Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

These are exciting times for everyone who’s been working to meet the accessibility imperative, as we are witnessing global movements that will increase accessible publishing and create new and better opportunities for people with disabilities. In my talk, I highlighted three global movements towards increasing accessible publishing.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Recent data from the global consulting firm Spencer Stuart shows that 98% of S&P 500 boards conduct a board evaluation of some type, although only about a third review the board as a whole, individual directors, and committees as part of the process. For executive directors, this may be a sensitive topic to introduce.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Hunger is a global issue that affects everyone, everywhere. An estimated 811 million people are hungry globally. Supporting them is not only essential to the global community’s food supply, but also to the day-to-day well-being of the communities in which they work and live. Why Small-Scale Farmers?

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We’re using the occasion to reflect on ways to iterate and enhance our strategies to drive climate action: Engaging Design that Sparks Public Engagement We craft digital communications that resonate with global audiences and drive progress in environmental and conservation issues.

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Candid

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Global Task Force on Pandemic Response — a public-private partnership of major U.S. Indonesia now accounts for approximately one in five fatalities globally as it struggles with shortages of oxygen and hospital capacity. companies organized by the U.S. Task Force on Pandemic Response?mobilizes businesses." U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Today, there are two emerging databases addressing this obstacle: 1) The BRIDGE Registry 2) OnGood Global Directory of Verified NGOs. Global internet users to reach 4.2 Generation Z (currently 19 and younger) is mobile-first and mobile-only – and 27% of the global population. The Rise of NGOs in Developing Nations.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable – the USA’s biggest grantmaking public charity – reported that two out of three volunteers had reduced or halted their participation at a nonprofit which before COVID-19 , they’d previously offered their time to. National Center For Family Philanthropy. Global funding (including USA).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

Counterproposals have been made, governments have been engaging with rights holders, consumers and NGOs (or not!) Government delegation, as a next step possibility. and there’s a general feeling something is going to happen. However, my suggestion is to pursue the U.S. The draft can be downloaded from WIPO.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If you have time, talent, or treasure to donate to support these organizations serving in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please do. henegarcenter.com Jacksonville Civic Council Shaping Jacksonville’s future as a premier national and international city. We stand with our team and our community to do whatever we can to help.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

Think about that for a moment — we have over 300 consulting and product partners that are serving thousands of organizations and institutions globally. They also know first-hand the pain, money, and time that is wasted, and the impact and outcomes that are reduced or even lost when nonprofits and schools don’t get the help they need.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

Estimates vary, but the median household net worth of white families is about seven times that of Black families and five times that of Latinx families. The median household wealth for homeowners is about 44 times that of renters. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Among other things, it requires new models of collaboration, which is why several leading organizations recently came together to rethink core assumptions about how to address global hunger, with the audacious goal of ending chronic hunger in our lifetimes. The approach just might serve as a model for other issues, as well.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

This topic was center-stage at this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum. Gallucci noted that there was one statistic that matters to him: “There are 39 million girls globally that should be in secondary education, and who are not.” This is a hopeful time in the long arc of inclusive education. It provides returns for decades.

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EveryAction

APRIL 21, 2017

Earth Day is this Saturday and there's so much you can do to defend, fund, and educate yourself on the critical environmental issues we face as a global population - here are six to get you started. Explore a national park. Don't have time to plan a national park adventure? Show up for science. Need plans for the weekend?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Unesco has a paper and a call to action for international and national policies and regulatory frameworks to ensure that artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies benefit humanity as a whole. AI and Ethical Dilemmas . To understand the ethical dilemmas, see these scenarios. AI in the Humanitarian Sector .

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

“I’m increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish. I’m not sure even the global scientists, engineers, and futurists have a full sense of where we’re heading with AI.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

You see, several months later, the federal Department of Education challenged us to compete against a well-respected national nonprofit 60 times our size in a bid to provide accessible educational materials for US students who are blind, dyslexic, or otherwise print disabled. I was wrong. million contract to do just that.

