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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Innovator” might currently be a buzzword, but your organization should still be striving to blaze technological trails and deliver superior member value. . Empower your staff as innovators through technology training. Drive engagement and loyalty when you p ersonalize the member experience with modern technology at your association.

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Literacy Associations Training Train 115

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 14, 2011

Technology has revolutionized business, but bringing those breakthrough developments to government, education and the nonprofit sectors can take 5, 10, even 15 years. We’re convinced that there are many innovative social applications of technology could make a 5X or a 10X or even a 15X improvement over status quo solutions.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

At Benetech, we always ask ourselves how our existing successful programs can reach more people who need our services and how we can apply technology in new ways to enrich and improve more lives. a11y accessibility Bookshare Braille DAISY ebooks Global Literacy print disabilities Reading' The majority of our members are U.S.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

Periodic technology assessments guarantee that those resources are in good order to deliver on the ambitious goals you’ve set. This comprehensive exploration of your digital systems could include evaluating security, network functions, system management, user experience, and overall performance.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

If in the past your organization has struggled to manage your data, know you’re not alone. When your association chooses Nimble AMS, you break down the barrier of silos with innovative technology that offers robust reporting and dashboards to keep everyone in your organization seamlessly updated. Reporting on the state of member data.

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Data Organization Associations Analytics 140

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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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

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

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The odd thing about living through a technological revolution is you think it’s just another Tuesday. These technologies can do everything from poetry to code to digital art to research to essay writing. The hype is problematic, but the revolution is real. But things forever changed when OpenAI released version 3.5 We didn’t ask.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

There are only so many homes that can be built, but when we’re able to help prepare people for homeownership through education, financial literacy, and sound advice, we can help even more.”. He wanted one centralized place to keep things organized, take payments, manage sponsor assets, and print cart signs. The Challenge. The Results.

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Chicago Case Study Goal Time 211

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Technology trainers: you're superheroes, but not super human! When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. But it's nearly impossible to know everything about every type of technology.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

How can we use technology in a new way to improve people’s lives that is an order of magnitude better? Can we help stimulate the creation of far more technology-for-good ventures? Technology currently serves privileged groups through tools that provide access to education, literacy, health, and justice.

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Literacy eBook United Kingdom Accessibility 158

Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

Just as in the association industry, companies see the profound benefits of managing data as a business asset, forging a data culture, competing on data and analytics, and using data to drive innovation – and many are succeeding. As management guru Peter Drucker once said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2011

Broadband Technology Opportunity Program) and are busy creating and updating. Broadband Technology Opportunity Program) and are busy creating and updating. How to Evaluate Your Digital Literacy Program Thursday, June 30, 11 a.m. for anyone currently managing a computer center, librarians involved in. grant recipients.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 30, 2014

of Martus —our free, open source, secure information collection and management software—which includes major updates and usability improvements. Last week, the Benetech Human Rights Program released version 4.5 Having long supported human rights activists, we know the importance of confidentiality when working with victims and witnesses.

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Literacy Journal Open Source Digital 164

Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

While your nonprofit likely has an individual or team dedicated solely to moves management and major giving, your marketing efforts can also play a role. Marketing comes into play during multiple stages of the moves management process. Let’s get started! What role should marketing play in your major gift strategy?

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Gift Marketing Data Strategy 52

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

On September 8, Unesco observed its 40th International Literacy Day, from which Care2 highlights some shocking statistics on literacy around the globe and reminds us that the ability to read and write is a human right. When you hear the term obesity, you normally don''t think about your website. Register now!

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NTEN

JULY 24, 2012

] By Paula Jones, Director of Technology, The N. Center for Nonprofits, I have the opportunity to talk with many nonprofit board members and staff across North Carolina about their use of technology. In doing so, one statement that resonates with everyone is “No one funds technology.” Include technology needs in grant proposals.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

By: Bose’ Akadiri , Program Manager, Employee Volunteerism at Salesforce, and Cécile Poyet, Director, Product Marketing, Philanthropy Cloud at Salesforce.org. Simbi’s virtual reading platform enables global literacy through the power of narration, creation, translation, and donation. This isn’t your usual read-a-thon! .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 28, 2006

Jenny manages the China operations for a global cell phone technology company. One of our dreams for the Route 66 technology is that it could be used to teach reading to people all over the world, in English as well as other languages.

