Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role. It is themed “Internet as a catalyst for change: access, development, freedoms, and innovation.”

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NTEN

APRIL 29, 2021

Whether it was trying to attend classes, apply for government benefits, or practice religion, many people were excluded from fully participating in their communities. And even those who are comfortable navigating online find their internet connections taxed as multiple family members try to make simultaneous video calls.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

It scary to think that your activity online can be tracked by corporations, the government, hackers, and other nefarious (and seemingly un -nefarious) entities. But with proper education, Internet users can fight back against these digital creeps. " In other words, the Internet isn't a monolithic entity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 21, 2013

Social Media, Cause Marketing, Nonprofit Tech. Policy, Leadership, Governance. Nonprofit Tech 2.0 :: @ NonprofitOrgs. Pew Internet & American Life Project :: @ PewInternet. Of course, there are many other resources deserving of being listed – if you would like to add one, please do so in a comment below: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2018

Nonprofits in North America, Europe, and Australia have a multitude of online fundraising services to choose from mostly thanks to their government’s efforts to build digital records and databases of legally verified nonprofits. That said, this year’s Global Trends in Giving Survey includes questions about crowdfunding.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

As more and more information moves online, Americans without Internet access are increasingly being left behind. OCLC's recently released infographic, " The Internet Is Important to Everyone " dramatically highlights these discrepancies. The barriers to increasing broadband Internet adoption. Picturing the Problem.

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TechImpact

JUNE 11, 2014

Just think about it, you’re fighting through 9,100 tweets per second , and adding to the immeasurable amount of data that is on the internet, you’re one fish in an expansive ocean. This can be as small as alerting a neighborhood of break-ins as soon as they happen, or as grand as pressuring governments to make sweeping social changes.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2010

A few weeks ago, I attended a panel discussion on open government data. The event was presented by Twilio and Open 311 , one of the organizations leading the charge to make government data public, accessible, and usable. Tim O'Reilly painted a breathtaking picture of the future of government.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2015

A decade and a half into the digital century, the vast majority of large foundations concerned with strengthening American democracy don't seem to get tech. At the same time, many other high-profile funders allocate relatively small amounts to tech-related grantmaking. That said, tech-savvy foundations have a lot to be proud of.

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

adults still don't have broadband Internet access at home. The June 2015 FCC proposal calls for an expansion of Lifeline to provide low-income households with a choice of subsidized phone service or broadband Internet access. digital divide than anything I can think of since the invention of the Internet. A Human Right.

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Care2

JANUARY 5, 2011

The are tech savvy. Also noteworthy from the study, Gen Xers (ages 34-45) are more likely than Millennials to visit government websites. That’s changed over the years, particularly with the internet boom. The Millennials, Gen Xers, and the Matures. Interestingly, the fastest growth has been the Matures (74 and older).

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In this edition of nonprofit tech news, TechSoup shows new ways your nonprofit could harness mobile and killer apps in 2016! In 2016, video will continue to be the most interesting media on the Internet. These are toys like Mattel's Internet-connected Hello Barbie that can have a truly interactive conversation with a child.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

These challenges helped provide early publicity, support, collaboration opportunities, and funding for now-famous "tech for good" organizations such as Ushahidi , FrontlineSMS , and many others. The NetSquared Challenges Foster Tech Innovation. Ushahidi's Continuing Tech-for-Good Innovations. spanhidden.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Plain Language Movement started in the 1970s based on the idea to make it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications. TikTok has 1 billion monthly active users and is used by 21% of the world’s internet users. Characteristics of Plain Language. Writing that can be understood quickly and easily.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

NetSquared is TechSoup's answer to providing local tech support and learning opportunities. Our dream is to provide peer-led, in-person tech support for nonprofits in every community. Here in Uganda and Africa in general, governments do not provide for elderly people. They need affordable and reliable Internet.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

5) The Nonprofit Sector Embraces the Internet of Things. By 2020, over 26 billion things – cars, appliances, roads – will be connected to the Internet (Gartner), yet the vast majority of staff working at nonprofits have never heard the term “Internet of Things.” Update: Apple Pay Now Let’s Nonprofits Accept Donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

People’s Guide to AI: This comprehensive beginner’s guide to understanding AI and other data-driven tech explains AI-based technologies so that everyone—from youth to seniors, and from non-techies to experts—has the chance to think critically about what the technology can do. Here’s this month’s roundup.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Use the Internet to spread your message. Tech experts who will make sure your advocacy software and digital other tools are working effectively and properly. Use the Internet to spread your message. Today, the Internet is one of the most—if not the most—powerful tools for spreading your message.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

