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JULY 24, 2012

] By Paula Jones, Director of Technology, The N. Center for Nonprofits, I have the opportunity to talk with many nonprofit board members and staff across North Carolina about their use of technology. In doing so, one statement that resonates with everyone is “No one funds technology.” Include technology needs in grant proposals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

So, when Marnie starts talking about the next big disruptive technology for the nonprofit sector, I listen. ” That’s when you use software on the Internet versus your local hard drive or local computer network. And that means advocacy and access can happen in ways similar to open government efforts.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. Are you excited about technology benefiting the world?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Mobile technology, web apps, and mapping software have become enormously helpful in sharing news and spreading information about relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy. Here are some examples of how technology and social media are being used to share news as well as rescue and clean-up efforts.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Our team has been thinking hard about scaling positive social impact of technology work. All interested nonprofits or social enterprises will be able to leverage SocialCoding4Good by posting their open source software development projects for social change and inviting volunteers to work on them. Read2Go Bookshare goes mobile!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? TechSoup's NetSquared is the world's largest volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. Boston, Massachusetts: TNB Roundtable: Nonprofit CEOs as Technology Decision Makers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

Across the world, leading funders like the Ford Foundation are implementing climate action strategies that go well beyond their own governance responsibilities to end investment of endowments in fossil fuels and seek opportunities to invest in alternative and renewable energy. About the Author. Jonny Elliot.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

In the race for funding, your nonprofit may face a number of factors, including public perception, the economic climate, and varying government funding. And, it means you can have the financial backing you need to invest in technology infrastructure, like online fundraising platforms, equipment, and even office or headquarters space.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. For example, if you’re a food bank, saying you’ll use the funder’s money to end local hunger isn’t as powerful as telling them how last year, you were able to prevent hunger for 500 children and their families.

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2017

In a recent blog post , in which our nonprofit, TechSoup, advocated for Net Neutrality, there were several responses that have an interestingly identical structure: (a) Government should stay out of the Internet; (b) There are technical issues involved that TechSoup does not understand; and. (c) " This was 1988. There was no web.

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2020

Beyond following local government guidance criteria when picking a venue, you must consider the facility’s preparedness. At the moment, the only requirement for events is that they abide by the regulations put in place by the federal, state, and local governments. Automated cleaning and disinfection technologies (e.g.,

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2020

Beyond following local government guidance criteria when picking a venue, you must consider the facility’s preparedness. At the moment, the only requirement for events is that they abide by the regulations put in place by the federal, state, and local governments. Automated cleaning and disinfection technologies (e.g.,

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 18, 2010

A Guest Beneblog by Vijaya Tripathi As outreach coordinator for Martus , Benetech’s secure software application, I travel to many countries where human rights defenders need tools to gather, organize and back up information about human rights violations. My most recent visit to Nigeria confirmed this trend. That’s just what happened.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Earlier this year, the Network for Nonprofit Technology Solution Providers (NNTSP) organized as part of TechSoup Global, combining their resources to create a national network of local technology capacity-builders serving the nonprofit sector. Several of the NNTSP partners are combining efforts for a response to Hurricane Sandy.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. To supplement this section, we compiled the best disaster preparedness apps from TechSoup donation partners, government agencies, other nonprofits, and more.

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MARCH 15, 2024

The rise of automation, technological evolution, and the accelerated pace of digital transformation have significantly impacted the world of work. However, just like every other piece of technology, traditional LMS systems need an upgrade to capably function and deliver value in this new world of work. Is the solution easily scalable?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

" Local humor aside, the project is exciting: 31 public parks in San Francisco will get free Wi-Fi for at least two years. At TechSoup, we support the efforts of nonprofits and public libraries working to build digitally inclusive and literate communities through donated technology from our corporate partners. century jobs.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 18, 2015

As the most tech-savvy person in the organization, he also serves as the de facto IT department — not just for his two colleagues, but also for the mostly volunteer workforce of municipal governments throughout the county. He's set up community gardens and farmer's markets designed to help people eat more healthy, local food.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

