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New Acrobat for Nonprofits Offer Empowers Global Organizations to Drive Greater Impact

SAN JOSE, Calif. –- Nov. 21, 2024 –- Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) today announced Acrobat for Nonprofits, a new global offering that will significantly expand nonprofits' ability to streamline document and business processes and scale their impact with donors, volunteers and the communities they serve. This builds on the Adobe for Nonprofits offering, including Adobe Express, the create-anything app that helps nonprofits quickly and easily tell their stories, inspire action and advocate for change with standout content.

Like all businesses, nonprofits today need a modern workflow to operate efficiently, engage their audiences and achieve their missions. However, they do not always have the resources or expertise to adopt the tools they need. With the launch of Acrobat for Nonprofits, more organizations than ever before can access the most comprehensive set of document and e-signature tools in an easy-to-use interface, making it simple to manage contract and agreement workflows and create engaging educational and fundraising assets –- from annual reports, contracts and grant submissions to brochures and white papers.

With Adobe Acrobat Pro, nonprofits can also grow their digital presence in meaningful ways:

**Increasing Visibility and Awareness: **Your nonprofit needs to clearly convey its mission, vision and impact to educate the public and attract attention to your cause. Highlighting stories, statistics and recent projects helps establish credibility and raise awareness, which are easy to share with Acrobat's PDF creation and editing tools.

**Fundraising and Donations: **Encourage the community to contribute to your nonprofit by creating stunning, downloadable PDFs that you and your supporters can share online and print out for easy distribution.

**Engaging and Expanding the Community: **Building a sense of community is essential for nonprofit work. Creating PDF newsletters, volunteer sign-up sheets that can be e-signed and other downloadable, sharable materials engages visitors and keeps them connected to your cause.

**Showcasing Transparency and Impact: **Donors want to know how their contributions are used. Share your nonprofit's financial information, impact reports and updates on ongoing projects as PDFs, which makes it easy for visitors to search for the news and numbers they want to know more about. This transparency builds trust with the community your nonprofit depends on.

**Providing Resources and Education: **Educating the public and providing resources to their communities helps nonprofits stand out. Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to create and edit PDF articles, downloadable guides and event information resources on related services, support networks, and advocacy groups.

Advocacy and Calls to Action: Nonprofits can leverage their websites, social media channels and email lists to rally support for specific initiatives, legislative changes and community actions. By providing tools for advocacy, like petitions that can be e-signed and downloadable PDF contact forms for legislators, your nonprofit's digital network can mobilize your supporters for important causes.

As part of this initiative, Adobe is offering the pro version of Adobe Acrobat –- the product most requested by nonprofit organizations –- for just $15 per user per year, which represents a 94% annual savings off the regular price.

Adobe for Nonprofits: Supporting Global Organizations with Industry-Leading Technologies

For decades, Adobe has been empowering nonprofits at the forefront of social change, marshalling its philanthropy, strategic partnerships, employee efforts and innovative products in service of organizations worldwide with resources to address today's most urgent needs. The Adobe for Nonprofits initiative harnesses the company's industry-leading creative and document management solutions, expert support and training resources to help global organizations modernize their content creation and business operations. Adobe Acrobat for Nonprofits is the most recent addition to the program, which also includes free access to Adobe Express Premium and discounted rates for Adobe Creative Cloud.

Global Nonprofits Partnering with Adobe to Enhance Their Impact

Some of the world's leading nonprofit organizations power their business and content operations with Adobe technologies. Following are just a few examples of how they are leveraging Adobe technologies to drive positive change:

• Using Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Express to create compelling fundraising content, manage client information, document important fundraising commitments and design engaging educational and campaign assets.
• Using Adobe Acrobat to manage confidential information and agreements, and create grant requests and fundraising collateral.
• Leveraging Adobe Acrobat to send and manage contracts to onboard new staff members, volunteers and program participants, review and send invoices from community partners as well as edit and share fundraising documents.
• Using Adobe Acrobat for organizing storyboard sequences and filming release forms when creating promotional materials.
• Creating educational and social content that engages audiences and brings awareness to nonprofits' important causes.

Take advantage of an Acrobat Pro account, which Adobe offers to nonprofit leaders for only a $15 vetting fee per license!

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December Newsletter

Dear Friends of the BDC,

As the season of connection and celebration begins, I want to reflect on the heart of everything we do: our community. Together, we're making strides in turning Beaufort into a thriving hub for innovation and technology. Every small step–-whether running a 5K, mentoring a startup founder, or simply showing up–-has helped shape the vibrant ecosystem we're building.

Now, we're thrilled to invite you to the BDC's Annual Town Hall and Holiday Party, where we'll celebrate our shared successes and look ahead to the exciting initiatives on the horizon for 2025.

This festive evening is your opportunity to:

• Hear updates about our progress and future plans, including the launch of new programs like Founder Institute, a SC state-wide tech accelerator program lead by the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation.
• Meet the BDC team, board members, and community leaders shaping Beaufort's tech future.
• Share your ideas and ask questions during an interactive Town Hall.
• Connect with peers over food, drinks, and holiday cheer.

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Your Input Shapes Our Future

While we celebrate, we're also reflecting on how we can grow stronger together. Our Annual Impact Survey is one of the most powerful ways for you to shape the BDC's future. Your insights help us tailor programs, secure funding, and tell the story of Beaufort's tech growth to the world.

But here's the thing: last year, only one voice spoke up. Imagine the power of hearing from our entire community. We need your voice–-because together, we're unstoppable.

Click here to take the survey (it takes just 5 minutes!)

