Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 31, 2008

One of the most exciting literacy social enterprises that I've run into is PlanetRead. Hundreds of millions of people now see these videos, eager to learn the words of their favorite videos and becoming literate along the way. They have also done extensive measurements of their impact and see real progress on advancing literacy.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hive Mind , powered by the TechSoup Global Network , is a safe learning space for activists, trainers, and organizations around the world. It helps civil society actors build their digital resilience.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 17, 2022

Next, consider the following: Survey your staff to learn how much time they spend on various company-wide processes. Why this disconnect in data literacy? When interviewing potential hires, ask about their interest in learning and development and reassure them they will have professional development opportunities. Learn more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Note from Beth: As a supporter of the work that the Sharing Foundation does for children in Cambodia, I’ve seen first hand the value of literacy programs in developing countries. This week, nearly a year after first beginning to work with Room to Read, we’re proud to be taking part in promoting Literacy Day.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2023

23: Digital Learning Day — #DigitalLearningDay. 8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay. 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay. 6: Reclaim Social — #ReclaimSocial. 7: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 13: World Radio Day — #WorldRadioDay. September.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

For some, it might feel like a continuation of the past three years – learning how to adapt, shift priorities, and engage with members in different ways. The goal is to learn important facts, such as why they joined, why they stay, how they prefer to be communicated with, and whether they prefer in-person or online events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2022

22: Digital Learning Day — #DigitalLearningDay. 8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay. 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay. 8: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 13: World Radio Day — #WorldRadioDay. 20: World Day of Social Justice — #SocialJusticeDay.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

But some general knowledge about financial literacy will bode well. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Simply getting new members to understand how to read a finance statement is another first step to financial literacy for board members. Funders will review your organization’s Form 990 to learn about your story.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

With analytics, the benefits sell themselves: Reducing manual work Optimizing processes Growing revenue Having consistent, trusted data Increasing engagement Driving your association’s mission For example, consider an association dedicated to promoting literacy. Schedule a quick chat with one of our data experts to learn more.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Visit Grantli to learn more about how I do my grant research and writing and how your organization can find even more funders and funding opportunities. The Awesome Foundation.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2021

Many organizations learned and reaffirmed that digital inclusion needs to be a part of all of our missions, no matter the day-to-day work we do. Over the next year, these fellows will be learning, sharing, designing, implementing, and challenging themselves to become digital inclusion experts who can and will transform their communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2021

25: Digital Learning Day — #DigitalLearningDay. 8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay. 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay. 9: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 13: World Radio Day — #WorldRadioDay. 14: World Bonobo Day — #World Bonobo Day. September.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, consider an organization for educators focused on improving literacy rates. One proven method of addressing literacy—especially in children with learning challenges—is approaching reading as a science. Membership has an impact because it can help uplift other educators and improve overall literacy rates.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In Tableau’s Building Data Literacy Guide , 80% of employees report they’d stay in their job if they were trained in technology. Prioritizing data literacy will empower your staff as innovators, helping staff to enact lasting change at your association. . Learn how modern technology helps your stakeholders become innovators.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

I’m thrilled to share with you some of the recent amazing impact of Bookshare , a Benetech Global Literacy initiative and the largest accessible online library of copyrighted content for people with print disabilities. a11y accessibility Bookshare Braille DAISY ebooks Global Literacy print disabilities Reading'

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. Responsible use also requires people to be in charge of the bots at all times.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2023

Based on past member behavior, your association can personalize the member experience by offering career insights, customized association events, learning materials, and learning content. Does your association value technology and data-literacy? Elimination of data silos. Become a data-driven organization. Download now

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2019

27: Digital Learning Day — #DLDay. 8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay. 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay. 11: Safer Internet Day — #SID20. 13: World Radio Day — #WorldRadioDay. 14: World Bonobo Day — #World Bonobo Day. 14: V-Day — #1BillionRising.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. Keep reading to learn more about Black History Month and how you can get involved! Donate to support their mission here.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Keep reading to learn more about this concerning disconnect and what your association can do to improve the state of your member data. The next step is learning more about your member data. After learning where your association stands with its member data, you’ll be ready to set goals to better organize your practices.

