Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 27, 2011

Through negotiations, four competing proposals have been merged into a single document supported in June by the Latin Americans (led by Brazil), the U.S., Here are some questions and answers I've prepared on this topic, based on my recent trip to Geneva to attend the first week of discussions on the issue.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2024

While only some grantmakers ask you to submit a logic model, virtually all expect the narrative of your proposal—the description of how the program works, its purpose, and its results—to include the same information as a logic model would. A proposal focused on program impact includes: Need: What need does your program serve?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2011

Rob has helped Benetech navigate important transitions over the years including providing critical legal advice during the sale of the Arkenstone product line in 2000, including expanding our charter from just working on disability issues to a wider range of social issues (now including human rights and the environment).

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The Verge

JANUARY 4, 2022

Verizon : We’ve agreed to a two-week delay which promises the certainty of bringing this nation our game-changing 5G network in January, delivered over America’s best and most reliable network. We know aviation safety and 5G can co-exist and we are confident further collaboration and technical assessment will allay any issues.

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The Verge

JULY 30, 2021

Now that Amazon’s Q2 earnings are in , it has submitted a 10-Q filing with the SEC that includes additional details like this eye-popping note about a fine imposed by Luxembourg’s National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) (via Bloomberg ). We strongly disagree with the CNPD’s ruling, and we intend to appeal.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. The Proposals A. Joint Recommendation Proposal (US-JR). law (this is a wildcard issue right now). . •

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 30, 2010

And, everybody is working on something and usually is interested in several issues. In the morning, I attended a session put on by the Young Global Leaders with six interesting proposals. When I first attended, social issues were not top (or middle) of the agenda. Each hour there’s something memorable.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

We expect that many of the big issues with the current text will get ironed out this week. After the last WIPO session in November, the World Blind Union convened a group of experts to review the current Treaty draft and make recommendations to the WBU on the most important issues for WBU to work on in this next session.

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Qgiv

APRIL 2, 2024

Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! What is a grant proposal?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

I worked for the Chalkboard Project fresh out of university, a nonprofit organization founded and fueled by Foundations for a Better Oregon, a coalition of foundations in Oregon focused on collaborating to make a meaningful impact to issues in Oregon – in the case of the Chalkboard Project, that focus was on public education reform.

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The Verge

APRIL 26, 2021

NASA announced its decision to pick SpaceX’s Starship rocket system on April 16th, citing the spacecraft’s proposed cost and cargo capacity as key reasons for beating both Blue Origin and Dynetics, the third company bidding for the contract. Such an evaluation is unreasonable and prejudiced Blue Origin”.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 14, 2009

I came away with a much better understanding of the issues they are exploring and certainly did my part to articulate why I support the positions we have. We discussed Chafee, especially in the context of the Amazon text-to-speech brouhaha, and the proposed international treaty that was tabled at the WIPO SCCR meeting in Geneva last month.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2021

This Friday at its annual Digital Day , the European Commission will be launching a “legislative instrument” called the EU Startup Nations Standard (SNS). I have seen leaked drafts of the SNS and it clearly includes some big proposals, assuming they are all contained in the final, published draft.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2022

The on-orbit servicing market must be driven by national space policies and international standards that directly support satellite servicing. National regulatory policies are struggling to keep pace with the advancement of technology, the growth of the satellite population, and the development of new activities in orbit.

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TechNode

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

China’s main AI regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), is seeking public comment on a draft version of a new law looking to tackle AI-generated content labeling issues.

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Candid

JULY 15, 2024

Early evidence suggests that many funders have stayed the course, especially in the areas of grant reporting requirements, funding restrictions, and proposal processes. However, there remain areas to monitor for additional progress. based funders whose grantees we surveyed before the pandemic and again in 2021 or 2022.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

I’m the grandfather of an expensive preemie, so I was incensed by his proposal that AOL employees should be penalized to cover such unanticipated increases in healthcare costs. Armstrong raised an important issue that would affect the business, and as the leader of the corporation…that’s his job. What a creep! He’s a tyrant!

