Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

Earlier this year, President Obama announced a bold initiative to expand access to technology jobs in the United States. " In 2014, GigaOm found some interesting statistics on diversity in tech from company-provided data and survey results from the U.S. Image 1 : WhiteHouse.gov. Images 2 and 3: Year Up.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

We are consulted by policymakers, legislators, rightsholders, companies and activists for our insights. But, I expect that 75% of the job will be about analyzing the legal issues from our programs, especially in our Global Literacy Program, which includes Bookshare, the largest digital library for the blind and dyslexic in the U.S.,

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Davey Awards honor the achievements of the “Creative Davids” or smaller companies who derive their strength from big ideas, rather than stratospheric budgets. This redesign took a user-centric approach to better meet the needs of the site’s users and also utilized accessible, inclusive, and scalable design.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Cloud storage: For file sharing and storage, you can start with Drive through Google Workspace, so all documents can be stored in a convenient, accessible place. Plus you can access your documents from anywhere that you can login, which is super handy if your team is spread out or stuck at home.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

After all, companies like Box, Dropbox, and so on have an entire staff and significant financial resources dedicated to keeping your data secure, and to protect against data loss. Find Out Who Owns Data You Upload — and Who Can Access It. The company ditched the change two days later , after considerable user backlash.).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2015

We recently invited people from three of the top product donation nonprofits to participate in a webinar about how to access donated products and services. Good 360 has been around since 1983; it provides product donations to charities and libraries and also to victims of disasters. Registration for nonprofits and libraries is free.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

The broadband company, CenturyLink , is also building a gigabit fiber network in Omaha, so this is definitely a growing trend. The idea is to engage these residents and wherever possible to teach them how to use digital devices, provide Internet access through computer labs or classes, and provide them with very low-cost home computers.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2013

" Before it launched the Internet.org project, Facebook's efforts to widen Internet access include Facebook Zero , a feature phone friendly text-only version of its services. Internet.org isn’t alone among big tech companies working on the global digital divide. Image: Shutterstock. Convergence. Criticisms.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Some companies do offer protection against DDoS attacks, however. That doesn't necessarily mean the site on the other end is trustworthy, but it does mean that prying eyes won't have as ready access to your data along the way. Image 1 : ALMAGAMI / Shutterstock. Image 2 : NickSorl / Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Over the past year, we've been doing TechSoup Impact stories about nonprofits, churches, and libraries doing great work with TechSoup product donations. " Waukesha Public Library. An increasing number of public libraries are discovering TechSoup donations, but few are maxing them out like Waukesha Public Library in Wisconsin.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? At tightly facilitated events called Generators, leaders with a range of expertise from the nonprofit and library communities discuss their daily work. public libraries to the app.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

An event planning software can get this set up for you, so content delivery is integrated as part of the live event, seamlessly uploaded to an online library (while being live-streamed), and saved for later use. This content can then be used for backlog or tiered access resources in a brand’s content library.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

with training, support, and exposure to companies looking to hire internationally trained talent. It also expanded its online training program with refugee-specific networks that enable learners to connect with one another, access specialized mentors and volunteers, and identify opportunities for professional growth. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

To read about how open-source software might benefit your nonprofit or public library, check out part one of this series. WebHR provides features for recruitment, payroll, expense reports, attendance, leave management, "Social HR," and access to a self-service, online job portal for every employee. Image 2: CiviCRM.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

All of this was made possible by the organization figuring out how to compete effectively with commercial asset recovery companies. The goal is to receive relatively recent vintage, retired commercial IT equipment from companies and government agencies in Minnesota. Image 1 : Hatchapong Palurtchaivong / Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2014

The company launched its Surface 2 tablet with 4G LTE connectivity. This is an exciting prospect because it means you'll have even greater access to Microsoft Office while you're traveling or in the field. As we move into spring, expect to see some major tech companies throwing their hats into the wearables ring.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Companies, such as the ones sitting beside Wheeler at the keynote, could pay money to be in a virtual "fast lane" for sending content. Wheeler's proposal is troubling for nonprofits, charities, public libraries, and other institutions that cannot afford to pay a premium for sending content. Image 1 : freepress / CC BY-SA.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

