Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

Embracing measured risk, The Fund has been willing to make early bets on Benetech, and has repeatedly chosen to invest in our prototype projects. In this grantmaking area, too, The Fund was key to Bookshare’s global expansion and to our ability to better serve low-income users, in developing and developed countries alike.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

However, as the founder of the Bookshare online library, we have a great deal at stake in how the Treaty gets implemented. Although it might seem like a complicated document , we’re really excited about it because we think it will greatly improve global access for people with bona fide print disabilities.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 15, 2013

We released our report on the 2012 TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey in September of 2012 and have now had a few months to ponder the findings and talk to several of you about what you think of them. TechSoup Global's NGO cloud survey found plenty of contradictions and confusion about cloud computing. The global NGO average is 36%.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

I explained Benetech’s efforts to grow the impact of our Bookshare library globally, specifically discussing partnerships with groups in India and Kenya. Andrew’s challenge wasn’t an empty one: his team could measure the effectiveness of interventions we might try and see how well they work. What can we do for them?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2017

The Gender Parity Index is a UNESCO measurement of access to education for both males and females. As in so many fields, nonprofits, religious organizations, libraries, and foundations are important change agents toward a world of gender equality. Jane Meseck , senior director of global programs at Microsoft Philanthropies.

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Global Giving

MARCH 7, 2019

Part of being “GlobalGiving” is making sure we’re helping members of our community literally give globally! A constant theme we’ve seen across all our experiments and partnerships related to expanding the global reach of philanthropy is that every market and currency is substantially different. Why It Matters. Want more tips like this?

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Forum One

JULY 22, 2021

In 2019, USDA conducted the third Farm to School Census to measure progress towards reaching the goal of improving access to local foods in schools. USAID’s Education in Crisis and Conflict Network & Global Reading Network. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). see results for Montgomery County Schools, VA).

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I’m in Austin, TX, today engaging with librarians, digital curators, and technologists working at the nexus of communities and knowledge at the Electronic Resources and Libraries annual conference. Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation. You can follow along with the sessions today through Wednesday using #ERL11.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

What we do: Benetech's Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) develops database software, data collection strategies, and statistical techniques to measure human rights atrocities. Familiarity with python, R, and JavaScript libraries for charting, mapping, and vis is helpful.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 29, 2010

Conversation Two I had agreed to act as a mentor to a Global Changemaker, in this case Mousa Mousawy, an Iraqi teenager now living in Jordan. We brainstormed about people he needed to connect with like European Braille embosser makers, the Library of Alexandria (working on Arabic content for the blind) and of course Bookshare.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Facilitate globalized networking. Clear Analytics for Tracking Audience Funnels, Lead Retrieval and Conversion, and ROI Measurement. This content can then be used for backlog or tiered access resources in a brand’s content library. They can also be repurposed as a webinar in the future. .

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

It was a broad gathering including everyone from consultants to students to startups – and nonprofits ranging from the San Francisco Bay Area focused Stride Center to the global fundraising platform Kiva.org. million software, hardware, and online services to 160,000 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs worldwide.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) has provided warrantied refurbished computers and other IT devices to nonprofits and libraries for seven years now. In 2004 we published our Islands In The Wastestream study, which measured the demand for low-cost computers among U.S. How It All Started. They’re a busy place.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Facilitate globalized networking. Clear Analytics for Tracking Audience Funnels, Lead Retrieval and Conversion, and ROI Measurement. This content can then be used for backlog or tiered access resources in a brand’s content library. They can also be repurposed as a webinar in the future. .

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Actions and messages were contextualized based on the issues and discussions taking place at both the global and local level. What do you measure every day, week, month, year? As an example, let’s think about a community library. Regional and local leaders were supported and given the opportunity to shine.

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Gyrus

JUNE 28, 2016

While, others must spend days scrutinizing a tidbit of information to determine its worth, write the virtual book, and shelf it in the library stacks in their mind. I personally am a bit of a hybrid, I start as a global learner and apply an analytical style of learning when I find topics that interest me. Use various forms of media.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

In our ongoing mission to provide technology information and resources to nonprofit organizations and libraries, TechSoup’s latest Nonprofits Live (NPLive) explored advice and resources for creating great presentations. Presentations for Webinars. Make Presentations Social.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

To get diverse perspectives from TechSoup Global staff about user-generated content, we asked Marc Manashil, Community Evangelist for NetSquared, to share how challenges like Restart Romania enable users to get engaged at all levels. Web-based challenges are not a new phenomenon at TechSoup Global.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) has provided warrantied refurbished computers and other IT devices to nonprofits and libraries for eight years now. In 2004 we published our Islands In The Wastestream study, which measured the demand for low-cost computers among U.S.-based A Bit About How RCI Started.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

