Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. The Lisa Libraries. These are given on a no-strings-attached basis to people and groups working on “awesome projects.” .

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Let them know that you have limited time and will only be writing grants to foundations that closely match your project needs for the coming year. Spend some time looking for grants that were received by organizations similar to yours, as well as seeking out foundations that specifically fund projects like the ones you are working on.

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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. Consider providing training at a local health fair. Here's advice from a pro!

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

So much so, that we created a program and began partnering with hundreds of organizations across the United States (and a few points abroad) to help them become go-to hubs for their local nonprofit communities. Candid’s partners come in many forms: public libraries, community colleges, nonprofit resource centers, and foundations.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

" Local humor aside, the project is exciting: 31 public parks in San Francisco will get free Wi-Fi for at least two years. At TechSoup, we support the efforts of nonprofits and public libraries working to build digitally inclusive and literate communities through donated technology from our corporate partners.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Unfortunately, it continues to rise, spreading from national news down to the local level at an alarming rate. From Tara: How declining trust is affecting the media Declining trust is something that isn’t new within the journalism landscape; we’ve been dealing with it for decades.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Benetech’s Bookshare library continues to expand its international service providing accessible books and publications to members in more than 30 countries. These partners include the Norwegian Library of Talking Books and Braille (NLB), the Hoerbuecherei des OSBV Talking Book Library in Austria, and the Dorina Nowill Foundation in Brazil.?

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Blue Hair Technology Group is featured on TechSoup’s new Local Impact Map. The organization began as a project of Jane Ratliff, inspired by her own 86-year-old mother’s quick and easy grasp of using an iPad purchased by Ratliff and her brother. Get Your Story Up On the Local Impact Map. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

I'm very excited to introduce a new Microsoft-funded project we're working on here at TechSoup, called "App It Up." However, many nonprofits and libraries aren't using apps, for various reasons. We're thinking of apps in a pretty specific way for this project. What Is an App? First, a quick definition.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Where to learn more: George Mason University’s Nonprofit Employment Data Project and Blue Avocado are two great places to find the latest information. As a librarian, I would be remiss if I didn’t say: Never sell short all the free resources at your local public library. Now, who’s heard about it in the last six months?

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Neon CRM

MAY 1, 2023

For example, say a library organization wanted to restore a historic local library. They may decide to hold an informational event at that library to engage individuals who are already connected to it. I used to come to this library all the time when I was a little girl.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Jenifer R Daniels, Communications & Marketing Specialist, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. In March of 2010, the Mecklenburg County manager advised library leaders that we should plan for a 50% reduction in our operating budget due to a drastic reduction in taxable revenues throughout the county; projecting an $85million shortfall.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

nationwide digital inclusion project called Connect2Compete. We thought it'd be a good time check in with the new CEO of the project, Brian Vahaly, to see how it's going. One thing hobbling the project has been that it took place well after the flurry of U.S. How the Project Got Going. What Is Connect2Compete ?

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. In this project, the Candlelighters CyberKids program provides young cancer patients with a laptop with Microsoft Windows and Office.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Blue Hair Technology Group is featured on TechSoup’s new Local Impact Map. The organization began as a project of Jane Ratliff, inspired by her own 86-year-old mother’s quick and easy grasp of using an iPad purchased by Ratliff and her brother. Get Your Story Up On the Local Impact Map.

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Georgia Map Local Impact 57

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Libraries for people who are blind or dyslexic are the primary source of accessible books in audio, large print or braille. But, some companies want to empty the library shelves and insist that only books that can’t be purchased are allowed to be stocked in such libraries. Bookshare was created under the Section 121 U.S.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. In this project, the Candlelighters CyberKids program provides young cancer patients with a laptop with Microsoft Windows and Office.

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Map Local Program Impact 65

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Many of our projects turn on legal questions, and our attorneys are a core part of figuring out solutions that will have real positive impact on society. Right now, we have multiple law school clinics that would love to tackle new projects with us, projects we actually have but lack the bandwidth to pursue. What’s next?

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. I was fascinated by the project’s innovative approach to collecting, sharing, and connecting people through locally-produced media. Nell will be responding to comments on this blog and can also be reached here.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore some of the latest desktop apps for Windows 8. Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. Social Media and Communication.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2007

About a month ago, Globels announced the first five citizen media outreach projects to receive Rising s microgrants. originally submitted two separate project proposals both focused on working class neighborhoods in Medell?? Local Stories, global audience.??? So, I'm keeping an eye on the progress reports for inspiration.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

If you are unfamiliar with Agile Project Management , now is the time to get cozy with this system. If your company uses a project management tool to track work and review that work every X number of weeks or month (our favorite is Asana ), there is no place to hide. Work in Sprints. Build a community outside of work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Identify key influencers with audiences on social media, email, or via the news media and spend time cultivating the relationship with the goal of eventually seeking promotional support or a collaboration on a project. Build a relationship with the staff and board of your local community foundation. It’s easier than it sounds.

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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, whether associated with a school, government, agency or geography, serve a community.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? To help kick off Caravan's next breakfast, happening on May 1, I thought I'd follow up with one of projects, LocalFreeWeb , discussed in October, and see how it was progressing.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! A hackathon is an event where programmers, developers, designers, and leaders come together to collaborate on an app, website, or software projects.

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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. You can follow along with the sessions today through Wednesday using #ERL11.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 23, 2011

Mozilla Hacks – the Web developer blog – Really excited by projects that help close gaps, provide accessibility, and increase portability of all things webby. " Library Value Calculator | Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library – I love this! Introducing WebAPI ?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

This is the fourth and final installment in a series of grantseeking pointers inspired by fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding ’s great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries that came out a few years ago. They usually have local chapters. Your local community directory at the Foundation Center.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2015

So when I heard about a collaborative project between nonprofits, city agencies, and the local library happening in my own backyard (almost literally!), Because many residents of Visitacion Valley don't have Internet access at home and/or don't speak English, it can be difficult for them to find local information.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2012

As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore how charities and nonprofits are using gamification. Transforming Communities is a Microsoft-funded initiative that builds on what TechSoup and Microsoft already learned through the first App It Up project. Mobile Apps. Additional Resources.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

The Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project reports that the main reason they don’t go online is because they don’t think the Internet is relevant to them. The fund will rely on local nonprofits to figure what the right solutions are for this specific region. He’s a very impressive guy.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Project management: A project management tool is essential to working with a team and making sure everyone is doing their assigned role to get to the finish line. But even if you are a one-person operation, you still need a project management tool! Your library may have a subscription that you can use onsite for free.

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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. Image: Computer art project ( Ken Fager ). use of PowerPoint. How about you?

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

We’ve looked for people who want to share, give, engage, create, and collaborate by offering their time and talent to local organizations and people who need their help, and its not too late to get involved. There are two main ways to dive in: Find a Project. Learn more about finding a project, here. Create a Project.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup's SafeNight and Caravan projects are described in Making Data an Afterthought. TechSoup for Libraries. For the past few years, TechSoup for Libraries has been part of the Edge Initiative , an effort to create benchmarks and tools that support continuous improvement and drive investment toward public access technology.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Cynthia Adams, CEO of TechSoup donor partner GrantStation , recently did an important online training webinar on how rural charities and libraries can get grants. If your charity or library happens to be located in rural America, it's not your imagination that it is harder to get grant funding in rural locations.

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