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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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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Practice Critical Thinking The Summit supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory can perform 10.51 Welcome every proposal. Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. To prepare for an uncertain future, begin building competence in areas where people remain the experts.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Here are some steps to get started.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

I can see there might be an issue with the optics of this situation, but also know companies set up foundations to advance initiatives and work they align with and care about. Submitting a foundation proposal is straightforward. And let these departments know you’ve also submitted a foundation proposal. BOTTOM LINE 1.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 24, 2010

That a local organization is more deserving than a national one? Time and effort that they maybe weren't spending addressing their core issues if they're really small or mostly volunteer run. The general public can view and comment on the proposed programs, maybe even make suggestions of partners.

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The Verge

JANUARY 11, 2022

The second union election at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama will begin on February 4th, according to a notice posted Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which you can read below. . | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Amazon didn’t immediately reply to The Verge ’s request for comment.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 5, 2010

Here are my comments on the big picture and a couple of their proposals. Specific comments on the proposed Clearinghouse. Specific comments on the proposed Chairman’s Awards. It’s not clear that money awards would be an important driver of this Phase: the gift of attention to the issue would be the main payoff.

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The Verge

JANUARY 6, 2022

The only issue with the Eargo 5 Sound Match feature was that the initial test to create a personalized hearing profile took 8–10 minutes, and if you ever wanted to update that profile, it requires putting them in the charger and waiting up to five minutes. The agency is expected to finalize that proposal in the next few months.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Recalls and manufacturing issues further drained its resources. The suspension of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ( NEVI ) programa federal initiative designed to subsidize EV charging infrastructurehas raised concerns about the long-term viability of hydrogen and battery-electric trucking.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2022

Aerospace private equity firm AE Industrial Partners (AEI) announced last month that it had reached an agreement to acquire a “significant stake” in Firefly after its largest shareholder, Ukrainian Max Polyakov, was forced to sell his shares over national security concerns. ” The move would not be unprecedented for AEI.

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Tableau

MAY 24, 2021

In parallel, the Tableau Foundation launched the Racial Justice Data Initiative to build the data capacity of national, regional, and community-based organizations working to fight anti-Black racism in the United States. Seven of those proposals ultimately become law—contributing to a more just and trustworthy system.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

Much of the land is currently unused, though a sand and gravel mining business is still in operation in the heart of the proposed factory location. But some Travis County residents still took issue with the proposal at Tuesday’s meeting. The company has applied to buy the land, totaling around 2,100 acres, for $5 million.

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The Verge

APRIL 29, 2021

The European Parliament has formally adopted a law requiring internet companies to “remove or disable access to flagged terrorist content” within one hour after being notified by national authorities. Since then the proposals have been making their way through the EU’s legislative bodies, with several major amendments.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The fine is one of the largest levied by a single nation in the EU as part of a years-long battle over online antitrust issues. The proposed fine and remedies are unjustified and disproportionate.”. Amazon says it will appeal the decision. The investigation has ascertained that these are functions of the Amazon.it

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

I’ve been fortunate enough to work with several nonprofit organizations that weren’t part of a national charity, university system, or hospital, which have attracted multimillion dollar donations. Talk through any issues you might have. Show that you know this issue inside and out. Put it out there and be consistent.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Facebook has previously funded academic research into the social impact of AR wearables and solicited VR hardware proposals. The company has also said it’s becoming more transparent about what types of posts its algorithms try to hide and issued denials about another report that said the company tried to promote itself using the News Feed.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. National LGBTQ Task Force / Detroit, MI / $500. Finance / @nysscpa.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2011

With the debt ceiling debate raging in our nation’s capital, health care advocates have kicked into high gear and are using new social media tactics to engage elected officials in the fight to protect health care rights – Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. Twitter App Looks Up Zip Code to Tweet Your Legislator.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story. So, why would we not want to use this powerful communication tool when writing grant proposals? When I began writing proposals, storytelling was the only way I knew to convey the problems my organization faced and what we were doing to overcome those problems. Some Winning Stories.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

But time is always an issue. This trend poses two important questions: Will people embrace and use it to make complicated processes (like writing grant proposals) easier? You , the nonprofit professional, are in the best position to determine what shifts will affect your organization the most. This piece has two purposes.

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