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Bookshare without Borders: #2/3

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Together with our partners in the nonprofit, technology, government, academic and publishing sectors, we participate in new cultural and technological movements, deriving new knowledge that we apply for social gain. Special thanks go to Charles Coward and Xavier Domènech of the Barcelona law firm Uría Menéndez.

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Biker Philanthropy: TechSoup Revs Up Donated Computer Programs for Kids

Tech Soup

The name of the organization is actually an acronym for Building Intellect, Knowledge, Education, Resources, and Schooling with a Computer Acquisition Program. "There's a mystique behind us, but 99 percent of us are people you wouldn't expect, like a lawyer sitting next you – 99 percent of bikers are law-abiding citizens.

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Let the Donor Decide: Don’t Assume Giving is Off the Table During a Crisis

Connection Cafe

White in a TIME Magazine article in 2018. She reflected that the way we give is evolving impacted by tax law and technology along with changing consciousness and shifting social mores. Forty-one percent of donors have changed their giving due to increased knowledge about the nonprofit’s effectiveness.

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"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Thursday, January 20, 2011 "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks StLouis magazine is featuring in its January issue 60 companies that they deemed "great places to work". GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around.

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Plan Monthly Job Learning Days

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Plus, the new-found knowledge drives a better appreciation for what everyone does, and proves to the team that success comes only when all the pieces fit together like a well-oiled machine. That knowledge builds greater mutual respect, which is vital to a teams success. So, plan a half day where you pair up employees.

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3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

By absorbing these lessons--of mentors mistakes and successes--mentees are better prepared to move forward with knowledge and confidence. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. It all depends on what that leader does or doesnt do.Good management and leadership skills can be learned.

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Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Brown recently wrote in Smart Companies Thinking Bigger magazine, that you should “ask a group of current, former and potential customers the following questions:" If you’re a current or former customer, why did you start using us? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.