Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

federal law supports braille instruction. argued that we must shift from spending on the provision of hard copy braille to the provision of refreshable braille and the associated digital file formats to enable people to read so much more. “As Accordingly, U.S.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

By automating these time-consuming tactical steps, you can spend your time managing callers, increasing donations, and engaging in deeper relationships with supporters. For matching-gift-related segmentation, you’ll be enacting a three-point process: First, pre-screen your file for matching gift eligibility. Match ratios. Thank you’s.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

You probably carefully crafted it to be informative, inspiring, and useful for supporters of your cause. But, did you truly factor in all supporters— especially regarding the accessibility of your site? If these forms aren’t accessible, it can deter supporters from signing up to engage with your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Hot Tip: Keep a Swipe File Here’s a great way to start to gather ideas for awesome subject lines. Whenever you get an email with a great subject line and it’s intriguing enough that you open the email, cut-and-paste it into a Word file. Then next time you need to write a subject line, you can refer to your swipe file for inspiration.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

What is your pitch for convincing supporters to send you money right now? You are inviting supporters to be part of something that matters. If many of your supporters are older, you may want to increase the font size and send a two-page letter. What type of mail would an older, loyal supporter like to receive?

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

Create policies that specify who is responsible for cleaning data, outline how often data should be reviewed, list criteria for removing or updating data, and highlight the tools (and instructions for using them) they’ll use when reviewing data. Additionally, establish clear policies and procedures for staff to follow when entering data.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Even if you just file a form 990, and aren’t subject to GAAP, it’s useful to follow their recommendations from the perspective of internal management, control and planning. . This is why you purchased ‘support,’ so talk to your provider. So familiarize yourself with best practices. Recognizing and cultivating the donor.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

From questions about the actual production of the files, to distribution, to listener metrics and feedback, there are plenty of moving parts that can raise questions. If you want more control over the content before it's published, you'll need to record and edit the audio file before it's uploaded.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 27, 2009

I particularly like the MP3 experiments , events at which Improv Everywhere distribute an audio file to people for free as a podcast. The MP3 experiment is an exercise in following instructions. But it’s still impressive how quickly the recording sets a supportive tone in the face of absurdity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

I have different color codes for different types of work that also correspond with color codes on my google calendar and my hard drive/google drive files. Instructional Design and Facilitation: I love teaching and exploring different ways help nonprofit professionals learn. Year in Review. My Three Themes: .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Bookshare, Benetech’s pioneering digital library for people with print disabilities, celebrated its 10th birthday last night with a terrific party that was attended by many of our long-time friends and supporters. In addition, we acknowledged the critical support of Bernie Newcomb who helped fund our International Bookshare service.

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Everyaction

JUNE 11, 2018

Speed is everything for mobile users, and large images will load more slowly on phone screens than they do on desktops, so reduce your image file sizes where possible to minimize loading time and keep your members’ eyes on your content. In 2017, mobile list sizes grew by 35%, and this number is expected to continue increasing.

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

From the corporate perspective, companies aspire to create a positive work environment where employees feel fulfilled, and offering these programs shows their support for employees’ values. Include a call-to-action and link that sends supporters directly to your donation page. More data will yield more accurate results.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

While the goal of fundraising is in the name—to raise funds—it’s also about increasing your reach and support for the next campaign. Ensure you have up-to-date emails on file for your donors and make sure to eliminate any duplicate records. But we need the support of conservationists like you to support this research.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways. He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. It’s of course this last capability, flexibility, that is so powerful for people with disabilities.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Windows MultiPoint Server allows non-technical users to set up a multi-user computing environment, such as a classroom, computer lab, or public access stations, all without the support of dedicated IT staff. He offered these step-by-step setup instructions. Note that these instructions are for Windows MultiPoint Server 2011.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

In most cases, we sent them the instructions, hardware, and software they’d need and then stood back and watched how the installation went. This program provides IT technical support training to clients and revenues to the larger program. Each network has its own file server. Installation Problems.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

However, getting your supporters to show up and participate in your event is only possible with a well-devised branding and design strategy. By marketing your event well, not only will your donors take part in your food drive, but you’ll also attract fresh faces that have the potential to turn into long-term supporters.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

For IT admins, the latest version of Windows includes features like Azure Active Directory support and Windows Update for Business. See our instructions for downloading software from the VLSC. The tutorial goes from downloading the ISO file to doing the installation steps, with good screenshots of the process.

