Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 13, 2014

Consider this: when you visit your doctor about a medical issue in the United States, you can be reasonably confident that it won''t shortly be on the front page of the local newspaper. Co-authored with Enrique Piracés, Benetech VP, Human Rights.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2013

That said, in 2012 I had the opportunity to travel to Africa and Asia and from those travel experiences three themes emerged that inspired the selection of this year’s nonprofits: 1) Women’s and girls empowerment; 2) Conservation of wildlife and wild lands; and 3) Access to medical care.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2006

In looking at some of the project examples , I found several that focus on women's empowerment and rights in India. Two other proejcts include Navsarjan ( www.navsarjan.org ) and Dappu ( www.sakshiap.org ) that work on human rights issues affecting Dalits,a tribe in rural india.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Even if the job market becomes more advantageous to employers, post-pandemic job seekers are intensely focused on issues that go beyond compensation and benefits. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2013

Social Media Guidelines or what some call a social media policy summarizes your organization’s social media goals, how staff will participate (dos and do nots), identifies legal and privacy issues , a social media work flow , and staffing needs. The general tone should be one of trust and empowerment.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 18, 2025

Your messaging can emphasize themes of empowerment, confidence , and community-building, reinforcing your core mission. 80% of donors are likely to support a nonprofit that shares stories about issues they care about. Next, determine your WHOyour target audience.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Yes you can claim that anyone has the power to blog, but that’s really only the people who have access to the tools and the time and the empowerment. Tags: community issues causes data facebook future myspace openweb ssir. What other questions do you want answered?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Yes you can claim that anyone has the power to blog, but that’s really only the people who have access to the tools and the time and the empowerment. Tags: community issues causes data facebook future myspace openweb ssir. What other questions do you want answered?

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Myspace Technology Causes Social Network 158

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Foundations can make greater progress on addressing critical social issues by using digital platforms to elevate the work and success of the many players in their sector. Foundations are in the business of making the world a better place by providing grants to organizations they see making an impact on the issues that they care about deeply.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2011

It also takes analyzing competitors and perhaps in the nonprofit sector, understanding the ecosystem or network of organizations working on similar issues. In short, listening is market research. .&# That takes the discipline of listening to ensure that you understand your community, value them, and build a meaningful experience.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 17, 2014

When we can identify where we’re stuck and then bring someone else’s attention to the challenge at hand, we are in a position to receive the coaching and guidance that helps us think about the issue in a fresh new way. This question simultaneously sends the message that your employee matters beyond mere performance and work-related issues.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 24, 2007

Certainly, if you are a technology provider that values empowerment of your clients, this is probably a good model to consider. Empowerment – as you help them with a problem, teach them about the problem, and ways to troubleshoot (or possibly solve) the problem themselves in the future. Second, Empowerment. Are they angry?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2010

When I say “give permission,&# in this post, I’m really saying that you should balance the herding and collecting of the community with the encouragement and empowerment for the community to go wherever it wants with your message or information. Giving permission to the community to have conversations without you requires trust.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

JLR shared how they’re driving business transformation by scaling analytics across their entire enterprise, helping them navigate supply chain issues and proactively manage risk. Francois says speed, agility, and empowerment have become paramount to thriving in this new reality.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In our case, we found a desire for peer support, community bonding, and empowerment. How can we enable those who were not previously engaged to see themselves in the broader movement? How can the campaigns best meet their needs?

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Candid

JULY 2, 2021

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

An organization’s social media policy should provide basic guidelines to staff members and volunteers about what is appropriate to post on social media sites, an overview of privacy and legal issues, and some general rules about using social media during office hours. Keep it simple and on the short side.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Respondents also said service increased their belief that they can make a positive difference in their community (79%), self-awareness (78%), knowledge about social, political, and civic issues (72%), and ability to collaborate with others (80%).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2017

I dug into the link between the wider theories of capacity development and building strong, resilient nonprofit organizations capable of achieving impact in their communities and on the issues they tackle every day. The Forgotten Roots of Capacity Development in the Movement for Ownership and Empowerment. Tools, Tools, and more Tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

