Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 15, 2012

I’m excited to contribute to this topic in honor of the multitudes who work together to make a difference in the world through Bookshare, a global asset we have built with joint efforts of education, technology, publishing, student, parent, and volunteer communities. copyright law.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Because We Love Where We Live allows donors to play a vital role in the fundraising efforts that provide environmental education to thousands of students. Over 30,000 volunteers remove 400,000 pounds of pollution from communities around San Diego County, waterways, and coastline annually with the donations this campaign contributes.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

copyright law. The publishing industry and disability organizations both agreed on this provision of copyright law. which get Bookshare at no cost when serving students with qualifying disabilities (thanks to funding from the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

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Greater Giving

JULY 10, 2023

If you’re a parent volunteer or a teacher involved in fundraising committees for schools , you understand the crucial role that financial support plays in enhancing educational opportunities for students. Sports Teams or Entertainment Venues : Explore partnerships with local sports teams, theaters, or entertainment venues.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 24, 2015

It might even be something less nefarious, such as students—so many of whom today do their research solely on the Internet—not realizing the implications of copying and pasting words into their homework. Imagine someone using a piece of text from your website and profiting from the act of doing so.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 1, 2014

However, we have yet to come to grips with what is ethical and what the laws should be in relation to rapidly changing technologies. Bookshare is the result of joint efforts of our partners in the education, technology, publishing, student, parent, and volunteer communities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Much like the term “community service” once thought to be voluntary, altruistic service to others in the community has changed and is now used as a term for forced service hours for breaking a law in lieu of or in combination with fines. Although the laws may give rules and guidelines to follow, government entities and nonprofits are exempt.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

As the operators of Bookshare in the USA, which was made possible through a great exception in our copyright law here, we would love to make all of our books available to people with qualifying disabilities around the world. It’s why the great majority of accessibility work is done by volunteers, charities, and with government support.

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Everyaction

MAY 14, 2018

For universities searching for ways to both grow students' engagement on campus and develop their education and participation as active citizens, voter registration programs have become an increasingly popular activity. seen great success registering students as part of freshman orientation. Make the information easy to find.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Many law firms do much more pro bono work than 50 hours. TechSoup has had an ongoing relationship with the famous Silicon Valley law firm, Cooley LLP for several years. TechSoup’s Pro Bono Law Firm, Cooley LLP. employment, intellectual property, business law etc). OK, I do know that lawyers in the U.S International.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

federal law supports braille instruction. Data from the American Printing House for the Blind’s annual registry of legally blind students shows that in 2012 only 8.8% We also continue to add books from volunteers, staff and outsourcers through scanning and proofing, including student requests. Accordingly, U.S.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2022

Before you start planning your raffle, make sure you understand what the local gambling laws are in your state. So, before you start sourcing prizes for your fundraiser, make sure you’ve done your research to avoid getting in trouble with the law. Is there a volunteer in your community who’s known for their famous pies or cookies?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The Election Protection Hotline : 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683), will be answered live from trained volunteer on National Voter Registration Day from 9:30 AM-8 PM Eastern. My Vote, My Right Voter Protection Site: Learn about voter ID laws and steps to take to protect your right to vote tomorrow.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

The Bookshare promise to American students with disabilities is that if they need a book for education, Bookshare will ensure that they have it. We now have volunteers throughout India adding local language titles such as Tamil into Bookshare. Bookshare was created under the Section 121 U.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

With support from stakeholders in the education, technology, publishing, student, parent, and volunteer communities, Benetech changed that reality. copyright law. As a result, people with disabilities were left behind, facing insurmountable barriers to opportunities in education, employment, and social inclusion.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Alliance Management Institute (AMI). Feb 21 - 24.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

who gave the keynote speech at UC Berkeley’s conference on law, ethics and technology, “ Social Networks: Friends or Foes? ,” complaints of hijacked accounts increased by one-third from 2007 to 2008. While the overwhelming consensus was that such behavior isn’t right, there are few laws on the books to address these scenarios.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

The study reveals that current leaders in the local nonprofit sector believe the skills most needed in the nonprofit workforce are financial literacy, communication (verbal and writing skills), knowledge of laws pertaining to the nonprofit sector, information technology, volunteer management, and donor cultivation. Stay tuned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2007

