Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

That’s why we love Random Hacks of Kindness Global: 2 days + 30 countries + 3000 geeks working on making the world a better, safer place. As RHoK Global December 2012 event is taking place this weekend (December 1st and 2nd) worldwide, Benetech and SocialCoding4Good are thrilled to be participating once again.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

Upwardly Global, also known as "UpGlo," is working to combat this disparity. with training, support, and exposure to companies looking to hire internationally trained talent. Currently operating in Chicago, New York, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Silver Spring, Maryland, Upwardly Global also supports clients across the U.S.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

We were shocked when we saw the 25 winners of the big $100,000 to $500,000 Google Impact Challenge Awards. Google Global Impact Award competitions have been held in India and the UK, and most recently in the San Francisco Bay Area. They specialize in providing both hard and soft job skills.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

In this post, we explore how these agents of change are fostering freedom and independence through activism and social impact, turning the ideals of liberty and pursuit of happiness into realities for those who are often forgotten. Their mission is expressed through their mantra, “Our votes matter.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. They support artist-driven film and new media storytelling projects (documentary films) that explore aspects of inequality, as well as the organizations and networks that support these documentary projects. Areas served: US.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. Giving Trends in Kenya: 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. ? Why is that?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

An important part of what we do at Salesforce.org is to convene those who can push the needle on improving the state of the world, and Davos was an ideal opportunity for us to engage inspiring speakers on pressing issues such as mental health, climate change, inequality, and global health. Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Four decades ago, San Francisco was the epicenter of the AIDS crisis. Governments were slowly waking up to the emergency, creating organizations like the Global Fund, one of the largest global health partnerships on the planet, but companies were still fast asleep. One of (RED)’s earliest partners in 2006 was Apple.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2012

But how exactly can nonprofits use it and other platforms to raise money, grow their base of supporters, change policy, and recruit volunteers and board members? San Francisco, CA – September TBA. Facebook now boasts over 901 million active users, making it, by population, the world’s third largest country.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

On Monday, April 16, TechSoup took its Digital Storytelling global with a full-day tweet chat spanning 10 time zones. A lot of helpful and insightful digital storytelling advice was shared; below are some of the highlights: India: NASSCOM Foundation, TechSoup Global partner, led the way with How to Create High Impact Stories.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. Visibility Impact Fund. They welcome inquiries from organizations delivering HIV programs that have an immediate and lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community. Visibility Impact Fund.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 19, 2022

When the pandemic limited in-person access to critical services, many nonprofits were forced to adopt digital channels to support constituents, accelerating a trend of the past decade. By adopting new channels and strategies, nonprofits can inspire more people to take action in their own way, increasing the overall impact of the program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

In times of uncertainty, shifting from planning to preparing helps support clearer decision-making instead of rash predictions. She earned her doctorate at the London School of Economics as a Marshall Scholar and is now based in Miami, San Francisco, USA, and London.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. They support artist-driven film and new media storytelling projects (documentary films) that explore aspects of inequality, as well as the organizations and networks that support these documentary projects. Areas served: US.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . When the pandemic hit, BGCA quickly realized they needed to rethink their entire service delivery model in order to continue making an impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

These grantmakers are supporting and working through networks to pool their learning and increase the impact of their respective grantmaking practices. I’m looking forward to spending some face-to-face time with the group when we meet on April 5th and 6th in San Francisco. What makes networks successful?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

TechSoup's NetSquared community is hosting free monthly technology meetups in 74 cities globally, but with more than 39,000 members, it can be hard to get a sense of the community's needs. They come to us looking for practical tips and a supportive community. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Brings a strategic focus on addressing the policies and systems that perpetuate global poverty . San Francisco Ballet. Global CTO, Tech for Social Impact.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Our **San Francisco** group curates a list of [tech for good experiences each month]([link] --> Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Storytelling is our focus for May, but every month our global network of community organizers host Tech4Good events in more than 50 cities.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2016

Caravan Studios , a division of TechSoup, hosted a breakfast in San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood for nonprofits, app developers, and anyone interested in changing the world for the better. Open Data San Francisco. The lineup began with an overview of San Francisco's OpenData Program.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

That's why TechSoup supports a global network of tech trainers called NetSquared. Boston, Massachusetts: Monthly Pitch Night | BostonSpeaks/Impact Hub Open Project Night. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Bagels and Bytes "Open-Source Summer Fiesta" San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

These global leaders are coming from Uganda, Australia, London, and Florida. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night. Seattle, Washington: How to Pick a WordPress Plugin / WordPress Work and Support Lab. Newest Groups. Austin, Texas.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE) / Philadelphia, PA/ $410. Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. to support our work. The IMPACT Conference. The IMPACT Conference. Nonprofit Management. Jan 24 -27.

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2011

entitled "Become a Data-Driven Organization," hosted and supported by the United Way of the Bay Area and the Corporation for National and. She is now able to easily find the data she needs to demonstrate the impact her organization is making in the community. Community Service.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

What’s the point in using “global” tools (social media) for local organizing? From @amoration: I find we’re always both global & local, so many of us travel frequently that virtual organizing tools are essential even for “local&# endeavors. Social media used to engage local supporters to act globally.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 25, 2021

Materials distributed in San Francisco Chinatown on how to report Asian hate crimes, written in English and Chinese. Currently living in San Francisco and unable to travel due to COVID precautions, I feel trapped, unable to be with them during these particularly scary times. Photo Credit: Aaron Molo.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107, U.S.A.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

The organization submitting the story with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the UnoBook tablet AND will be featured as the “Tech 4 Faith” story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St.,

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The organization with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the Lenovo IdeaPad AND will be featured as the "Youth Impact" story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). The July 2014 TechSoup ‘Youth Impact’ Story Challenge (the “Challenge”).

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107, U.S.A.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. Our featured speakers include: Kivi Leroux Miller, speaker, writer, and the president of the Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Greetings from San Francisco! ” Impact investors, social entrepreneurs, foundations, and global NPOs come together with the goal of furthering social, environmental, and economically sustainable solutions. Impact investors fund organizations that sell products that lead to positive social outcomes.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2020

They’re examples of what it means to be mission-driven: true helpers that provide support to some of our nation’s most vulnerable people and communities. And they’re certainly not exempt from a global pandemic. responding to a global pandemic is a matter of doubling-down on what they know. Individual teachers and schools were.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The winning story will be featured as our "story of the month," and will be published on TechSoup.org, which projects to our global network and averages five million views a year! Even if you don't win this month, we would still love to place your organization's story on the Local Impact Map. Official Rules.

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Tech Soup

JULY 27, 2011

TechSoup used to distribute software donations to worthy nonprofit organizations from the basement of a San Francisco Victorian. More than10 years later, TechSoup Global has moved on from that basement, but Microsoft software donations are still mainstays of the TechSoup program. And it’s a good thing!

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE) / Fort Meyers, FL/ $445. Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. The IMPACT Conference. The IMPACT Conference. The IMPACT Conference / Charlottesville, VA / TBD.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2011

Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. Our featured speakers include: Kivi Leroux Miller, speaker, writer, and the president of the Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

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