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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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Mastering the Art of Work/Life Balance in a Digital World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Here’s what I learned: How did you get started working in the nonprofit sector? However, now I’m bringing a new tool to my work in the form of mindfulness.

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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2013: Free WiFi in Forbes Magazine and Braille Phones

Tech Soup

This month the news is about WiFi embedded in a magazine, Braille smartphones, ultramobile devices, innovation in Eastern Europe, Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners, a new Pinterest analytics tool, the emergence of digital wallets, and Ginny Mies pick for the mobile app of the month. Yes that's right. Very, very cool, I must say.

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Schwab Social Entrepreneurs Summit 2007

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Schwab Foundation board members Paolo Coehlo (the noted Brazilian author), Zanelle Mbeki (first lady of South Africa) and Hilde Schwab, the co-founder of the Schwab Foundation. Skoll and Schwab have the two leading social entrepreneurship networks for senior practitioners, and it's great to see them working together to advance the movement.

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

I also liked the work we did a few years ago to support telecentres in poor communities affected by civil war in Colombia. They do work to reverse the spread of violence by using the methods and strategies associated with disease control. Perhaps most impressively they are working in Syrian civil war.

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How Drones Are Being Used to Benefit Humankind

Tech Soup

In December 2013, drones from the NGO Direct Relief were put to work assessing damage and participating in search and rescue operations in the super typhoon Haiyan-stricken Philippines. In Africa, conservation drones are being used to locate rhinoceros poachers. Rescue workers on the ground then knew exactly where to go. In the U.S.,

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Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive

NonProfit Hub

This article was originally published in our April/May issue of Nonprofit Hub Magazine. HALO, which works with disadvantaged youth in Missouri and Africa, gives this award as part of a handful of awards at an annual happy hour to honor the volunteers. “We Sign up to get a free issue delivered to your mailbox.

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