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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. Finally, M-Changa seeks to build trust from both local and international donors.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

She is focused on local and global initiatives, partnering with nonprofits, governments and the private sector to develop durable solutions and deliver impact at scale. Were you a tech person in your personal life prior to joining Microsoft? Describe in your mind tech scalability in regions challenged by lack of basic resources.

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Getting Social with Your Local Nonprofit Tech Community

Tech Soup

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. We've scheduled 46 events for June, and the month is just beginning. . * **Katharine Bierce** recorded her recent [tech and philanthropy panel]([link]. Want to learn about PCI compliance?

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Your Local Tech4Good Club Is Ready to Help

Tech Soup

So don't be nervous — we're ready to create amazing tech training and networking events in your community! This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members.

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Building the Tech Capacity of Nonprofits Everywhere with TechSoup's NetSquared Events

Tech Soup

We believe that NGOs learn best from each other, so NetSquared provides a platform where we can come together face to face to share technology tips and create a community of practice around tech for good. Find your local #Tech4Good group. Mississauga, Ontario: Hustle Hour — Tech Entrepreneurs Mastermind. Reform Copyright.

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Join Us for Local and Virtual Events This Week With Social Media September

Tech Soup

Get answers to your tech challenges at a NetSquared meetup (see list below). Busia, Kenya: Blue Bells Orphans And Vulnerable Support Program /Kenya. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Saturday, September 28. Event Reports.

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Start Your September with New Tech Skills

Tech Soup

That's why this is the perfect time to make a fresh start on your nonprofit tech resolutions. Then check out our new online learning courses, starting with Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. We hold free weekly webinars on topics like GrantStation and how to develop a tech training plan. Need a live instructor?