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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 29, 2018

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. Today, there are hundreds of tech social entrepreneurs who have followed their passion to create enterprises that prioritize people over profit.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

Demystifying Fundraising Funnels: A Digital Marketing Blueprint to Fund Your Non-Profit by David Higgins | ( Audiobook also available). To help you achieve success year-round, we invite you to explore our free, public collection of eBooks and audiobooks on nonprofit management, fundraising, philanthropy, and a myriad of related topics. .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 20, 2013

I remember the day I told my wife, Virginia, that I’d do this “nonprofit thing” for just one year and then go back to regular for-profit high tech companies. And when the idea of a peer-to-peer ebook library came to me, it was George who I went to with the idea. That was over 24 years ago! We hope you’ll join us on this journey.

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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. Other Nonprofit Technology Resources: Office 365 For Nonprofits - A Primer (Free Ebook). TechSoup npOffice: Office 365 Assessment. Office 365, SharePoint, and Disruption. Is Your Nonprofit Eligible For Free Software?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

If you work in the for-profit sector, reach out to your friends and family who work for nonprofits and let them know you appreciate their work. Learn more about getting others interested in your mission by downloading our free Nonprofit Storytelling eBook. Get your friends or a business in the for-profit sector involved.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. Learn more in my free Donor Thank You Calls eBook + Script. One week after gift: .

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NetWits

MARCH 10, 2012

According to Altimeter’s latest report by Industry Analyst Rebecca Lieb , using content, also known as “Content Marketing”, is the up and coming form way to grab people’s attention online – something that every nonprofit and for-profit organization is trying to do. Content marketing and your nonprofit. Am I right?

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Bloomerang

JULY 9, 2021

How might this program profitability graph help an organization determine whether to use across-the-board cuts to balance the budget? Download our Do’s and Don’ts of Getting Boards to Fundraise eBook to review why your board isn’t fundraising, and how to fix it this other form of nonprofit board engagement.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

million non-profit organizations. Build Meaningful Relationships with Your Volunteers Get the eBook 8. Nonprofit professionals, donors and volunteers put themselves on the front lines of service to others with their gifts of time, talent and treasure. We have strong expectations for future heroes who embrace philanthropic living.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 24, 2018

When I explained that our board just didn’t see manufacturing reading machines for the blind making financial sense for a for-profit company, Gerry said “How about you set up a deliberately nonprofit tech company?” What if we could scan once, proofread the resulting scan, and share that ebook with tens of thousands of eager readers?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2015

You are someone who dreams about using your management and leadership skills and love of technology for social impact, exceeding the bounds of what a regular for-profit business can do. Our Bookshare service is the world’s largest online library of accessible ebooks for people with disabilities, serving over 350,000 users in 60 countries.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Accessible ebooks and Bookshare have helped sixth grader Kevin Leong overcome his reading challenges. a11y accessibility Bookshare disabilities ebooks education equality Reading students tech4good UNICEF' The good news is that major changes in technology are reforming education.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For example, if you are a non-profit that supports a particular cause, mention it here! Download our Sponsorship Strategy eBook for more tips on how to recruit and keep sponsorship partners. You should also include any other relevant details about your organization’s programs and services.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Digital and mobile communications are changing the rules about social networks, intellectual property, and the availability of big data, with an overall blurring of the boundaries between state, for-profits, and nonprofits. At Benetech, we look to fill the gap between what’s possible and what’s profitable with technology.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

I have disruptive approaches to social innovation in mind, with an increasingly connected society where the cost of prototyping and deploying new products is extremely low, and where innovation is no longer the sole purview of well-funded for-profit corporations. We deliver philanthropic donors exciting returns on their investments (i.e.,

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

The free downloadable ebook lays out a series of seven easy-to-follow steps for a smooth software review process. Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Wild Apricot nptech event management Membership management Donor management software. It suggests the most common pitfalls.( read more ).

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Here's a new ebook and some ideas on video storytelling. Video can be effective for telling stories, evoking emotion, gaining support and even recruiting members.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2009

Why You Shouldn't Depend on a For-Profit Business to Defend Your Civil Rights The Kindle2 is a hot topic in the disability field right now. 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. The Closed Platform problem.

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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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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 2, 2010

To help with your nonprofit’s year-end fundraising and strategic planning for 2011, here are three great new resources – two ebooks and an important research report – just released by leaders in the nonprofit sector, and all available without charge.( read more ).

