Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

She and her senior policy adviser, Hal Plotkin, are huge fans of Open Educational Resources (OERs), having been involved in starting that movement in community colleges. Our new announcement about the Department granting Bookshare supplemental funding to convert open content textbooks to accessible formats went over very well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I spent the last two days at the TechSoup Global Summit getting inspiration overload about social media, networks, social network mapping, networks of networks, global peer learning, building a sector, nonprofit technology, and many other ideas I’m passionate about. Designing for Serendipity. The design for event was superb.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The introduction of ChatGPT from Open AI makes for jittery breakroom conversation. Back in 2017, McKenzie reported that: “By 2030, 75 million to 375 million workers (3 to 14 percent of the global workforce) will need to switch occupational categories. Do all staffers have the knowledge to be brand ambassadors?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

It can perhaps best be described by the slogan of the global disability rights movement: “nothing about us without us.”. Participants can benefit from leadership development, knowledge sharing, network building, collaborations or partnerships, and/or compensation. . Participation aligns to human rights and social justice approaches.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

This is the problem that Foundation Center, GlobalGiving, GuideStar, and TechSoup have set out to solve by creating BRIDGE (Basic Registry of Identified Global Entities). The knowledge derived from the BRIDGE project will also facilitate more strategic decision making by those who are working to create positive change across the globe.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To achieve our mission, we partner with diverse allies around the world to drive positive change across global supply chains and in many of our most critically important natural landscapes. . This knowledge has shaped our rigorous programs to advance sustainable land-use and commodity production. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. She has worked with Candid, Cornell University, the United Nations, and Vital Voices Global Partnerships, among others. Recent data indicates that there are in excess of 1.5

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 25, 2023

He was the epitome of knowledge and an exemplary role model. The approachability and open-mindedness of everyone, particularly the management team, foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. fusionSpan is always looking for talented team members to join our global, growing, and diverse team! We Are Hiring!

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Candid

OCTOBER 13, 2022

PEAK Grantmaking and Candid teamed up to host a forum for peer learning and knowledge exchange on COVID-19 response practices. And can small foundations effectively and efficiently review an open call for proposals? When Numbers Fall Short: The Challenge of Measuring Diversity in a Global Context. Grantmakers, not so fast!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The practice of participatory evaluation aims to disrupt power dynamics, and to generate knowledge as a result of collaboration. Participatory evaluation is based on the premise that everyone has knowledge; everyone has biases; and the people closest to an issue know the most about it. It promotes mutuality instead of extraction.

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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. Lack of access to the knowledge in books perpetuates ignorance, generates poverty and squanders human potential. We can do better!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

We released our report on the 2012 TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey in September of 2012 and have now had more time to ponder the findings and talk to several of you about what you think of them. While security, cost, and Internet access were widely cited as barriers to cloud adoption, lack of knowledge was by far the most widespread barrier.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I believe that laughter not only provides a moment of levity but also opens up new perspectives and mental space to contemplate solutions. Working closely with project managers, data architects, and consultants has expanded my knowledge of different projects and their corresponding expectations. ” We Are Hiring!

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization. Consider building queries like “All pending requests assigned to staff member X” or “all open Activities assigned to staff member X.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Where you want to spend the most time is Thrive, and you perform there by continuing to execute with agility and learning – being open to changes in the strategic situation and bringing those into your adaptable strategy. It generates knowledge of what is initially unknown, and so creates learning.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Global Fund For Children. The Carnegie Corporation of New York—established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding—is one of America’s oldest grantmaking foundations. Global Fund For Children. Funding Priority: Education. Mellon Foundation. State Street Foundation.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Although the challenges we’re facing as a global community continue to compound, our global community of changemakers in the nonprofit and education sectors continues to address these challenges head-on to drive tangible and inspiring social impact. Download Report Opens new window. Download the Community Impact Report.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

They might lack the knowledge to safely request and store data (for example, asking for highly sensitive information in a form and storing it in a plain-text format rather than an encrypted format). What are the risks of launching projects developed by an inexperienced low-coder?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Also, data from the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report reveals that 45% of online donors worldwide are enrolled in a monthly giving program. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts. Double the Donation is only open to U.S. 8) Embrace Cause Awareness and Giving Days.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2021

