Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. Find the first installment of this series, Developing a Grant Project here , and the second installment, Researching Funders Part One – Government here.

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AUGUST 8, 2010

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. This combination of technical ability, neutrality, and fierce belief in freedom of expression is undervalued in society and by many existing library systems. Nell will be responding to comments on this blog and can also be reached here.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

Write and run web crawlers and scrapers for data collection. Design and implement data visualizations, including everything from simple static charts and maps to custom interactive visualizations on the web. Familiarity with python, R, and JavaScript libraries for charting, mapping, and vis is helpful.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

Department of Commerce (NTIA) stimulus grants in 2008 and 2009 and so it has had no government funding and has been struggling to successfully get off the ground. C2C is eager for all libraries and charities that are serving low-income Americans of all ages who may find low-cost Internet, training, and equipment useful to register with C2C.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2009

From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Brenda loves the Pulaski County Public Library's Literacy Bell, a simple way to celebrate children's literacy. Stephanie announces a free webinar next week, Technology Grants for Libraries 101. Tools Using the Web and Internet.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Our Bookshare online library is continuing to multiply its impact. The Oak Foundation just awarded us a grant to provide accessible content to people with qualifying learning differences (like dyslexia) in Brazil, India, and the United Kingdom.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Identifying potent ial funding sources that align with your nonprofit's or library's mission is a constant challenge. The free trial gives you access to the full Foundation Directory Online database of grants, foundations, and corporate donors, as well as powerful and flexible search features. About the Foundation Center.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

This post originally appeared on the TechSoup for Libraries Blog and was authored by Jennifer Anthony. Grant funding can provide essential supports to libraries and non-profits in the face of frozen or shrinking budgets. read more. read more.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2009

From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Sarah asks for your thoughts on computer specifications for libraries. Brenda reflects on last week's webinar on technology grants for libraries. Tags: Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2011

This post originally appeared on the TechSoup for Libraries blog and was authored by Jennifer Anthony. Targeted grants are one way to address the access barriers faced by rural communities. A library in Montana and a nonprofit organization in New Mexico are using the BTOP grant money to fund unique ways to reach out to remote areas.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2012

This webinar was inspired by the power and popularity of TechSoup's App It Up project , which was developed thanks to a grant from Microsoft. Apps can be used online (a web app), on mobile devices (a mobile app), or as an add-on to other tools (widgets, plug-ins, templates, and so on)." Library Apps. for Android.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2009

Elliot wonders what the end of Encarta means for libraries and education nonprofits. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Chris offers some simple, realistic ways in which libraries can save money. Sarah celebrates the completion of MaintainIT's three-year Gates Foundation grant.

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Forum One

MAY 5, 2010

billion in Recovery Act grants and loans to improve internet access in American communities.). Public Library. We talked about how the recession affects people's ability to participate in public discussions, and use web-based services we all take for granted. libraries is still a challenge. Service Nation campaign.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2013

To help your organization find the tools it needs, we have compiled a list of the best software and web-based tools along with resources on how to meet the many challenges of modern fundraising. Looking for a web-based software application for fundraising and contact management for donors and other contacts? Becoming a GrantStation.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2009

From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. If you're at the Computers in Libraries Conference next week, be sure to check out Brenda's talk on small libraries. Stephanie says that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) spells great news for libraries.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2009

Well, now is your chance to tell us how Microsoft donations have helped your nonprofit or public library fulfill your mission and impact your communities. Tell your story and possibly win a $5000 cash grant plus more than $25000 in donated Microsoft products. Stay tuned for more!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 23, 2012

Citrix Online is helping to make a difference in the nonprofit and library community through their donation program here at TechSoup. Their audio and web conferencing services let organizations conduct training sessions, reach out to constituents, and hold meetings with staff and board members around the world.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2009

From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Chris reports that TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative is now open to public libraries. Stephanie announces an upcoming webinar about TechSoup's services for libraries. Tools Using the Web and Internet. Tags: Web 2.0

