Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 19, 2013

Benetech, my nonprofit organization operates Bookshare, the largest online library dedicated to serving blind and print disabled people. Our library is unusual, in that our charter is to serve all people with print disabilities of the world, not just those in our country.

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Tech Soup

MAY 22, 2014

Eastern) in this free webinar, Help Youth Find a Free Meal this Summer , to learn about how you and your organization can increase the numbers of youth who benefit from free meals in your community. Join us next Wednesday, May 28 at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m. You can make a difference, even if you are not a meal provider!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

When I read that Google was donating $600,000 to provide free Wi-Fi in San Francisco parks, my first thought was, "Wow, it's going to be hard to get a signal at Dolores Park on a sunny day." " Local humor aside, the project is exciting: 31 public parks in San Francisco will get free Wi-Fi for at least two years.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Eastern) for a free webinar to learn about Symantec's Norton which offers new, streamlined Norton Security and Norton Small Business donations to eligible nonprofits and public libraries in the United States. Learn about the product donations and get tips on keeping your nonprofit or library secure. Pacific time (2 p.m.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

Millions of low-income students rely on free or low-cost school meals. The good news is: there are thousands of sites serving free summer meals to low-income youth. That's when the federal Summer Food Service Program steps in, offering nutritious, free summertime meals to low-income school-age youth.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

The IT press was buzzing in late April about the free portable WiFi embedded by Microsoft in select May 6 Forbes Magazine print issues. promotional ad in Forbes that turns the magazine in to a free T-Mobile WiFi hotspot for 15 days. It will be a Braille phone and it is due to come out the end of this year at an affordable price ($185).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Join us for a free one-hour webinar on Thursday, October 25 at 11 a.m. Pacific time to explore the wide world of apps for nonprofits and libraries. Recent Pew Internet studies show that 45% of American adults now own smartphones and 50% of adult cell phone users have downloaded an app. Find the app that's just right for you!

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2012

We'll start with Windows devices, but posts on Android and iOS phones and tablets will come in the following weeks. Backing Up Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 , Microsoft's next generation mobile operating system, has improved backup features from Windows 7. This 3G phone features a 4.1-inch

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Some tools are free, at least to start. Both tools offer some free storage and, for about $10 a month, you can get significantly more. Wave is a free accounting app for basic accounting functions. Telephone: You probably need a phone number that is separate from your personal phone. And, it’s free!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2012

Symantec recently updated their free Norton Online Family suite with more features to monitor and track a minor's usage of computers and Android phones.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Think about what he and his team achieved in just two key product categories; going from the portable CD player to the iPod and from the flip phone to the iPhone were giant breakthroughs. It’s time to break free of the status quo. It’s why we reached out to respected industry experts when we started designing the software.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Norton Satellite from Symantec is a free app that scans your Facebook feed for malicious links, as well as your Dropbox and local files for malware. The Box cloud storage app comes with 5GB of free storage to help you backup and manage your photos, documents, videos, and other files. Productivity. File Management.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2011

QR Codes are two-dimensional bar code images that when scanned by a camera on a smartphone open a link to a website, send a SMS, or dial a phone number. You can easily create QR Codes for free at sites like qrcode.kaywa.com and qrstuff.com. In libraries. So, what are they? In museum tour materials. As scavenger hunts.

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Network for Good

MAY 17, 2021

But while many nonprofit organizations are attracted to promises of free licenses and a seemingly endless library of widgets, even more find themselves hopelessly tangled in fields of data and needlessly complex reporting mechanisms. What could Salesforce.com do?

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2014

But the real question is, is your nonprofit or public library ready to use the most popular tool in history to change the world? Get helpful tips and tools and leave with insights on: Why mobile presents a huge opportunity for any nonprofit or public library. Nonprofits can save 5% and get a free phone via their special TechSoup offer.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2015

We are proud to announce two free charitable equipment donation services. One is for consumers interested in donating laptops and phones. How Individuals Can Donate Laptops and Phones. nonprofits, churches, and libraries at the lowest possible cost. nonprofits, churches, and libraries at the lowest possible cost.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2009

Learn how you can utilize online conferencing tools to deliver training, conduct outreach, raise awareness, host a conference, or build community with only a phone or VoIP headset, computer, and an Internet connection. This is a free webinar and space is limited.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

You can use this as a stewardship event (free) , or raise revenue off of ticket sales, a few special auction packages and a special appeal explaining how donations support your mission. Check online for donation forms, but know a phone call or in person visit will deliver a higher success rate. Timing is everything!

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Tech Soup

JULY 27, 2010

MyFax, which Protus makes available to nonprofits and libraries through TechSoup, lets users send and receive faxes through email and eliminates the expense and paper waste of a fax machine, fax server, and dedicated fax line.

