Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 3, 2011

In my Fall 2011 President's Update , I mentioned some of our incredible recent achievements in this core program, including the amazing milestones of our Bookshare library. This last September, Benetech won a 3 million dollar award over one year from OSEP for a project we call Leveraging Impact through Technology, or, very appropriately, LIT.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Bookshare actively cooperates with the Library of Congress in the provision of Bookshare’s services to people with disabilities, through its National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress (NLS).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

For them, Bookshare —Benetech’s Global Literacy initiative and the world’s largest accessible digital library for people with print disabilities—opens up a lifeline to reading. All the organizations participating in the Challenge are recipients of the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2011

This year, we are thrilled to honor Judy Hallman for her work with this award. set out to do what seemed unattainable – putting information on town and county government, the public library, schools and cultural and recreational activities within reach of the community by a few strokes of the keyboard.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

The Bay Area Chapter of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network recently announced the winners of its 2010 Young Nonprofit Leader Awards , and TechSoup's own Kami Griffiths was one of the honorees. Check out the Surdna tag at TechSoup for Libraries for more information.). and various other training initiatives.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2012

more than 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. On Wednesday, March 28 in San Francisco – and live-streamed online – TechSoup Global will screen and award the top photo and video entries.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Digital readers: refer to your Kindle library , your read shelf on Goodreads , listen history on Audible, timeline on Libby , or any doc or spreadsheet you maintain with your favorites. Scan award lists: If you cant think of favorites, check a list of Oscar-winning movies or book awards for reminders of what youve enjoyed.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Bookshare, Benetech’s pioneering digital library for people with print disabilities, celebrated its 10th birthday last night with a terrific party that was attended by many of our long-time friends and supporters. As a result, we quickly became the largest online library for people with print disabilities. said Stevie. Thanks Stevie!

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The Next Web

MAY 9, 2013

The company has been in business for over 13 years and is the recipient of multiple awards, including Inc. Magazine’s INC 500/5000 award for 3 consecutive years. Ciplex is a digital marketing agency that provides web design, application development and marketing services.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

I explained Benetech’s efforts to grow the impact of our Bookshare library globally, specifically discussing partnerships with groups in India and Kenya. Idea Four: Fighting Corruption The TED Prize this year went to Charmian Gooch of Global Witness (she also won a Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship at the same time).

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The Next Web

APRIL 11, 2013

500 company, a three-time winner of the LA Business Journal’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies, a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company and awarded One of the Top 5 Places to Work in Los Angeles. Wpromote is a six-time Inc.

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The Next Web

MAY 8, 2013

The company has been in business for over 13 years and is the recipient of multiple awards, including Inc. Magazine’s INC 500/5000 award for 3 consecutive years. Ciplex is a digital marketing agency that provides web design, application development and marketing services.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

Our Bookshare online library is continuing to multiply its impact. The Oak Foundation just awarded us a grant to provide accessible content to people with qualifying learning differences (like dyslexia) in Brazil, India, and the United Kingdom.

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The Next Web

APRIL 10, 2013

500 company, a three-time winner of the LA Business Journal’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies, a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company and awarded One of the Top 5 Places to Work in Los Angeles. Wpromote is a six-time Inc.

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The Next Web

APRIL 25, 2013

His social media and web projects have raised over $5,000,000 for charity, received over 100 million visits on the web, and recently won the Mashable Award for Most Creative Social Good Campaign. Shaun King, the founder and CEO of HopeMob , is a highly-respected social entrepreneur and humanitarian.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

Reminiscent of Foursquare badges, trophies are awarded as fundraisers reach new landmarks in participation and fundraising. Creating a small library of cover photo options takes some minor photo editing skills … and may help these elite fundraisers get an edge. “Trophy Case” Badges. Email Signatures.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2012

over 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries worldwide submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. On Wednesday, March 28 in San Francisco and live-streamed online, we will screen and award the top photo and video entries.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The public library plays a central role in serving the dynamic needs of communities across the country, and is often the first place a person turns to for help. At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. From there, they are hooked!

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The Verge

DECEMBER 21, 2020

As outlined in the bill, copyright holders could be awarded up to $30,000 if they find their creative work being shared online. Most controversially, the CASE Act would create a quasi-judicial tribunal of “Copyright Claims Officers” who would work to resolve infringement claims.

