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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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