Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2012

How would apps benefit your nonprofit or library? Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries. Thanks to a grant from Microsoft , TechSoup's App It Up project investigated the kinds of apps nonprofits and libraries are using to engage their constituents, tell their stories, and get their work done. Library Apps. Green Apps.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 22, 2009

Guest Blog from Amy McNeely, Bookshare Librarian This past week, April 12th through April 18th, was National Library Week. Every year, the American Library Association picks a different theme for the occasion. This year’s theme was “Worlds connect @ your library.” Bookshare is a unique library.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Jennifer Michael, Chief Operating Officer at the American Board of Medical Specialties described how to create learning experiences that are variegated, tailored to the audience, and transformational. To succeed in digital markets,” he advises, “leaders must learn to think differently. Watching, Listening, Learning.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

That’s why we freely share our expertise with the sector through a variety of channels: Live and on-demand trainings : Learn about a range of topics from starting a nonprofit to proposal writing, management, governance, sustainability, and transparency. Get started today to explore Candid’s wealth of free nonprofit resources.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

Dana Abbey is the Health Information Literacy Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental region. She has a background in public libraries, library consultation, and prescription drug monitoring. It is also the way to get your library listed as a consumer health library.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 13, 2024

When you hear the term “digital archive,” you likely think of museums, historical societies, or libraries. But their idea of cataloging may be akin to an analog library system — “last name, first name” — which is completely unnatural to how a regular person who just needs to find a photo might search for it. Want to learn more?

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Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). Why are learning experience platforms rising in popularity? Let’s dive in.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2013

Having very basic design skills, I was looking for something intuitive and easy to learn that could create an attractive final product. I preferred starting from scratch and using Easel.ly's library of shapes, images, and fonts to create my infographic. I recently had to create an infographic for a project. Community Organizer 2.0

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

I’m at the 2011 Games for Change conference today and live-blogging a few sessions! Elaine Charnov – The NY Public Library. Elaine Cohen: The New York Public Library. 100 Years of the flagship library in New York. Trying to engaged the teen-to-twenty-something who normally may not use the research library.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Last week, I had the pleasure of listening to several webinars that were part of the Library 2.011 worldwide virtual conference. My kudos goes out to Library 2.0 and The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at San José State University for organizing this impressive virtual experience. library instruction.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore a few key types of advocacy that help organizations drive positive change; tactics that unite and activate supporters; and technology to make this important work more effective and efficient. Want to learn more about the ins and outs of successful digital advocacy campaigns?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2021

Have you heard the expression, “You learn something new every day?” After all, Abigail Adams once said, “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” Therefore, we’ve compiled a couple of strategies that can help you continue your learning in the nonprofit sector.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While we are definitely not experts (every day we discover something new), we wanted to share what we have learned over the past year doing social media video. We asked Candid staff who participated in video production to share what they learned; here are our top five lessons. We tie our videos to our blog posts.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2012

Anyone can publish through blogs, wikis, and websites. " Dr. Valerie Hill is an adjunct instructor at Texas Woman's University School of Library and Information Science and is also a librarian herself. The Rise of Virtual Libraries. Virtual libraries aren't a new phenomenon. Success in Second Life.

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This typically means creating an exhaustive, robust library of materials, pre-launch, to get the word out on social media, email, and your website to drum up interest and support for your organization’s upcoming, exciting initiative. The post Turning the comms toolkit upside down appeared first on Candid Blog.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past few years, it’s that digital-centric strategies have proven to have many benefits and are here to stay. Make full use of your blog content. How long does it take to sign up for emails, make a donation, or navigate to your blog? Make full use of your blog content.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Where to learn more: Pay close attention to the work and research from Peak Grantmaking and The Nonprofit Alliance. Where to learn more: George Mason University’s Nonprofit Employment Data Project and Blue Avocado are two great places to find the latest information. million jobs, or 13.2% of its workforce in 2020.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

At Candid, we believe that sharing and learning from one another helps empower our sector’s collective success.  This vast library contains more than 34,000 freely available philanthropic resources authored by organizations in our sector—including reports, case studies, surveys, toolkits, and more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Know that you will need multiple days/weeks to learn the basics of navigating Oculus. In the process, your hands will intuitively begin to learn how to navigate using the thumbsticks, triggers, and buttons on your hand controllers. The universal menu includes: Apps : View and launch apps from your library. Don’t skip them!

