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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

Her dedication to amplifying marginalized voices, paired with her vision for political empowerment, shows what it means to lead with purpose and passion. We focus on three things: internet connectivity, access to technology, and developing the skills needed to participate in the digital economy.

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Book: Welcome to the Fifth Estate

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Service — Serve your Internet community with great data, content and applications. By building relationships with critical influencers, they hope the communities following these leading voices will follow suit. With a relevant offering for the influencer, they seek blog coverage or social network profile endorsements.

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Hadley China

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Content access on the internet is a constant area of fascination to me. Just got some information on this cool program: The Hadley School for the Blind has launched an innovative program of English language learning and empowerment which spans the Pacific Ocean. Hadley's international branch is located in Fuzhou, China.

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Customer Feedback in the Non-Profit Sector: Listening to Low-Income Consumers

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note From Beth: With the rise of mobile adoption and the primary use to access the Internet and social platforms, it is reaching across consumer segments of all income levels. Consumers will see that their voices make a difference when programs are adjusted and measures of success redefined in response to feedback.

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New on SSIR: Letting Technology Lead

Amy Sample Ward

Applications like Causes also enable individuals to give voices to your work that you don’t have to control or manage – campaigns that benefit you because your supporters believe and appreciate the work you are doing. ( Check out a great post from Ivan Boothe of Rootwork on this topic.). .&#

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New on SSIR: Letting Technology Lead

Amy Sample Ward

Applications like Causes also enable individuals to give voices to your work that you don’t have to control or manage - campaigns that benefit you because your supporters believe and appreciate the work you are doing. ( Check out a great post from Ivan Boothe of Rootwork on this topic.). .&#

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Nonprofit Technology News: Help for Charities to Develop Mobile Giving Capacity

Tech Soup

It is an advocacy group that will be “a strong voice in determining how mobile develops to best meet the needs of mission awareness, donor acquisition, engagement, and payments.” In the midst of a pivotal moment in patient engagement and empowerment, our microphone has been turned off. Giveapp.org is inviting U.S.

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