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Investing in fair, inclusive data

Candid

As most savvy funders know, our collective future hinges on whether this era of unprecedented technological innovation finally breaks down decades of systemic exclusion for those without access…or only further encodes long standing biases. At the heart of the struggle is data.

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New (Free) E-Book: Leading Systems Change Will Supercharge Your Facilitation Skills

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My colleagues, Heather McLeod Grant and Adene Sacks, have just published a new workbook called “ Leading Systems Change.” That’s why I’ve keep a good list of meeting facilitation playbooks such as Leading Systems Change handy for inspiration.

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Cool App Roundup: Library Edition

Tech Soup

highlights how apps can help libraries connect with patrons and provide services in new ways. Many libraries accomplish this by. creating standalone apps or a mobile-friendly website and library. inspire libraries (and nonprofits!) Engaging with Library (and Other) Collections. the university library archives.

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The nonprofit experts around the corner

Candid

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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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

Tech Soup

The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness.

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Social Media in Crisis Communication: A Lesson Learned by Charlotte Meckelnburg Library

NTEN

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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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

The Lisa Libraries. Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”. The Lisa Libraries. The Lisa Libraries donates new children’s books and small libraries to organizations that work with children in low-income or underserved areas. The Barney Family Foundation.