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China Phone Literacy Ideas 100

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. Salesforce with Forrester Consulting estimates there is a three-month payback period on investments like Tableau Analytics.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. Are you excited about technology benefiting the world? Martus Desktop 4.5

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2021

Plus, there are plenty of tools available to simplify the management of recurring giving. Whether your organization promotes literacy, shelters animals, or impacts another worthy cause, recurring donations have the power to increase your funds so long as you take a smart approach to optimizing your program.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 13, 2009

Betsy Beaumon, formerly of BEA Systems and numerous other high tech roles (including founding her own social enterprise in the 1990s), has joined us as our new Vice President and General Manager of Literacy Programs. I'm particularly excited about Benetech's continued strengthening of our management team.

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Leadership Literacy News Press 100

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Alliance Management Institute (AMI). Alliance Management Institute (AMI). The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. Nonprofit Management. Name (A-Z).

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Hilary is the Digital Fundraising Manager at DNL OmniMedia. For over a decade, she’s brought fundraising strategy & technology together to create successful campaigns. Hilary specializes in technology audits, digital fundraising, and technology implementations. With that, let’s get started!

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

What about that literacy initiative, or the Jobs Program? As I''ve said before, technology is finally approaching common sense. Or said another way, technology is finally able to support the complex, dynamic, and evolving needs that are our communities. This is not a small thing. Need to focus on Elder Care?

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Community Organization Literacy Module 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The human rights technology we eventually built and that anchors our Program— Martus —has since played a crucial role in strengthening the human rights community. The Martus story that has unfolded during that time is a tale of hard-won success and focused efforts to bridge human rights and technological innovation.

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Burma Analysis Guatemala Law 168

sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2024

Universities across the globe face challenges with successful digital transformation and what it means for their fundraising and alumni data, legacy systems, data literacy, and access to skills. Luckily, better technology solutions are now there to support sustainable growth, and recent innovations make these systems even stronger.

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Education Technology University Blended 91

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy. Scott Pinkelman, digital literacy innovation specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia , recently presented on this important topic at the Digital Shift online conference. But with proper education, Internet users can fight back against these digital creeps.

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Teach Internet Literacy Library 68

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Judy Heumann (left) moderating the panel on empowering the world''s billion people with disabilities On the second day of the CGI Annual Meeting, I announced Benetech’s Commitment to Action : Leveraging Technology to Bring Books to the Blind in India.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

We talk about self-care as a holistic experience that goes beyond Kale smoothies and massages, although those things are nice. When we describe self-care in the book, it isn’t just a focus on physical health, but also something we call “technology wellness.”

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Arts Literacy Brain Reflection 50

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The broadcasts air weekly and deliver multilingual lessons on literacy, numeracy, and STEM. Technology That Maximizes Donor Impact. Until Salesforce.org’s newly-released Grants Management tool, there was no comprehensive grantmaking product that fit our unique model and approach. with radio-based education during the pandemic.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Betsy Beaumon, Benetech VP and General Manager of Bookshare During the event, our Bookshare staff offered demos of our Bookshare library and our Go Read accessible ebook reader for Android. They also demoed Read2Go, the accessible ebook application for the Apple OS and Route 66 Literacy, Benetech’s online literacy instructional program.

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Celebrate Google Literacy Library 145

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 1, 2011

Benetech Truths 1 We are committed to social change through technology. Benetech is a Silicon Valley nonprofit organization developing innovative technology solutions with a primary goal of positive social change rather than profit. Our users are the primary drivers of our technology development. 2 We get stuff done.

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Literacy Articulate Open Source Conservancy 145

AFP Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Belfast Nonprofit Brings Affordable Technology to Mainers | Bangor, Maine News, Sports, and Weather - WABI TV5 : We’ve helped almost 10,000 families so far in the 12 years,” said E-Commerce Manager Calvin Robbins. Jodi Martin started the nonprofit, Information Technology Exchange, with her husband. “We We have two programs.

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