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Blockchain Technology: What Is It and How Is It Relevant for Nonprofits?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Even some foundations are making grants through cryptocurrency collection, and the cryptocurrency noveau riche are creating their own organizations to financially support social causes through digital currencies and blockchain ecosystems. Digital Currencies and Blockchain in the Social Sector.

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Live Blog Post from MacArthur Foundation: Virtual World Event on Philanthropy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MacArthur Foundation hosted its first discussion in Second Life to explore the role that philanthropy might play in virtual worlds. We're trying a year of conversation about how to enter the culture in Second Life and the role of philanthropy. We have to do due diligence in grant making, so we know who to trust. The John D.

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Data Digest: Open Data for Africa Platform, Silent Data Revolution in MENA and Data Strategies

Tech Soup

Libya, Djibouti and Jordan have also granted restricted access to micro data to selected individuals and organizations.

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Blackbaud Grantmaking: Examining the Past, the Present, and the Future

sgEngage

If you are a grantmaker, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient software system that can help you manage your grants, track your impact, and collaborate with your stakeholders. MicroEdge was established back in 1985 and released their Grants Management Software “GIFTS Online” in 2009. It’s a win win!

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Really, is the.

ASU Lodestar Center

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur.

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A First Look at Jumo

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

About $500,000 came from unnamed individuals in the early days and in September 2010, Omidyar Network announced a grant of up to $750,000. Not to mention a lot of press coverage in The Huffington Post , The Wall Street Journal , Fast Company , Mashable , The Chronicle of Philanthropy , and The New York Times. Is Jumo Worth The Hype?

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