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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

Candid

Our analysis of Scott’s 2020 grants is available here.) . entities were also supported, including 11 based in India, two in Africa, and one in Mexico. . An analysis of organizations and projects funded against Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System validates her statement. . Analysis is based on grantees that are U.S.-based

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Data Digest: Moneyball Giving, Data and Philanthropy, Data for Africa

Tech Soup

The rational for "seeing data as a state" rather than a donor in Africa to help answer policymakers questions is also explained. Seeing Like a State in Africa: Data Needed. Data philanthropy efforts are reviewed and advice for writing about data is offered. Data and Philanthropy. The New Science of Giving.

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The Analysis Exchange

NTEN

The Analysis Exchange is a first-of-its-kind effort to freely provide analytical insights to nonprofits and non-governmental organizations. Joining Analysis Exchange is completely free and the entire process takes about three weeks beginning to end. What I love about the Analysis Exchange is the learning is reciprocal.

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Guest Post by Steve Waddell: Social Network Analysis for Non-Profits, Part II

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: As visiting scholar at the Packard Foundation, I'm connecting with other people who are studying and learning about how networks work. He agreed to write a four-part primer on a visual diagnostics, mapping, and social networking analysis primer and how nonprofits might use these tools for social change.

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Caltech: Founding Values

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Caltech’s small size makes its faculty and students incredibly agile when it comes to understanding a broad array of fields: there is a need here to be able to explain your work, and to understand the work of others. That’s the Caltech advantage! Richard Feynman once tried to reduce an advanced physics concept to a freshman lecture.

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#AI4Good: Augmenting Human Interaction

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We are particularly interested in the human side of AI and how it will augment the work of fundraisers and support donors. Alison founded a nonprofit doing development work in Africa. She is now working the field of Artificial Intelligence, working AI-based solutions to planetary-scale problems.

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Doing the Right Stuff Right for Human Rights

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Patrick provided me with a profound analysis of the human rights sector that formed the basis for what would turn into the Martus initiative. He went on to become Benetech’s Vice President of Human Rights and led our human rights work for nine years. I invite you to check back on our website for ongoing updates about our work.

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