Forum One

JULY 22, 2021

As Drupal 8 heads towards its end-of-life this November, we are starting to see more government websites on Drupal 9. Near the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Drupal extended the end-of-life dates for Drupal 7 and Drupal 8 to allow more time for organizations to migrate from either Drupal 7 to 9 or Drupal 8 to 9.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2017

At TechSoup, we love to supply good, solid, low-cost refurbished or remanufactured IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. They wrote Computers and the Environment: Understanding and Managing Their Impacts. Some amount of material is lost in the end of life recycling process. " Our Refurbishment Partners.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Reducing the amount of electricity that computers in nonprofits and libraries use. Extending the life of the IT equipment. Properly recycling all e-waste at end-of-life including computers, mobile devices, batteries, compact fluorescent lights, ink, toner etc. Reducing the amount of paper that organizations use. Cloud computing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 24, 2013

That search combined with the tremendous shifts and losses of money, possessions, and position that has occurred during the Great Recession makes it no surprise that many people are considering switching careers into a nonprofit environment. You will have the opportunity to explore new environments and contribute to your community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 26, 2007

Stacy Surla invited me to participate remotely at the IA Summit taking place this weekend in Las Vegas on a panel about IA in Second Life and informal poster session to introduce Second Life to IA folks. I had skype with a video camera and Second Life application opened (which kept crashing my computer.)

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

For LGBTI individuals—like courageous Ugandan activist Richard Lusimbo, who was outed on the front page of a Ugandan tabloid—the availability of Martus and our in-field support is life changing. Our Bookshare online library is continuing to multiply its impact. I encourage you to read his powerful story on our website.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Because travel and hospitality efforts expend energy and waste, some of which can be more damaging to the environment than others, by hosting an online conference, you are encouraging a more sustainable event environment. . Affordability: By and large, a virtual conference is far more affordable than a physical conference.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Because travel and hospitality efforts expend energy and waste, some of which can be more damaging to the environment than others, by hosting an online conference, you are encouraging a more sustainable event environment. . Affordability: By and large, a virtual conference is far more affordable than a physical conference.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JULY 28, 2006

I've been listening with one ear to the buzz about Second Life and non-profits for a while now, and paying it very little attention. The interest in using Second Life for online community building in the non-profit space has been high lately, and not just on the geeky fringe.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

By incorporating real legal and societal elements into the game, ProperLORDty's creators have ensured that the real life situation is getting more attention. In thinking about how to incorporate social issues into a game environment, it's important to remember that the game must also be interesting.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

One of our missions at TechSoup Global is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. Adding additional life to computers saves 5 to 20 times more energy than recycling over the computer's life cycle. The Basis for the Environmental Benefits of Refurbished IT.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

In our ongoing mission to provide technology information and resources to nonprofit organizations and libraries, TechSoup’s latest Nonprofits Live (NPLive) explored advice and resources for creating great presentations. Presentations for Webinars. Panganiban, like Leroux Miller, suggests involving your audience early on.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

CA: Those who have asked are of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. CA: While I was busy conducting academic research and taking university classes to secure a master’s degree, I decided “real life” work experience in my area of interest would be helpful. Q: What kind of folks have asked about becoming a grant writer?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

It includes our relationship with our physical environment and in the workplace that refers to the nonprofit’s physical office space. It is large space with a kitchen, library, and enough chairs and technology to accommodate an all-staff meeting including remote staff.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

Some platforms, like Accelevents , use artificial intelligence to match attendees with one another based on real-life interactions improving the networking experience and creating deeper personal and professional connections. Create a content library that includes all presentations and keynote sessions.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

Some platforms, like Accelevents , use artificial intelligence to match attendees with one another based on real-life interactions improving the networking experience and creating deeper personal and professional connections. Create a content library that includes all presentations and keynote sessions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2006

Blogger Wagner James Au who reports on Second Life is seated next to Susan.) The TechSoup Virtual Office at Second Life take by Jeska Linden. The online environment is capable of supporting hundreds or thousands of playters simultaneously over the Internet. But can games like Second Life be a useful tool for social change?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2006

The live video feed was being streamed from the Netsquared gathering in San Francisco happening at the same time as the virtual gatherng in Second Life. Jeska Linden , Community Manager for Linden Labs, has the mike in her hand, while her avatar is behind the podium in Second Life. Based on the TechSoup Second Life Group stats).

