Mobile Beacon Invites Nonprofits to Apply for Its Digital Inclusion Grant
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 26, 2024
Mobile Beacon’s Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant, worth more than $20,000 in donated technology and internet access, is now open.
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Grant writing in a digital age: Leveraging technology for better proposals
Charity Village
JUNE 20, 2024
Grant writing has always been challenging, but has become easier over the years thanks to modern technology. With tools at our disposal to improve our time and task management, research capabilities, and access to information at the click of a button, grant writing has become both more accessible and more competitive.
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Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S. Donors
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 9, 2020
Ngonzi on Twitter and LinkedIn and register for her upcoming on March 24, Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S. But many international nonprofits/NGOs are unaware of the extent of the available funding, and many do not know how to effectively access, attract and activate U.S.-based Please follow Ms.
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The Future of Funding: Nonprofit Grant Management Software Trends
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 3, 2024
However, managing grants efficiently and effectively can often be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail, rigorous compliance measures, and streamlined processes. That’s where nonprofit grant management software comes in. It’s like a helpful program that makes managing grants easier.
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How to Streamline Your Grant Management Process with Technology
sgEngage
DECEMBER 14, 2023
To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization. Having a predictable and consistent grant cycle will ensure your team members are able to evaluate each request efficiently and effectively. Teams can even build statuses that are specific to grant types.
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The Best Digital Marketing Resources for Nonprofits
Whole Whale
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Our digital landscape is constantly changing so it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest digital marketing resources. Social media, email, SEO, digital advertising, analytics, optimization tools like popups, A/B testing, and web design are non-negotiables that should be in every nonprofit’s toolbox.
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Good Data Governance Equals Great Member Experiences
.orgSource
AUGUST 19, 2024
Lately, I’ve been writing about the importance of connecting technology to values and emotions. Data is the foundation for every technological initiative. Good data governance is essential for successful digital outcomes. Provide user-friendly tools to empower employees to access and analyze data independently.
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Verifiable Credentials: New Technology for Association Membership?
The MatrixFiles
AUGUST 17, 2023
Technology advocates argue that we need an identity layer for the internet. We need a new way of managing our digital identity so that it’s in our control. Think of a verifiable credential like a diploma or driver’s license, but digital. This digital credential is cryptographically signed by its issuer for its specific holder.
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Beyond the RFP: How to Choose Technology Partners for Impact
sgEngage
JUNE 4, 2024
Grants managers are adept problem solvers. Upgrading and updating technology systems to keep up with the digital world are necessary evils. Upgrading and updating technology systems to keep up with the digital world are necessary evils. What Is a System Migration? This is not the case.
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Boosting Your Nonprofit: Why Your Digital Presence Matters
DNL OmniMedia
APRIL 26, 2024
From email to your website , your nonprofit’s digital presence spans multiple communication channels, each with its own unwritten rules for success. While allocating marketing resources to various offline promotional strategies is perfectly fine, abandoning your nonprofit’s digital outreach is almost always a mistake.
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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources
Bloomerang
MAY 6, 2022
In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. 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. New Earth Foundation.
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Fair Use Victory Advances a Future of Accessibility for All
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 12, 2014
Two days ago, on Tuesday, June 10, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York made a major ruling that emphasizes the legality of fair use for book digitization. As a non-lawyer, let me explain from the point of view of a technologist who cares passionately about accessibility for people with disabilities. In Authors Guild v.
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Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits: 6 Key Strategies
Nonprofits Source
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
As digital fundraising evolves, your nonprofit should track trends and adapt your fundraising strategies accordingly. If you aren’t sure what to focus on going forward, the following takeaways will help you future-proof your digital fundraising strategy in 2023. Mobile-optimize your content in your CMS so all readers can access it.
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Google Grant Application: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Applying
Nonprofits Source
JANUARY 26, 2023
Applying for the Google Ad Grant can help you reach new heights with your digital marketing. Whether you want to boost donations, promote your services to beneficiaries, or share educational content about your cause on Google Search, the Google Ad Grant can help you get there. Step 5) Fill Out The Google Grant Application.
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Hiring A Google Grants Manager: A Guide & 9 Agencies
Nonprofits Source
JANUARY 23, 2023
Through the Google Ad Grants program , nonprofits everywhere can leverage pay-per-click (PPC) marketing for free. Best of all, there are professional Google Grants managers out there to help you navigate the program and make the most compelling ads possible. We recommend you reach out to their team for all your Google Grants needs!