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Care2

JULY 20, 2011

Personal fundraisers are your individual supporters that fundraise for your non-profit or cause. They love your non-profit, but struggle to get the most donations possible. We’ve seen lots of people spin their wheels to figure out how they can get their friends and family to support your non-profit. Help them today.

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BoardAssist

JULY 18, 2017

Emailing people from your own name with a personal touch is a great way to reach a lot of people and fundraise on behalf of a not-for-profit. If you are a skilled writer then why not spend some time writing your very own charity eBook? You can sell this online to raise awareness and use the profits to raise money for vital projects.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 20, 2015

She runs a for-profit social enterprise named Daproim that provides data entry services using disadvantaged students as their primary workforce. We use digital ebooks at Bookshare’s core, which can easily be turned into braille, large print or digital audio (using synthetic speech technology). Carol Wanjiku is the CEO of Daproim.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Many people mistakenly assume that the term “nonprofit” means that 501(c)(3) organizations do not make profits. However, nonprofit organizations do make profits, but not in a traditional sense, and it isn’t their main purpose. Download our free eBook, the Big Book of Hybrid and Virtual Event Ideas, to find out! Membership perks.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2014

Here’s a look at what you’ll find in this free eBook : How to Get Noticed and Turn Heads. By Nancy Palo : A fundraising strategy consultant who is passionate about helping non-profits raise money to further their missions and make the world a better place. I help non-profits w/ tech., Managing Editor @Blackbaud.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 11, 2015

Events can be extremely profitable for schools, but they can also take a lot of time and effort to succeed. Here are four great ideas for making sure your next school fundraising event is as profitable as possible: Idea #1: Spend More of Your Time for Each Event Focused on Finding Sponsors.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

Additionally, you can look for major gifts from giving societies, philanthropic efforts at for-profit companies, or sponsorships. Strategic partnerships It’s becoming more common to see for-profit companies working with nonprofits. Download this eBook for more information on donor retention. How to Create a Fundraising Calendar.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 10, 2014

With its rapidly growing collection of over 225,000 (and counting) accessible ebooks, Bookshare is the world’s largest library of its kind. This reality changed when both Kevin and Sophia learned about the accessible online library Bookshare , an initiative of Silicon Valley technology nonprofit Benetech.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

We talk about this and other migration to Salesforce tips in our eBook, Your Guide to Migrating from Raiser’s Edge to Salesforce. She previously worked at the World Bank on education policy in Eastern Europe and founded Skill for Kids — a non-profit based in Mongolia. A great example of this is Human Rights Watch.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2010

Everybody's on Facebook, so clearly your non-profit should be there, too, right? By and large nonprofits (and most for profits) have not figured out how to make Facebook produce results for their organization's bottom line. Shabbir Imber Safdar and Shayna Englin, Englin Consulting, LLC. It's time to make it accountable.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2018

The below is an excerpt from a new eBook from Blackbaud, The Case for Cause Marketing. Read the entire eBook here. The power of profit-and-purpose partnerships is too great to leave your choice of nonprofit partners to chance. Who needs a seat at the table to build a successful cause marketing program?

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Emailing people from your own name with a personal touch is a great way to reach a lot of people and fundraise on behalf of a not-for-profit. If you are a skilled writer then why not spend some time writing your very own charity eBook? You can sell this online to raise awareness and use the profits to raise money for vital projects.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

We put together some peer-to-peer fundraising software tips that can make it easier for your supporters to raise funds on your behalf, host more profitable fundraising events, and other tips to boost your peer-to-peer efforts. This eBook provides tips for marketing peer-to-peer fundraising events across a variety of marketing channels.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2015

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. So how can we guide our organizations into the future?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

John Haydon is offering up [FOR FREE] 42 pages of eBook goodness to help you get more traffic, increase search rankings and boost conversions. Interactive Blogging direct mail fundraising eMail marketing Jerry Hutsinger John Haydon non profit social media nonprofit website best practices Online Fundraising' How about you?

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OneCause

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

[Golf-ebook-top]. Check out our list of the 18 most popular (and profitable!) Golf outings are a great way to raise money. And let’s face it — they’re fun, too! Take your event to the next level by adding some new golf outing games to the mix. Need more golf fundraising ideas? charity golf tournament ideas for nonprofits!

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