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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. At its core blockchain is a database technology. Overall blockchain is still very much a nascent technology. Blockchain Simplified. Relevant Use Cases for Nonprofits.

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2018 eLearning Predictions: Updated Hype Curve

Forj

This is our most popular Managing eLearning post every year, and by now we know you want to see the hype curve first. Here it is: Our 2018 eLearning predictions set in terms of Gartner’s hype cycle. We use our knowledge of practical use cases to put the media and marketing hype in perspective. Innovation Trigger.

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Harnessing generative AI for good

Candid

Before we get completely swept up, let’s not forget the previous technology hype cycles that have come and gone. This equally applies to technology. Working with emerging technology like generative AI entails a high degree of uncertainty , and thus requires a different approach from the implementation of well-defined programs.

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The Next Wave of Technology for Nonprofits

John Kenyon

Marnie Webb, CEO at Caravan Studios, recently asked nonprofit tech folks via Twitter “I’m giving a talk on the next wave of technology for NGOs. What groups of technology would you include? ” I think Marnie was asking about tools or technologies, like Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning.

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ChatGPT and Fundraising: 4 Things You Need to Know

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But ChatGPT has made AI an incredibly accessible and easy-to-use tool for anyone with an internet connection. So what’s all the hype about? Since the AI pulls information directly from the internet, the accuracy is reliant on the sources across the web. AI is just another way technology can increase your fundraising potential.

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Blockchain for Impact: Blockchain Revolution Global Event Wrap-Up

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

(For background on blockchain and why it matters for nonprofits and NGOs, this Thrive Global article, Blockchain Positive Impact: Social Enterprise and Nonprofits , provides use cases and a brief technology overview.). Technology & Platforms. The beautiful, artistic streets of downtown Toronto, Canada. 4 th Industrial Revolution.

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Charities in the Cloud: Why the Hype Might Not Be Quite Hypey Enough

NTEN

Every cloud solution has the following basic components: The magic happens over the Internet. The dynamics of innovation and technology mean that the next generation of charity applications are being built in the cloud. The cloud is the technology direction where everyone is heading and virtually everyone will end up.

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