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NTEN

APRIL 29, 2021

They create and implement ambitious projects to increase opportunities for adults in their communities to learn essential digital skills and receive grants to help launch their programs. Felicia Tillman, a fellow from Atlanta, formed partnerships to bring digital literacy training to uniquely sweet spaces. Learn more.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When you choose to invest in Tableau with Nimble AMS, you’ll have increased data literacy in your organization and increased speed and accuracy in your decision-making process. Learn more about the value of Salesforce Clouds + Nimble AMS for your association.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs. Engage directly with the Hispanic community and learn about their wishes and expectations. It streamlines operational tasks, from setting up fundraising campaigns for financial literacy workshops to handling registrations for mentoring programs.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Delivering my statement before the House Committee on the Judiciary, August 2013 We’ve since learned many lessons about the multiplier effect of advocacy. Bookshare today is part of a broader effort by Benetech’s Global Literacy Program to improve the lives and learning of students with the biggest challenges.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

Gerardo’s contributions related to the Benetech Global Literacy Program include: Overseeing the building of the tech infrastructure that has taken Bookshare from serving tens of thousands of members to over 300,000 members, with a rapidly growing collection of 280,000+ accessible ebooks.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 3, 2014

We learn from each other, and try to help each other when we can. Over time, I learned more and more about her work and background. We had a great conversation, and I learned much more about her dreams for doing more for the people of Morocco. She was the first woman bookseller in Morocco.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Here they share what they''ve learned from experience working with clients to help your email campgain be more effective. Many of us take the ability to read and write for granted, but for millions of people learning these skills is a ticket out of poverty and a chance at creating a more peaceful, sustainable world.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2012

1 This study, Financial Literacy and Knowledge in the Nonprofit Sector (PDF) , "engaged a random sample of primarily human service nonprofits, as well as health, civic, environmental, arts, and education nonprofits." Sources: ^ [1] " Financial Literacy for the Long Term ," Philanthropy Matters, Vol. The Moody’s Foundation, 2011.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

Michele Martin and Tony Karer have been blogging at the Work Literacy blog for several months now. Work Literacy is a network of individuals, companies and organizations who are interested in learning, defining, mentoring, teaching and consulting on the frameworks, skills, methods and tools of modern knowledge work.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. With the goal of promoting braille literacy, this landmark meeting brought together braille experts from around the world to Perkins’ campus in Watertown, Massachusetts.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 10, 2012

Below are 10 things I learned about you: 1. Education and Literacy 23.3% word cloud of how you have fun (: A big thanks to everyone who completed the 10-question Have Fun • Do Good Reader Survey while I was on my blogging sabbatical. Where you live: U.S. Northeas t 23.3% West 23.3% Southwest 13.3% Southeast 10% U.S. New Zealand 6.6%

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

Funders providing these types of gifts have a responsibility to trust their grantees to do what’s best for the organization while also supporting them with financial literacy. Streamlined approaches focused on dialogue and learning can pave the way for deeper relationships and mutual accountability. So, how can funders assist here?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2015

Benetech is hiring new Vice Presidents for our Global Literacy and Human Rights programs. The Vice President of Global Literacy leads Benetech’s biggest program, standing at the confluence of some of the most active and rapidly evolving fields: digital content, EdTech, domestic and international education, and user-centered design.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Additional resources: Digital Skills Framework — a taxonomy of digital skills, plus further learning resources to help build skills in each area, aimed at global nonprofits. Using adult learning principles in technology trainings — an NTEN Digital Inclusion Fellow shares a few key lessons about how to (and how not to) train adults.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Adaptive learning models can empower teachers to customize instruction for each student’s needs, and students can even personalize a digital tutoring experience. Imagine a coach using an AI to generate a detailed analysis of your best athletes’ movements to help other students learn, model, and improve their own techniques.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

28: Digital Learning Day — #DLDay. 8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 2: World Wetlands Day — #WorldWetlandsDay. 4: World Cancer Day — #WorldCancerDay. 5: Safer Internet Day — #SID19. 13: World Radio Day — #WorldRadioDay. 14: World Bonobo Day — #World Bonobo Day.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

You probably know that Robin was a pioneer in the ebook industry, but you probably don't know how she applied those experiences and her extensive network to the cause of advancing global literacy. If it works, libraries like Bookshare would mainly be put out of business. And much, much more.

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