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Judi Sohn

AUGUST 25, 2010

And then you find the Apps in the Marketplace like Promevo gPanel that truly make a difference to those of us who have to manage and support multiple users (and multiple domains). So you send them instructions, or you stand over their shoulder and talk them through how to configure the right setting and why. they stare blankly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

The work related tasks also correspond with color codes on my google calendar and my hard drive/google drive files. The bulk of my professional work is training and teaching and that requires reflection to remember and document your instructional processes and techniques so you can also train other trainers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2005

You have to save the "OPML" file from program onto your hardrive and then upload/import it into the other. Luckily they have fairly quick email tech support. Here's the instructions for later. Right-click on it and choose "Save Target As" to save the file to your computer.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

To rank for image packs you may also want to consider adding your keyword to the image file name. There’s little evidence to support the claim that adding your keyword to the meta description will directly impact search rankings. How to use a Robots.txt file to lift search rankings. Include your keyword in the meta description.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2006

After seeing Nancy White's experiment and discovering Amit Agarwal's excellent instructions for. The instructions from Digital Inspiration were fantastic, but I made a few newbie mistakes that took me more time and were a little frustrating: 1.) However, Liquid Steam's tech support is excellent! Humor always comes in handy! -I

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2006

Instructional. There is a link to the download and the written instructions. They are using copyrighted music, but give a big disclaimer and plea to support those musicians by buying their music. It is seven minutes long flash movie file produced at 640x480. Editing is done to the music and works well. Production.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2015

Box is an online file sharing and collaboration tool. Now is a good time to get an SSL certificate: Mozilla recently announced its plans to decrease support for non-secure websites. You can use Litmos to create your own online instructional courses and track learners' progress. Two Truths and a Lie.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2010

For instructions on how to do just that, click here.). Of course the email you sent to the most responsive segment of your list had better rates than the email that went to your full file! Sure, having one donation page for a campaign makes it quicker to tell how that campaign is doing overall. Compare Like Messages. www.mrss.com.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is sponsored by Wild Apricot membership software : a set of tools for membership administration , event registration , website management , online fundraising - with friendly and knowledgeable tech support. Filed under: General non-profit interest , nptech , Best practices , Non-profit Communications , training , publicity.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

First Floor Exploring and making jars with the instructional mural in the background. We decided (with the support of the James Irvine Foundation) to go big and devote the whole gallery to the activity, spending money to build shelves and buy matching jars. But most of the prompts we came up with--how do you curate your digital files?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This allows nonprofits to grow their audience and supporter base without worrying about a sudden increase in cost. That’s why we provide clients with a whole host of learning and support options , starting with our extensive onboarding program. You’ll only pay more as you raise more. The Essentials package starts at $99/month.

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CauseVox

APRIL 17, 2022

A PNG is an image file type that allows you to have no background color. JPGs are a common choice for images on websites because they have a relatively small file size. However JPGs don’t support transparent backgrounds, and when they are compressed they lose image quality. Each file type is the best option in some cases.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The Foundation’s Organizational Effectiveness program has long supported projects to help Foundation grantees improve management, governance, and leadership. We began the session by filing out of the conference room to the parking lot outside for an interactive exercise called " The Dance Floor and the Balcony."

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

Then follow the instructions in the AdWords Help Center entry on scheduling Keyword Performance Reports. You can either study the data in the e-Report that is mailed to you or you can open it as an Excel file, whichever option is more comfortable for you. Quality Score. On this scale, 1 is the lowest rating, while 10 is the highest.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 25, 2022

Most prisons are rurally located, limiting the opportunities for in-person instruction,” the founders say. Yet research has shown it’s not due to a lack of desire, or capacity, but a lack of support throughout the development pipeline.”. Using Tech to Reduce Barriers to Education. billion in additional household income.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2006

May need to get some technical instructions on how to convert the file formats or use a service like hipcast. Youtube style video uploads would add a whole new level of storytelling and emotional impact to the personal fundraising pages that are supported by companies like Justgiving, Artez and GiveMeaning.

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sgEngage

APRIL 25, 2022

The course and accompanying course files are delivered to your team and published on your distribution software. . Consider chatting with individual board members before the meeting to gain their support—especially if they’re tech-savvy. Publish course. Subject Matter Experts .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

So even if you’re asking them to support a single consistent program, you want to make sure that you’re not sort of duplicating funding, and then leaving other parts of the program unfunded. . You’re asking every funder to support the overall same quilt by contributing their individual piece.

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