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

One of our missions at TechSoup Global is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. According to Williams and Kuehr, adding additional life to computers saves 5 to 20 times more energy than recycling over the computer's life cycle. The Basis for the Environmental Benefits of Refurbished IT.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

Many of us still travel a lot to attend meetings, but we can be certain that rising fuel prices are also a fact of life. Travel also creates huge carbon costs to the environment. In fact, one of the most significant ways that IT can help the environment is that it enables us to meet with each other online or in "virtual meetings."

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

One of our missions at TechSoup Global is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. Adding additional life to computers saves 5 to 20 times more energy than recycling over the computer's life cycle. read more.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2015

We like to feature their corporate social responsibility efforts this time of year, especially what they're doing to improve our environment. Symantec: Focusing Even More on the Environment in 2015. Symantec's primary CSR focus in the coming year is the environment. Symantec is also a longtime TechSoup donor partner.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) has provided warrantied refurbished computers and other IT devices to nonprofits and libraries for seven years now. It made us think about ways we could bring good dependable low-cost computers to nonprofits and libraries. They’re a busy place.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

By harnessing the power of business, B Corps use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: positive impact for their employees, communities, and the environment. Aaptiv : Virtual workouts have taken off this past year and Aaptiv has a massive library of virtual workout classes to keep fitness interesting.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Many organizations provide custom learnings for these areas, as the practical nature of the process may be completely outside the scope of real life. There is an incredible library of learnings, completely free, available on whatever platform you are reading this blog on. Videos found on YouTube provide an alternative perspective.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2015

nonprofits, churches, and libraries at the lowest possible cost. Our mission is to provide value to the social sector and to also be good stewards of the environment. IT devices that are suitable for the RCI program will be fully refurbished and provided at the lowest possible costs to charities and libraries.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

Upgrade your nonprofit or library's operating system to stay current and protected. Eligible nonprofits, foundations, and libraries can now request donated upgrades of Windows 8 Professional and Enterprise editions through the Microsoft Software Donation Program at TechSoup. Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

For me, the experience changed my perspective on what teens want from social environments and encounters. Online, see Danah Boyd's research for more on how teens use social networks as an extension of pre-existing relationships as opposed to using online environments to meet new folks. What's your experience?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Eligible nonprofits, foundations, and libraries can now request donated upgrades of Windows 8 Professional and Enterprise. With a new, mobile-friendly design that features sleek tiles in the place of conventional icons, Windows 8 features a new take on the traditional Windows environment.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 22, 2013

Through organizations like Tech Impact and TechSoup , these online services are being offered at a significant discount to nonprofits, charities, libraries, and private foundations. The big advantage of a virtual desktop is that the environment is controlled. Plus, this trend is accelerating. Your cost: $400.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 12, 2018

Since everyone has their own life experiences, it’s only natural that everyone has their own unique value system. Joyaux says she believes that in a good conversation we should ask open-ended questions to generate conversation within a safe environment. Finding those questions, however, is not as easy as it first would seem.

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

Because scenarios are immersive, learners can practice the application of skills in a no-consequence environment. For example, medical professionals completing CME credits via a CME LMS benefit greatly from this assessment type, as it allows them to practice medical skills in a risk-free environment before interacting with patients.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Charles Brennick, Founder and Director of Interconnection , shares his advice for selecting the right access devices for your Windows MultiPoint Server environment. This is a great way to extend the life of older computers that may not be powerful enough to run modern software. What is an Access Device? NComputing. ThinGlobal.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2010

Researchers had to access materials only available in libraries and collections near the geographical center of their subject matter, and conduct experiments in real (as opposed to virtual) environments. 15 years ago, specialized research required travel.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

But with the Internet now accessible from public libraries, cyber cafés and cell phones, getting online is easier than ever for nearly anyone. They have the lowest online representation, 37 percent, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project. They've always been connected.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Refurbishment and the Environment. It is roughly 25 times more environmentally beneficial to extend the life of used, three-to-five year-old computers than it is to end-of-life recycle them at that age. We at TechSoup have for a long time been fervent advocates for refurbished PCs. Growing Supply and Increasing Demand.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Refurbishment and the Environment. It is roughly 25 times more environmentally beneficial to extend the life of used, three-to-five year-old computers than it is to end-of-life recycle them at that age. We at TechSoup have for a long time been fervent advocates for refurbished PCs. Growing Supply, Increasing Demand.

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