Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2017

That said, please also see public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months when planning your campaigns. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. September.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2017

In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. September.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch digital marketing and fundraising campaigns. January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Casey Foundation’s annual KIDS COUNT Data Book , are alarming: Too few children are graduating from high school ready to earn because many aren’t arriving ready to learn—or not regularly attending school at all. Partnering with schools and communities to reduce chronic absence We know that all kids benefit from being at school.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2023

Now the company has made its Braille Bricks, a learning toy for children with visual impairments (or who just want to learn the script) available for purchase by anyone who wants them.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

In early education, children learn the fundamentals of reading and writing in order to communicate, collaborate, and contribute in the world. A few months ago, I attended Microsoft Citizenship's YouthSpark Connection event and heard first-hand from recent high school graduates about how dire the need for digital literacy is.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2021

. “Guided reading is needs-based, differentiated instruction and in COVID we couldn’t do it,” said Andrea Burkiett, director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction at the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. “We’ve always struggled in this country to help our children become fluent readers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2013

It has been amazing to see the impact financial literacy can have on a person, and just how crucial financial literacy is on the future of our young people. There are no courses in our public school systems that teach students how to use a. uncomfortable talking to their children about money, so where are young.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Global Fund For Children. Their grantmaking aims to ensure that American public education prepares all students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions they need to fully participate in democracy and thrive in the global economy. Global Fund For Children. Funding Priority: Education. Mellon Foundation. Kars4Kids Foundation.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 2, 2021

Take trends like the rise of building in public or the unbundling of venture capital. Will the second time be the charm that Qualtrics needs to actually go public this time around? While Acorns and Stash have similar offerings, EarlyBird is bringing a fresh UX play to financial literacy, freedom and education.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Millions of editors on Wikipedia and it’s rise in public use was climbing. On September 11, despite having reunited several families, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children had a list of 1,600 children listed as missing by their parents, or who were seeking their families. Direct Content.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 26, 2006

Pointed out that most of the public does not know what social entrepreneurship is, and that in the nonprofit world it is such a buzzword that all groups seeking funds are saying they are social entrepreneurs. She also explained that the illiterate poor women she serves are more committed to literacy for their children than for themselves.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

Novakid’s ESL app for children raises $4.25M Series A led by PortfoLion and LearnStart investors. Gamification helps with engagement, but Novakid’s clientele of children could also be fast to churn compared to adult learners, simply due to priorities. You get better brand equity when you’re more focused,” he said. “The

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2009

Brenda loves the Pulaski County Public Library's Literacy Bell, a simple way to celebrate children's literacy. Chris sums up last week's webinar, Five Mistakes to Avoid When Acquiring Software. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Tools Using the Web and Internet.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Together they toiled in a library basement—the newly arrived with little knowledge of English and computers to create vibrant slide presentations about things they love, birthday cards for their children, and even résumés. Digitunity/Tableau Public]. Explore the pervasive technology gap in our nation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 8, 2018

posted by Samantha Witter Class 12 Public Ally. Through Public Allies Arizona , I was placed at AZCEND as the Family Resource Center Coordinator. Within the Family Resource Center parenting workshops, early literacy programs, Giggles, Squiggles and Squirms (G.S.S,) child watch, and community health are offered.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2015

In addition to those listed below, see also international public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Days. 12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 8: International Literacy Day — #LiteracyDay. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. September.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

5 Million Reasons to Embrace Library Giving Day Created in 2019 by the Seattle Public Library Foundation, Library Giving Day was designed not only to increase financial support to local public libraries but also to raise awareness for the many programs local libraries provide to their communities.

