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Information: The Better Half of IT

sgEngage

We sometimes forget that IT stands for Information Technology. As a society, we have become obsessed with the “Technology” half the tools and devices that infiltrate our lives—and with producing, updating, and controlling these devices. It means that you are open to the importance of the role data plays in your organization.

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Anthem Awards Winners Announced

Forum One

By amplifying the voices that ignite global change, these awards honor work across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Education, Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate.

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Anthem Awards Finalists Announced!

Forum One

The Anthem Awards were created to highlight and amplify the most impactful and inspiring work across seven core purposes: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Education, Art, & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment, & Climate.

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7 tips for preparing your nonprofit for a move to new software

EveryAction

But swapping technology can also seem intimidating. Design —this could entail the physical design of a public-facing component, such as a website or form, or it could mean reviewing workflows to ensure new technology, such as a CRM solution, supports your organization’s processes. It involves change, which can feel uncomfortable.

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Ushahidi Wins MacArthur Award: Changing the World One Map at a Time

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And, more importantly, Kenyan citizens will have a place where their collective voices can be heard as they push for a safer, more transparent democracy. With this award, Ushahidi will continue to be one of the creative, disruptive technologies that is empowering citizens in crisis across the world. Congratulations! and Catherine T.

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Technology Toolbox: Learn from Occupy Wall Street to Occupy YOUR Street

Amy Sample Ward

Be as we have seen in events around the world, the revolution will be tweeted, photographed, mapped and posted to our status. The “leaderless” organizing of the Occupy Wall Street movement has helped avoid strategic arrests or censorship but has also prompted a powerful use of social technologies. “The revolution will not be televised.”

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VocaliD to Create Unique Voices for Millions Who Can't Speak

Tech Soup

He has become one of the most famous users of assistive technology; the electronic speech synthesizer he uses is a well-known part of his persona. Although Hawking has made augmentative systems much more visible in popular culture, there are lots of technology advancements that can still be achieved. Why is this important?

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