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How to Create A Holistic Nonprofit Digital Marketing Plan
Pamela Grow
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Thanks to modern technology, the world is more interconnected than ever. A holistic nonprofit digital marketing plan involves weaving together multiple channels and strategies into a unified approach that resonates with your target audience. Follow these four essential steps to tap into the full potential of digital marketing.
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9 free eBooks to help you brush up on basics and build new skills
Candid
JUNE 26, 2024
Our collection covers a variety of topics to meet you where you are in your nonprofit career—whether you’re brushing up on core skills, leveling up your leadership skills, or venturing beyond your comfort zone to get ahead of the curve on new technology. How to Write a Grant Proposal by Cheryl Carter New and James Aaron Quick.
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How to Write an Effective Grant Proposal
Classy
APRIL 9, 2021
In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants.
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Top 5 Reasons Tech Team Augmentation is Necessary for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 17, 2021
By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact and sustainability organizations and causes. Navigating a product and technology landscape that is growing and changing by the minute is not easy for anyone.
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Fighting Accessibity Weaseling by Amazon et al, Victory!
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JANUARY 31, 2014
Last September, I wrote a Beneblog post: Objecting to Accessibility Weaseling , about Amazon and other ebook reader makers trying to dodge out on making their devices accessible. The refusal to grant an indefinite waiver is a big deal, because it will keep accessibility on the agenda. This is an update on that fight.
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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The first grants are to be awarded later this year. Certain regions, often referred to as “media deserts,” have limited or no access to local news coverage. Press Forward funders have coalesced around an aspirational goal to move from individual grantmaking strategies to a shared vision and coordinated action.
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The 9 Best Volunteer Apps for Better Engagement in 2024
Bloomerang
JULY 29, 2024
Let’s explore specific features to look out for: Features for your staff You can help your staff stay organized and reduce stress by giving them access to all of your volunteer program’s resources at their fingertips. Ensure your volunteer management app allows volunteers easy access to their schedules to help reduce no-shows.
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Libraries pivot to survive pandemic
Candid
APRIL 13, 2021
Bridging the digital divide has become essential during the pandemic as many communities, particularly rural ones, do not have sufficient access to Wi-Fi or computers for students. Libraries have helped fill the void by providing hot spot access and in some cases laptops computers to students.
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Teacher Well-Being: Beyond Yoga and Pizza Parties
sgEngage
JUNE 17, 2024
Only slightly more than half reported adequate access to well-being and mental health support. While it was created using grantmaking language, you could easily replace “grant makers” with “educators” and “grantees” with “students” to find highly relevant resources and insights for educators. were considering leaving their jobs.
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Nonprofit Technology Consulting: 6 Steps to Success
DNL OmniMedia
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
In today’s world, nonprofits rely on their technology to help bring them closer to their goals. From bringing in revenue to connecting with constituents, the right technology can save your team time and help you facilitate a better donor experience. Technology consultants may offer services in a variety of areas.
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5 Corporate Philanthropy Roadblocks—and How to Solve Them
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
And that the future of corporate giving is increasingly trending toward employee-centric giving programs, such as matching gifts, volunteer grants, and other forms of workplace giving. Similar scenarios can be seen regarding other corporate giving initiatives such as volunteer grants , donation stipends, and more. The Solution.
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The 990: From Compliance to CommunicationÂ
sgEngage
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Candid can attest to the fact that while the 990s have always been “open for public inspection,” access to them was not always so easy, and making use of the data they contained was very costly. Access : The data must also be available in a convenient and modifiable format. Information about the people leading the foundation.
Hybrid Learning vs. Blended Learning: Difference and Importance
Gyrus
MARCH 19, 2024
Hybrid Learning: It’s the age-old classroom and digital world colliding. It offers learners the interpersonal connection of physical classrooms while granting them autonomy with online materials. Typically a classroom where online resources are readily accessed and integrated. But what do they really mean?
Hybrid Learning vs. Blended Learning: Difference and Importance
Gyrus
MARCH 19, 2024
Hybrid Learning: It’s the age-old classroom and digital world colliding. It offers learners the interpersonal connection of physical classrooms while granting them autonomy with online materials. Typically a classroom where online resources are readily accessed and integrated. But what do they really mean?
Hybrid Learning vs. Blended Learning: Difference and Importance
Gyrus
MARCH 19, 2024
Hybrid Learning: It’s the age-old classroom and digital world colliding. It offers learners the interpersonal connection of physical classrooms while granting them autonomy with online materials. Typically a classroom where online resources are readily accessed and integrated. But what do they really mean?
