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Upwardly Global: Bridging the Opportunity Gap for Skilled Immigrants

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Although that plant was considered a model employer for refugees at the time, Jane met employees who included a former engineer from Iraq and a surgeon from Bosnia. As part of its model of success, Upwardly Global is very data-driven and integrates metrics into every aspect of its program. at their full potential.

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Hackathons for Good: Techies, Thinkers, and Activists Unite

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In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! A hackathon is an event where programmers, developers, designers, and leaders come together to collaborate on an app, website, or software projects.

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Nonprofit Technology News for November 2013

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The idea for Hacker Helper was born through collaboration with partners, such as Random Hacks of Kindness who are trying to improve the hackathon process and improve results from the events. We are testing it out at hackathons this month in San Francisco and also in Sarajevo in Bosnia. Hacker Helper is currently in beta. All Things D.

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