Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 10, 2013

The more we use technology in our education and health systems, the more data we collect about how people learn and what keeps us healthy or makes us sick. I knew we could help a lot of people if we focused on finding a sustainable—instead of a highly profitable—way to develop technology for the social good.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

2 – How many different types of technology systems are you using to execute a fundraising campaign? For question 2, we had the highest percentage of people relying on just 1 or 2 technologies than we have ever experienced in the poll, 61% vs. 45% aggregated. QUESTION: Can you provide examples of data standards policies?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on artificial intelligence and its implications for civil society. AI for Social Good: The McKinsey company recently released its “ AI and Social Good Report ,” which includes a landscape analysis of how AI is currently being used to solve big hairy problems.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

An expert on agricultural economics and spatial analysis, Jerry most recently served as a Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, DC, where he led major projects on food security and climate change issues.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. Outside of our organizations, we have government institutions, and service providers. The community, partners, government, are all necessary for really making a change. The full keynote and presentation are below. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

Not that long ago, powerful data management and analysis tools were often only accessible to the commercial sector. Today, there is a wealth of modern tools that make deep and meaningful data analysis more accessible to the nonprofit and social good sector. How can you get data into your platform for future analysis?

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Different types of nonprofits will have different needs — e.g., associations are different businesses than research and policy institutes — so do what is more directly connected to your mission and goals. This framework is known as digital governance. One effective way is to take an agile approach to change management.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. It advocates for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. ??Forum

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. It advocates for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. ??Forum

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Founded in 1981, NALEO Educational Fund achieves its mission through integrated strategies that include increasing the effectiveness of Latino policymakers, mobilizing the Latino community to engage in civic life and promoting policies that advance Latino political engagement. Latino Victory.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose . Senior Vice President for Military, Veteran and Government Affairs. Her work enables NetHope members to be more effective and efficient through the use of technology . Kimberly Mitchell.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Insights on Government Funding. Since government is a major funder of rural programs, it's useful to know that a clear trend in government funding is interagency collaborations. More government grants are looking for collaborations among multiple organizations that are able to address an issue from different angles.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 21, 2006

Romesh Silva, a statistician with Benetech's Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) , has provided key statistical analysis for a Human Rights Watch report issued this week documenting torture and unlawful killings by Bangladesh's Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), an elite anti-crime and anti-terrorism force.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

3) Social Network Analysis of the #GPF13 tag during the discussion created by Marc Smith. Data is transparent because of social media, data visualization, and open data from governments – all helping us to usher a remarkable period in human history. It is not just the software and technology platform, it is the data.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Policy-oriented organizations have long produced dizzying amounts of statistical content. In the past, rows and rows of data would die a quick death in thick policy reports or inscrutable spreadsheets. At the heart of most issue-focused policy and research is data analysis. Kurt Voelker, Forum One Communications.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2016

You're reading the TechSoup blog, so you're probably already comfortable with using technology in your work. But there are millions of nonprofit staffers who don't have the skills to use technology to do more good. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Friday, July 15.

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NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2013

Bill Gates sees measurement as the path to follow to meet and overcome that challenge: Given how tight budgets are around the world, governments are rightfully demanding effectiveness in the programs they pay for. The government is now working to develop better plans for the poorer performing regions.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Seattle, Washington: Governance Responsibilities for Nonprofit Boards. Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Nonprofit Communications and Technology Conference (MCN). Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance. Seattle, Washington.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Free Press and Public Knowledge are two of the most important advocates leading the analysis and community-organizing efforts to restore sensible regulation that would promote net neutrality. Why should nonprofits care about any of this?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Tableau —professional-grade data analysis and visualization software. Also, does your organization have sensitive data that cannot be shared, even under government subpoena? All providers have different privacy policies regarding using your data themselves and allowing governments to have it on demand.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

This year's Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Washington, DC, had a lot to offer for the nonprofits in attendance, and TechSoup was no exception. Here's what we learned from the experts about the technologies that can help nonprofits like yours achieve your mission. " and includes modeling statistical analysis.

