Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2015

One finalist's pitch was: "We have buy-in from the community, we have rich networks on the ground, and we are building on pre-existing technologies." Empowering Marginalized Communities Using Technology. Dd's mission is "to empower marginalized communities to use technology to defend their rights."

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

2] To better understand the skills and knowledge needed by nonprofit professionals, we conducted a needs-assessment study based on surveys of NMI instructors, advisory board members, alumni, and participants in NMI courses since 2007. We too dersire more instruction on financial literacy.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

The first time I really "got" the power of accessible technology (AT) to improve the lives of people with disabilities was when I saw the PBS documentary Freedom Machines. This simply means that disabled people often have little money and can't afford the assistive technology that would greatly enhance their lives.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2016

World leaders and technology firms should be paying attention to their solutions—and backing them up. Today, she is using technology to help fellow trafficking victims. World leaders and technology firms should be paying attention to their solutions—and backing them up. That’s just the beginning.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, education is essential to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Whether you're educating yourself or your staff, or teaching others technical skills, we can help you stay up-to-date on the latest technology, fundraising tools, or development strategies. Board Governance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

Henry Jenkins notes that it isn't about the tools and that it was more about the culture growing up around the technology. There is a gap in social skills, experience, and knowledge when you only have 10-15 minutes of access in library versus 24/7 access at home. Media isn't just happening to kids. It starts in the home.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2018

” Pew interviewed technology experts and scholars (including me) about the benefits and drawbacks of our digital lives. Knowledge storehouse. Digital technology has a positive impact on aspects of life – family, work, and play. 11, 2017, and Jan. Work creation enabler and enhancer. Health and wellness aid.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

So often, government control, or just lack of access to information and media, prevents people from really being able to be educated and informed about serious issues that are going on around them. I had the feeling that there was something else that I could be doing with my passion for journalism and my knowledge of international reporting.

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2022

Forum One received 10 awards in seven categories in this year’s awards for Canopus (platinum), Centauri (gold), and Arcturus (rose gold) across the categories of government, health care services, diversity & inclusion, art, nonprofit, education, and financial services. Canopus – Website for Government. The Harry S.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 2, 2014

They need access to sign up for a healthcare plan and enroll in other government benefits. knowledge to enroll in government programs and receive benefits. 50% of today's jobs require technology skills, and this percentage is expected to grow to 77% in the next decade. 46% of adults earning less than $30K a year.

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Forum One

JANUARY 26, 2023

Define your data vision Mission-driven organizations—nonprofits and government agencies like yours—are under ever-increasing pressure to demonstrate their impact. Successful data governance makes managing your data repeatable and can provide an organization with the support they need to grow sustainably.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2013

A new Global Open Data Initiative has been launched through a partnership with the Web Foundation, Sunlight Foundation, Open Institute and Open Knowledge Foundation. It aims to share principles and resources for governments and societies on how to best maximize open government data opportunities.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Founded by Susan Crawford, who now advises President Obama on science, technology, and innovation policy, OneWebDay is a global event that is celebrated every September 22 since 2006. For All. -- is all about digital inclusion, digital literacy, and working to close the many digital divides we face in our global society.

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