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. As the first librarian to host it, Karin Bricker, library manager for youth and outreach services at Mountain View Public Library, had to overcome some initial skepticism.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The Power of Free Learnings – Non-SCORM Content. There are devoted websites that provide free E-Learnings and there is even a virtual Galaxy full of compliance offerings and operational tutorials on video hosting sites such as YouTube. When evaluating your learning program, are you making the most of what is available to you?

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 2, 2017

Often, the first place people go to learn about your nonprofit is your website. Blogging or growing your social media presence are both easy places to start. Four Steps to Write the Right Content on Your Nonprofit Blog. The post All-In-One Nonprofit Marketing Library (Link Roundup) appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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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 ? The post 16 free nonprofit books for your summer reading list appeared first on Candid Blog.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 19, 2016

With just a couple of weeks left, take stock of the most useful content from our blog and nonprofit content library and get a jumpstart on making 2017 the best year for your organization yet! This fundraising deep-dive was the most visited post on our blog this year - perhaps that had something to do with the free templates ?

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Gyrus

JUNE 28, 2016

How We Learn – Capitalize On Knowing. Before I start, it is best to issue a few disclaimers: I am not a neuroscientist; this blog post is not written with appropriate scientific method. This post is written based on my personal understanding and could reflect deficiencies experienced in my own personal learning process.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

This is a guest blog post from Salem Kimble, the manager of social. If you work for a nonprofit or library in California, your organization might be eligible to reduce your. E-Rate Discount for Schools and Libraries. If your organization is a school or library and does. telecom expenses by half. CTF application.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 31, 2023

Online Resource Library With only a week or two to absorb tons of new information about your sorority or fraternity, your chapter needs to provide ample educational resources to keep your prospective members interested in joining. Moreover, you don’t have to be a web developer to set up your online resource library.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

We’ll go over important factors to consider when you rebrand your nonprofit throughout this blog. Next, consider what audience learnings you can surface using your nonprofit’s marketing analytics, such as email engagement metrics, website traffic measures, and social media performance. Library of existing content.

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Association Analytics

MAY 20, 2024

The association did a digital assessment of everything in their digital library, discovering that one online forms group was the very most loved digital asset of all. Expanded Learning Expanding any successful program to a slightly broader audience is a great way to identify new streams of non-dues revenue.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Also, some blogging systems, such as EllisLab's ExpressionEngine , include a throttling feature that limits how frequently someone can load your website, thus limiting the effects of a DDoS attack. nonprofit security saferonline microsoft nonprofits library Running Your Organization libraries'

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

The previous 15 years of my career, I worked in higher education with access to a research library, enterprise platform subscriptions, and myriad other resources. Feeling overwhelmed and clueless, I headed to the Salt Lake City Public Library (SLCPL). Now you can find me at the library frequently, combing through Candid’s resources.

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Forum One

JULY 6, 2022

Here are some lessons we’ve learned in supporting major healthcare organizations to boost their presence online. Know your audience and learn the digital trends in healthcare. Develop a resource library of trustworthy information. Create an online resource library that leverages your subject matter expertise.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

Actively look for new learning opportunities. . Actively Look for New Learning Opportunities. If you’re waiting for a learning opportunity to jump out and hit you in the face, you’ll likely be waiting for a long time. The benefits of learning more information specific to the nonprofit sector speak for themselves.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

Bookshare International Library We’re always thinking about new ways in which Benetech could go deeper and help many more people. Bookshare , our flagship literacy program, is the world’s largest accessible library and currently serves more than 230,000 members with visual and learning disabilities.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here are some ways you can find and get in front of new funders: Attend a “ Meet the Funders ” panel in your community or ask to take a local funder out to coffee to learn more about their organization and funding priorities. The post 5 fundraising ideas to start the year off strong appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Classy

JUNE 28, 2021

Once you’ve taken the leap to officially launch your recurring giving program, it’s time to learn how to craft email appeals that inspire donors to deepen their involvement. Blog Posts. Learn the value of recurring frequencies, ACH payment options, and catering to Gen Z. Download the Templates Now. Getting Started.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 11, 2013

With this three-part blog series on our expansion of the proven Bookshare model internationally, we’d like to give you a glimpse into the ways in which Benetech provides people with disabilities around the world equal access to knowledge. The second blog post looked at our growing Bookshare Spanish-language program.

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