Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I met key Congressional staffers who deeply cared about disability issues, and who had comprehensive knowledge of the issue. Bookshare today is part of a broader effort by Benetech’s Global Literacy Program to improve the lives and learning of students with the biggest challenges.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2016

In our quest to build better products and better meet the needs of the world for information, we built the most amazing system for effortless government surveillance as a byproduct. What laws they violate. And, without encryption of this information, the makers of smartphones had effectively handed those secrets to governments.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

On their website, they note that LGBTQ individuals suffer more hate crimes than any other protected group, which makes disarming hate a crucial LGBTQ issue. The LGBTQ Victory Fund is the only national organization dedicated to electing openly LGBTQ people to all levels of government. Transgender Law Center. LGBTQ Victory Fund.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2013

Although it might seem like a complicated document , we’re really excited about it because we think it will greatly improve global access for people with bona fide print disabilities. The Treaty of Marrakesh, Top Issues: What’s the goal of the Treaty? This is satisfied by having a law like the Chafee Amendment in the U.S.,

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 9, 2013

Together with our partners in the nonprofit, technology, government, academic and publishing sectors, we participate in new cultural and technological movements, deriving new knowledge that we apply for social gain. Digitization and globalization are giving rise to growing publishing markets that promise new business opportunities.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 24, 2010

A hot topic at the SCCR20/WIPO discussions in Geneva on global access to materials by the print disabilities is the term "Trusted Intermediaries"("TIs"). Compare that to the fair use exception, which has plenty of case law. As long as we obey the law, they are unlikely to sue us. This is a crucial point.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Maximizing each partners’ strength, global reach and diverse experience, we are coming together to tell the story of progress (and lack thereof) for girls and women against the promises guaranteed in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Sustainable Development Goals promise to leave no one behind.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

An increasing number of grantmakers give — or want to give — internationally in order to address social and economic issues that transcend national borders. Global giving appeals to grantmakers of all sizes and types, from family foundations with enduring legacies to new foundations exploring novel pathways of giving.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue. Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve? Is it one distinct problem or multiple issues? The answer could be “both.”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

Climate anxiety is seriously affecting our youth: In a recent global survey of 10,000 young people aged 16–25, 59% were very or extremely worried about climate change, and 83% said they think people have failed to take care of the planet. We believe it will make local residents interested in the local environment.”.

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Forum One

APRIL 1, 2021

Clubhouse—the invite-only, audio-based social application that’s been drawing in celebrities and expert thought leaders—facilitates widespread collaboration on global topics by allowing users to participate in different conversations on different topics in real-time. Provides free access to thought leadership and global collaboration.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Maximizing each partners’ strength, global reach and diverse experience, we are coming together to tell the story of progress (and lack thereof) for girls and women against the promises guaranteed in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Sustainable Development Goals promise to leave no one behind.

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2017

In a recent blog post , in which our nonprofit, TechSoup, advocated for Net Neutrality, there were several responses that have an interestingly identical structure: (a) Government should stay out of the Internet; (b) There are technical issues involved that TechSoup does not understand; and. (c) Images: Image : mirtmirt / Shutterstock.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

AI was founded in 1961 on the inspiration of British lawyer Peter Benenson, whose article “The Forgotten Prisoners” launched the first Prisoners of Conscience campaign, which ignited overwhelming global support and marked the birth of AI. I especially heard strong interest in building the Amnesty movement in Latin America and Asia.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

As the operators of Bookshare in the USA, which was made possible through a great exception in our copyright law here, we would love to make all of our books available to people with qualifying disabilities around the world. We expect that many of the big issues with the current text will get ironed out this week.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 14, 2009

I came away with a much better understanding of the issues they are exploring and certainly did my part to articulate why I support the positions we have. copyright exemption for serving the print disabled is commonly called the Chafee Amendment: Section 121 of copyright law. copyright law. Long post alert!] national experience.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

