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Building A Nonprofit Board That Understands Financial Stewardship

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But some general knowledge about financial literacy will bode well. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Teach them about fundraising. You should also discuss policies and allow ample time for questions and answers. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Teach them about fundraising. It’s not sexy.

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Healthy Fear, Healthy Habit: Teaching Privacy to New Internet Users

Tech Soup

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. Simple Steps for Teaching Privacy. Teaching Online Safety: Building Curriculum.

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Building a Digitally Literate Community

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Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. Access to technology is important, but teaching computer and information technology skills is just as vital. Defining Digital Literacy.

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Corporate Citizenship and Digital Inclusion: Empowering Communities, Nonprofits, and Public Libraries

Tech Soup

"We hope that free Wi-Fi will be a resource that the city and other local groups will be able to use in their efforts to bridge the digital divide and make their community stronger," said Veronica Bell, a senior manager for public policy and government relations at Google, in a statement. Powering Communities with Tech.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

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Their educational focus areas include new designs to advance learning, pathways to postsecondary success, leadership and teaching to advance learning, public understanding, and integration, learning, and innovation. Areas served: Worldwide. Global Fund For Children. Areas served: Illinois. California Community Foundation.

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4 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Keep Data Private

Tech Soup

Have a Clear Privacy Policy. A privacy policy can help your nonprofit gain your constituents' trust and shows that you care about protecting those who support your cause. When you're crafting your privacy policy, you might also assess every piece of information you collect or plan to collect for a future campaign or project.

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4 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Keep Data Private

Tech Soup

Have a Clear Privacy Policy. A privacy policy can help your nonprofit gain your constituents' trust and shows that you care about protecting those who support your cause. When you're crafting your privacy policy, you might also assess every piece of information you collect or plan to collect for a future campaign or project.

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