By completing the survey, you're ensuring that your ideas and needs are at the forefront of our 2025 plans. And as a thank-you, everyone who fills out the survey by December 31, 2024, will be given a $5 gift card to City Java.

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Let's Keep Building Together

This is more than a celebration; it's a moment to strengthen the bonds that make Beaufort's tech community so unique. Whether you join us for the party, complete the survey, or simply reach out with an idea, your participation matters.

Let's close this year strong and set the stage for an even brighter 2025–-together.

With gratitude and holiday cheer,

Jess O'Brien

Executive Director at Beaufort Digital Corridor

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November 2024 Newsletter

Dear Friends of the BDC,

As we move into this season of giving, I want to recognize the incredible impact you've made. Thanks to your support and energy during the Run Forrest Run 5K, we raised approximately $18,000! Because of you, this award will not only strengthen our programs but also nucleate the formation of new initiatives under the BDC Foundation, like Launch Beaufort, our upcoming tech accelerator program designed to ignite local innovation and empower startups, with an exciting launch by the new year. Together, you're helping make Beaufort a thriving tech hub, one step at a time.

With Giving Tuesday coming up on December 3, we're excited to share that there are many ways to continue giving beyond financial support: By showing up to network, mentoring an emerging tech professional, joining our board, or even exploring our part-time coding instructor role, you're building and inspiring our community. Your involvement directly shapes the BDC's future, and it's the heart of everything we do.

Another way to create lasting impact is by completing our annual impact survey. Your feedback guides our initiatives and strengthens our story, allowing us to demonstrate our return on investment to funders and stakeholders. Please take a few moments to fill out the survey by December 31, 2024, so that we can keep serving you better.

Thank you for your commitment to Beaufort's future. Together, we're creating something truly transformative.

With gratitude,

Jess O'Brien

Executive Director at Beaufort Digital Corridor

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October Newsletter

Dear Beaufort Community,

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we at Beaufort Digital Corridor are committed to supporting you as we move forward together. To assist those affected, we're offering free coworking all week at our space, providing access to workstations, high-speed wifi, coffee, and even showers. It's our way of helping everyone get back on their feet and back to business in a comfortable, welcoming environment.

In the spirit of optimism and community, we're excited to remind you about our upcoming Run Forrest Run 5K****this Saturday, October 5th! This lighthearted event, inspired by the classic Forrest Gump movie, is one of our favorite annual fundraisers–-and it's more than just a race. Yesterday, we visited New South Shirts and got a sneak peek at the race tees, fresh off the press! Not only are they one of our valued sponsors, but they're also stepping up in a big way to help with hurricane relief. New South Shirt/Kazoobie Kazoos is actively collecting supplies to deliver to North Carolina and assist with cleanup efforts later this week.

Please consider donating essential hurricane relief supplies to support our neighbors in need, and help us spread the word. Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a big difference. Donations will be accepted until Wednesday, October 2nd.

While the Run Forrest Run 5K promises fun and laughter, it also supports a serious mission: empowering our local community through digital literacy, education, and job opportunities. Now, more than ever, we're reminded of the importance of coming together–-not just to rebuild our own community but also to extend a helping hand to those beyond our borders.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you this Saturday for a memorable run that lifts our spirits and our community.

With gratitude,

Jess O'Brien

Executive Director at Beaufort Digital Corridor

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Beaufort Digital Corridor Calls for Volunteers for the 2024 Run Forrest Run 5K

We're seeking dedicated community members to volunteer and contribute to the success of the 2024 Run Forrest Run 5K. Volunteers are needed from October 3rd to 5th, 2024, to assist in various roles critical for the event's efficient running.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Loading Assistance: Help is needed to load various supplies into vehicles to transport to Freedom Park, 1006 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC.
• Registration: Volunteers are needed to check in participants and register new runners.
• Race Packet Distribution: Team members are needed to distribute race bibs and t-shirts, ensuring runners are race-ready. Volunteers signing up for this task should assist on both October 4th & 5th. Training for both days will be provided during October 4th's packet pick-up.
• Pre-Race Setup: Help is needed to arrange tables, tents, and other essential equipment to create an inviting and organized race environment.
• Replenishing Runners: Volunteers are needed to run replenishment stations, which involve handing out water and fruit to recharge runners.

Volunteer Signup:

Those enthusiastic about helping to create an event that embodies the spirit of community, encourages healthy living, and promotes the joy of running should sign up to volunteer at https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/SC/Beaufort/2019RunForrestRun5k

Volunteers aren't just contributing their time; they're enhancing the race experience for all involved while supporting the greater mission of the Beaufort Digital Corridor Foundation. Sign up today!

September 2024 Newsletter

Dear Friends of the BDC,

As we head into a new season, I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates on our progress and the road ahead. Over the past few months, we've been hard at work laying the foundation for Beaufort's tech ecosystem, and I'm thrilled to see the momentum building.

One of our biggest initiatives, the Launch Beaufort 12-week incubator program, is gearing up to begin. This program is designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the journey of launching a startup–-from ideation to execution. We've been inspired by the enthusiasm from the community, and we're eager to see the innovative ideas that will emerge from this cohort.

To ensure the success of this program, we're calling on our experienced members to step up as mentors. Your guidance can make a tremendous difference in shaping the next generation of tech entrepreneurs in Beaufort. If you're interested in mentoring, please sign up–-your expertise is invaluable.

For those looking to participate in the incubator, the waitlist is open! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from industry experts, so don't miss your chance to be part of something transformative. We'll be announcing the date and time for an info session for all who are interested in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to building Beaufort's tech community. Together, we're making significant strides, and I'm excited about the impact we'll create in the months to come.

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Cheers,

Jess O'Brien

Executive Director at Beaufort Digital Corridor

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