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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. CSOs and Internet Users Need to Get Involved.

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How to Manage People Who Work Remotely

Tech Soup

That's where telework policies come in. Some of the most concrete advice I found on practical management of teleworkers is Jacob Griscom's article How Telecommunications Is Changing Work for Nonprofits , in particular his section on systems for measuring results and accountability. since 2005. Benefits of Telework.

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Celebrating Telework Week

Tech Soup

BetterWorld VoIP Telecommunications will give all new VoIP customers through TechSoup a 50% discount on their first month of service. If you want to have more telework in your workplace, learn about telework policies with a great collection of resources by Jim Lynch, a seasoned TechSoup expert. Nonprofit Discounts. What Can I Do?

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Spotlight on West Virginia Grants: Not Just Coal Miners Anymore

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Also, grants to West Virginia nonprofits, and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact the personal/economic liberties of the nation’s citizens. Funding supports scholarship that leads to the publication of policy papers, journal articles and books. Children chose the state flower.

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Community Technology Alliance: Helping Address Homelessness with Mobile Technology

Tech Soup

The CTA also held a meeting last October, called Mobile4All, that brought together policy makers, community service providers, telecommunications experts, foundations and nonprofits, and homeless advocacy groups. I spoke with Allan Baez, project manager of the ConnectSCC project about the study and what CTA plans to do with the data.

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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. At Box, the CSR program resides under Box.org. Join our #NPTechChat on CSR Tomorrow!

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Funding Alert! Grants for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Equipment

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However, the equipment must meet the purpose of the DLT grant program, which is to primarily deliver education or medical care to end users at remote sites via telecommunications, not simply to furnish educational or medical technology. Identify major trends in public funding and public policy Skill 1.6: What is the program goal?

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