Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 15, 2012

This week, Benetech’s DIAGRAM Center has announced the release of an open source web application for creating and editing crowdsourced image descriptions in books used by students with print disabilities. Books with image descriptions will go back into the Bookshare library for students with print disabilities to use in their coursework.

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Whole Whale

MAY 16, 2022

Many AI writing tools are already built into our work but the real game-changers are still developing with advances in GPT3 that allow large amounts of text to be analyzed and written. They will be used by everyone from students to CEOs. Helps you edit and revise your work by suggesting alternative phrasing and word choices.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 24, 2024

The continuously high re-enrollment numbers at Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) reflect our efforts to provide the best possible experience for students and families. With continuous enrollment, students are automatically re-enrolled for the following school year unless they notify the school otherwise.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. This looks different from school to school and only you know what works best for your environment. The goal was the same then as it is now: Use it to make something work better.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2022

As a result, educators have an important opportunity to harness and facilitate this passion by connecting students to the global citizen science community. Students have the chance to present the workshops’ findings to the global citizen science community and take part in the WEF’s programming.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

According to a survey by the University of California at Santa Cruz , the number of working African American business owners fell more than 40% during the pandemic—a much steeper drop than other racial groups. These nonprofits rely on funds from generous donors to keep their work going and to provide support to the Black community.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2012

To celebrate, TechSoup's partner in India, BiGTech , held the Find an IT Partner event in Mumbai to connect local nonprofits with IT students. The event was hosted by the Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), giving the IT students at the school a chance to hone their professional skills in a real work environment.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 17, 2022

At LSU Online, they have made it their mission to help accelerate their students’ career goals with excellent, flexible, and affordable online certificate and degree programs. Their programs are perfectly designed to allow students to earn the same degree as they would on-campus in a convenient, flexible format.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

And seemingly overnight, organizations that once regarded digital transformation as a long-term project were implementing, onboarding, and investing in technology that could keep them connected to their supporters and keep their missions going. It served as a critical lifeline, bridging the gap between nonprofits and supporters.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Given the forecasted growth of the Salesforce ecosystem — projected to create 9.3 Apprenticeship programs such as Talent for Good are aiming to fill the gap between available talent and projected growth. One of the biggest drivers of this gap has been employer insistence on both Salesforce skills and relevant work experience.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Social media can play many important roles in your student prospecting efforts— from knowing what prospective students care about to recruitment to enrollment. Learn why social listening is important and how to find and use the influencers among prospective and existing students, alumni, and parents. Find Your Influencers.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Our statistical analysis is being used as evidence for an upcoming trial charging former Police Chief Colonel Hector Bol de la Cruz with crimes related to the disappearance of a trade union and student leader in 1984. On my first day in Guatemala, a freak hard-drive meltdown relegated my work laptop to a paperweight.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Free nonprofit educational resources Most nonprofit leaders hold deep expertise in their organization’s focus area, but not everyone working in the social sector arrives equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to fundraise effectively.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cloud for Good recently hosted an Application Showcase webinar where we invited Blackthorn Events and Mogli to talk about how their third-party applications work with Salesforce to help universities throughout their recruitment and admission processes. Track all event attendance throughout the student journey.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

The educational goals for the funders in this list include increasing postsecondary and higher learning opportunities, advancing innovation inside the classroom, engaging more students in the arts, and enhancing early childhood development, just to name a few. Areas served: Worldwide. Carnegie Corporation of New York. Areas served: Worldwide.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I love teaching (and learning) and it was a pleasure to work with students, nonprofits, and faculty. I also learned a lot working along side Nancy Smyth , Dean of the School of Social Work. Here’s a few frameworks and techniques I learned first hand from Nancy as she accompanied me to the sessions I was leading.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

At Media Cause, we are fortunate to work with amazing organizations that impact change in the world every day. It Gets Better Project Proceeds from each purchase help to reach more young people throughout the world every day. As we approach the season of giving, our team has compiled a list of gifts that give back.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

How can they enable their institutions to reach the next level of student success, community engagement, and research impact? This means universities are optimising their offerings to meet learner needs, including offering more proactive support and digital services geared towards meeting the changing expectations of students.