While going through a global pandemic we also undertook the journey of becoming a B Corp. Aaptiv : Virtual workouts have taken off this past year and Aaptiv has a massive library of virtual workout classes to keep fitness interesting. At Classy , we welcomed this opportunity. Calculating Our Carbon Footprint.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2011

During the month of October, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. Privacy concerns persist with the use of the cloud.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Then check out our new online learning courses, starting with Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Every month our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. Cleveland, Ohio: Measuring Results. Los Angeles, California: Can We Measure Social Impact? Need a live instructor?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday is a day of global generosity and charitable giving that takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. According to Giving Tuesday’s website , it is “a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.” Request Demo. Giving Tuesday FAQs. What is Giving Tuesday?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Thus, it continues the decades-long trend that IT spending has an increasing share of the global economy. Yet, for many purposes, refurbished equipment presents nonprofits, libraries, and lower-income families with a more affordable alternative to new equipment; one that will do nearly everything that new computers do.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Thus, it continues the decades-long trend that IT spending has an increasing share of the global economy. Yet, for many purposes, refurbished equipment presents nonprofits, libraries, and lower-income families with a more affordable alternative to new equipment; one that will do nearly everything that new computers do.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

But with so many charities and libraries working with children, the weird new security threat in 2016 will be smart toys. "The emergence of big data to measure social impact. " I have to add that one of my favorite and most prescient predictions from 2006 was by TechSoup for Libraries contributor, Phil Shapiro.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

It's a 40-page study that measures what's going on with nonprofit email, fundraising, social media, and mobile. I could go on and on about this one so I'll just tell you what I've been reading on the topic: University of Toronto: A Global Overview of Digital Wallet Technologies. NPTech Online Fundraising Trends.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2007

The key takeaway for me is the whole point about the need for new metrics to measure learning from games. There was some push back from someone in the audience "How can we measure virtual worlds when we really haven't yet figured out what works and what doesn't. What do libraries look like in the future?

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

How you can use it: With Golden, you can run background checks, collect signups, and measure the influence of your volunteers automatically. What it does: Canva is a graphic design tool that’s easy for anyone to use with their library of templates, graphs, photo editing tools, and stock illustrations. Kindful CRM Integration: No.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

(Elizabeth) Unfortunately, we don’t have any museum telecommuting policies in the Alliance sample documents library, but now that you’ve asked, we are on the hunt. And if you are looking for data to support a telecommuting policy, take a look at this compilation of research from Global Workplace Analytics. It’s a start at least!”. “I

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 28, 2012

The term social enterprise is in common use globally to describe enterprises that have a social welfare intent. The social enterprise movement is a global one, so we hope that the measured approach of the USPTO to this application is echoed by peer trademark authorities in other countries. Social enterprise is descriptive.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 27, 2005

Read More » Local Government Web Managers Notes: Responding to Economic Uncertainty Michael Walsh in Influence 18 May 2010 In the past few months, world-wide political and economic uncertainty has shaken global confidence, which in turn has resulted in continued market instability and volatility.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2009

After meeting her at the Global Engagement Summer last spring, I knew I wanted to grab her for an interview before she became too famous. The projects can range from preschools, to libraries and computer training centers, to women empowerment programs. Kjerstin Erickson is one of those people "shiny" people who lights up a room.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2021

We all must turn on security protocols, use preventive measures, and be careful while enjoying our favourite blackjack online games. Preventive Measures. Here are the best preventive measures each player should take before stepping inside a virtual blackjack site. . Always alert, always observant. . Visit Reliable Casinos Only.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2012

Best Library Video: Norton Public Library. Best Global Campaign Video: Let's Do It! Best Demonstration of Measurable Impact: Next Step. Best of Canada, Most Effective Call-to-Action: Muscular Dystrophy of Canada. Please visit the site to view this video). Please visit the site to view this video).

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Forum One

APRIL 18, 2005

Read More » Local Government Web Managers Notes: Responding to Economic Uncertainty Michael Walsh in Influence 18 May 2010 In the past few months, world-wide political and economic uncertainty has shaken global confidence, which in turn has resulted in continued market instability and volatility.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 11, 2014

The power of open source means that we work with and build upon best-of-breed technology components, such as strong crypto libraries, the Tor anonymity tool, and others. How can one app address the requirements of multiple social enterprises?

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