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

Charity Village

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

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

But for the rest of us, ensuring that volunteer leaders are up to speed on the numbers is a significant responsibility. Orientation is a good opportunity for the CFO to develop a rapport with incoming volunteers and an understanding of their individual capabilities. Financial literacy workshops. Presentations from experts.

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How to Engage Employees in National (Virtual) Volunteer Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. This year will be a bit different, as many employees are still working remotely and in-person volunteering is not always possible. About the Authors.

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Crafting a Winning Fundraising Plan for Your Next Charity Event

Greater Giving

Example: “To raise critical funds through a community gala to support our after-school literacy program for underprivileged children.” Recruit a volunteer team to manage registration, ticket sales, and event logistics.” Revisit the volunteer roles list and assignments. These goals should be both financial (e.g.,

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2023 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 5: International Volunteer Day — #VolunteerDay. 9: Indigenous People’s Day — #IndigenousDay. 10: World Lion Day — #WorldLionDay. 12: International Youth Day — #YouthDay. 12: World Elephant Day — #WorldElephantDay. 19: World Humanitarian Day — #WorldHumanitarianDay.

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2024 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

July 11: WorldPopulationDay — #WorldPopulationDay 18: Nelson Mandela International Day — #MandelaDay 28: World Hepatitis Day — #WorldHepatitisDay 29: International Tiger Day — #InternationalTigerDay 30: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons — #EndHumanTrafficking August 9: Indigenous People’s Day — #IndigenousDay 10: World (..)

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