15+ Things You’ll Take Away From The Digital Fundraising Summit This Year
CauseVox
JUNE 22, 2021
You may have heard that we’re getting ready to run our 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit, but maybe you’re wondering if it’s got the information you want, or you’re uncertain about what to expect. You’re joining 6000+ pros attending the DSF4 on July 21-22 to learn the skills you need to grow digital fundraising all year long.
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Bookshare to Convert Open Content Textbooks to Accessible Formats
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 23, 2009
Our new announcement about the Department granting Bookshare supplemental funding to convert open content textbooks to accessible formats went over very well. We're promising to do highly accessible versions of 80 open content textbooks. Since they are open, we can get them and do the adaptations for accessibility.
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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JANUARY 17, 2014
The next time you set your digital device of choice to record your favorite show so you can watch it whenever you want, take a moment to be thankful that you’re protected from lawsuits from the entertainment industry. It affected every step of the evolution of digital media—from the VCR to the digital video recorder to YouTube.
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Nonprofit Guide to US Digital Privacy Laws: CCPA, SHIELD
Whole Whale
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Special thanks to RoundTable Technology, a leader in cyber security for nonprofits. This article is for the overworked techie in charge of all of the digital things who just panicked that it is 2020 and there are new privacy laws. State boundaries more like digital country borders protecting State residents data differently.
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We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?
Candid
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent). Miscellaneous (3 percent). What the Organization Does (22 percent).
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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies
The NonProfit Times
MAY 31, 2024
Honestly, I was pretty naive about technology when I was much younger. Once I hit university and then started working, I could see how technology was developing fast and going to impact so many sectors in so many ways. This is why technology is and should be our major focus. Both can help refresh the mind.
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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls
Saleforce Nonprofit
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Our aim at Malala Fund is to create a world where every girl can access 12 years of free, safe, quality education. Over the course of a three-year grant , Champions implement ambitious, goal-oriented projects and participate in advocacy campaigns aimed at changing local and national policies that hinder equal access to education.
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5 Technology Tips for Increasing Matching Gift Revenue
DNL OmniMedia
JANUARY 14, 2022
New and developing nonprofit technology is constantly paving the way for improved fundraising and overall donor experiences. That’s why the smartest and most efficiently run organizations are always on the lookout for opportunities to upgrade their digital toolkits. Provide donors with access to an employer database.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
SOS Children’s Villages International uses cloud technology to help fundraise for children in need. Note From Beth: I am thrilled to host this guest post from Microsoft Philanthropies General Manager that showcases examples of digital transformation and fundraising. Photo courtesy of SOS Children’s Villages International.
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Nonprofit Cloud Dreamforce Keynote: Deliver Unique Experiences to Drive Impact
Saleforce Nonprofit
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
During the keynote, International Justice Mission (IJM) shared how they’re using technology to deliver on their 2030 Strategic Vision which maps out a plan for rescuing millions, protecting half a billion, and bringing justice for those in poverty. Technology is the accelerator that allows IJM to do that at scale.
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On the Future of Braille: Thoughts by Radical Braille Advocates
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JULY 3, 2013
argued that we must shift from spending on the provision of hard copy braille to the provision of refreshable braille and the associated digital file formats to enable people to read so much more. “As We strongly support this position and believe the digital content revolution holds the best promise for the future of braille.
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In Times of Crisis, You See Nonprofits Helping, Solving, Rebuilding
Saleforce Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
This annual event brings together representatives from nonprofits and technology companies around the world to address the biggest problems facing humanity and the planet. Technology Is an Enabler To Make Moments of Impact Possible. But technology is a critical enabler to make more of those moments of impact possible.
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Community Technology Alliance: Helping Address Homelessness with Mobile Technology
Tech Soup
MARCH 10, 2014
At TechSoup, we believe in digital inclusion and using technology for social good. When we hear about nonprofits like Community Technology Alliance (CTA), we get really excited. This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community.
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Announcing the Launch of Our Philantech® Cloud
Givinga
MAY 25, 2021
Fintech solution provides partners with technology-fueled charitable giving capabilities, unleashing the power of modern philanthropic giving. Today we unveiled our Philantech ® cloud technology, the first set of modernized, customizable tools that unlock the full potential of charitable giving by removing barriers to philanthropy.
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