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Welcome to the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellows

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Last year, as jobs, schools, government services, social gatherings, and everyday tasks moved online, there blossomed a growing recognition that digital access and skills are critical in our society and should be a universal human right. The post Welcome to the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellows appeared first on NTEN.

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Apply for the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellowship

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Whether it was trying to attend classes, apply for government benefits, or practice religion, many people were excluded from fully participating in their communities. NTEN has long advocated that every organization needs to recognize the role of digital equity in meeting its mission. adults do not use home broadband. Learn more.

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Time & expense best practices for nonprofits looking to thrive in 2021

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Maintain Government Grant Eligibility. Government funding can be a valuable source of operational revenue. For most nonprofits, 80% of their revenue is derived from government contracts , making them a vital lifeline during difficult times. For example, government grants often require onerous record-keeping and reporting.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Jan 24 - 25.

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Matt Groch to Offer Keynote on Measuring Impact at #14LCS

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This September 3-6, NTEN will debut the Leading Change Summit. governments, foundations) can put out an “ask” for a specific outcome (e.g. Second, align your measurement efforts to your outcomes as much as possible; ideally, measure the outcomes directly, and when direct measurements aren’t possible due to practical reasons (e.g.,

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Working Toward Internet Access for Everyone

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This spring, NTEN launched its Digital Inclusion Fellowship Program in which 16 young community leaders in eight Google Fiber communities will have paid internships for a year with local charities. They will create and promote digital literacy programs. The new NTEN fellows have just started their training. Citizens Online.

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DIY Nonprofit Technology: Getting Funding for Tech at Your Org

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Let’s assume you plan to start an educational program to help children with literacy. Businesses often offer a discount on their products for nonprofits and government agencies. When you prepare your budget, include technology-related expenses that you will incur to carry out the project. If it’s not advertised, it never hurts to ask!