Graduate students doing research or teaching in Second Life have formed a mobile colony that holds discussions with experts in subjects like online ethics or aesthetics What they didn't mention is the new Nonprofit Island that will be opening a few weeks. Teams of Harvard Law students enrolled in Evidence will serve as the lawyers.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Other Examples: An Annual Giving Campaign, like National Center for Youth Law did $10k for a new Alzheimer’s research project Raise $25,000 to fill a new school library. Let’s look at an example from Fiver: Once upon a time, there were students in New York. Because of that, students know it’s ok to be different.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

And I tell my students that Ill give to any of the worthy causes they pour their hearts into, but they have to ask me in person (not on Facebook)! In our recent Arizona Giving and Volunteering* research, we asked respondents if they could recall a decision to stop giving to an organization they had previously supported.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

826 National is a family of seven nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping students, ages 6-18, with expository and creative writing. Hands On Network brings people together to strengthen communities through meaningful volunteer action. million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and ecosystems.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2014

" The ruling establishes that a search engine such as Google must be regarded as a "data controller" under the data protection laws in those EU countries where it operates. The Microsoft Imagine Cup is a student competition to create innovative IT projects and ultimately bring those ideas to market. Here in the U.S.,

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If people see your volunteers rolling up at an event and think, “Uh oh, my sweet tooth is about to take over,” then you’re on the right track. Get your volunteers (and their kids) involved and make it a fun, day-long event that raises spirits along with funds. This is where we are required by law to mention the Ice Bucket Challenge.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2011

A volunteer got stranded out of state. He wrote a sob-story email to the volunteer coordinator. (I After the event, though, he got copied on the heartfelt volunteer thank-you note the organization sent its volunteers. You probably don’t want to know how the situation was resolved – it’s too gruesome.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

We then pulled in the New Sector Alliance and some UC Berkeley Haas Graduate School of Business volunteers to really help us think through how to address the demand. Not surprisingly we found that there is considerable demand for good low-cost PCs. PCRR of course is R2 certified like our other refurbishment partners.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Of course, this one can put you at odds with the law if you’re not careful, so make sure to get legal advice on any laws or local ordinances you need to follow. Exercise Class You can hold a regular exercise class with a volunteer instructor—like a boot camp-style fitness program—for long-term fundraising. Get creative!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 17, 2022

It emphasizes why direct action to break unjust laws is needed, rather than waiting for justice or equality to arrive. Nonviolent resistance to unjust laws eventually influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Nonviolent resistance to unjust laws eventually influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Care2

JUNE 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The terrific news is that the U.S.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 16, 2023

Volunteer Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. It emphasizes why direct action to break unjust laws is needed, rather than waiting for justice or equality to arrive. Nonviolent resistance to unjust laws eventually influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Volunteer Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 25, 2021

Patrol volunteer offering PPE to local Chinatown residents. Please take the time to volunteer your time, skills, or money to nonprofits working to dismantle Asian racism. . Anti-Defamation League : ADL is a global leader in exposing extremism and delivering anti-bias education, and is a leading organization in training law enforcement.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2007

It is a collaboration between American students and residents of Sikoro, a dusty periurban town of 65,000 people outside the capital city of Bamako, Mali. Some funding is exterior, but we are and will remain a low-budget organization, relying on the volunteerism of American students and Malian citizens. We can use any help we can get!

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is the only national conference expressly designed to prepare 400+ college students for a career in the social sector. Cultivating Student Philanthropy. Cultivating Student Philanthropy. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance / Houston, TX / $250. Leadership / #AMI16 / @NPL_Alliance. Leadership.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

We’ve been around for 12 years and have really focused on connecting volunteers from the architecture, engineering, and construction industries with opportunities to give back and then assisting nonprofits with their building needs. You know, it’s kind of difficult to harness the passion of volunteers and advocates.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2022

Human trafficking organizations advocate for stronger anti-trafficking laws, provide services and support for victims of trafficking crimes, and develop long-term strategies to end human trafficking. Salesforce.org is humbled to partner with nonprofits around the world to bring awareness to World Day Against Human Trafficking.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this image, volunteers pick up trash in a forested area. Volunteer Fair Your nonprofit likely has a dedicated corp of volunteers that make your work possible. Hosting a volunteer fair will help build bridges between local nonprofits and potential volunteers.

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