Fast Times is written by four authors, reflecting on their personal experiences leading dozens of top global digital companies across all sectors. These authors share that digital winners focus on : Balancing fast execution with deliberate direction-setting Developing systems so that knowledge is shared not siloed.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

Instead, leaders must be open to four fundamental shifts: mindsets (move from managing processes to enabling success), culture: (encourage workers to collaborate rather than compete), approach (use intrinsic motivation rather than external pressure), and behavior (inspire effectiveness rather than myopically drive productivity).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Based upon the knowledge and experience that the nonprofit sector has gained over the last 20 years of using websites and email for storytelling and fundraising, the webinar content below was presented August 23, 2016 to 1,662 nonprofit staff. 55 % of email opens are now mobile. 5 Must-Know Stats for Nonprofits. billion by 2020.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

However, with global sea levels still rising rapidly , biodiversity declining at an alarming rate , and the world’s most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, it is clear that the efforts of dedicated environmental nonprofits alone are not enough. From nonprofits like 350.org With a digital-first approach, 350.org’s

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2016

Based upon the knowledge and experience that the nonprofit sector has gained over the last 20 years of using websites and email for storytelling and fundraising, the webinar content below was presented August 23, 2016 to 1,662 nonprofit staff. 55 % of email opens are now mobile. 5 Must-Know Stats for Nonprofits. billion by 2020.

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fusionSpan

MAY 25, 2022

I have also improved my te chnical knowledge as a result of working consistently with colleagues who share insights I didn’t know or better ways of implementing Salesforce and Fonteva. I love how fusionSpan fosters a culture of inclusion and open-mindedness. What do you like most about fusionSpan? We Are Hiring!

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

They typically don’t have formalized knowledge of fundraising but are eager to learn. One customer, a nonprofit board member, was extremely pleased after learning about TLCPL’s resources, saying “I would like to thank you for opening our eyes to the possibilities that exist for our agency.” Zach: Get a library card! ??

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

There are also research reports , events, fellowships, and bootcamps , and an annual AI4Good Global Summit. Last year, Google made an open call to organizations around the world to submit their ideas for how they could use AI to help address these social challenges. For organizations, the guidelines include: .

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 18, 2016

Inspiring donors to give online is an art form that requires juxtaposed creative writing and design , along with a working knowledge of how altruistic human behavior is manifested and triggered online. Must-Know Implications of the Global Mobile Revolution: 1) WEB COMMUNICATIONS. The Global Mobile Revolution has just begun.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 20, 2021

Fast Times is written by four authors, reflecting on their personal experiences leading dozens of top global digital companies across all sectors. These authors share that digital winners focus on : Balancing fast execution with deliberate direction-setting Developing systems so that knowledge is shared not siloed.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

Forum One worked with the NMNH to bring this sense of wonder to the Museum’s online presence, completely redesigning and developing its website in the latest open source technology. The National Museu m of Natural History has a mission to promote a greater understanding of the natural world and our place in it. Climatelinks.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 21, 2010

This afternoon I had the pleasure and honor of spending a few hours with members of the Charity Technology Trust/Charity Technology Exchange team, part of the TechSoup Global network , exploring their options for creating programs or services to build and foster community throughout their network. This is both locally and globally.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2007

The following topics will be investigated during the residency, and a workshop will be run by the artists at the Summit, based on the following themes: Different working modes: how do artists work with open content in their medium? Different presentation methods: what is the archival value of art made available online? copyleft???

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Part of my role as the Global Community Development Manager at NetSquared is to support and grow our offline organizers from around the world. We now have over 50 cities globally hosting monthly events with many more getting started. An journey like this opens doors to new partnerships, relationships, and networks in a unique way.

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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? My proposal is that the world's knowledge should work for all of humanity. What about literacy and education?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

I had multiple chances to plug my ideas around a more open approach in Davos, and found a sympathetic hearing, given some exciting activity in the same area. Nike launched the GreenXchange , and the Young Global Leaders had a humanitarian patent licensing concept that seemed promising.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With more people vying for top positions, a volatile unpredictable global workplace, and an ever-evolving landscape, it is increasingly important for employees to understand how to negotiate the unspoken and intangible elements of workplace culture,” explains King. learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions.

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