On October 6, 2015, join TechSoup, CIVICUS, the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law, FHI 360, and +SocialGood for a deeper dive into the threats that civil society faces. We are excited to partner with CIVICUS, ICNL, and FHI 360 on these critical issues that face civil society. Join Our Experts at the Next #NPTechChat.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Consider the issues with printed books. Ending the Book Famine: the Marrakesh Treaty The World Blind Union talks about the global book famine experienced by blind people, and the negative impacts on education and employment on many millions of people around the world. I’m a big fan of the printed book and always have been.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

And the circumstances under which user data is provided to governments, or human rights information and accounts are taken down from services are not always transparent. As I joked in a recent conversation with a colleague, human rights activists “are the 1%” but the issues we face are relevant to the 99% of other users. Sam Gregory.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 14, 2009

We have a global economic meltdown. And we have this thing called the global climate crisis. An approach that puts social issues foremost; a strategy that delivers better results for far more people. Charity, business, and government, all accomplish great things but have their limitations. And lastly, government.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

During this time, we saw policies such as child labor laws, suffrage for women and prohibition. For the first time in the nation’s history, people came together to fundraise on a global scale. The government also became much more involved in social and cultural welfare programs. This gave them greater voice in the government.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

The Local Impact Map is a rich storytelling platform that uses mapping technology to place stories in a global context — as you can see in the picture below. It reaches our global network resources and, combined with TechSoup.org, has over 5 million annual site visits. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. The LIM reaches TechSoup’s global network of resources that spans over 80 countries. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St., Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

Sponsored by TechSoup Global, 435 Brannan St., and makes no representation or warranty that the Sweepstakes is in compliance with your local law. It is your sole responsibility to review local laws to determine whether the Sweepstakes is lawful in your country. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. The LIM reaches TechSoup’s global network of resources that spans over 80 countries. Sponsored by TechSoup Global (“ Sponsor ”), 435 Brannan St., Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The Local Impact Map is a rich storytelling platform that uses mapping technology to place stories in a global context as you can see in the picture below. It reaches our global network resources and, combined with TechSoup.org, has over 5 million annual site visits. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The winning story will be featured as our "story of the month," and will be published on TechSoup.org, which projects to our global network and averages five million views a year! Sponsored by TechSoup Global (" Sponsor "), 435 Brannan St., Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Like this article? Get another! Click here to read "State of the Sector 2011: All quiet on the nonprofit front" — by Angela Francis.

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Care2

JULY 23, 2012

Ghazal manages the North American offices of Engaging Networks, a global eCRM software company, servicing organizations such as Oxfam, Save the Children, PETA, World Vision, CARE, Humane Society International, and many more. This Expert Webinar is FREE but space is limited, so please register today!

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

And just like many other nonprofits, the more you start trying to address this need in your community, the more you realize the issue is a lot bigger than you originally thought. All too often, we have the tools to fight (or at least, those we can grow to fight) systemic issues at our disposal, we just need to learn how to use them.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand. Solving basic social problems requires a level of sustainable investment that donors and government cannot provide alone. Social enterprise models may well offer an answer. In 2014, Goodwill received $3.94

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Sponsored by TechSoup Global (" Sponsor "), 435 Brannan St., states of Maryland, North Dakota and Vermont; the Canadian province of Québec; and in any and all jurisdictions where skill contest advertising promotions are prohibited or restricted by law. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Sponsored by TechSoup Global (" Sponsor "), 435 Brannan St., states of Maryland, North Dakota and Vermont; the Canadian province of Québec; and in any and all jurisdictions where skill contest advertising promotions are prohibited or restricted by law. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

Sponsored by TechSoup Global (" Sponsor "), 435 Brannan St., states of Maryland, North Dakota and Vermont; the Canadian province of Québec; and in any and all jurisdictions where skill contest advertising promotions are prohibited or restricted by law. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 27, 2011

Here are some questions and answers I've prepared on this topic, based on my recent trip to Geneva to attend the first week of discussions on the issue. Question: How would this help people with print disabilities globally? Question: What’s the big open issue remaining? Government support this effort?

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