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New Nonprofits Use Technology to Fight Inequality and Racism
A new type of nonprofit, a “tech” nonprofits, are working to use technology to fight inequality and injustice, reports Nonprofit Quarterly.
Several recent studies have shown that technology can exacerbate bias and discrimination.
Read more...Mastercard Delaying Donation Subscription Rules
According to the Nonprofit Times, Mastercard is delaying its requirement that recurring donations made via its card be labeled subscriptions.
Mastercard has backed off its September 22 deadline to classify sustainer donations made via credit card as subscriptions, which would require giving those donors a notice every month of their option to cancel.
Read more...Blancco and The Turing Trust collaborate to provide thousands of devices for schools in Africa
Blancco Technology Group (LON: BLTG), the industry standard in data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions, has today announced it is working with The Turing Trust, a UK charity that provides IT resources and training to schools in sub-Saharan Africa. Blancco will support the initiative with free licenses of its drive eraser software. This enables the charity to securely refurbish donated IT equipment (desktops, laptops, smart phones, and tablets) that is given to schools across Africa to improve children’s access to computer technology and digital skills training. To date, Blancco has securely erased over 2,500 donated devices in collaboration with the charity.
Read more...Kroger Donates Funds to Atlanta Food Bank
Kroger donates $200,000to the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help them upgrade their technology, reports PR Newswire.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank announces a $200,000 grant from Kroger stores. The grant will be used to update the nonprofit's technology with a new CRM system. The new system will help easily identify current needs and serve the Food Bank's agencies and clients more effectively.
Read more...Utah Firm Gives Away Technology to Nonprofit
One Utah nonprofit could win a new technology package from AppsTango, reports KSL.
In this technology-driven world, almost every small business knows that a thoughtfully-designed mobile app is key to driving up sales and reeling in more customers.
Read more...New Capabilities for Engaging Networks
According to PR Newswire, Engaging Networks will release new texting capabilities.
Engaging Networks, a globally-trusted online fundraising and campaigning platform, will launch new texting capabilities, specifically designed for nonprofits and charities.
Read more...Workplace Safety Gets Boost From Nonprofit
Workplace safety gets a boost as nonprofit SafetyTech Accelerator teams with National Safety Council (NSC) MSD Solutions Lab to prevent workplace injuries, reports OSHA Online.
A new partnership will work to help reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.
Read more...FinTech’s Role in Nonprofits
Financial Technology, FinTech, has helped nonprofits keep their operations running smooth, reports Nonprofit Pro.
We all know the world of nonprofit funding is evolving rapidly, with new players and technologies emerging almost daily. One of the most promising trends impacting nonprofits today is the use of fintech in an organization's operations.
Read more...Senior Technology Program Renewed
According to MiBiz, voters keep nonprofit that helps seniors with technology going.
A Grand Rapids nonprofit providing independent living services received a boost last week when Kent County voters extended a senior services millage that will help the organization’s recently launched technology support program.
Read more...Nonprofit Landscape Different After Covid
According to Forbes, the post pandemic world looks different for nonprofits.
The nonprofit sector has always been unique, largely because of the social mission at its heart. In the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, I saw this philanthropic purpose tested greatly as community needs and service demands shot up while donations, volunteering and other forms of support declined.
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