Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

It affected every step of the evolution of digital media—from the VCR to the digital video recorder to YouTube. students) with a collection of 220,000+ (and counting) accessible books—the world’s largest library of its kind. Universal City Studios, Inc., Why do we at Benetech care about this so much? In the U.S.,

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2013

Web conferencing, voice and video conferencing, and other types of remote collaboration have become a mainstay in the modern workplace. For a view of what’s going on there, see Ginny Mies’s Video Conferencing Apps: Take Virtual Meetings on the Road. The premium (paid) version allows group video meetings.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 10, 2013

A powerful image can instantly communicate your organization's message on your website or blog. A collection of inspiring images can make a great presentation even better. TechSoup also offers professional-level image-editing software from Adobe: Photoshop Extended CS6. Choosing the Right Software. Elemental Effects.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

To receive product donations from TechSoup, an organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a public library. We verify your tax-exempt status through the information you provide us, along with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Image: L.C.Nøttaasen.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 11, 2013

A powerful image can instantly communicate your organization's message on your website or blog. A collection of inspiring images can make a great presentation even better. TechSoup also offers professional-level image-editing software from Adobe: Photoshop Extended CS6 (for both Windows and Mac ). Elemental Effects.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 9, 2012

Even though the products are targeted mostly to parents and other consumer-grade users, it could also be applicable to computer labs where minors use PCs - like those in schools, public libraries, and nonprofit community technology centers. Time limits for usage can be set based on the profile and device.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Learn how to implement and conduct effective tech training for your nonprofit or library staff!

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

It may be hard to believe but there is a near future when your organization will likely be hiring a AI Prompt Architect to build custom applications for your staff and stakeholders. Video Scripts : AI writers can help nonprofits create compelling video scripts that showcase their work, impact, and vision.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2015

At TechSoup, it has enabled us to hire gifted people who live and work in far-flung places, and yet still do great work on behalf of charities and libraries. I mainly used TechSoup donor products: the Skype chat application; and ReadyTalk audio, web, and video conferencing services. Image 1: TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Windows Phone) is a point-of-care smartphone application that addresses child mortality rates by lack of detection and availability of treatment for malaria. The iPad app provides free videos to K-12 students on various topics, including math, science, finance, and history. Image: App Inventor Workshop ( Flickr ).

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2017

At TechSoup, we love to supply good, solid, low-cost refurbished or remanufactured IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. The bottom line is that most people do four or five things on computers: email, Internet browsing, accounting, multimedia (video and music), and office applications like word processing. Image 1: TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2017

TechSoup's RCI program provides warrantied factory-refurbished, commercial-grade computer systems to charities, foundations, churches, and libraries across the country at around half the cost of equivalent new equipment. It includes nine office applications. Microsoft Office. Additional Resources for Tech Planning.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

During the last several years, TechSoup's Storymakers project has been focused on highlighting the most compelling nonprofit videos. In 2016, video will continue to be the most interesting media on the Internet. If we want to get our story out there in a form that will get attention, videos are the ticket. Image 1: TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Visual social media such as Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube videos moved up in priority again this year, surpassing blogging and phone banking for the first time ever. nonprofits that are listed on GuideStar.org who want to use Facebook's new fundraising tools must complete a three-step application process. Image 1: Wes Holing.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What happens when AI has even more vast libraries and generations of human learning to draw from? These are the major players across broad categories of applications. DL applications have revolutionized areas such as image recognition and natural language processing. This seems to be another slightly gray area.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

With its intuitive design tools and extensive library of templates, Canva makes it easy for organizations to produce eye-catching graphics and materials without requiring advanced design skills. Add compelling images, videos, and storytelling elements to engage your donors and supporters. Design and customize your campaigns.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2012

Stay in constant communication with your team by adding smartphones to your nonprofit’s or library’s toolkit. Capture photos and video of your organization in action. Bing Search: a web-based search engine app capable of filtering results to display only images, video, or local results.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

A few weeks ago, the San Francisco Public Library hosted an event with the Electronic Frontier Foundation , a nonprofit dedicated to fighting for citizen digital rights. Enigmail is an add-on for Thunderbird (an email application from Mozilla) that provides OpenPGP message encryption and authentication to your messages.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Key Takeaway #2: Spotlight Your Mission as the ‘Hero’ In the book, Ogilvy realized in a flash of insight that taste was irrelevant for whiskey – it was brand image alone that motivated purchases. Put a human face on the cause through case studies, testimonials, and videos. Blend time-tested principles with bold new applications.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 7, 2013

It also backs up photos and videos from your camera roll. also known as "Leopard"), you can use a program called Time Machine to handle incremental backups of your iTunes library. Image: Apple iPhones with iPad. You get 5GB of storage for free; if you need more storage, you'll have to purchase an upgrade.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

For example, the Leaderosity Learning Library by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance has courses that utilize engaging learning elements such as text, video, images, and interactive features. You’ll find a book, an online course, or another professional development resource applicable to your team. This is how it works: .