The weekend event was organized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy , Code for America , Random Hacks of Kindness , and many other organizations and companies. Leonard Library. Another project was creating an easily accessible map of Hawaii's farmer's markets. Image 2: Code for Hawaii, Bytemarks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It can be helpful to lead a planning process within your own organization that examines your organizational assets and access so you can translate them into benefits. History: Simply being around a long time has some cachet and may mean you have access to historical wisdom, knowledge, and records. It is seen as wasteful overhead.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

An event planning software can get this set up for you, so content delivery is integrated as part of the live event, seamlessly uploaded to an online library (while being live-streamed), and saved for later use. This content can then be used for backlog or tiered access resources in a brand’s content library.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2015

GlobalMedic, a company that deploys drones (or unmanned aerial vehicles) for relief efforts, has been tasked to map the affected areas. Two of the drones the company is using, the SkyRanger and Scout models, can identify people trapped or injured by using thermal cameras. Image 1 : Los Angeles Fire Department / CC BY-NC-ND.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

Here is a sample formula to play with for what you’re looking for: [intent] +[context]+[brand personality]+[data/template] Intent : You are a clever writing assistant that creates emails, articles, and social posts Context : This AI creates copy like XYZ company that makes paper clips for Millennials. XYZ’s founder was originally a comedian.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

But with so many charities and libraries working with children, the weird new security threat in 2016 will be smart toys. In November, a Hong Kong-based smart toy company called VTech got hacked. We're not talking about the race to expand Internet access in space here. Privacy and Security. Children love it.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

The biggest obstacle for data access, however, is affordability. Based on this data, the CTA is identifying potential mobile services that combine voice, text, and data access at a below market price. Recently, tech company Zendesk teamed up with San Francisco nonprofits St. Images: Community Technology Alliance'

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

This is the fourth and final installment in a series of grantseeking pointers inspired by fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding ’s great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries that came out a few years ago. Some companies operate an in-house corporate giving program in addition to a foundation.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Box's Chief Trust Officer Justin Somaini wrote about why Box — along with other technology companies — is making cybersecurity a priority for 2015. The Mailshell donation program at TechSoup provides desktop spam filtering software to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries throughout the United States.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It’s also looking like relatively few charities and also libraries are getting the hang of it. Fast Company reports that the fastest growing age group using Facebook and Google+ are people over 45. I’d also modestly recommend our Cloud Basics for Nonprofits and Libraries. A 2013 survey from The Millennial Impact.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

It is a perfect miniature of Connect2Compete with its 80 free public computer centers spread across the city for Internet access and training, low-cost broadband for homes, and free netbook program for public housing residents. He hoped that the company would expand their low-cost broadband further. Image: Connect2Compete.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. Corporate foundations are funded and created by companies and are operated by a board of directors. Image: Courtesy of Shutterstock. Becoming a GrantStation.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

And how can nonprofits and public libraries actually make use of it? This isn't your average tech company, however. The Dove satellites take high resolution, constant images of the Earth. Image: SOCAP13. Big data is still one of those concepts that baffle me. How big does the data have to be? Where does it come from?

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JUNE 25, 2008

is a very large company with a wide variety of user-facing products created by staff who in many cases have zero interaction with other staff also creating user-facing products. The solution is a design pattern library, a place where Yahoo! You can access a limited design pattern library here. And now Yahoo!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. The Internet has proven an invaluable way to access and create content (which becomes part of big data ). Big Data and the Cloud Define Future Technology.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. In collaboration with the TechSoup Global Network , our trusted partners give organizations worldwide access to the solutions they need.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2014

In fact several large electronics recycling companies, such as Sims Recycling Solutions , are retooling to do much more refurbishment work, due in part to depressed commodity prices on the metals they can reclaim through recycling. Image: Sean Nicholson. Refurbishing can also be lucrative. It's Not Just About the Environment.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 22, 2013

Through organizations like Tech Impact and TechSoup , these online services are being offered at a significant discount to nonprofits, charities, libraries, and private foundations. Bring your own devices: It's happening in big companies. Image: Matt Niemi. Plus, this trend is accelerating.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

The Sweepstakes is open to individuals, submitting on behalf of nonprofit organizations and libraries all over the world, who are attending the 2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference ("17 NTC") in Washington, DC. Image 1: Adobe. Image 2: TechSoup. The TechSoup 17 NTC Social Media Sweepstakes Terms and Conditions (Short).

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