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Harnessing the Power of Accessible Technology with the Help of Its Users

Tech Soup

On the evening of the second night, I had the honor of meeting to Bill McCann, the inventor of Dancing Dots , a software that adapts music technology for the blind. Resident students of the center pay rent, cook their own meals, pay their own bills, and use public transportation to get around. Bill is also blind himself.

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TechSoup Local Impact Map Profile: Nonprofits Back to School — In Brazil

Tech Soup

nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high. They’re now to the point where each student has access to an individual computer workstation during classes. Even in the U.S.,

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35 Exciting Raffle Prizes to Spice Up Your Events

Qgiv

For a date night or new food adventure, give a lucky winner the opportunity to go for a night out at a beloved local establishment or a new, highly rated restaurant! For your next school fundraiser , raffle off the opportunity to grab a sweet treat with your students’ favorite teachers. Restaurant gift certificates. Board game basket.

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TechSoup Local Impact Map Profile: Nonprofits Back to School — In Brazil

Tech Soup

nonprofits like Teach for America take on the hard work of rebuilding and reinventing education in places where schools have failed or where dropout rates among low-income children are very high. They’re now to the point where each student has access to an individual computer workstation during classes. Even in the U.S.,

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Webinar: Welcome Messages That Work

Care2

Are your open and click rates suffering, and you can't figure out why? Subject lines and focused messaging that lead to higher open and click rates. A life-long activist, she had volunteered with the Progressive Student Alliance, Amnesty International and Sierra Club. Which images will make the biggest impact.

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What is the connection between Google Analytics and NYC Taxi Cabs?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As you know, I'm working on a screencast about Google Analytics and have been collecting real life nonprofit examples. Key Report #6: Site Bounce Rate The Bounce Rate report reveals the number of visitors who stayed just a few seconds. In short, your bounce rate is your failure rate. We just laughed at this one.

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Live Blogging ONG Web 2.0 Conference in Romania sponsored by the Soros Foundation in Bucharest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A rating of 100 or more is considered good in Romania. Each has a composite page that has biography, conversation, and music/media area. They want to improve their quality of life and confidence and lead an independent life. The volunteers were high school students. Niche content. Personality is important.

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