Forum One

APRIL 11, 2023

Overall, here are four key reasons why service design is important to nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies. This is just one example of how the Chicago Public Library incorporates service design into its work. This is just one example of how the Chicago Public Library incorporates service design into its work.

Design 71

Design Service Social Chicago 71

Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

The donation will cover installation and maintenance of necessary equipment, which will build upon existing free Wi-Fi areas, like City Hall and the San Francisco International Airport. These initiatives are exciting opportunities for libraries and nonprofits to get recognition and support for the work they're already doing.

Library 55

Library San Francisco Public Digital 55

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 28, 2013

We are a high tech organization that is not organized as a for-profit company, but instead as a nonprofit charitable corporation working to ensure technology serves all of humanity. At Benetech , we like to think of ourselves as part of Silicon Valley’s heart. For years, we have been working to end the worldwide book famine.

Library 225

Library Government United States Accessibility 225

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Create a list of needs.

Grant 98

Grant Place Free Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 2, 2015

Nonprofits pioneered social media. And yet despite limited budgets, the early adopter nonprofits began using responsive web design in 2012 in order to adapt quickly to the new realities of Internet browsing. International Committee of the Red Cross 2015. International Committee of the Red Cross 2005. GlobalGiving 2015.

Social Media 100

Social Media Design Web Media 100

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

" Apps can be very helpful tools: they can help engage and inform constituents, tell your organization's story, and improve your internal workflows. However, many nonprofits and libraries aren't using apps, for various reasons. Some nonprofits and libraries are even creating their own apps.

Library 52

Library Nonprofit Software Widget 52

Tech Soup

JANUARY 22, 2013

It often surprises people when I mention that education accounts for fully one-fifth of nonprofit activity , second only to human services. Of course libraries are all about education in its various forms. It also integrates well with after-school programs and library open-access. International NGOs and Libraries.

Library 61

Library Education Game Video 61

Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Have your intern review the past year of posts and data from your major platforms. Have your interns take the Whole Whale Be Your Own Social Media Guru course before getting started. Make sure to create a dev copy and avoid letting interns edit live databases. Manage and Organize Photo Library. Build a Photo Library.

Volunteer 69

Volunteer Virtual Ideas Script 69

Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2012

The tweet chat is designed to spark an international conversation, spanning multiple time zones. The conversation will focus on the power of data and how it can be used to achieve the objectives of nonprofits, libraries, and other social benefit organizations. Greenwich Mean time. Never participated in a tweet chat before?

International 70

International Data Wiki Library 70

Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. International Game Technology. The Lisa Libraries. International Game Technology. The Lisa Libraries. Cornell Douglas Foundation. Costco Wholesale. Boeing Company Charitable Trust. Kellogg Foundation. First Book.

Education 92

Education Grant Fund Resource 92

Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

While nonprofits had a decade plus to prepare for mobile-first changes, chat-first changes will come far faster. Nonprofits that are reliant on organic search traffic need to start optimizing for this new reality now to mitigate the drop in engagement and support as the sea change happens. on Google present day (Q2, 2023).

Search 52

Search Grant Organization Voice 52

Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

Pottsboro Area Library in Texas. We of course got lots of great stories, and our winner is the Pottsboro Area Library. When librarian Dianne Connery came to the library a few years ago, she found a classic small town library situated in a converted post office building with the requisite institutional green paint job.

Library 54

Library Digital Story Teen 54

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

If you work for a nonprofit or library in California, your organization might be eligible to reduce your. creates an amazing opportunity for eligible nonprofits. E-Rate Discount for Schools and Libraries. If your organization is a school or library and does. telecom expenses by half. are eligible, and how to apply.

California 36

California Library Fund Rate 36

Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

While nonprofits had a decade plus to prepare for mobile-first changes, chat-first changes will come far faster. Nonprofits that are reliant on organic search traffic need to start optimizing for this new reality now to mitigate the drop in engagement and support as the sea change happens. on Google present day (Q2, 2023).

Search 52

Search Grant Organization Voice 52

Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Salesforce is used by a variety of different types of organizations, including nonprofits, for-profit businesses, and member/trade associations. As such, Salesforce has designed tools just for nonprofits that serve their day-to-day tasks while considering their often tight budgets. What is Salesforce for Nonprofits?

Grant 52

Grant Nonprofit Integration Platform 52

TechImpact

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The advent of the internet and social media present today’s nonprofits with an increasingly competitive market to connect with their target audience. TechSoup Global has a clearly defined goal of providing nonprofits, charities and libraries with modern, discounted copies of today’s hottest Adobe, Microsoft, Cisco and Intuit products.

Technology 128

Technology Cisco Adobe Global 128

The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Engaging with AI thoughtfully is part of what makes it better for the sector, and while there exist major factors around ethics, disclosure, and responsible use, AI presents the nonprofit sector with an opportunity to leverage powerful digital tools in service of enhancing the capacity to do good in the world. AI learns from your feedback.

Language 59

Language API Generation Structure 59

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Golf tournament With the Masters Tournament in the first week of April, a community golf tournament is a great April fundraising idea for your nonprofit. Encourage participants to take advantage of your local public library and get reading! DIY Fundraising Ideas for Your Nonprofit Organization.