Through his nonprofit, “ Technology for People ,” he has dedicated his life to girls (and boys) empowerment through technology. The man had been accused of beating his wife and children -domestic violence is a huge issue in many places of the world, and in rural India. The director told him to report it to the police.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Under the theme “Achieving Our Vision through Empowerment and Partnerships,” this was the first-ever combined General Assembly of both WBU and the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment ( ICEVI ), another world-class organization in the field. One of the biggest issues is digital rights management.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2008

It does not say that market forces will solve all social issues: they will not and cannot. Note what this critique does not say. It does not say that social enterprise is not a vital part of social sector reform: it absolutely is. they are not.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

JLR shared how they’re driving business transformation by scaling analytics across their entire enterprise, helping them navigate supply chain issues and proactively manage risk. Francois says speed, agility, and empowerment have become paramount to thriving in this new reality.

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Conference Analytics Seattle Empowerment 98

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2008

But in the nonprofit realm, my perspective on helping nonprofit organizations with technology issues has a lot to do with client empowerment, learning based on what’s needed at the moment, and active collaboration. Sounds a lot like Edupunk, doesn’t it? I learned a lot.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2023

“The issue is such a threat to our way of life that the Commission has set aside €85 billion investment in the development of digital skills in the workplace since it’s such a severe issue that receives a disproportionally low amount of attention.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

Mission: Empowerment of children and youth and mobilize for and enable the restoration of 1 trillion new trees worldwide. These nonprofits are taking on climate change from air, land, and sea — which serves as an important reminder that protecting the earth is a complex issue that needs to be addressed in a number of ways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

We know that when low-income families can access other people’s consumer feedback it is both extremely useful and a source of empowerment. For more background, we have an article in the Summer 2012 issue of SSIR and we will be having a Live Chat with Chronicle of Philanthropy on July 10 th. Please join us for the conversation.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For issues with this, check out Vu Le’s 2015 post “ Weaponized data: How the obsession with data has been hurting marginalized communities.” Participatory evaluation is based on the premise that everyone has knowledge; everyone has biases; and the people closest to an issue know the most about it.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2009

Empowerment is unconditional. Be specific, define the issue, problem or idea, and let the answers pour in. A set of principles and guidelines which we believe underpin the most successful ‘social by social’ projects. People want control. People make technology work. Bring them in and let them help you. Never assume, always ask.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 9, 2006

Writing a series I think gives me the space and time to think about particular technology issues in way more detail than I can in one post, and Web 2.0 are about empowerment of individuals, and connecting people to each other by the content that they create, or are interested in. I think Web 2.0, bandwagon.

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Tableau

MAY 24, 2021

The Legislature also addressed issues essential to equity, such as voting rights, environmental justice, and economic empowerment. Police reform is just the start. Building an equitable society will require a holistic approach to systemic change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

But as Daniel Ben-Horin said, “Our theory of change states that software products are necessary, but not sufficient for empowerment of social change organizations. Chatting with David Connor , we both had the same reaction – who knew? We embed the product donation with a connection to the community and capacity building.&#.

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Tableau

JANUARY 31, 2022

Due to the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and confluence of global issues, there is no longer a one-size-fits-all approach to ethical data and AI use. Organizations adopting new data governance techniques are driving business transformation–but only if they strike the right balance between empowerment and control.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Talking about global youth issues from a high-level is one thing, but it is so much more impactful and inspiring to sit down with young people and hear their stories of challenge and success directly.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2021

Until we trust our leaders to protect basic online rights, widespread data empowerment initiatives will not be politically viable. While issues generated for smaller businesses don’t grab as many headlines, rest assured that on the front lines of this issue, I’ve seen many SMB’s data operations thrown into total chaos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2008

I also had a chance to work with Ore through Nancy White and KM4DEV Technology Stewardship issue. s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC). s Technology Empowerment Centre. It is amazing to me that we have this rich history of working on project together, but we have never met face-to-face! Of course, said yes.

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Tableau

JANUARY 31, 2022

Due to the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and confluence of global issues, there is no longer a one-size-fits-all approach to ethical data and AI use. Organizations adopting new data governance techniques are driving business transformation–but only if they strike the right balance between empowerment and control.

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Trend Data Impact Literacy 98