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The nonprofit experts around the corner

Candid

Candid’s partners come in many forms: public libraries, community colleges, nonprofit resource centers, and foundations. And better yet, they can help you figure out the steps you need to take to be competitive and apply for funding. Our network of partners is collectively known as Candid’s Funding Information Network.

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Join Benetech in the Skoll Foundation’s 2014 Social Entrepreneurs Challenge!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Zach Bryant The change happened when Zach was in high school and his Assistive Technology teacher introduced him to Benetech’s Bookshare library. When our team last caught up with him, he was a busy student at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, rejoicing in his ability to read independently and reach his full potential.

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Upcoming Webinar on April 26: Finding Funders for Your Cause

Tech Soup

Attendees will walk away knowing how to connect with the latest news and funding opportunities in their fields of interest, how to use cool tools for finding funders and program partners, and where to access expert virtual and in-person help for building knowledge and skills. Speaking to the topic of funding resources will be Bobbe A.

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BTOP Projects at Work: Developing an Engaging Curriculum

Tech Soup

This post originally appeared on the TechSoup for Libraries blog and was authored by Jennifer Anthony. Two nonprofit agencies are using NTIA's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grant funding to train communities in Washington and Ohio on computer skills and broadband access. Meaningful Training. read more.

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Forging Partnerships with ISPs

Tech Soup

This post was written by Jennifer Anthony and originally appeared on the TechSoup for Libraries Blog. Two nonprofit organizations are using the funds from the NTIA's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grant to partner with ISPs and provide communities in New Mexico and Ohio with broadband access. read more.

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Betsy Beaumon I recently had the honor to speak at the first-ever Braille Summit , hosted on June 19-21, 2013 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and Perkins School for the Blind. Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. We’d love to meet you there!

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Sustainable Broadband Adoption: Are ISPs the Missing Link?

Tech Soup

Originally published at TechSoup for Libraries. As Sarah mentioned a few weeks ago , TechSoup is currently working on a project funded by the Surdna Foundation to survey the landscape of BTOP -funded public computing initiatives and compile resources, lessons learned, and best practices.

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