Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Right now, we have multiple law school clinics that would love to tackle new projects with us, projects we actually have but lack the bandwidth to pursue. Should we establish an affiliated, minority-interest benefit corporation, to better obtain R&D funding for tech for social good projects? What’s next?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Our breakthrough in the conception of Martus came in 2000, when I was looking to expand Benetech to new frontiers of social good beyond our origins—helping disabled people access books in what is now our Global Literacy program. I invite you to check back on our website for ongoing updates about our work.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2016

In the US alone the effects of low literacy cost at least $225 billion annually in crime, loss of tax revenue due to unemployment, and non-productivity in the workforce. Think beyond the value of your funding. One way we have all always tried to monetize our work is by showing how much value we provide for the funding we receive.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

Bring Me a Book is creating a "literacy ecosystem" via social media in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. Mission Assets Fund is scaling up its unique Lending Circles program, a social loan program that enables low-income people who are outside the banking system to lend and borrow with each other with interest-free social loans.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

VietNet-ICT also actively participates in policy discussions to formulate laws and policies relating to information, technology, and communication towards sustainable development and equity. It also matches philanthropists with volunteer opportunities and funding recommendations. Find a list of current project funding requests here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2008

Sharing Foundation Khmer Literacy Program. Roger Carr has written a wonderful post about the Sharing Foundation's Khmer Literacy School. Is that cool - the literacy school is green! law of reciprocity). I launched a bloggers campaign as part of the Sharing Foundation's America Giving Challenge. Everyday Giving Blog.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Literacy and access to knowledge underpins just about every social good, from education, to economic development, to health, to women’s empowerment, democracy and respect for human rights. Today, the Marrakesh Treaty has been ratified by more than thirty countries, and went into international effect and law as of last year.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

I thought about it and … a Book Fair for Grownups has potential, especially if your organization has a literacy or education focus. When you pull off a successful fundraiser or event, your sense of confidence grows in your ability to do the fundraising needed to fully fund your mission and change more lives. A book fair with booze!”.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Auctions Auctions are a major source of funding for a lot of nonprofit associations because they engage the competitive spirits of supporters. Of course, they’re also challenging to manage as you’re handling the donations of items on one end and funds on the other. Organizations can gain funds through entry fees and individual pledges.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations often face the challenge of raising funds on a tight budget. Garage Sale Gather donated items from the community and organize a garage sale, turning unwanted items into funds for your nonprofit. Get your volunteers (and their kids) involved and make it a fun, day-long event that raises spirits along with funds.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

We’re against piracy, and have made commitments to authors and publishers to encourage compliance with copyright law. Stopping fund raising and subscription revenue for Bookshare, the largest online library for people who have print disabilities. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Endangering Human Rights Activists.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

I have noticed that smaller nonprofits especially, don’t always have the organization or funding to develop programs that appeal to corporate donors; or they worry that they’re not big enough for corporate dollars. Some go all in – developing programs and sponsorship opportunities to fit any brand or budget. How about your website?

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 19, 2007

They sat side by side to discuss the role of women in rebuilding society, women's rights and the new Constitution, and family law. They talked about the economic value of housework, and the importance of education and literacy in gaining economic independence." Together they shared their lives, their hopes and dreams.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2007

We have reality tours where we take people out to other parts of the world, kind of reverse Club Med, "get your butt off the beach and meet real people," see the development projects, the literacy campaigns, the women's groups, the political opposition parties, the trade unions, but focused on positive, build the next system kind of things.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 2, 2008

Kavita Ramdas, President and CEO, Global Fund for Women. Kavita Ramdas is the President and CEO of the nonprofit, the Global Fund for Women. I think it's worth it (: Kavita Ramdas: The Global Fund for Women is the largest independent, publicly supported grant-making foundation to advance women's human rights internationally.

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