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Revv Gets AWS status
Advanced donation and fundraising technology platform Revv announced it is one of the first to receive AWS Nonprofit Competency status, reports Benzinga. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Competency means that a company has demonstrated technical proficiency and proven customer success.
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Facebook Gives for Birthdays
According to CNN Tech, Facebook, for a limited time, will donate $5 to every birthday fundraiser set up by users.
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In Game Giving as a Fundraising Tool
Recently, Activision Blizzard donated nearly $13 million raised by their online game Overwatch to the Breast Cancer Research Fund, reports Nonprofit Quarterly. Much like crowdfunding and online giving, in game might be the next big thing in fundraising.
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Salesforce Donation Rejected by RAICES
According to USA Today, Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) has rejected a $250,000 donation from Salesforce, citing ethical concerns.
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Using Tech to Increase Donations
According to NationSwell, 82 percent of all donors don’t give after their initial gift. Nonprofits need to maximize technology to turn these one off donors into repeat donors.
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Educational Tech Platform Sold to Nonprofit
University Now, a technology platform that provided for profit online courses, has been sold to the nonprofit National University system, reports EdSurge.National University will use the platform to deliver its online courses.
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Center for Digital Nonprofit Adds Partner
According to the Nonprofit Times, the Center for Digital Nonprofit has added a third founding partner. Blackbaud joins Microsoft and Okta in the project which brings together the technology sector’s expertise and the on-the-ground experience of nonprofits in bringing aid to those who need it.
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Hiring a Tech Freelancer
Nonprofits spend a significant portion of their budget on information technology, reports Biz Tech Magazine. In order, to get the most value for their dollar, they need to know how to interview tech freelancers.
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Silicon Valley's Favorite Charity in Trouble
According to Market Watch, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which is the Bay Area’s largest nonprofit is facing a crisis. The nonprofit, which is a favorite of tech giants like Zuckerberg is accused of being a toxic workplace.
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Girls Who Code Teams with Barbie
Mattel and nonprofit Black Girls Code teamed up to create an African American Barbie who is tech savvy, reports KPik5. They hope the toys will encourage girls to enter STEM.
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