Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

Ultimately, this community should have equal access to all of the books that are needed for education, employment and social inclusion. Plus, it will especially help countries with less-developed libraries and services for people with disabilities by making it easier to tap large collections (like Bookshare) in other countries.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

their charitable status and to help the funders comply with their extra. foundation grants for your international work, join the conversation in a live chat on Tuesday, February 26 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. NGOsource , a new service that will help to speed up the equivalency determination process. Foundations and the Law."

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 15, 2014

One year ago, on June 28, 2013, at a diplomatic conference in Marrakesh, Morocco, the World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO ) agreed on a historic international copyright exception for people with print disabilities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. 2) Amnesty International Store :: shop.amnestyusa.org. From books and DVDs to toys and party supplies, playtime has never been more educational and fun.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2023

A SWOT analysis (SWOT = Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) is a strategic planning tool used to assess an organization’s internal and external environment. A SWOT analysis helps to identify opportunities for growth and impact, and anticipate and mitigate potential threats. A World Cafe method works well.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

But first, let’s level-set on this international day of action’s importance. California State Park’s Virtual Earth Day Report helps them track their progress and record their impact for prizes. Southern Environmental Law Center. How Southern Environmental Law Center Takes Action on Earth Day. When Is Earth Day?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2016

March 8th is International Women’s Day. In 2016 half a billion women still cannot read, 62 million girls are denied the right to education and 155 countries still have laws that differentiate between men and women. In 2015, Noel helped them to publish their mobile app, Women Fight Back , on the Google Play store.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support efforts to stop these abuses. Since 1922, they have put significant international pressure on governments to enforce and enact laws that defend women’s rights. Amnesty International USA. Equality Now.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

HathiTrust, a unanimous three-judge panel concluded that digitizing books in order to enhance research and provide access to individuals with print disabilities is lawful on the grounds of fair use —that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work ( Section 107 of the U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???. So far, that sounds pretty familiar to how all companies operate.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 health crisis in health access, education equity, underinvested neighborhoods, and lack of or underemployment, all play a role in the disproportionate impact the crisis will continue to have on Latino and underserved communities nationwide. Charitable giving declined in 2018 due to tax law changes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2017

One of them was Vincent Law who is doing interesting work with teaching young children about giving and philanthropy. We know that young people like Generation Z are future donors, so programs that help introduce philanthropy at a young age will a big pay off down the road.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. Finally, M-Changa seeks to build trust from both local and international donors. The top three causes are medical expenses (54%), disaster relief (12%), and education costs (12%).

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 31, 2024

I love getting out and about and meeting nonprofit partners and leaders around the world — the changemakers who are helping people and communities in so many different ways — and getting more local context. Both can help refresh the mind. I confess a career in law never really lit me up like the work I do today.

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Qgiv

JUNE 30, 2021

Jessica Perkins is a writer and SaaS marketing consultant who helps businesses scale up their marketing efforts. HR professionals keep track of benefits, wages, and help manage employee complaints; their importance is far-reaching. . Even if you’re positive your business is up-to-date, you’ll still need to consider other laws.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

The mission of the Lavelle Fund is to support programs that help people with visual impairments, including blindness, lead independent, productive lives. This pilot paved the way for our work in the education field. This experience helped us prove the potential of Bookshare to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

Alexis Bonnell is the former Chief Innovation Officer of USAID, where she had the privilege of working with thousands of innovators, inside and outside of USAID who are changing the world and helping millions of people become self-reliant. Last, AI is helpful for handling non-uniform inputs. Jay has advised U.S.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the help of impactful testimonials, you can turn compelling narratives into a driving force for your mission. They help potential partners, supporters, and beneficiaries see the tangible outcomes of your work. Educate them about the importance of testimonials and how to ask for them.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Grantmaking practices help foundations be good stewards of resources and ensure the foundation stays focused on its mission. The mission makes what the foundation sets out to accomplish clear to internal and external stakeholders and guides the decisions and actions of foundation staff. Clearly define the foundation’s mission.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Benetech’s Bookshare library is living proof that real, transformative change happens through partnerships and by helping people unleash their talents and energies. Blog Action Day is today, October 15, and the international community of bloggers is blogging about this year’s theme, The Power of We. copyright law.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It’s the great irony of fundraising – we love to help but we don’t like to ask for help. You’re asking people to help you feed hungry families or save animals or provide scholarships for at-risk youth. to describe the recipients of your services will help your potential donor connect with your cause.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Raman of Google Research, a long-time Bookshare member and advisor, was on hand to help us celebrate last night. Our vision is to provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities and help them overcome a major barrier to accessing to the most valuable prize in society: a great education. copyright law.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2010

with print disabilities, with more than 70,000 copyrighted works in our library, the majority of which have been created under the US copyright exception by volunteers, mainly people with disabilities themselves, helping each other. • We now have global permissions for around 8,000 copyrighted books out of our 70,000. •

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Plenary Talk at the Eighth General Assembly of the World Blind Union Access to published information is an essential requirement for education, employment and full social inclusion. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland is currently debating a global treaty to help the blind.

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2014

I retired from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at the end of 2011 after 25 years of service. Charitable organizations as described in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §501(c)(3) are by far the most common types of nonprofit. I will include links and descriptions of some of the more helpful pages regarding the application process.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I’ve been leading this work at Google.org for five years and was previously at The Bridgespan Group where I helped nonprofits and foundations address strategic questions. My early career was in international development, working for the U.S. Agency for International Development and for an international NGO.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2019

posted by Susan Nusall Director of Volunteers at Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education/Arizona Bar Foundation. Our organization, the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education/Arizona Bar Foundation, is 40 years old, and we have always believed in volunteers and how much we need them in order to fulfill our mission.

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John Kenyon

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Technology can help a nonprofit recover faster when it is thoughtfully used. Documentation contains setup details, system specifications, workarounds, latest updates/upgrades, logs of recent maintenance, vendor history and contacts, related external and internal support contacts. We never know when disaster may strike. Backup Staff.

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2023

For local governments that rely on Twitter for law enforcement alerts, public transportation updates, and to hear directly from residents about service requests, this has been especially problematic. Does Twitter help us achieve those? Use it if it’s helping you reach your goals, and think about how to pivot elsewhere if it’s not.

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2017

This is what I wrote: "The specific and primary purpose of the corporation is to engage in educational and charitable activities which educate the public regarding the appropriate use of computer technology." These organizations deliver TechSoup product donations and educational support in their communities.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE) / Fort Meyers, FL/ $445. The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations.

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

This spring, we’ve been evaluating some of the new social platforms on the market to see if there is anything new that would help elevate nonprofit and/or public sector missions. Using the app, organizations can share educational content, tell their stories, and gather insights and feedback from their audiences. Key benefits.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

We all hear a lot about data security these days — from state, federal, and international data privacy and protection laws to consumer demands for privacy. They also offer educational content and security advisories to help ensure you are up-to-date on the latest in security best practices. What to know. What to know.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Wouldn’t it make more sense to make it easier for people with disabilities to get access to the books they need for education and employment? The Bookshare promise to American students with disabilities is that if they need a book for education, Bookshare will ensure that they have it. Bookshare was created under the Section 121 U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Perhaps one of the most compelling benefits associated with the concepts of nonprofits is the potential for a nonprofit to be recognized as tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which means it is not required to pay federal income taxes on profits that it earns. Interested in learning more about financing an NPO?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2020

On Friday, March 27, the House of Representatives and the President signed into law H.R. 748, the third relief package Congress has passed, and the President has signed into law to address the US response to COVID-19. history and includes several provisions helpful to the social good sector.

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