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Funding for digital literacy skills training to help more Canadians get online

Charity Village

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Government of Canada, launched the second phase of the Digital Literacy Exchange Program and announced a $17.6 This significant investment will support not-for-profit organizations that teach digital literacy skills […].

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2022 ABC Media Sale offers discounted advertising space to raise funds for literacy

Charity Village

Since 2000, more than $3 million has been raised for literacy programming, making the ABC Media Sale our largest and most successful fundraiser The ABC Media Sale The donated media is sold at […]. The post 2022 ABC Media Sale offers discounted advertising space to raise funds for literacy appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Got Hacked? Your Donors Know It

NonProfit PRO

You know that digital media literacy and cybersecurity are vital. Nevertheless, hackers now use a new strategy specific to security, and it should give you pause. If you haven't made data protection your No. 1 priority, you’re placing your nonprofit at significant risk to be hacked.

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Betsy Beaumon on Benetech's Literacy Program

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Year That Was and the New Year Ahead Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, Benetech's VP and General Manager of the Literacy Program 2012 was a year of titanic shifts in the fields of consumer technology, education, and publishing, along with the requisite challenges brought about by such rapid change.

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Read2Go Tops iTunes Literacy Charts!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The first one shows the Special Education category on iTunes, with the Read2Go logo being used to represent the Literacy and Learning section. And, the second one shows why: our Read2Go application is at the top of the Literacy and Learning section!

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New grant to implement children’s literacy programming

Charity Village

Nonprofits, charities, and grassroots organizations interested in using the literacy programs can apply for funding. The post New grant to implement children’s literacy programming appeared first on CharityVillage. The grant covers costs related to […].

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Three Reasons Kids Need Digital Literacy and Citizenship Education

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As a parent of wired kids, I think teaching digital literacy is very important for parents to do. Three reasons kids need digital literacy and citizenship education — and three ways to provide it – Guest Post by Emily Esch. Three tips for teaching digital literacy and citizenship: Start with a clear vision.

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Applications now open for HelpAge Canada’s new digital literacy program Dig-IT

Charity Village

The post Applications now open for HelpAge Canada’s new digital literacy program Dig-IT appeared first on CharityVillage. Participants are paired with a volunteer Digital Coach who gives support and encouragement on their digital journey. […].

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Literacy for a billion: PlanetRead

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One of the most exciting literacy social enterprises that I've run into is PlanetRead. They have also done extensive measurements of their impact and see real progress on advancing literacy. I could really see how they are continuing to leverage popular media properties (like the Bollywood videos) to enhance literacy.

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Digital literacy resources aim to keep seniors safe and connected during pandemic

Charity Village

The post Digital literacy resources aim to keep seniors safe and connected during pandemic appeared first on CharityVillage. With the older population being so much more vulnerable to COVID-19, they are likely to spend more time physically distancing for longer than the rest of the general […].

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Twitter’s Claire Williams Shares Why Literacy Is Her Cause

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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Boost Your Media Literacy Skills with Free Online Courses on Hive Mind

Tech Soup Blog

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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Daily DoGooder: Fighting to Bring Literacy to the World

See3

Change the world, one video at a time.Fighting to Bring Literacy to the World | 2:00 fightingfor.nd.edu Established by two Notre Dame undergraduates with the help of seed money from the University’s Social Venture Plan Competition, Better World Books has sold more than 30 million unwanted, used books, contributed over $10 million for literacy (..)

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2023 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 9: Indigenous People’s Day — #IndigenousDay. 10: World Lion Day — #WorldLionDay. 12: International Youth Day — #YouthDay. 12: World Elephant Day — #WorldElephantDay. 17: National Nonprofit Day — #NationalNonprofitDay (Internationally recognized). September.

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Words to Avoid—2023 Edition

Candid

When communicating about literacy, we should always strive to avoid the term “illiterate.” More often than not, people who are described as “illiterate” likely have a low level of literacy. This is because literacy is not a binary descriptor, as it is often made to seem. Illiterate.

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Twitteracy (Twitter Literacy)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Howard Rheingold has an interesting post titled "Twitter Literacy ( I refuse to Make Up a Twittery Name for It ). Rheingold suggests that is an example of social media literacy: Twitter is one of a growing breed of part-technological, part-social communication media that require some skills to use productively.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . They focus funding on organizations that work on financial literacy for elementary and high school students (established programs only). Areas served: Worldwide. Areas served: US.

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Digital Literacy SKills Redux

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Seth Godin has a post called " The Growing Productivity Divide " where he lists some basic digital literacy skills that incorporate social media tools. Digital or Internet literacy skills are nothing new - my first introduction was over ten years when Doug Johnson developed the Mankato Scale.

