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20 Crowdfunding Services for Nonprofits Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In most parts of the world, however, government’s digital capabilities remain a work in progress and as a result, the ability to accept online donations is challenging for most nonprofits in Africa, parts of Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Yo Dono (Chile). Donadora (Mexico). donadora.mx. generosity.com.

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Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy

Amy Sample Ward

A similar example is that of an Atlanta city councilman who chose to post a message to Twitter asking for a medic to respond to an unconscious woman on the street rather than to dial 911 when his mobile phone battery was very low. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster.

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Join Our 24-Hour Round-the-World Twitter Chat

Tech Soup

Since our last storytelling Twitter chat , both the opportunities and challenges in producing a great digital story have increased. SANTIAGO, CHILE. Chile Summer Time (1 p.m. Topic : Mobile tools for storytelling. Tools are easier than ever to get and learn how to use, which has driven the rise of citizen journalism.

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Daniel Ben-Horin on Campus Party

Tech Soup

Since 1997, in Spain , Mexico , Brazil , Chile, Ecuador , Colombia - and soon in Peru - Paco and his team have been serving up their magic brew. With the avid support of Telefónica , the Spanish teleco giant (and its mobile business, branded Movistar ), Campus Party rents an enormous space, installs thousands of pup tents.

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Preparing for the Next Disaster: The Future of #crisisdata

NTEN

This gathering marked the first time these diverse sectors came together -- from Crisis Commons and Ushahidi to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and White House New Media Director Macon Phillips -- to discuss all the opportunities and challenges we face in integrating social data with disaster response. .

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

I think what makes us unique is that we are really investing in women's leadership and women's creativity in developing local solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. I think the biggest challenge for us is trying to make hard decisions. It works in over 160 countries around the world.

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