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The Next Web

APRIL 24, 2013

His social media and Web projects have raised over $5,000,000 for charity, received over 100 million visits on the web, and recently won the Mashable Award for Most Creative Social Good Campaign. Shaun King, the Founder & CEO of HopeMob , is a highly-respected social entrepreneur and humanitarian.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 5, 2005

The environment is designed to be conducive to the creative process: I was especially impressed by the library in the main house. It's both an architectural marvel as well as an effective library supporting the creation of films. One of her recent projects was Freedom Machines, the PBS documentary on the award-winning P.O.V.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

A winner of numerous “Best App” awards, this app will likely become your favorite new social newsreading app. If your nonprofit is active on Pinterest or wants to make better use of your digital library, knowledge of photo-editing is essential. Giving Library :: givinglibrary.org. Formstack :: formstack.com.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Speed Geeking at the Gates Foundation Global Library Program about Bookshare International 9/22 Stanford Social Innovation Review online webinar "Nonprofit, For-profit, or Something in Between?" Of course, I have other trips planned for just meetings as well. 9/19 (tomorrow!)

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 12, 2012

As an example, in 2008, we accounted for $1,772,761 in capitalization of a major website upgrade for our Bookshare library. For example, our largest single funding arrangement is a competitive award by the U.S. Department of Education that enables us to provide the Bookshare library services for free to all qualifying U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

TechSoup is a nonprofit with a clear focus: providing other nonprofits and libraries with technology that empowers them to fulfill their missions and serve their communities. In addition to text quotes, Quoto also has a digital library of quotes embedded on images. Giving Library :: givinglibrary.org. Quoto :: quoto.com.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I was also unaccustomed to having to find all my own resources; I had spent the previous 15 years of my career working in higher education with access to a university research library, enterprise platform subscriptions, and myriad other resources. Now you can find me at the library frequently, combing through Candid’s resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

A winner of numerous “Best App” awards, this app will likely become your favorite new social newsreading app. If your nonprofit is active on Pinterest or wants to make better use of your digital library, knowledge of photo-editing is essential. Giving Library :: givinglibrary.org. Formstack :: formstack.com.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2013

Now available to nonprofits, charities, and libraries through TechSoup, Bitdefender security products protect individual PCs and Macs as well as enterprise networks. These applications have won awards, shone through rigorous testing, and met our strict standards. Awards and Praise.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 21, 2009

We received over 100 submissions from nonprofits and libraries around the country (and world) who've shared their digital stories in video , photo , and GoldMail formats for the Digital Storytelling Challenge! Pacific at the TechSoup headquarters (525 Brannan Street, Third Floor) in San Francisco for the mixed reality awards screening party.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

A winner of numerous “Best App” awards, this app will likely become your favorite new social newsreading app. If your nonprofit is active on Pinterest or wants to make better use of your digital library, knowledge of photo-editing is essential. FotoFlexer :: fotoflexer.com.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Apple wasted no time on Tuesday showcasing its quickly expanding and award-winning roster of originals on Apple TV Plus, with Apple boss Tim Cook kicking off the “California Streaming” event with a highlight reel of fall premieres and soon-to-debut titles. Apple’s not just expanding its library, either.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

A winner of numerous “Best App” awards, this app will likely become your favorite new social newsreading app. TechSoup is a nonprofit with a clear focus: providing other nonprofits and libraries with technology that empowers them to fulfill their missions and serve their communities. FrontlineSMS :: frontlinesms.com.

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The Verge

JULY 8, 2021

MGM’s library may offer some potential for franchise spinoffs, sure — primarily with future Bond films and potentially IP like Legally Blonde , and Rocky. Mike and I did not sit down and say let’s raid the library and remake everything,” Abdy told the Times of the pair’s creative roadmap. He’s now producing content for Apple TV Plus.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap ! Any awards will also probably be a reimbursement (you spend the funds, then invoice the government), meaning you have to already have funds to spend.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2012

First up are our awards selected by our panel of judges , hard-working digital storytelling experts who flexed their skills to pick strong stories to receive award donations from our sponsors. Audience Choice Awards. Best Library Video: Norton Public Library. First Place Video.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Global firm DLR Group significantly broadened the scope of adaptive reusethe practice of repurposing existing buildings for new usesfinding new lives for buildings like department stores, hospitals, libraries, and even jails. And it collaborated with CAGBC to model energy requirements and performance opportunities for BIPV buildings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2018

The book was created by Shareable , an award-winning nonprofit news, action and connection hub for the “ Sharing Cities Movement.” And, the paperback version includes a library card inside the back cover to encourage sharing. This project is a lending library for home cooks in Portland, Oregon.

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