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Don’t Be Fooled by Abstract Jargon: Internet Governance and ICT Policy

Tech Soup

Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role. This was originally posted on the GuideStar International Blog.

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How to Manage People Who Work Remotely

Tech Soup

That's where telework policies come in. That's why government, the private sector, and nonprofits have all been increasingly adopting telework. Get Started with These Tips and Sample Telework Policies. " It is simple and short, and may be all you need to start crafting a policy. Benefits of Telework.

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FCC: Impact of BTOP and Broadband Needs Further Study

Tech Soup

Some would argue that promoting broadband should not be something with which the government should be heavily involved. Those of us working in the nonprofit and library sectors understand the profound effect of broadband and affordable access to underserved populations.

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Spotlight on West Virginia Grants: Not Just Coal Miners Anymore

GrantNews

West Virginia Grants and Prizes Grants to eligible West Virginia nonprofits and government entities to promote health-education and economic-growth , with projects and programs in the areas of health, education, and economic development. Funding supports scholarship that leads to the publication of policy papers, journal articles and books.

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Community Technology Alliance: Helping Address Homelessness with Mobile Technology

Tech Soup

While such a program currently exists as a government benefit, Lifeline, many homeless or severely low-income people haven't heard of it or aren't using it. The desire for such a service is clearly there – and the government Lifeline service isn't cutting it. "What will it take for them to switch?

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The Evolving Relationship Among CSR, Tech, and Nonprofits

Tech Soup

Imagine a country with no working telephone infrastructure, completely skipping the 20th century's land-line telecommunication stage and jumping straight into the 21st century's world of smartphone and mobile communications. This is Myanmar.

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Funding Alert! Grants for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Equipment

Assel Grant Services

Eligible applicants include those who are legally organized as an incorporated organization, an Indian tribe or tribal organization, a state or local unit of government, a consortium, or other legal entity, including a private corporation organized on a for-profit or not-for-profit basis. Who is eligible to apply?

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