EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, if you know which supporters interacted with your issue awareness campaign and learned about your work, you might then ask those specific supporters to contact their local library boards and express support for the drag story time bill currently in committee.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Q&A with a Toledo-based library on building community capacity. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

By Laura Norvig, Special Librarian, the Resource Center. Consider how you can support more robust knowledge sharing. By providing your stakeholders with a dedicated place to share knowledge with one another, community building happens naturally. What is a knowledge sharing network? Knowledge is a lofty word.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2014

On December 17, TechSoup hosted a SoupChat for nonprofits and libraries looking for more information on website design and hosting. A staffer from a small library listed a few popular services — WordPress, Wix, and Weebly — adding that she worried she might regret her decision six months down the road. It's All Doable!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Why should mobile be part of libraries and nonprofits' game plan? It begs the question: Why aren't more patrons accessing library sites on their mobile devices?

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Library Mobile Design Web 71

Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Thanking donors and volunteers is always a great way to keep people engaged with the organization for giving their time and resources. Shared donor and volunteer stories and experiences are a great way to build a library of content that brings the cause front and center. So, don’t just share the content on social media.

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Generation Content Nonprofit Social Media 78

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 28, 2013

It is our hope that Benetech’s Bookshare library, the authorized entity which we believe has the world’s largest accessible online collection with its 198,000 titles, becomes a major source of books for all people who are blind or otherwise print disabled. Together, we can provide equal access to humankind’s knowledge.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

We’ve scoured our online library to find you our best quick reads and easy listens that will inspire you and help you recharge. If you’d rather listen… Did you know that Candid’s online library also includes audiobooks ? Please visit this knowledge base article, How can I access Candid’s eBook collection? Happy reading!

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Free eBook Chad Nonprofit 104

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 15, 2014

How would you like to write a check to your favorite nonprofit, library, or charitable religious organization for $12,000 this holiday season? techsoup religiousorgs nonprofit nonprofits foundation libraries charity savings technology' I'm sure most of us would love to make this kind of generous gift. Donated dollars go further.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Nonprofits and libraries are consistently challenged to collaborate with their staffs, boards, and other supporters in efficient and effective ways. Organizational history, content, knowledge, and files may live with different people, in various email inboxes, or on different computers or file servers. Pacific time. read more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

– Sharing Knowledge Wiki -This wiki was created by The ICT-KM group of the CGIAR to catalog and document processes for nonprofits that want to share knowledge across partners doing development work. What are some of your favorite resources for designing and facilitating meetings for nonprofits?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

– Sharing Knowledge Wiki -This wiki was created by The ICT-KM group of the CGIAR and other partners to catalog and document processes for nonprofits that want to share knowledge across partners doing development work. The facilitation methods are participatory. This section includes templates for meeting processes.

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Facilitation Skills System Change 86

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies. More importantly, after paying tuition bills, we often struggle to find resources we can afford—free resources. . GuideStar . Candid’s GuideStar platform includes over 2.7 million nonprofits.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

A prompt library is key to ensuring AI response consistency. Similar to visualizations, AI can help uncover key connections in your organizational data and isolate them for further analysis by knowledgeable humans. We can contribute to existing prompt libraries and build new ones when needed. AI learns from your feedback.

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Language API Generation Structure 59

Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

Free resources offered by Trailhead and other platforms are accelerating theoretical knowledge but do not provide the hands-on experience employers are looking for. . Consider the number of resources, both in terms of time and money, poured into the typical hiring process.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Please visit this knowledge base article, How can I access Candid’s eBook collection? Please visit this knowledge base article, How can I access Candid’s eBook collection? ,

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eBook Culture Nonprofit Skills 104

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

—– The Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference takes place Febrary 28-March 2 in Austin, TX, and I’m SO honored to be a keynote speaker! The keynote will focus on “Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation”. Libraries can and should be doing the same. The Impact on Institutions.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore the Blackbaud resources your organization has at its disposal. Read on so you’re prepared to take advantage of the wealth of experience and knowledge that Blackbaud support experts offer when needed. Since no two nonprofits are the same, finding the solution that suits your specific needs will be important.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Post Tornado, the Library Is Open in Joplin. Disaster Recovery, Knowledge Sharing, Cloud Computing, and More. Microsoft Keeps Dougy Center Staff Connected Following Devastating Fire. TechSoup Japan Disaster Relief Program Launches to Assist Local NGOs. Updates from TechSoup's Partner and Friends in Japan.

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 13, 2024

That’s why it’s important to take advantage of the many Blackbaud training resources available. While there are some free training resources out there to help you get started ( more on these below ), the best Blackbaud training will require an investment of time and money on your part. But is it worth it? This has its upsides.

