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Citizen Philanthropy: Delivering Impactful Pro Bono Support From Anywhere

Saleforce Nonprofit

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Venture2Impact (V2I) — a nonprofit organization based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada — had a business model that was entirely based on global travel. This concept addresses the needs of nonprofits for continued support, training, mentorship, and engagement with their communities.

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Social Media, Networking, and African Women’s Leadership Training in Rwanda

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My sessions were integrated into the various leadership, visioning process for women’s rights, curriculum development, and evaluation methods modules throughout the week as networked and social media skills were not the main focus. Most of the training days took place in rural Rwanda on Lake Muhazi – which was a beautiful place.

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Your #nptech Community Events Calendar for July

Tech Soup

Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, but you’ll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. Mukono, Uganda: 2nd Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School & Communit­y. You should, because it’s awesome fun. Thursday, July 3, 2014.

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The Math Is Starting to Add Up: The Promise of Mobile

NTEN

According to Heeks, the field of ICT4D emerged really as an artifact of the telecenter model which was used successfully to extend basic ICT services at the periphery in North America and Europe. . User fees -- necessary if you ever wished to achieve sustainability -- were always a struggle, as they often shut the desired audience out.

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Women Helping Women: My First Giving Circle

Have Fun - Do Good

Last night I went to my first giving circle using the Dining for Women model, and it was pretty inspiring. They offer $100-$150 start-up grants to businesses in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. In addition to the start-up funds, grant recipients also receive business training and long-term mentoring. Here's how VEF works.

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Empowering Refugees: Interview with Kjerstin Erickson of FORGE

Have Fun - Do Good

FORGE uses a collaborative, rather than top-down model, to serve refugees' needs, and much has been written in the blogosphere and media about Erickson's "radical transparency" around the organization's financial challenges. The projects can range from preschools, to libraries and computer training centers, to women empowerment programs.

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Women's Earth Alliance: Co-Directors Melinda Kramer and Amira Diamond

Have Fun - Do Good

." - Amira Diamond Women's Earth Alliance (WEA), unites women on the front lines of environmental justice causes by coordinating training, technology, and financial support for thriving communities and the Earth. We do that by coordinating training, technology, and advocacy support. They also learned business development skills.