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Nonprofits can become more resilient by spending more on fundraising and admin ? new research

Pamela Grow

Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Telesilla Kotsi , The Ohio State University and Alfonso J. Pedraza Martinez , University of Notre Dame Most food banks, homeless shelters and other social services nonprofits constantly face hard decisions about how to use their limited funds.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

September 30, 2021 The Schuler Education Foundation has awarded a first round of challenge grants totaling $170 million to five colleges in support of financial aid for low-income and/or undocumented students. . $170 million in challenge grants for low-income, undocumented students. Based on a survey of 1,626 U.S. Read more.

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Join Benetech in the Skoll Foundation’s 2014 Social Entrepreneurs Challenge!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

When our team last caught up with him, he was a busy student at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, rejoicing in his ability to read independently and reach his full potential. Our work is made possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Thank you for your support!

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Blackbaud Headed to SXSWi 2011

NetWits

Description: As non-profits turn their sights to the social web for mission delivery, advocacy, fundraising and awareness building, more for-profits organizations are supporting charity work with specialized programs and initiatives. She holds an MBA and other degrees from Stanford and Oxford Universities and was a Skoll Foundation Scholar.

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

federal law supports braille instruction. We strongly support this position and believe the digital content revolution holds the best promise for the future of braille. And how will changing technology impact tactile design, production and use? Accordingly, U.S. Image by the National Braille Press, a DIAGRAM subcontract.

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Computer Refurbishment and Accessibility

Tech Soup

Of all the wonderful things that computers and other smart machines do to enhance our lives, I can't think of any other ICT field that make as profound an impact as accessible technology, sometimes also called assistive technology. How Accessible Technology Works.

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A simple, but profound, change in how we think about volunteers

ASU Lodestar Center

This is further supported through effective supervision and regular recognition that is carried out not only by the designated “volunteer coordinator” but by staff members throughout the organization. They strive to make volunteers feel a part of the team from the beginning with structured and comprehensive orientation and training.