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Science Technology and Society Forum in Kyoto

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I'm in Kyoto, Japan for the STS forum, an incredible gathering of top scientists and policy leaders from around the world. The event is the brainchild of Koji Omi, former Finance Minister of Japan. The biggest idea I heard was that while mitigation is a global issue, climate adaptation will be a local issue.

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API Explained: This Technology Will Transform Your Company’s Charitable Giving

Global Giving

A: Founded in 2002, GlobalGiving has an extensive community of vetted global nonprofits and a trusted donation platform. Here are some ways innovative companies have used this technology: API By Country or Region. They handle the user interface; we handle the global disbursements. API For Employee Giving.

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Explained In 30 Seconds: What Is An API?

Global Giving

A: As the original nonprofit crowdfunding platform, GlobalGiving has an extensive community of vetted global nonprofits and a trusted donation platform. A: Here are some ways innovative companies have used this technology: API By Country or Region. They handle the user interface; we handle the global disbursements. LEARN MORE.

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20 Must-Know Fundraising and Social Media Stats

Nonprofit Tech for Good

53% of Asia Pacific citizens donate to charity, with those in Thailand (71%) more likely to do so and those in Japan the least likely (16%). To gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, charities, and NGOs worldwide use online technology, Nonprofit Tech for Good is conducting the first-ever Global NGO Online Technology Survey.

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Nonprofit Technology News for November 2013

Tech Soup

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. TechSoup Technologies for Good. Hacker Helper is all about not reinventing the technology wheel.

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Finding a Community of Nonprofit Technology Experts

Tech Soup

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? TechSoup's NetSquared is the world's largest volunteer-driven network of in-person nonprofit technology training and peer support events. We're a global movement with chapters in 24 countries. Well, there are!

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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Resources

Tech Soup

The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Past Disaster Relief Efforts from TechSoup and Our Global Partners. TechSoup Japan Disaster Relief Program Launches to Assist Local NGOs. Donate to Organizations Providing Relief.