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NTEN

JUNE 3, 2009

The FCC should review policies governing competition and pricing. Bad policy decisions should be reversed. Provide better data collection and analysis. In order to achieve universal broadband, we need to know which areas are unserved and underserved, as well as prices, speeds and technologies. Net Neutrality.

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Tech Soup

MAY 23, 2013

Through the Laura and John Arnold Foundation he set up with his wife, he plans to use the money to ambitiously solve some of America’s biggest problems like obesity and crime through data analysis and science, with an unsentimental focus on results. ?He Seeing Like a State in Africa: Data Needed.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 3, 2016

posted by Joseph Garcia Director of Communication, ASU Morrison Institute Director, ASU Morrison Institute Latino Public Policy Center. He is an advisory board member of the Arizona Minority Education Policy Analysis Center (AMEPAC), under the auspices of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education; the Raul H.

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Forum One

AUGUST 20, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

All of this has led many state governments to start enacting stricter laws and regulations requiring ANY organization that holds its residents' personal information to adequately protect the information, and levies harsh penalties for not doing so. Could you absorb a loss like that?

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Part two talks about understanding the challenges.Foundations take on the biggest and gnarliest social problems (if the problems could be easily solved, the private sector or governments would have already figured them out. With economic recovery inching along, all levels of government are feeling the pinch brought on by reduced tax revenue.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Government funding and donor support. Detailed analysis of the needs your mission seeks to help. Analysis of your environment. This SWOT analysis will help you identify the key challenges and opportunities facing your organization, and will serve as the foundation for your business plan. Financial projections.

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Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2024

Forward-looking governments are also adopting CX best practices, as service-centered agencies increasingly understand that the process to acquire a passport, for example, should meet citizens’ expectations for transactions. Technology demands a more integrated strategy: not just the website, but also apps, social media, surveys, and chatbots.

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sgEngage

APRIL 24, 2023

According to research by NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Network, 80% of nonprofits don’t have a policy to address cyberattacks. A good place to start building a policy (if you don’t already have one) is to assess your organization’s risk with our checklist. Involve your staff in the policy-writing process.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

Not every student in my class is focused on the same policy issue. They will be placed with organizations working on policies in these areas, many part of large international networks, nonprofits, and government. The Croatian government (@VladaRH) unilaterally follows 195 other world leaders’ accounts.

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Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Attend If You’re: A professional in advancement services, alumni relations, communications and marketing, and fundraising in District II To Register: [link] MARCH NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference Portland, OR, and Virtual March 13-15, 2024 Also known as NTC, this annual event spotlights essential nonprofit technology best practices.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 12, 2022

Governments should embrace internationally recognised fundamental rights at work including ending forced labour, discrimination at work, respecting workers’ right to freely choose representation and ensuring safe and healthy working conditions. Enhancing Data-Driven Policies and Programmatic Responses.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

At the intersection of digital and mission-driven work, 2023 was a year of significant changes, big decisions, and growth for many organizations in the nonprofit and government space. For us, it was no different! This tool was awarded five different awards for its interactive design and ability to communicate key health and livability data.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Nonprofit Technology, and more! The Digital Media and Learning Conference is meant to be an inclusive, international and annual gathering of scholars and practitioners in the field, focused on fostering interdisciplinary and participatory dialogue and linking theory, empirical study, policy, and practice. Nonprofit Management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

CE Sensemaker provides the underlying theory, rigorous methodology and computer-based tools for the gathering and analysis of anecdotes and survey questions. . Several professors (computational linguistics, human-computer interaction) at Simon Fraser University, UBC and British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). . .

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

This is not to say that social entrepreneurs don’t work in the policy and advocacy space. The common link among our projects is information technology, which can be applied to just about every aspect of the social sector. Yet, nonprofits frequently lag behind the for-profit world in applying technology to their work.

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