about wrongful conviction in rape and murder cases. This interview is not really about an ebook. But we are watching a boy ruin his own life, in real time. interview Technology Tools Worth Checking Out' How did this project come about? You can find it here.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 13, 2011

Bookshare Hits 100,000 Members Boy reading at a computer with teacher in the background.Since the beginning of 2009, we’ve tripled the number of people with disabilities Bookshare is serving with our accessible library of ebooks. Our team is helping activists and organizations worldwide ensure that the truth matters.

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