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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. read more.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

copyright law, it is sometimes legally OK to use images you find on the web and often not. I like our article, Finding and Using Images from the Web , with its basic precepts: If you or someone in your organization took a photo or created an image, you own it and can use it without permission. The Rules on Using Images.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

Grant Proposals : AI writers can help nonprofits create persuasive grant proposals that secure funding and support for their initiatives. Current AI Models There will be a proliferation of LLMs – large language models trained on neural networks that have been fed billions and trillions of text data across the web.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

This post originally appeared on the TechSoup for Libraries blog and was authored by Jennifer Anthony. Two nonprofit agencies are using NTIA's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grant funding to train communities in Washington and Ohio on computer skills and broadband access. Meaningful Training. read more.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

This post originally appeared on the TechSoup for Libraries blog and was authored by Jennifer Anthony. A nonprofit organization in New Mexico and Maine's state library are using the funds from the NTIA's Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grant to fund innovative ways to provide necessary training in such communities.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2009

Kevin considers Maneno, a new blogging platform intended specifically for low-bandwidth Web access. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Brenda discusses the Lexington Public Library's innovative uses of technology.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Chris discusses virtualization with Monique Sendze of Johnson County Library. Amy reports on Green Mountain Coffee's new grants to reduce climate change. Tools Using the Web and Internet. Tags: Web 2.0 Robert takes another look at mobile giving.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2009

Robert advises that your Web site might suck. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Chris notes that buying PCs for your library is harder than it looks. Meet this year's crop of NetSquared featured projects and Change the Web finalists. Tags: Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0

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Tech Soup

MARCH 13, 2009

Elliot discusses the struggle between Web Tech Guy and Angry Staff Person. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Patrick's Day with a post on GreenTech for libraries. Brenda endorses Common Craft, a site that offers humorous and educational videos about Web 2.0 Tags: Web 2.0

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Bess tells a library fundraising success story. Tools Using the Web and Internet. Tags: Web 2.0 Craigslist Foundation posts recordings from October's Nonprofit Boot Camp. Brenda braves a cold to talk about infectious ideas.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Loren brings a high-tech book dispenser to her rural library system. Tools Using the Web and Internet. Tags: Web 2.0 Kami hosts two more of her series of five webinars on storytelling and social media.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Attention 501(c)(3) nonprofits and libraries in U.S. Alpha Software – software for building database applications for desktops and the web. CitySoft - web-based operations, communications, and fundraising management. Concentric – web and email hosting. Minor Outlying Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2015

At TechSoup, it has enabled us to hire gifted people who live and work in far-flung places, and yet still do great work on behalf of charities and libraries. I mainly used TechSoup donor products: the Skype chat application; and ReadyTalk audio, web, and video conferencing services. In fact, nearly half of U.S. Image 1: TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2010

Contest winners will receive a $1,000 cash grant plus their choice of one of Adobe's CS5 Premium software packages. This could be your nonprofit organization or public library. Tags: Event Multimedia & Graphics Software Web Building.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The tweet chat covered why data is important for nonprofits and libraries, how to identify what data to collect, and provided guidance on software resources organizations could use for collecting and analyzing data. Data and analytics also matter because they are often requested from funding sources such as foundations and grant providers.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2013

In that webinar, I spoke with QuickBooks Made Easy's Gregg Bossen on the updates to QuickBooks that were relevant to nonprofits, charities, and libraries. How to download transactions directly or manually through a web connect import file. Assigning downloaded transactions to Programs and Restricted Grants.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

The only way refugees in this country can check on the status of their applications with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service is though the Web. (I I challenge anyone to try to get through the INS process in one hour, the time limit many public libraries put on Internet use.). Net Neutrality.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2016

The Challenge is open to all nonprofits and public libraries in the world that have received Symantec product donation(s) and are currently using the product. (a) c) Grant of Rights to Sponsor. Eligibility. a) Nondiscrimination.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

We hear from young nonprofits and libraries all the time, and we know that making wise and affordable technology investments can play a vital part in building and growing an organization. Microsoft Office (admin fee: $24–$31) is the backbone of most nonprofit and library offices. Get Your Office Running.

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