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Blackbaud Training Train Resource 52

Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Because nonprofits depend on donations, they’re often stretched thin for resources. Luckily, there are plenty of free nonprofit resources online for your organization to take advantage of. These resources often offer great advice so you can create a first-rate fundraising strategy. Enriched knowledge. Enhanced outreach.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I don't think I'd be so successful, however, if there wasn't a wealth of free or inexpensive coding resources out there. Elliott Harmon wrote a great round up of free HTML resources a few years ago on the TechSoup blog. offers a library of free courses, including a whole index of computer science courses.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The nonprofit sector has no shortage of great resources and Nonprofit Hub specializes in providing those that are free, engaging and easily implemented. However you learn best, there is a track available through Nonprofit Hub to get you the knowledge and expertise you need to grow your nonprofit mission. So, let’s get started….

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Tools Nonprofit Podcast Course 81

Museum 2.0

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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Chicago Library Public Culture 48

Tech Soup

JUNE 21, 2010

TechSoup has donations of SharePoint 2010 Standard Edition , SharePoint Server 2010 Enterprise Edition and SharePoint Workspace 2010 to eligible nonprofits and libraries. SharePoint is an impressive, powerful application, but its wealth of features makes it difficult to understand if you haven't had access to any of the previous versions.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 11, 2009

Roadmap to Microsoft Training Resources was literally a virtual walk through all of the great resources available to nonprofit and libraries for FREE , when they receive their donated Microsoft software with Software Assurance through TechSoup. We wrapped up this fantastic webinar with Microsoft yesterday.

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Training Train Resource Knowledge Base 43

Tech Soup

AUGUST 2, 2012

Then head on over to TechSoup for Libraries and check out their blog series on interesting uses of technology. Get inspired by other organizations using social media in intriguing ways, from sharing local knowledge to managing volunteers and events. Social media : See how your organization can get started with social media.

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Social Media Video Digital Technology 64

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Access to information and knowledge is a basic human right and a necessary first step towards personal, economic, and social development. Check out the World Blind Union’s resources for getting involved with efforts to advance the Treaty’s ratification in your country. It is politically popular.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

It’s accessible for users at all different levels and doesn’t require advanced technical knowledge to use. This CMS also offers a vast library of ready-made themes to choose from, with over 11,000 themes available. Drupal offers a smaller theme library than WordPress, but it still has plenty of ready-made themes to work from.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Bookshare: Solving the “Accessible Book Famine” Twelve years ago, we had an idea for recreating the traditional library for people with print disabilities—such as those who are blind, cannot physically turn the pages of a book, or have learning disabilities, like dyslexia—using the then-emerging technologies of digital books and crowdsourcing.

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Copyright Law Accessibility Library 196

Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2017

Nonprofits and libraries are consistently tapped (and drained) to leverage creative talents and produce palatable brochures, logos, web pages, presentations, and annual reports — just to name a few — with little budget. In our Design for Nondesigners 201: Applying Best Practices for Design course, you will learn to.

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License Design Adobe Library 64

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This might mean educational resources, research reports, and industry insights that non-members cannot access. For professional associations, these resources can help your members stay informed and up-to-date in their field. If you’re looking for a good way to start offering exclusive content, try a members-only newsletter.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

I’m in Austin, TX, today engaging with librarians, digital curators, and technologists working at the nexus of communities and knowledge at the Electronic Resources and Libraries annual conference. Libraries: The Oldest New Frontier for Innovation. Why Community? So, why community?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 15, 2014

I hope you join us as we advance this global right and work towards making the Marrakesh Treaty as successful as possible, so that it can empower people with print disabilities—particularly those in developing countries—to live fuller lives based on equal access to knowledge. We hope that many other countries will follow India’s ratification.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

However, without this valuable information, a nonprofit could potentially be wasting essential resources and completely miss its target audience. Among the nonprofits that do not apply segmentation , the reasons are mainly related to a lack of knowledge, technological ability, and trust. Understanding Data.

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Communication Library Demographics Nonprofit 57

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Our goal is to leverage our extensive and complementary networks of individuals and organizations to provide knowledge, training, and tools to nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs around the world. They also operate research, education, and training programs designed to advance knowledge of philanthropy at every level. Learn More!

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Foundation New York City Library Philanthropy 60

Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A volunteer resource manager at another human service nonprofit that we talked with noted the challenge that comes with the decision to suddenly embrace information and communication technologies. It’s not equitable and we can’t provide the resources that they need.”. And so, we kind of scrambled to learn things like Zoom.

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