Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. copyright law.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

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. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? " The Role of Libraries. The Role of Schools.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

It was a difficult task, but the DoGooder Team have chosen the finalists- and now it’s up to the public to choose the winners! Public voting is open through March 10th, 2014. We received a wide array of funny, moving and informative videos that embraced strong storytelling to communicate important messages.

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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 18, 2010

While visiting the country, I met with members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) who are using a growing collection of technology tools to confront reported human rights incidents. Over the past few years, I have seen human rights groups become much more sophisticated about how they use technology to document human rights abuses.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

First, you have to have the right story for the right publication. Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News Here are the steps for getting coverage of your organization’s work in newspapers, TV news, and digital publications: . Reach out to the media with a local angle on a national story. Include digital publications.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The pandemic’s impact on chronic absence Chronic absence— missing at least 10% of school days in one academic year—is a significant driver of the low literacy and numeracy skills reflected in the KIDS COUNT data. The number of chronically absent students nearly doubled from 16% in the 2018–19 school year to 30% in 2021–22.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

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. The National Education Association Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Their recommendations include: comprehensively reducing CO2 emissions in Washington and nationally coordinating ocean acidification action across state agencies and organizations enhancing the resilience of Washington’s shellfish industry through adaptation efforts increasing ocean acidification literacy through public awareness efforts Had you heard (..)

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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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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

Cause Camp, presented by Nonprofit Hub and Do More Good , has been nationally recognized by Forbes as a “must-attend” for the nonprofit sector. It’s that time of year again, Cause Camp 2021 is just around the corner! On May 11th, 2021 join us for a virtual conference unlike any other. Being a nonprofit professional isn’t easy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

The ASU Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) is one of only 56 continuing education professional development programs in the nation. [2] The ASU Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI) is one of only 56 continuing education professional development programs in the nation. [2] We too dersire more instruction on financial literacy.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Subscribers will also be given access to free digital literacy training. The National Broadband Plan and BTOP. The FCC created a National Broadband Plan in 2009 based on a Congressional mandate. Anyone interested in finding out more on this program can call 1-855-8-INTERNET.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

Dana Abbey is the Health Information Literacy Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental region. She has a background in public libraries, library consultation, and prescription drug monitoring. Here's advice from a pro! View the archived recording and resources shared here.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The nonprofit sector will be central to meeting these demands, with thousands of new organizations expected to emerge in areas such as healthcare, housing, mental health, and digital literacy. The national median age is expected to increase from 38.78 What is the “Silver Tsunami”? growth rate (from 40.3 million to 55.8

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2013

It is part of the AfDB’s ‘ Africa Information Highway ’ initiative, which enabled the introduction of live data links between the AfDB, National Statistical Offices, Central Banks and relevant ministries in all 54 countries. Is Open Data Just A Flash in the Pan Movement?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

national level. national nonprofit focused on eliminating the digital divide. information on low-cost computers and digital literacy training brings. under the National School Lunch Program. One thing experts agree on is that the digital divide has far-reaching consequences at the individual, community, and.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways. National Forest Foundation.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Did you know that defining the digital divide in different ways can actually change public perception of who's responsible for addressing the issue? This raises some interesting questions for how nonprofits and libraries talk about the digital divide and how they advocate for public access technology and technology skills development.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2012

More than three-quarters of the nation's public libraries offer e-books, but most Americans don't know that this service is provided by their local library. Want to help people learn how to use e-readers? Librarian Brenda Hough will discuss how library instructors are successfully navigating this sea of change.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization just published a report called Reading in the Mobile Era. The report examined how mobile devices are making an impact on literacy in developing countries. Reading Research. Now you can get a new mobile plan and donated smartphones through TechSoup! Images: iFixit.

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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. MedShare is a national charity that collects surplus medical supplies and equipment and distributes it to healthcare facilities in the developing world.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

A national nonprofit, Year UP aims to close the opportunity gap and empower urban talent to reach their potential. Public libraries are also working diligently to close both the digital and the opportunity gap: from giving free classes on resume-building to providing free access to technology. Libraries Building Bridges.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

” International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is inviting CSOs and corporations, entrepreneurs, and the general public to submit questions, ideas, and stories in the run up to ITU Telecom World 2011 in October. It is themed “Internet as a catalyst for change: access, development, freedoms, and innovation.”

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

They will create and promote digital literacy programs. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) is a new U.S. Every Public Library in the United States. percent of libraries offer public access to Internet-connected computers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2007

National Science Foundation. Emphasis is on digital literacy. Making kids s public so we as adults can understand what is going on. The power of games have caused to rethink many things. How to begin to have conversations to understand it. New set of research methods for this. Two years ago. Microsoft Corporation.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Focus on career growth Protect and leverage institutional knowledge Promote digital literacy Tips on How to Make your Workforce Training Valuable The major purpose of cross-generational awareness is to overcome the challenges of working with different generations. Nearly 48% of Gen Z have applied to job opportunities found on social media.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Focus on career growth Protect and leverage institutional knowledge Promote digital literacy Tips on How to Make your Workforce Training Valuable The major purpose of cross-generational awareness is to overcome the challenges of working with different generations. Nearly 48% of Gen Z have applied to job opportunities found on social media.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Focus on career growth Protect and leverage institutional knowledge Promote digital literacy Tips on How to Make your Workforce Training Valuable The major purpose of cross-generational awareness is to overcome the challenges of working with different generations. Nearly 48% of Gen Z have applied to job opportunities found on social media.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

For example, when your humane society digs into a donor’s past philanthropic involvement, you might find that they help fund a vet clinic in a developing nation. For example, if your after-school club has a donor who is passionate about childhood literacy, they may want to volunteer to read to the kids one afternoon.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2016

Assigning value to nonprofit work in this way isn't just good for business; it's great for the vulnerable people and resources that nonprofits work to protect and serves the greater public interest, too. For example, Palau, a small island nation in the Pacific, depends on tourism for most of its economy. The value of natural capital.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

It's been almost three years since Edward Snowden's revelations about the National Security Agency's (NSA) surveillance of American's online and phone communications and records. " If you do any sort of digital literacy work or job training, privacy and online security is likely already a big part of your curriculum.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

But, besides all the publicity, what’s in it for me? We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. As part of the prize notification, the winning individual or group will be asked to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release and a publicity release (where legal).

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Pick a beach, park, or other public space and set up a donation table for community members to give to help your cause. Reading challenge Issue a community-wide reading challenge this spring to encourage literacy in your community. Encourage participants to take advantage of your local public library and get reading!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Submissions deemed by Sponsor in its sole discretion as inappropriate, objectionable or unfit for publication or that Sponsor determines in its sole discretion are not in compliance with these Official Rules will be disqualified.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

It's been almost three years since Edward Snowden's revelations about the National Security Agency's (NSA) surveillance of American's online and phone communications and records. " If you do any sort of digital literacy work or job training, privacy and online security is likely already a big part of your curriculum.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

" Waukesha Public Library. An increasing number of public libraries are discovering TechSoup donations, but few are maxing them out like Waukesha Public Library in Wisconsin. million people through national media outreach, including an appearance on "Good Morning America." " Braided River.

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