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A New Power Couple—Humans Plus Bots Deliver Member Delight

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Watson’s first commercial application was more serious. The software was used for utilization management decisions in lung cancer treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.) (Fun fact— Watson was developed to answer questions on the quiz show Jeopardy! and in 2011 won a $1 million prize!

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SMS Fundraising Campaign for Breast Cancer

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Today I heard about Drew Olanoff's latest fundraising campaign, a text to give strategy on behalf of Boarding for Breast Cancer. What's cool is that Drew’s employer GOGII is the mobile app developers behind textPlus a free group texting application available on the iphone and android platforms. .

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How to Apply Service Design to the Social Sector

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For example, it can result in improvements to a grant application process, which returns much stronger applications that ultimately create a bigger impact for your organization. One specific goal was to reduce the waiting time for patients to receive an examination and diagnosis for breast cancer.

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Weekly update from PND

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York City has announced a $50 million gift from Mike and Maria Repole and the Nonna's Garden Foundation to establish a research and patient care initiative. Memorial Sloan Kettering receives $50 million. November 10, 2021. Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls awards $25 million.

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Why Higher Ed Professionals Should Attend bbcon 2023

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As a four-time Olympian, three-time World Championship and Olympic Medalist, the current American record holder for indoor and outdoor high jump, author, mother, and breast cancer survivor, her insights on perseverance and balance are sure to inspire and motivate us all.

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Social Change Apps on Facebook to Support Breast Cancer, Environment, and Aids

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Dank Apps (creators of the popular Lotto app ) has launched a new series of Social Change applications that allow Facebook users to raise money for a cause through advertising revenue. This means users do not have to donate, but just need to install the application, recruit their friends, or play the games. and puts it on steroids.

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How to Apply for the Google Ad Grant in 5 Easy Steps

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Most grant applications for your nonprofit are long, complicated, and stress-inducing for your entire development team. And, unlike most grants, Google grants also have a very simple application process. Google should approve your application within a few days and will send you an email when they do. Easy, right? Sign Me Up.

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