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How Baby Boomers Use The Internet

TechImpact

Here are some statistics that might just make you shift your online fundraising efforts away from the younger generations and more toward the baby boomers: In the United States alone, one-third of all Internet users in the United States are adults over the age of 50, and represent the largest constituency of active Internet users.(Jupiter

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Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. Web3 draws its name as the third iteration of the internet. What is Web3? What is the Metaverse?

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Does the Internet Inspire Youth Activism or Slacktivism?

Care2

They are viewed as techies and quite fickle when it comes to activism. Youth Activism Key Findings: Being a part of online communities promotes engagement. The Internet can serve as a gateway to online and offline civic and political engagement, including volunteerism, community problem-solving, and protest activity.&#.

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Current Online Activities in Asia-Pacific Nonprofits

NetWits

43% rated their website as very effective in meeting their strategic internet goals. 64% of organisations actively raise funds online. Tags: Internet. More specifically: Over 66% of organisations manage their website in house. 52% assign responsibility for website to marketing/communications/public relations departments.

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Flixxaid: A New Mobile App for Social Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

There’s no denying the power of social media and its ability to harness the power of the internet. The social internet, in particular social mobile apps, are the communication form of choice for Millennials and Gen Z. However, the internet can be a stressful place with many negative and sad stories and visuals.

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The Internet's Role in Creating and Sustaining Groups

Wild Apricot

The Social Side of the Internet - a new survey report from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project - is a must-read for membership or volunteer-based organizations. The report confirms that "the internet is now deeply embedded in group activities and in how people create, join, participate in, and sustain groups."

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5 Ways to Protect Your Nonprofit’s Data

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Ryan Polk , a Policy Advisor at the Internet Society , where he is primarily focused on issues related to Internet trust. In support of Data Privacy Day on January 28th, the Internet Society shares 5 ways to protect our nonprofit’s data: Train your employees to update their devices and applications.

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