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. In this case, we simply found out that San Pablo, California-based nonprofit Reliatech had tried out the application all on their own. " Image: Photo by Reliatech. Windows MultiPoint Server.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Google's backup program includes your Android settings (such as your WiFi networks and passwords), your Google application settings (such as your browser bookmarks), and the apps you install from Google Play (formally known as the Android App Market). Image: Google's Nexus 10 tablet. It includes: apps. browser bookmarks.

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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. Data are everything - names, addresses, documents, images, music, video - and we feel the need to take it with us. Big Data and the Cloud Define Future Technology.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

Dara met some impressive young activist associated with NGOs doing great work in the Muslim world: Crowdvoice.org is a social media site that tracks voices of protest by collecting and contextualizing data, such as eyewitness videos, photos, and reports to raise awareness about current social justice movements worldwide.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

What it does: JotForm is an online application that allows you to create custom online forms. Collaborate on grant applications or annual reports using Google Docs. Hidden fees or limitations: With Google Workspace for nonprofits, you can have up to 100 participant video meetings and 30 GB of cloud storage per user for free.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

You might prefer this video of a dog eating Potato Olés. This book represents several months' worth of research and numerous people's expertise, and we think it'll be a helpful resource for nonprofits and public libraries. This is often referred to as a mirror image.) To back up the entire drive, select "Backup - all files."

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Basics of Meta Ad Library Meta has 3 versions of its Ad Library, each with its own caveats. Ad Library is a user interface that lets you search ALL the ads currently running and archived (up to 5 years) in the past across Meta. The Easy Steps Pull up ad library view. The caveat is that the data can’t be exported.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

One of our missions at TechSoup Global is to supply low-cost refurbished IT equipment to nonprofits and libraries. The bottom line is that most people do four or five things on computers: email, internet browsing, accounting, multimedia (video and music), and office applications like word processing. Image: lungstruck.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

The American Image: The Photographs of John Collier Jr. In designing and developing The American Image: The Photographs of John Collier Jr. m going to look exclusively at Flickr and our experience with the American Image site. s images as well as those of other Flickr members. In this post, I???m In this post, I???m

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Charity Digital News , Wired , and several other UK tech publications recently reported on Nominet Trust 100 , or NT100, which is a new comprehensive global list of promising applications of digital technology for social good. also reports some news that effect libraries. Images: TechSoup Global and Nominet Trust. All Things D.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2012

program, which brings donated and discounted refurbished computer equipment to nonprofits and libraries while creating environmentally-friendly alternatives to disposing of used electronic hardware. Exciting things are happening at TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI). They have average processor speeds and storage capacities.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There’s lots of videos, lots of things you can look at to get a sense of what we offer. ” I have a few other books, but those are the two that really are applicable to this. And that means our image and our brand is making a difference. Well, your image is wrapped up in your brand. You can visit our website.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2011

Here are a few ways that developers and product managers can think about making existing sites and applications more accessible: Understanding basic accessibility - " Unfortunately, not much of the population understands that people who are visually impaired can use the internet just as well as sighted indivduals can, including web developers.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

Download a copy of the full report as a PDF file from Imagine Canadas online reference library: Effective knowledge transfer & exchange for nonprofit organizations : a framework (PDF) Fataneh Zarinpoush, Shirley Von Sychowski, Julie Sperling. Facebook Applications for Your Non-Profit Page. application. instructional video.

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Forum One

JANUARY 12, 2023

When a user hops from your email newsletter or social media handle to your website, are they having a consistent experience in terms of the messages that they receive, and the colors and images that they see? Which ones are essential to the success of your website goals?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Educational Resources: Prioritize builders that provide extensive educational resources, including knowledge bases, video tutorials, webinars, and community forums. Performance Optimization: Choose builders that emphasize website performance optimization, including fast loading times, image optimization, and mobile-friendly designs.

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