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Donorbox

JULY 4, 2022

Parents consistently worry about whether their children read enough. This worry is understandable, with the United States’ literacy ranking 125th worldwide. Public schools around the country have struggled to address this issue due to financial difficulties.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Together they toiled in a library basement—the newly arrived with little knowledge of English and computers to create vibrant slide presentations about things they love, birthday cards for their children, and even résumés. Digitunity/Tableau Public]. Explore the pervasive technology gap in our nation.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

Last week, TechSoup for Libraries held a webinar called Public Tech Instruction: Teaching the Public on Internet Safety. The presenters, Austin Stroud of the Monroe County Public Library and Crystal Schimpf of TechSoup for Libraries, shared resources for teaching online safety and security. Learning Resources for Adults.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2008

Sharing Foundation Khmer Literacy Program. Roger Carr has written a wonderful post about the Sharing Foundation's Khmer Literacy School. The children sat at their desks, quietly writing the khmer letters on their little chalk boards. Is that cool - the literacy school is green! I want to mention a few recent posts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

We know educated girls strengthen economies, promote peace, and improve public health. Remote learning for refugee children in Lebanon: Malala Fund Education Champion Nayla Fahed created Tabshoura, an award-winning e-learning platform that helps Syrian refugees and girls in vulnerable communities in Lebanon learn for free.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If we had known the full consequences of Steve Jobs showing us that first iPhone on stage in 2007 and its impacts on our lives, attention, interactions, children, environment, physical and mental health, what hard questions would we have asked? We didn’t ask.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Tax compliance through Form 990-PF is about more than just appeasing the IRS — it significantly impacts your nonprofit’s reputation and standing among the public. Private Foundations vs. Public Charities: What’s the Difference? Consequently, the format and requirements for financial reporting also differ.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2008

Today, the Los Angeles nanny funds a school in her native Malawi -- where half a million children have been orphaned by the disease." Carolyn LeCroy "After serving time in prison, Carolyn LeCroy started The Messages Project to help children stay connected with their incarcerated parents.

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TechCrunch

MAY 31, 2022

STEM for the South Bronx (Bronx, New York) A high school robotics team with a vision to create an education center that is open to the public to explore the world of STEM. AUesome (Sunnyvale, California) A therapy kit and a digital app designed for parents, educators and treatment centers to support children on the autism spectrum.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, consider an organization for educators focused on improving literacy rates. One proven method of addressing literacy—especially in children with learning challenges—is approaching reading as a science. Membership has an impact because it can help uplift other educators and improve overall literacy rates.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

This new program is rolling out this month in 39 states offering $10 per month broadband Internet program to low-income families with children who are eligible to receive free school meals. Subscribers will also be given access to free digital literacy training. One of the big pieces of digital divide news in the U.S.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

Google then invited the public to vote for the top winners. Bring Me a Book is creating a "literacy ecosystem" via social media in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. Pogo Park is transforming three neglected parks in Richmond California into magical play spaces for 8,000 at-risk children. 250,000 Grant Winners.

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BoardAssist

JULY 19, 2017

Maybe he is a public school teacher who develops an after-school literacy program for under-served children in his community. Someone who can gather data on best practices at the fifty other after-school literacy programs in New York? Most nonprofits are started by someone with a dream to make the world a better place.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2024

Example: “To raise critical funds through a community gala to support our after-school literacy program for underprivileged children.” Partner with local media outlets to secure publicity. This succinctly expresses the purpose of your event and aligns with your organization’s overall mission.

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Neon CRM

JULY 20, 2023

The later public phase will focus on raising money from smaller individual donors. Research and Development Research and development initiatives are particularly popular in science or public health-based nonprofits. Before you go public, you should set a funding progress goal of 50% or more. What Is a Capital Campaign?

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. The concept of] family literacy is also very important in our community. In part 2, we offer a librarian's perspective as the host for this program.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Like most libraries, La Conner Library provides public access computers to patrons to use however they wish. They also have a homework help program for school children and offer a variety of digital literacy computer classes. Patrons can also bring their own laptops and tablets and use the library's free WiFi. 1 USB Hub.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Like most libraries, La Conner Library provides public access computers to patrons to use however they wish. They also have a homework help program for school children and offer a variety of digital literacy computer classes. Patrons can also bring their own laptops and tablets and use the library's free WiFi. 1 USB Hub.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. "This is what a public library is all about," said Carol Cooler, the director of libraries and CEO at the Saskatoon Public Library in a press statement.

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