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6 Governments Who Set Their Data Free

Forum One

We're seeing exciting trends in governments making data more available ? Whether on crime, education, or the environment, governments are putting more data on the web. But local and state governments are also setting their data free. What are your favorite examples of government data applications and mashups?

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The impact of COVID-19 on civil society, part two

Candid

We hope this information will be useful in a multitude of ways, from ongoing advocacy efforts to capturing the sector’s story to helping local leaders build greater resiliency. This blog presents several common insights generated through these surveys. Organizations across the globe continue to feel negative impacts of COVID-19.

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Brainstorm in Providence with a side of Serendipity

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I’m on the plane home from one such weekend in Providence, Rhode Island, held at Brown University. Right now I’m spending more time on a new project concept at Benetech around helping local government address practical issues around climate change.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. The foundation helps build the capacity of organizations and coalitions with grants that support research or improve the learning and generation of local solutions to complex problems. Areas served: Worldwide.

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Help a Nonprofit Cross the Digital Divide This Summer

Tech Soup

This month's highlights include a review of cost-saving technologies in Rhode Island, a discussion on how technology can help build community in Los Angeles, and a case study on the importance of weaving IT in to your strategic plans in Las Vegas. Governance Matters: Create a More Powerful Board Through Policy Governance.

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Research Friday: Strengthening the Economy through Civic Engagement

ASU Lodestar Center

The paper investigates the effect of civic engagement indicators on economic indicators to explore if and where civic engagement strengthened local economies. These states are Arizona, California, Alabama, Florida, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Delaware.