Nick Bilton, a tech columnist for The New York Times , wrote that we could find ourselves in a situation where a medical AI that is programmed to eliminate cancer decides that the way to do it is by exterminating humans who are prone to the disease. The public demands it, and because of it, governments are responding. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

1) Access to the internet in Mexico has grown very rapidly over the last decade. Our government is discussing providing free wifi throughout in Mexico City which is a very good sign for crowdfunding and even better for NGOs funding. 4) Tell the Nonprofit Tech for Good community about Donadora: Are the donors predominately Mexican?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 17, 2015

In 1985 the.ORG domain was released to the public along with.COM,NET,GOV and.EDU – the original top-level domains of the Internet. Over the next 30 years the.ORG domain would become the Internet home of the nonprofit sector worldwide and become synonymous with the term “nonprofit organization.” million nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Fuller framed the session – sharing examples of early adopters in the nonprofit sector riding the wave of three big tech trends that are “particularly ripe,” mobile, crowd funding, and big data. O’Reilly took us through some examples of designing with citizens in mind can radically change the trust equation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2011

The New York Times reported on the use of social media and protests suggesting that Egypt’s government was afraid of the power of social networking tools. The New York Times reported on the use of social media and protests suggesting that Egypt’s government was afraid of the power of social networking tools.

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NTEN

APRIL 21, 2009

TPS: Broadband Innovation , taking place May 11, 2009 in conjunction with the 3rd annual Tech Policy Summit. conference, is designed to assist community and business leaders by offering best practices for improving Internet access and adoption. Tags: broadband internet access NPTech nptech events TPS.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Who ensures that tech companies adhere to 508 standards? Fortunately, 508 compliance is a topic easily found and discussed ad nauseam across the Internet. Contrary to what you may read on the Internet and what vendors might tell you, 508 compliance does not directly apply to the private sector.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 19, 2013

For example, a recent project of hers is Startup Box: South Bronx, or [SB] 2 —a nonprofit startup incubator and tech education center that aims to connect the creativity of the South Bronx with the power of the tech industry by bringing together students, startups and community members. [SB]

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Tech professionals and Internet security specialists call out four main reasons why keeping WordPress updated at all times is important: security, performance, bug fixes and compatibility. Obviously, for most of us, security is of paramount importance.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

Eastern time, and will discuss the future of the Internet. Here's the description from their site: That the Internet will remain as free and. What are your biggest concerns about the future of the Internet? Are you concerned about the growing gap between broadband users and those without access to the Internet?

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2017

In a recent blog post , in which our nonprofit, TechSoup, advocated for Net Neutrality, there were several responses that have an interestingly identical structure: (a) Government should stay out of the Internet; (b) There are technical issues involved that TechSoup does not understand; and. (c)

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Not sure which products from TechSoup qualify as "green tech"? Using a TechSoup product not mentioned above for green tech? The April 2015 TechSoup Green Tech Story Challenge (the "Challenge"). Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. Check out our Green Technology Page. Official Rules.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Not sure which products from TechSoup qualify as "green tech"? Using a TechSoup product not mentioned above for green tech? The April 2015 TechSoup Green Tech Story Challenge (the "Challenge"). Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. Check out our Green Technology Page. Official Rules.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

All 79 IDA countries, the lowest income nations, are included with the geographic locations of projects, financing, and sector identification such as water, transportation, governance, etc. " Hey, Let’s Fix The Internet – What do you think – can we change? Change the internet?

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NTEN

JULY 24, 2012

We all have ongoing technology expenses, such as phone service, internet, web hosting, and computer replacement costs. Businesses often offer a discount on their products for nonprofits and government agencies. We all have ongoing technology expenses. These items should be part of every one of your proposals.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2010

With shrinking budgets, providing increased access to the Internet and training for computer literacy can be particularly challenging for libraries and public computing centers.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

This concept has been pioneered by the Internet Archive with its Open Library can lend a digital copy of a book for a period of time as long as it (or a partner library) owns a physical copy of that book which it holds back from being lent to someone else. These were the days when people had just one PC at home. That will be equality!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. As an event host, you build your reputation, develop new tech skills, and give back to your community. Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind. Miami: 4,000 potential members.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2012

The PDF conference is organized by Personal Democracy Media (formerly Personal Democracy Forum), an organization dedicated to exploring technology’s impact on government, politics, and society. The theme of this year’s PDF conference is The Internet’s New Political Power. Getting the Discount.

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