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Russia rights groups get help from Microsoft

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We've seen this happen in places like Russia. That's why it's heartening to read an article like this in the Christian Science Monitor, Russia rights groups get help from unlikely champion: Microsoft. A government could suppress a group using "piracy" as a reason, rather than criticism of the government.

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The Gamm Theatre: Telling Stories that Entertain, Provoke, and Engage

DipJar

On the day of our conversation, the theater was opening its 38th season with Describe the Night by Rajiv Joseph, a timely production given the current situation in Russia. That was just months before the pandemic, so she has been on hand for a tumultuous time! .

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Nonprofit Technology News for November 2013

Tech Soup

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. TechSoup Technologies for Good. Hacker Helper is all about not reinventing the technology wheel.

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Global Philanthropy

Tech Soup

The legacy of this situation "poisoned the whole notion of volunteering in Russia for many years.". Tags: Donors Event Finances Fundraising Grants for Technology Grants for Technology Legal Considerations Running Your Organization Tech Planning. A cultural incompatibility with the idea of "charity" in some cases.

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Send a Successful Annual Appeal: Tips and Strategies

Bloomerang

Take a look at how the International Rescue Committee changed its homepage to call attention to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the impact it’s had on people in conflict zones. Given the prevalence of this type of technology, many websites are now, by default, created to be mobile responsive.

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Crowdfunding Controversies and How They Impact Nonprofits and Charities

Tech Soup

James Robinson, the author of the article, wrote: "And so, keen to be the first reporter to cover this marvelous piece of technology, I started asking questions. Rather, I found a publicity shy company, operated remotely from Russia, promoting a device unsupported by any medical or scientific evidence whatsoever.

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Metro4All — Making All Metro Systems Accessible

Tech Soup

So far, Metro4All has apps for 14 cities in Russia and other countries in Europe. It is now a diverse international group with team members in Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, and the U.S. The Metro4All project creates web and mobile apps that give people with limited mobility point-to-point directions on using their subway system.