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Cloud 4 Good

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Across the economy, demand for qualified Salesforce talent far exceeds the available supply of ready-to-work Salesforce candidates. After completing training, apprentices will join Cloud for Good project teams serving higher education and nonprofit institutions across the US. www.ccri.edu. For further questions, please contact: CCRI.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Optimize campaigns: Identify what works and what doesn’t so you can fine tune your efforts for maximum impact. Measure Impact: Link fundraising successes to specific projects or programs, showcasing the tangible outcomes made possible through donor support. So you can see why having the right CRM was so particularly important.

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Forum One

MARCH 9, 2023

Alexis Bonnell is the former Chief Innovation Officer of USAID, where she had the privilege of working with thousands of innovators, inside and outside of USAID who are changing the world and helping millions of people become self-reliant. What’s a recent project that illustrates the value of AI or ML to you?

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

With opportunities for virtual peer networking and small group discussions, there will be tracks for admissions and enrollment, the business office, student and learning management, and technology and innovation. Shop Talk: Blackbaud Student Information System. Top Sessions Recommended by a School Registrar. Use the Tools.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

There’s a fundraising story about Bill Gates receiving a telemarketing call from a young student alum asking fellow Harvard alumni to donate. Bill’s reply to the young student. When the student replied that “most people were giving $500” Bill replied, “Great, I’ll give that amount as well.” Even more interesting?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. These are given on a no-strings-attached basis to people and groups working on “awesome projects.” . New Earth Foundation.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 9, 2021

Whether it’s rock, pop, or country, a band is trained to work harmoniously together to create a beautiful piece of music. In the case of the Youth Music Project of West Linn, Oregon, you improvise a new plan composed to fit the situation. Youth Music Project. Hosting a fundraiser is similar to leading a band.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

As you incorporate these tips, work at fostering genuine supporter relationships, and strategize ways to improve the donor experience, you can generate more reliable revenue streams over time. Explain the impact of donations. Enable recurring donations. Offer suggested giving amounts. Streamline your online donation form.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2021

Are there relationships that could be built between your nonprofit and one that does similar work or serves a similar population? Many high school students are required to volunteer in order to graduate. . Are there certain projects that could be completed by a skilled intern? Collaborate with corporations.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

Uplifting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) Shaw University, located in Raleigh, NC, was the first HBCU organized in the South and is the birthplace of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). She and my great-grandfather worked as sharecroppers while raising eight children. Panelist Dr. Steven E.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s being re-published today in honor of International Day of the Girl to highlight Malala Fund’s important work around education for girls. For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. Syrian refugees and Lebanese students learn for free. . . This is especially true for girls.

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Socialbrite

MARCH 8, 2020

Here are some of the campaigns run with Donorbox: Some of the kids helped through the Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project. Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project. From then on, students are in school throughout the year, except during the summer and winter holidays. million through the Shanti Bhavan Children’s Project.

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

After completing training, apprentices will join Cloud for Good project teams serving higher education and nonprofit institutions across the U.S. Dallas College Chancellor Joe May commented that “Dallas College works to ensure that Dallas County is vibrant, growing, and economically viable for future generations. www.cloud4good.com.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. Members report having to work doubly and triply hard to shore up their credibility.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Or that a stale thank you letter they wrote 5 years ago still works. If you want a big, loyal donor base of people who love your work and are happy to give whenever you ask, you must NAIL thanking donors. Even if you are working from a spreadsheet, you can easily make the effort to use the donor’s name when you thank them.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

From people in Latin America who face severe water scarcity to at-risk human rights defenders and students with disabilities, our users and their families are the ones who best convey the impact of our work. Consider third grade student Brennan Draves. It’s not too late to pledge your support for our work.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Student Many students are required to volunteer for a certain number of hours to fulfill requirements for their classes or clubs. In addition, many high school and college students participate in service-learning projects, which combine elements of education and volunteerism.

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Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2022

The summer internship is an opportunity for students to get a glimpse into the world of digital technology, learn from our experts, and apply their experience to a variety of exciting projects. Our staff enjoys the opportunity to work with our interns and learn from their experience as well. Building a Network.

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Candid

JULY 22, 2021

These included higher education institutions with students from underserved communities, arts organizations, and social sector infrastructure organizations. As we did with Scott’s previous grant recipients , we examined the organizations and projects Scott selected to see what we might learn about her approach to grantmaking.

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