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What's App Founder Leaves for Nonprofit

Brian Acton, co-founder of Whatsapp, is leaving the company, reports TechCrunch. Acton wants to start a nonprofit company that focuses on the intersection of nonprofit, technology and communication. Read more...

Tech isn't Always Best for Relief Efforts

RefuComm, a volunteer group working with refugees in Greece is distributing technology that can help the refugees gain asylum, reports VOA. But, there is concern that many relief organizations don’t fully think through the tech they are offering refugees. Read more...

Digital Currency for Good

According to the Huff Post, digital currencies such as BitCoin can be used for social impact. Large organizations like The Red Cross, United Way and Greenpeace accept digital currency donations. Read more...

New Crowdfunding Project Targets Greenwich

The Impact Vine is a new online giving platform allows donors to support projects and nonprofits in the Greenwich area, reports the Greenwich Sentinel. Read more...

Consider an MSP for Your Nonprofit

According to emazzanti, a managed service provider (MSP) can help nonprofits stay on top of emerging technology. The MSP can offer enhanced data security and the plans are subscription based allowing them to grow with your organization. Read more...

Nonprofit Wins Grant

According to the Journal Tribune, Grahamtastic Connection, a nonprofit that helps bring technology to sick children so they can keep up with their school work, has received a grant. The FairPoint Communications’ Connected Communities grant will give  $16,000 in cash and $1,000 in technology to the nonprofit. Read more...

Tech Nonprofit Brings Equipment to Schools

According to CNN Money, the Rural Technology Fund, a nonprofit that donates technology equipment to schools, has donated tech equipment to schools in 40 states since 2008. In 2017, the nonprofit hopes to help get tech to 25,000 students. Read more...

NeonCRM Makes Inc. Mags List

NeonCRM, created by Z2 systems, made Inc. magazine’s annual 5000 list, reports PR Web. The NeonCRM is 1810 on the list, and this is the company’s third year on the list. Read more...

Overall Giving Increases

According to the Nonprofit Times, the Blackbaud index shows that the three month period ending in July has giving up 4.3% over the same time in 2016. This includes a 10% increase in online giving. Read more...

Uber's Pledge Causes Backlash

Recently, Uber pledged $1.2 millions dollars to the nonprofit Girls Who Code, reports CNN Money. After the announcement both organizations faced a social media backlash. Read more...

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