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Candid

MARCH 16, 2022

The outpouring of support and willingness to make immediate relief funds available has been heartening, but a frequent question has emerged: how can I make sure my grant helps those most in need in a timely and safe matter? Working with global intermediaries. Please see below for other ways you can support relief work. While the U.S.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Global Fund for Children. National Park Trust. Global Fund for Children. The Global Fund for Children engages young people who are also the least likely to have access to mainstream education and training, including girls, refugees, young people with disabilities, and youth engaged in hazardous work. National Park Trust.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose . Senior Vice President for Military, Veteran and Government Affairs. National University. National Community Relations and Development Director & National Spokesperson.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 5, 2018

I recently returned from New York City, where I was able to spend two incredible days with 72 fellow global nonprofit leaders selected to attend the fourth annual American Express Leadership Academy Global Alumni Summit. The theme of the summit was Leadership in Times of Transition. Thank you for participating.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

Forum One worked with the Frist team to reimagine, redesign, and develop a new museum website in WordPress, with the goals of creating an engaging digital presence that inspires cultural curiosity and brings visitors back time and again for new and enriching experiences. . The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History DIY Exhibits.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., Women are drawn to an expanded definition of philanthropy, tapping into all their resources—not just money but also their time, expertise, advocacy, and networks—to support the causes they care about. Women give broadly.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. National LGBTQ Task Force / Detroit, MI / $500. Jan 23 -27.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. National Center for Transgender Equality. LGBTQ Victory Fund. Transgender Law Center.

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The funding includes $261 million to further the 30x30 initiative to protect 30 percent of land and sea globally by 2030; $130 million to advance the Justice40 initiative , a U.S. Grants totaling $23.5 Bezos Earth Fund awards $443 million for climate justice, conservation. million in support of tracking and monitoring efforts.

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Forum One

JUNE 29, 2021

As we head into the summer months, it’s the right time to start thinking about your 2021 nonprofit online annual report. At this point in time, nearly all mission-driven organizations produce a digital version of their annual report. Is it one that is about personal stories of change and impact?

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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We maintain and deliver documentation throughout the process, from the early stages of gathering requirements to the time when your Salesforce solution is being put into place. Documentation With a highly configured and customized Salesforce platform, documentation is essential to keep track of what’s being done and why.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. In the meantime, individuals, governments, and private philanthropy fund relief on the ground, trying to keep up with displacement and need on a massive scale.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Connections like this are built over time. National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. National Forest Foundation. Don’t be afraid to reach out—just do your research first.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

Perhaps not as well known as Yellowstone or Yosemite, public lands like the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Jefferson National Forest, and the Clinch River State Park sit within a globally significant biodiversity hotspot, home to more than 100 species of Greatest Conservation Need. © Steven David Johnson; July 2019.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

I had the privilege of attending an event for A Billion + Change , a national campaign to mobilize billions of dollars in skills-based and pro bono volunteer services to help build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to effectively meet community needs. In times of great need, there is great opportunity. And she should know.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. This was a time of increased social activism and political reform. During this time, we saw policies such as child labor laws, suffrage for women and prohibition.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 20, 2010

My latest post on HuffPo is now up: Going to Davos to Redesign the Planet , about my proposal to the WEF's Global Redesign Initiative. What would you propose to global leaders to make humanity better off? Universities and government labs encouraging their technology transfer offices to make social licenses of new technology.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) NTI Nuclear Security Index (NTI Index) is the preeminent global data resource on nuclear security, assessing countries’ progress, highlighting security gaps, and recommending actions for governments to better protect nuclear materials and build an effective global security architecture.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

It also offers an interactive opportunity to discuss key forms and governing documents(Form 1023 and Forms 990 and 990-PF.). National LGBTQ Task Force / Washington, DC / 475. The National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2018 Creating Change Conference convenes in Washington, DC, January 24-28, 2018. The Corps Network National Conference.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2013

The Basic Registry of Identified Global Entities (BRIDGE) is a new collaborative project that aims to revolutionize information sharing, in order to better understand the flows of philanthropic dollars and enhance transparency and effectiveness in the global social sector. … VV: Why do we need a new numbering system?

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