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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls

Saleforce Nonprofit

During the pandemic, these local education leaders have been critical in identifying and launching initiatives that not only assist girls in continuing their education during school closures, but also help them get back in the classroom when schools reopen. The game-changing part of Nayla’s platform? It doesn’t require internet access.

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MathAndCoding Turns the Library into a Coding Classroom (Part 2)

Tech Soup

In addition to visual programming and Java, MathAndCoding now offers classes on HTML, CSS, and template-based web design, as well as a Technology Day event where they introduce games and apps for different platforms. The concept of] family literacy is also very important in our community.

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One Organization’s Quest for Good

NonProfit Hub

Her purpose would be discovered while visiting classrooms. While there, McDonald noticed that many classrooms had only a stack of books to share between hundreds of children. “It It hit her like a lightning bolt that this could be a solution for Haiti…that she could build a digital content platform,” Stephans said.

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Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access

Non Profit Quarterly

One person we spoke with described the sudden adjustments at her food bank: We had never used a platform virtually before. So, on one hand, involuntary reliance on video platforms and social media paid new dividends in accessibility for volunteers and clients. Geography and Transportation. “In-person

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Building the Tech Capacity of Nonprofits Everywhere with TechSoup's NetSquared Events

Tech Soup

We believe that NGOs learn best from each other, so NetSquared provides a platform where we can come together face to face to share technology tips and create a community of practice around tech for good. Nairobi, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya Women and Web Literacy Program 2016 – 17. Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories.

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Creating Auction Marketing Materials: 5 Storytelling Tips

Nonprofits Source

Younger donors often engage more with social media and interactive platforms, whereas older donors might favor traditional channels like newsletters and emails. Let’s say your nonprofit focuses on promoting literacy and discovers that many of your donors are older teachers and parents in your community. Adapt to each platform you use.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

Get Fully Funded

Local literacy program supporting students in Haiti raises record-breaking funds, moves 24 students off waiting list. 5K will raise money for school’s outdoor classroom and track . Use Twitter to follow up with journalists who are active on the platform. Bicycle program readies for holidays, will repair and give away 150 bikes.

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