Ideas 95

Ideas Fundraising Celebrate Hosting 95

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2012

However, 60 percent of nonprofits also told us that lack of knowledge is their greatest barrier to greater adoption of cloud technologies. They will share our survey findings and the primary motivations and barriers that nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs have for moving their IT to the cloud. Dawn Krause.

Library 56

Library Benefit NGO Survey 56

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2020

posted by Tosha Russock Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. A 2017 study found that while 80 percent of nonprofit leaders believe that social innovation is critical to success, only 40 percent reported that their organization had the capacity to do so effectively. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

Strategy 52

Strategy Organization Social Culture 52

Whole Whale

JUNE 29, 2022

Why is it important for nonprofits to have a DEI style guide? DEI style guides are essential for nonprofits because they help create an environment in which everyone feels welcome and respected. Other organizations may build a style guide into their instance of confluence or Notion which are internal knowledge management systems.

Guide 80

Guide Create Language Guidelines 80

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For many years, people frequently suggested that Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead, get more involved in Washington, DC policy and legislative action. Benetech was founded to be a different kind of Silicon Valley tech company—a nonprofit dedicated to creating social change at scale. I was wrong.

Advocacy 176

Advocacy Change Literacy DC 176

Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. For March 8, International Women’s Day, ask your supporters about the women in their lives that inspire them. Have an intern who’s a lit major?

Ideas 98

Ideas Fundraising Fun Kentucky 98

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 19, 2020

That, alongside the fact that the increasingly important millennial market is heavily engaged with video marketing, is reason enough for your nonprofit to consider creating more videos. So, here are a few tips to bear in mind when putting together a marketing video for your nonprofit. Firstly, why are you making it? Be Genuine.

Video 63

Video Marketing Storyboard Tips 63

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The international legal landscape for people with these disabilities dramatically changed on June 28, 2013, when the World Intellectual Property Organization adopted the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled. delegation signing the treaty.

Copyright 100

Copyright Law Library eBook 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

We have an array of copyright exceptions that cover the activities of archives and libraries, especially fair use and the copyright exception that benefits people with disabilities. By this, I am not just talking about the publishing business, but also the nonprofit libraries committed to universal accessibility.

Accessibility 135

Accessibility eBook People Copyright 135

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Libraries for people who are blind or dyslexic are the primary source of accessible books in audio, large print or braille. But, some companies want to empty the library shelves and insist that only books that can’t be purchased are allowed to be stocked in such libraries. Bookshare was created under the Section 121 U.S.

Copyright 100

Copyright United States Library eBook 100

Neon CRM

JUNE 20, 2023

While financial contributions are crucial for the success of any nonprofit organization, it’s important not to overlook the value of in-kind donations. However, with the right tools and strategies for tracking in-kind donations for nonprofits, your organization can benefit from them while avoiding potential pitfalls.

Track 52

Track Donation Guide Laptop 52

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

You may consider making this information available through a dedicated resource library that volunteers can access from anywhere and any device. Overlooking your internal processes. Internal processes, however, often suffer as a result which ironically can help you improve your member experience and external process.

Associations 79

Associations International Survey Audience 79

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Responsive tech support.

Culture 125

Culture Activities Active Activism 125

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

For nonprofits, data segmentation means dividing a donor or supporter base into groups of individuals that are similar in specific ways. By using segmentation, nonprofits can target groups more effectively, as well as get the most out of their marketing efforts. What Methodology Best Serves Nonprofits? Understanding Data.

Communication 57

Communication Library Demographics Nonprofit 57

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Nonprofits are set up to support a variety of social causes, such as educational, health, scientific, public safety, and human rights. organizations that qualify as nonprofits are exempt from federal tax liability under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 501(c). In the U.S., What’s planned for the National Philanthropy Day?

Celebrate 87

Celebrate National Philanthropy Time 87

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Blackbaud is a leader in the nonprofit technology space because of the scope and versatility of its offerings. The Blackbaud nonprofit software ecosystem has a wide range of solutions that can help nearly any nonprofit handle its online fundraising, marketing, and data management needs. What are Blackbaud Partners?

Blackbaud 52

Blackbaud Integration Nonprofit Platform 52

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

However, as the founder of the Bookshare online library, we have a great deal at stake in how the Treaty gets implemented. Plus, it will especially help countries with less-developed libraries and services for people with disabilities by making it easier to tap large collections (like Bookshare) in other countries. Article 2(c).

Copyright 158

Copyright Law United States Library 158

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Let’s dig in!

Grant 78

Grant Guide Proposal Nonprofit 78

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Let’s dig in!

Grant 78

Grant Guide Proposal Nonprofit 78

Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

My TechSoup Global colleague Lewis Haidt was at the conference as well and penned Nonprofits Imagine a Better Sharing Economy , which provides a good primer on what it is and how a nonprofit-centric sharing economy can benefit all of us. Where Are Nonprofits and Libraries on Sharing?

Share 65

Share Library Nonprofit Model 65