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Donation Seeks to Bring Diversity to Tech
According to USA Today, Silicon Valley investor Marc Andreessen is donating $500,000 to three nonprofits working to increase diversity in the tech field. Receiving grants are Code2040, Girls Who Code and Hack the Hood, all three work to bring more minorities and women into the tech industry.
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Tech Tools for Nonprofits from Google
According to the Denver Post, Google offers a nonprofits a wide range of tech tools for free. All nonprofits have to do is register on with Google for Non-profits. This give non-profits access to advertising grants, YouTube tweaks and other great tech tools.
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Non-profit Uses Tech to Fight Ebola
mWater, a tech-oriented nonprofit, is helping in the fight against ebola, reports Takepart. The company has a new app that new app is designed to track the virus and its effects.
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Non-profits Test Donating Via Twitter
According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, seven non-profits are testing a new Twitter function that allows users to donate directly from Tweets.
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New Fundraising Platform Connects Non-profits and Businesses
A new fundraising platform is set to launch in October, reports the Baltimore Business Journal. Cake will be a virtual marketplace for cause marketing campaigns that connects businesses and non-profits. Non-profits can use the platform to connect with businesses that want to help raise money for the non-profit.
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Kickstarter Former CEO has New Charitable Venture
Perry Chen, former CEO of Kickstarter has a new charitable venture, reports the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The goal is to collect small daily donations for non-profits. Members of Dollar a Day will commit to giving $30 a month to charities highlighted by the site.
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Zendesk Gives Back
According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Zendesk, provider of cloud-based customer service and help desk services, announced it will donate at least $75,000 to local nonprofits. In addition, its employees will spend at least 400 hours volunteering with area organizations.
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Is #GivingTuesday Right for Your Organization?
Many nonprofits are already planning their #GivingTuesday campaigns, reports Forbes Magazine. While the movement is gaining attention, is it the right event for a small to mid-sized nonprofit.
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Using Cookies to Attract Donors
There is a new way to reach donors acquired offline, via traditional direct mail with advertising online, reports Fundraising Success Magazine. By using cookie-based targeting, you can target people from your offline databases with online display ads across relevant sites.
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Girls Who Code Program Grows in Popularity
The non-profit summer program Girls Who Code started in 2012 with 20 girls in one classroom, reports USA Today. It has now grown to 380 girls in 16 classrooms around the country. The summer program gives young women interested in technology a chance to work with industry professionals at companies like Facebook, Square and Twitter.
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