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Money Saving Tips for Nonprofits

Monday, 09 May 2016
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According to Business.com, there are several ways for nonprofits to save money on technology. For example, nonprofits can skip bundling their phone with their local internet, instead they can use a company like Cabertel.com that works with nonprofits to offer them affordable phone service. Read more...
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New Group Takes Aim at Tech Diversity

Monday, 09 May 2016
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Several high profile women in the tech world are joining together to bring more diversity to the industry, reports EnGadget. The new nonprofit, Project Include, was co-founded by Ellen Pao, the former CEO of Reddit. The nonprofit will work to offer companies a path to diversity with best practices, research and tools. Read more...
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Computer Issues Slow Giving

Monday, 09 May 2016
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According to the Nonprofit Times, a computer glitch significantly slowed down the GiveLocalAmerica, a nationwide community based fundraising campaign. Computer problems at Kimbria forced some communities participating in the crowdfunding event to extend the giving period for an additional day.   Read more...
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Coding Camp Helps Nonprofits

Monday, 02 May 2016
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A new program, Free Code Camp, gives students a way to learn how to code while doing good, reports KSL. The online certificate program teaches coding, but with a twist all of the projects apps, website development etc are created for nonprofits that need updated technology for their organizations. Read more...
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Code.org Presses Government for Additional Funding

Monday, 02 May 2016
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Code.org, a nonprofit that focuses on encouraging children, especially girls, to seek careers in technical fields has written an open letter to Congress calling for additional $250 million dollars in education funding, specifically for computer science education.. The letter signed by leaders in the technology sector also includes a promise of $48 million dollars in private funding. Read more...
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Sesame Harnesses Power of Big Blue

Monday, 02 May 2016
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According to ZD Net, IBM’s Watson, a cognitive computing platform, will team up with Sesame Workshops to develop a line of education toys for preschoolers. Sesame Workshops, the nonprofit that developed Sesame Street, wants a line of interactive toys that adjust to the aptitude of the user. Read more...
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Making Campus Fundraising Easy

Monday, 25 April 2016
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According to the Washington Post, a new crowdfunding platform specifically for colleges is helping them meet their fundraising goals. GiveCampus.com is makes it easy for young tech savvy alumni to give to their alma mater. Read more...
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App Wants to Help Nonprofits Get Viral

Monday, 25 April 2016
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According to DC Inno, Doofl, a new tech startup, wants to help nonprofits make viral videos. The platform lets users use their social network to raise money for charities by uploading videos and setting dares and challenges similar to the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge”. Read more...
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Program Helps Digital Literacy

Monday, 25 April 2016
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Google Fiber and the Nonprofit Technology Network have partnered to bring digital literacy to 11 cities, reports the San Antonio Business Journal. The $11 million dollar project grants each city $1 million dollars to help adults obtain GEDs via the Internet, find jobs online and help parents navigate school portals. Read more...
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Helping Tech Workers Connect with Nonprofits

Friday, 15 April 2016
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Tech workers now have a way to connect with organizations that need their skills, reports TechCrunch. Catchafire and Rippleworks both work with technical professionals to match them with nonprofits that need their technical skills. Read more...
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