Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The tough question that ran through my mind was: How can we as technologists in Silicon Valley help prevent this kind of atrocity? Delivering my opening remarks at the Martus'' 10th Anniversary A decade later, in 2003, Benetech —the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead—launched our Human Rights Program to address this very question.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

On August 2-3, I attended the 5th biennial Money for Our Movements (MFOM) social justice fundraising conference in Baltimore, Maryland, convened by the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training. Special thanks to the mighty team at the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training! Here''s what they said.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

Dawn Briskey,orgSource Vice President of Client Services frequently collaborates with Kevin on tech projects. You may discover that some staffers aren’t benefiting from the data at their fingertips because they need additional training. Seventy-two questions assess strengths and weaknesses across these nine areas of activity: 1.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

Online safety quizzes can help you assess how much your audience already knows and what topics they might need more training in. Get Safe Online has 10 questions that address different aspects of online safety. The Northstar Digital Literacy Project has 33 questions, but only a few touch on safety and security.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This was likely followed by testing out one or two project management systems as you tried to find a work-from-home solution that served your nonprofit well. Prepare any initial inquiries for your technology consultant to ensure you cover all pressing questions. What level of technology literacy exists across your team?

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Candid

JANUARY 13, 2023

The purpose of this list is to merely question what we mean when using certain words. This is one we use a ton internally and don’t question nearly enough. Monikers like “maven,” “ninja,” “wizard,” and others can sometimes diminish the real value and hard work people bring to a project, making them seem abstract and mystical.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

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. Skillsoft's Information Security Essentials online training can help your IT staff and end users implement security best practices. Educate Your Constituents.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

Nonprofit staffers will find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for those who aren't experienced with technology, and many chances to ask questions of tech-experienced nonprofits and experts. Toronto, Canada: Toronto Net Tuesday: Digital Literacy for Nonprofits. Find your closest group or apply to start a new group. Mukono, Uganda.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

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. " If you do any sort of digital literacy work or job training, privacy and online security is likely already a big part of your curriculum.

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NTEN

JUNE 27, 2012

They can answer questions about the wine to help diners navigate a wine list to make the best choice. I believe that sense-making, both individually and in collaborative contexts at work or networked projects, will be the key to navigating the digital information landscape and finding relevant content efficiently in the future.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Designing Questions Kathy Gustafon-Hilton coordinated a massive Pecha Kucha session, featuring 19 design professionals sharing 20 slides, 20 seconds apiece. I spoke about the importance of designing intentional frameworks for asking visitors questions, based on this blog post. While questions like: "Where were you last night?,"

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

The study reveals that current leaders in the local nonprofit sector believe the skills most needed in the nonprofit workforce are financial literacy, communication (verbal and writing skills), knowledge of laws pertaining to the nonprofit sector, information technology, volunteer management, and donor cultivation. Washington, D.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Xperience Design Project. Xperience Design Project. The Xperience Design Project (XDP) is a two-day, business-focused experience for association professionals and partners. We know you've got questions. The Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference. The Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference. Apr 11 - 12.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

Many of these organizations operate loan programs as well as assessment and training to use the devices. The software applications WordQ + SpeakQ provide writing assistance and speech recognition help for people with disabilities, new language learners, and those who are learning literacy. How Accessible Technology Works.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

At this conference in 2005, the backchannel was projected on the screen behind the speaker. Raymond raised some good reflective questions about backchannels that are still very relevant four years later as back channels goe more mainstream and search for best practices on how to incorporate them into our conferencing experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2007

Solicitation on the streets for programs at the k-12 level to train students to use cyber tools for science. Looking at how to be less of training but more on learning. Emphasis is on digital literacy. Some questions: What have you seen in terms of partnerships for people seeking funds for games? Microsoft Corporation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2007

I've been doing Internet skills training workshops since 1995 and way back when I used to do one called "Digital Literacy" which was all about how to use email, listservs, and Internet search functions. The article answers these really important human questions: So, how do you select your circle of the wise?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

But most importantly, we love for these sessions to be interactive, so feel free to chat in your questions and comments along the way. There’s a chat box and a questions box. If you use the questions box, it might be a little bit easier to call out your question, but we’d love to hear from you.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

He spoke about FCC's expansive efforts to increase "digital literacy" for both individuals and small businesses. How to provide computers and access is a critical question. . While the US is 24th worldwide in broadband adoption, the real gap is found in low-income urban households and rural areas in the US.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

This week's Ask Britt question, sent in by a reader, is, "How can I combine the creative arts with social impact? Great question! Art in Action Youth Leadership Training " Art in Action Youth Leadership Program uplifts and transforms the lives of young artists impacted by violence and poverty.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Ask Nathaniel James your questions about digital inclusion at our next Ask the Expert session. For All. -- is all about digital inclusion, digital literacy, and working to close the many digital divides we face in our global society. What excites me the most are the projects people are coming up with on their own.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2007

We have reality tours where we take people out to other parts of the world, kind of reverse Club Med, "get your butt off the beach and meet real people," see the development projects, the literacy campaigns, the women's groups, the political opposition parties, the trade unions, but focused on positive, build the next system kind of things.

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