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What I Learned About Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Social Impact at IFCAsia in Bangkok

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One of the speakers, Professor Jen Shang, who later did a deeper dive into her research report ” “ Tomorrow’s Philanthropy: Insights into the Future of Philanthropic Innovation.” There was also awards ceremony co-sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation.

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Blockchain for Impact: Blockchain Revolution Global Event Wrap-Up

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We would like to thank Alishba Imran, winner of the Young Leader in Blockchain Award at the Enterprise Blockchain Awards, for closing #BRG2019 on a high note! Singer-songwriter Imogen Heap performs with her Mi.Mu “magic” sound gloves at the EB Awards. pic.twitter.com/840Qdb5svo. sound gloves (so very cool).

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

Candid

In the meantime, individuals, governments, and private philanthropy fund relief on the ground, trying to keep up with displacement and need on a massive scale. Where an area served is specified, Ukraine accounts for 90% of grants awarded and 93% of dollar value. Even as diplomatic negotiations continue, the future is uncertain at best.

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UniversalGiving: Impact, with a little help from friends (SocialActions)

Amy Sample Ward

“ UniversalGiving ™ is an award-winning marketplace which allows people to volunteer and donate to top performing projects in more than 70 countries around the world.&#. Tags: case studies socialchange impact philanthropy socialactions universalgiving. What is UniversalGiving?

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International Human Rights Day 2011

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

First, in partnership with Colombian NGO Corporación Punto de Vista, we assessed a methodology for studying conflict-related sexual violence in the country. Through projects that integrated statistical analyses into multidisciplinary human rights work, we engaged in the public debate about human rights violations in Colombia.

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

Tech Soup

The People's Choice award winner is a Windows 8 app, YumvY , a cooking companion to help you prepare nutritious, healthy meals at home with the goal of addressing the obesity epidemic and related diseases like diabetes. Now the bad news: the international NGO sector saw a decline in online giving. Social Media.

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Nonprofit Technology News for March 2014

Tech Soup

There’s even some strange philanthropy news compliments of former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. NPTech Contests and Awards. My current favorite digital inclusion NGO is our newest TechSoup Global partner, Computers For Schools Kenya. DoGooder Video Award Winners. Digital Leaders 100 Nominations.

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