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Network for Good

MAY 17, 2021

But while many nonprofit organizations are attracted to promises of free licenses and a seemingly endless library of widgets, even more find themselves hopelessly tangled in fields of data and needlessly complex reporting mechanisms. What could Salesforce.com do?

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Tech Soup

JULY 2, 2014

Interested in learning how to pick wireless devices, make your office more mobile, and implement good mobile strategies at your nonprofit or library? Eastern) for a free webinar to discuss how your office can leverage phones, tablets, and hotspots for social good. Pacific time (2 p.m.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Here's an idea for using smartphones with good cameras and video capability like the Dell Venue Pro touch screen phones for digital story telling: Send someone out to video compelling work that your nonprofit or library is doing out in the field for your holiday message. Her Moments In Mobile piece describes the experience.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? Not only have the people working on the project been building up their list of locations with free Wi-Fi access, but they've also started to focus on marketing and outreach for the service.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

Fairphone wanted to do something more so they decided to make their dream earth-friendly phone a reality. Owners of a Fairphone will also be able to easily order new parts in case their phone is damaged. By encouraging do-it-yourself phone repairs, Fairphone and iFixit hope to cut down on e-waste. Anti-Phone-Theft Pledge.

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Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2009

If your nonprofit or library works with supporters or community members who have difficulty hearing or are deaf, there's a cool new freebie out there to help ensure that people can communicate well by phone with you and everybody else.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

The big recent digital inclusion news is the Federal Communication Commission's ( FCC ) proposal to extend the Lifeline Program , which has supplied discounted phone service to low-income people since 1985. Some Lifeline phone service providers also offer free mobile phones and minutes to low-income families.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2013

The program aims to develop very low-cost Internet on mobile phones to bring the 4 billion souls on earth who don't yet have Internet to the information age — or is it? The project is a Facebook led coalition that includes phone-makers, Samsung, Nokia, Ericsson, and also mobile chip-maker Qualcomm. The Opportunity.

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NTEN

MAY 30, 2013

With this being said, here is a list of five apps you may not already have on your phone but are worth considering: Lookout mobile security app - Lookout provides a free option to locate your device once it goes missing or is stolen. These advanced options will require access to the premium edition, which isn’t free.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Take free or paid classes, courses, or webinars to learn how to fundraise. Use the Foundation Directory at the library or a university to find foundations out of state. Use ProPublica or Guidestar (free) to research past grants made by foundations by reviewing 990 tax forms. It’s easier than it sounds.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Windows Phone) is a point-of-care smartphone application that addresses child mortality rates by lack of detection and availability of treatment for malaria. Khan Academy (Windows Phone, iPad) is a nonprofit on a mission to change education. Khan Academy (Windows Phone, iPad) is a nonprofit on a mission to change education.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 15, 2013

What happens to your mobile phone after it reaches its end of life? The Nokia Phone Recycler (Windows Phone) sheds some light on mobile waste and helps you find the safest way to recycle your old phone. Android, iPhone, Windows Phone), annoying junk mail doesn't stand a chance. Reducing Waste. With PaperKarma.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

This change creates an incredible opportunity that will affect the entire world, making access an affordable reality as more and more people have a device in their pocket that is capable of being an accessible e-reader: from inexpensive mobile phones and MP3 players to braille notetakers that can store thousands of ebooks in digital braille.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2014

On December 17, TechSoup hosted a SoupChat for nonprofits and libraries looking for more information on website design and hosting. A staffer from a small library listed a few popular services — WordPress, Wix, and Weebly — adding that she worried she might regret her decision six months down the road. It's All Doable!

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

June is generally a very busy month for mobile with Google I/O, Apple's WWDC, and lots of summer phone/tablet releases. There has been some interesting mobile-related legislation news as of late that affects some nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and social sector organizations. apps mobile phone tsmobiletechnology'

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Tech Soup

MARCH 11, 2014

To look at a larger version of a photo, you tilt your phone. This means that your followers will not see anything your nonprofit or library's brand page shares on Facebook through Paper. Hopefully, Facebook will add even more categories that are relevant to nonprofits and libraries. How to Work with Paper.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2013

So it's a good thing many TechSoup donor partners offer mobile versions of the technology you already rely on for your nonprofit, charity, or library. Adobe also has some nifty photo storage and sharing apps: Tired of digging through your computer, phone, and tablet for that one perfect photo you took at your annual fundraiser?

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

Microsoft's HelpBridge is a free app available on all the major mobile platforms that connects you with friends and family during a disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. HelpBridge has no usage fees beyond your phone operator’s SMS fees and any donations you make. All that in one little app. Notifying Loved Ones.

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