Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I think they will both make big contributions to building Benetech’s ability to deliver greater impact in the technology-for-good field. For more than a decade, Nadine has worked at the intersection of policy and media in major markets including New York, Chicago and Washington, DC.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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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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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The session, "Turning E-Waste into Green," focused on how policy decisions handling e-waste can improve the economy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

As discovered in the Global Trends in Giving Report , the.org domain is by far the most trusted domain for nonprofit website and email communications. If your nonprofit has a large following on LinkedIn and a signature program that is well-known to the public, then a Showcase Page could be worth time and effort. Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

This week in San Francisco, technologists and human rights advocates are meeting at the Silicon Valley Human Rights Conference (or RightsCon )to grapple with the realities of how we better manage the human rights implications of new technologies. At WITNESS, we’ve been wrestling with the promise and peril of new communications technologies.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

The global COVID-19 pandemic didn’t slow the momentum one bit. million metric tons of electronic waste was produced globally in 2019 alone, but only 11.4 Around 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food production, while the U.S. Kick Start Your Movement With Peer-to-Peer Fundraising. percent gets recycled.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. ” with Jacob Harold , Guidestar; Robert Kirkpatrick , UN Global Pulse; Mayur Patel , Knight Foundation. Global Pulse @rgkirkpatrick.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

I’m not sure even the global scientists, engineers, and futurists have a full sense of where we’re heading with AI. Technology Goes Mainstream. Facebook, which is the dominant social networking platform globally with 2.4 The public demands it, and because of it, governments are responding. .

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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. public health system. public health system in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, Public Health Forward: Modernizing the U.S.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

We need new policies, new technology, new strategies, and local support in order to build, implement, and sustain the kinds of solutions that will help us make progress on our goals. With their global scale, the organization leverages Salesforce technology to direct supporters to tree planting projects around the world.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Our Kids’ Climate is a global collaboration of 58 climate-parent groups from 23 countries, working together to engage parents, caretakers, and families in climate action. The letter reached an estimated 500 million people through global media. DT: What role has technology played in helping you globalize your movement?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2017

One of my great joys in my long career in nonprofit technology has been seeing the extraordinary success of so many women in our field. The Women of Technology for Good. Jane Meseck , senior director of global programs at Microsoft Philanthropies. Lisa Pool , founder and executive director of the Technology Affinity Group.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. Jonny is a technology executive with 15 years experience leading end-to-end digital transformation programmes in the software and nonprofit sectors.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. has been very negative on a treaty in the past: their public statements have been softening lately.

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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. Don’t Configure Technology, Configure Its Users. Lorenzo has over ten years of experience in public policy, government, talent pipeline development, diversity, and inclusion.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. As the issues became more public and more people started looking for others and taking action, it was necessary for an organization to form that could provide some of the infrastructure and administration of the community and it’s work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Peter Hardstaff, WWF-New Zealand climate change spokesperson said: "This report is a useful addition to the growing body of evidence demonstrating the potential benefits of more sustainable economic development for New Zealand. "Particularly

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the wake of some of the most stressful times for nonprofits and activists that I work with, many are seeking out ways to reduce burnout, practice self-care and build empathetic relationships and supportive policies in the workplace. Technology is enhancing our health and wellbeing: There is a flip side. And yes I swear by mine.).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

At TechSoup, we believe in digital inclusion and using technology for social good. When we hear about nonprofits like Community Technology Alliance (CTA), we get really excited. This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The 17th Annual Davey Awards received nearly 3,000 entries from ad agencies, digital agencies, production firms, in-house creative professionals, graphic designers, design firms, and public relations firms. The Vilcek Foundation. Gold – Arts for Websites. Silver – Features, Art Direction for Digital Content.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

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

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Preparation Conference where policy-makers, practitioners, and innovators discussed how to use connection technologies to advance sustainable development in advance of the June USRIO2.o Bridging Social Technologies and Sustainable Development: Social Squared – Guest Post by Kriss Deliglmeier. conference (Rio+2.0:

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

This spring, we’ve been evaluating some of the new social platforms on the market to see if there is anything new that would help elevate nonprofit and/or public sector missions. It too offers the opportunity to demonstrate credibility with the public in terms of the services they provide. Key benefits. Levels the digital divide.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? Public ideas about health are changing rapidly as a result of technology, medical research, and preventive and wellness services. These days, purpose is becoming increasingly mainstream.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

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

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Partnerships with technology companies are driving AI4Good, providing their expertise, toolkits, and resources to work with nonprofits to integrate the use of AI. There are also research reports , events, fellowships, and bootcamps , and an annual AI4Good Global Summit. The key findings in the report are listed below.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Green Technology. In hardware life extension news, the grand award winner for software in Popular Science's Best of What's New 2013 this year is a server/software technology called Neverware Juicebox. This new technology has become available in time to help public schools in the U.S. Social Media. Shared.com.

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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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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

Global Development Lab, one of the premier Innovation Labs in the development industry, that she helped create in 2014. Jay Finch is the founder and CEO of Polydelta, a platform that helps to deliver public sector outcomes with AI. She previously served as the Chief of Applied Innovation & Acceleration in USAID’s U.S.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

We know educated girls strengthen economies, promote peace, and improve public health. Over the course of a three-year grant , Champions implement ambitious, goal-oriented projects and participate in advocacy campaigns aimed at changing local and national policies that hinder equal access to education. About the Authors.

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

NTEN's publication (which was recently honored with a Publishing Trendsetter Award ) is free and hot off the press. Using Everyday Technology to Improve Your Services ," from Idealware's Laura Quinn and MAP for Nonprofits' Amy Wagner, with tips and inspiration for finding the innovation within your existing technology.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. Fund for UNICEF, and United Way Worldwide to bring more mobile technology resources charities. Forget Batteries: New Technologies To Power Electronics Devices.

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Global Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2018

With new technologies, regulations, and questions arriving seemingly every day, it’s hard to know what’s new challenge is going to pop up next. With the formal launch of the EU’s GDPR law (along with thousands of “we’ve updated our privacy policy!” 2018 has been a busy year in the data world, especially in the social sector.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 10, 2012

We prefer to work mainly behind the scenes, helping the activists pursue their mission of improving respect for human rights, advocating for policy change that advance rights and sometimes even obtaining justice against the perpetrators. The tech community has immense power in the global battle for human rights.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

This technology and analysis is used by truth commissions, international criminal tribunals, and non-governmental human rights organizations around the world. Check out recent press coverage of our work, featuring the head of our human rights team, Dr. Patrick Ball, in Foreign Policy magazine and NPR's On The Media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2011

Since December, over 12,000 people have signed an online petition to urge Steve Jobs to change Apple’s unfriendly iPhone donation policy. Vincent Stehle’s column in the Chronicle of Philanthropy raises a good question: What responsibility does a major technology company like Apple have to the nonprofit world?

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