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Nonprofit Advocacy Can Be a Force Multiplier for Social Change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

You see, several months later, the federal Department of Education challenged us to compete against a well-respected national nonprofit 60 times our size in a bid to provide accessible educational materials for US students who are blind, dyslexic, or otherwise print disabled. million contract to do just that.

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

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Fair Use Victory Advances a Future of Accessibility for All

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

HathiTrust, a unanimous three-judge panel concluded that digitizing books in order to enhance research and provide access to individuals with print disabilities is lawful on the grounds of fair use —that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work ( Section 107 of the U.S.

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Opposing Salesforce.com attempt to TM "Social Enterprise"

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The great majority of social enterprises are nonprofit organizations dedicated to the social good through employing disadvantaged people, educating students, improving the environment, advancing health care, respect for human rights and so many other beneficial activities.

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Bookshare Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary at Google

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

They also demoed Read2Go, the accessible ebook application for the Apple OS and Route 66 Literacy, Benetech’s online literacy instructional program. This summer, we will have three students working on Bookshare software for our users underwritten by Google’s Summer of Code program. copyright law. and that risk paid off.

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27 Cheap Fundraiser Ideas for Nonprofits

Neon CRM

Book Sale Promote literacy and generate funds by selling donated books, offering the community affordable reads while contributing to your nonprofit. School Partnerships Collaborate with local schools for joint fundraising efforts, involving students and parents in activities like car washes, bake sales, or themed events.

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75 Top Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Neon CRM

Of course, this one can put you at odds with the law if you’re not careful, so make sure to get legal advice on any laws or local ordinances you need to follow. Scholastic Fundraising Ideas Scholastic events can be held for K-12 students or for major alumni associations.

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