The Benetech Human Rights Program (HRP) is hard at work to ensure that technology and science best meet the needs of human rights defenders in these critical times. Looking ahead to 2012, training NGOs in collection and effective use of data, and developing new technology tools to enable these efforts will be core components of our agenda.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2011

The first time I really "got" the power of accessible technology (AT) to improve the lives of people with disabilities was when I saw the PBS documentary Freedom Machines. This simply means that disabled people often have little money and can't afford the assistive technology that would greatly enhance their lives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

That estimate comes from Noy Shoung, deputy general of human capacity building at the government's National Information Communications Technology Development Authority ( NIDA ), the government agency that oversees the country's telecommunication policy. The content isn't just about the technology, but includes many other topics.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Over 90 percent of businesses report using cloud solutions now, and many software companies are in the process of moving to it or already have. Cloud computing software and services are delivered over the Internet and are accessed mostly through our web browsers. It's closer to renting than buying software. Benefit #1: Cost.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2012

This week we got a great comment from a TechSoup member to our Cloud Technology and the NGO Community blog post. Federal Government shutting down Megaupload for their illegal download activities. In February 2011 Google inadvertently deleted 150,000 Gmail accounts due to an internal software problem.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 23, 2024

Most national nonprofits would be loath to give up that large a slice of potential donors … and the fundraising efforts of regional, state and local nonprofits that could not market within the Garden State would be dealt a severe blow. million contributors through computer software,” Donohue said. The data companies are fighting back.

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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. Los Angeles, California: Summer Event in the Works on Technology-Business­-Social Responsibility.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2013

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! A hackathon is an event where programmers, developers, designers, and leaders come together to collaborate on an app, website, or software projects.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2012

in schools, libraries, local governments, and nonprofits, it was tough to choose just one to profile this week, but I chose YouthBuild Boston because of my fondness for green tech. They even use TechSoup Microsoft software donations to rehab used computers for their training labs. Technology moves so fast.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. Decatur, Illinois: Free and Low-Cost Resources for Nonprofit Software. Seattle, Washington: What You Need to Know About Board Governance. Seattle, Washington: Fall Nonprofit Technology Speed Geek. Feeling overwhelmed?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Find the first installment of this series, Developing a Grant Project here , the second installment, Researching government funders here , and the third installment on researching foundations here. Finding the right funders that match your mission, your specific project, and your geographic locale is quite an art. Information Today.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2016

Between 2006 and 2009, TechSoup hosted open challenges to identify and provide support for innovative projects that harnessed these and other technologies for social good. Ushahidi's David Kobia was named Humanitarian of the Year in 2010 by the MIT Technology Review. " Each challenge had three steps. spanhidden.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

We had goals to increase total giving to the NMSU system, increase alumni giving rates, see participation of 1,000 donors, add endowments for colleges, departments and units across the system and establish communication partnerships with local businesses. We entered all gifts with an appeal code in our nonprofit fundraising software.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

The organization submitting the story with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the UnoBook tablet AND will be featured as the “Tech 4 Faith” story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. b) Content.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 30, 2024

They are most often disbursed by governments, foundations, corporations, or individuals, and they are one of the primary revenue sources for nonprofits. Grants come in many forms, from large federal funds aimed at helping national organizations push for systemic change to smaller local grants focused on community projects.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Participants explored the use of web-based social and collaboration technologies and their use in transforming congressional engagement with the public. The event attracted a breadth of experience, including congressional staffers, public policy specialists, advocacy practitioners, software vendors, and professional service providers.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The organization with the most innovative and effective usage of a donated TechSoup product will receive the Lenovo IdeaPad AND will be featured as the "Youth Impact" story for an entire month on our Local Impact Map (LIM). All eligible submissions will be judged on the combined demonstrated impact: (a) Use of technology.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

One of our favorite ways to share success stories is through our Local Impact Map (LIM). The LIM is a highly visual tool that uses mapping technology to plot success stories in a global context. All eligible submissions will be judged on the combined demonstrated impact: (a) Use of technology. Enter your story by 5:00 p.m.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

We want to hear how TechSoup’s educational resources and donated technology products help keep organizations like yours doing the good work they are doing safely. Even if you don't win this month, we would still love to place your organization's story on the Local Impact Map. Check out the example below! Official Rules.

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