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Building A Nonprofit Board That Understands Financial Stewardship

Kindful

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. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Start at the recruitment stage.

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Route 66 Literacy Beta Users

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Route 66 Literacy began its first beta at Community Association for Rehabilitation, Inc. C·A·R) in January, here in Palo Alto, California.

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A Lightweight Framework for Building An Association Data Strategy

Association Analytics

Don’t strive for perfection.

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2022 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 10: World Lion Day — #WorldLionDay. 11: Indigenous People’s Day — #IndigenousDay. 12: International Youth Day — #YouthDay. 12: World Elephant Day — #WorldElephantDay. 17: National Nonprofit Day — #NationalNonprofitDay (Internationally recognized). September.

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Unifying Your Data Strategy in 2023

Forum One

Drive data literacy Defining your data vision and developing a strong framework for data governance are foundational elements of a data strategy, but increasing data literacy and maturity across your organization will make it stick.

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Advancing Reading Equality with Bookshare’s Exponential Growth

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

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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3 Tips For Creating A Nonprofit Strategic Plan

Care2

Whether it's to protect endangered species, fight global hunger or increase children’s literacy rates, your organization aims to make the world a better place. Nonprofits have big goals for the future.

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The Ultimate Guide to Running a Read-a-Thon Fundraiser

Donorbox

This worry is understandable, with the United States’ literacy ranking 125th worldwide. Parents consistently worry about whether their children read enough. Public schools around the country have struggled to address this issue due to financial difficulties.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

Qgiv

Their programs are aimed at increasing digital literacy and helping people gain valuable tech skills to funnel into successful careers. Through the New Black Renaissance, people have access to job training, placement programs, financial literacy courses, and technical courses to help those pursuing STEM careers.

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How to successfully recruit and retain staff with innovative technology

Nimble AMS

Why this disconnect in data literacy? However, all changes in prioritizing technology and data literacy must begin at the top. Explain your organization’s emphasis on technology training and data literacy. It’s likely organizational leaders underestimate the value of training their staff in innovative technology.

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2021 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 10: World Lion Day — #WorldLionDay. 11: Indigenous People’s Day — #IndigenousDay. 12: International Youth Day — #YouthDay. 12: World Elephant Day — #WorldElephantDay. 17: National Nonprofit Day — #NationalNonprofitDay (Internationally recognized). September.

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How to Maintain Relevance and Revenue in Today’s Economy

Association Analytics

In addition to these approaches, we asked a handful of industry experts (including our CEO) what else associations should be doing, and they offered these pro tips: Develop a data strategy (we recently held a webinar about how to create a lightweight framework for building your data strategy) Build an executive dashboard (see what our Pulse Dashboard (..)

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Are You Passionate about Technology and Social Good? Benetech Needs You!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

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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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Education and literacy – 5%. Human and social services – 8%. Environment and conservation – 7%. Arts, cultural preservation, and humanities – 6%. International development and relief – 6%. Women and girls – 4%. Human and civil rights / racial justice – 3%. Community development – 3%.

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Listening Literacy Skills: What keywords or phrases have brought you some insights?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The most important listening literacy skills are. Reiteracy is Social Media Listening Literacy. What else makes up listening literacy skills? What are your stories about how your organization's listening literacy skills have returned value? Keywords Are King: Composing and refining keywords. What should they say?

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How to Evaluate Your Digital Literacy Program: Free Webinar on June 30

Tech Soup Blog

How to Evaluate Your Digital Literacy Program Thursday, June 30, 11 a.m. computer-related programs, those who support digital literacy programs, or BTOP. (Broadband Technology Opportunity Program) and are busy creating and updating. computer centers, recruiting trainers and volunteers, creating lesson plans, and. their computer skills.

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Social Media Basic Literacy Skills In the Nonprofit Workplace

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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2020 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — #IndigenousDay. 10: World Lion Day — #WorldLionDay. 12: International Youth Day — #YouthDay. 12: World Elephant Day — #WorldElephantDay. 17: National Nonprofit Day — #NationalNonprofitDay (Internationally recognized).

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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

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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Martus 4.5: Lowering the Barrier to Better Information Security through Strong Crypto

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

can now be configured in less than 10 minutes by anyone with basic digital literacy skills, so that even less tech-savvy users can easily and quickly implement Martus’ secure documentation capabilities with distributed backup. The biggest highlight of this release is that Martus 4.5

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Building a Lightweight Data Strategy for Your Association

Association Analytics

Don’t strive for perfection.

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Thank You, Gerardo!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

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.