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#AI4Good: Artificial Intelligence & Wellbeing, Ethical Dilemmas, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Organizations should recognize that AI, like other technology, could exacerbate the blurring of work/life boundaries by pushing workers to remain constantly ‘on’. Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model (CHAI) . To understand the ethical dilemmas, see these scenarios.

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From Startup to Social Enterprise … with Rebecca Masisak at the Helm

Tech Soup

Specifically, leading a 9 to 5 life at a job where you "increase shareholder value" and "exceed client expectations," while at night, you spend your precious spare hours working for a cause you love … maybe pug rescue, meals for the homeless, or mental health advocacy … all to make a difference.

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The Practice of Personal Gratitude in Fundraising

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Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or with gratitude.” — G.K. Start by modeling the behavior you want to see.

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How to Form and Use an Advisory Board for Your Nonprofit

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A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. For example, an organization that supports homeless families could have an Advisory Board made up of formerly and current homeless people. The Advisory member then asks guests for a donation.

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A Sense of Community: The Benefits of the Business-Non-Profit Partnership

Byte Technology

Consider this: what about looking at the standard for-profit business model from a non-profit standpoint? How many times have you seen a local shop serving as a drop-off point for donations to a homeless shelter or food bank? Or donating a percentage of their sales to a local charity?

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TechSoup Honors Unsung Heroes

Tech Soup

"Habitat has enriched my life in countless ways, and offered me the opportunity to be a part of a community of people who believe in and act on creating tangible change every day. As a global organization, Habitat has developed a model. Many describe homelessness as being voiceless and invisible.

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Symantec Donation Safeguards Computer Labs for Students

Tech Soup

It aims to provide a gateway towards empowerment, educational, and employment opportunities to lead a fulfilling, prosperous, and purposeful life. Smooth Transition's life skills development and educational training increase levels of employability. Breaking Harmful Cycles. spanhidden.

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