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The Roblox economy is going global, as users can now set regional pricing

Engadget

This means that the software will automatically adjust the cost of an in-game item to match the local economy of the buyer. The company says this will make it easier for active community members to "better adapt to local market conditions and maximize earnings." Roblox Creators have to opt-in for the service.

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25 Global Trends in Giving That Nonprofits Need to Know About

Nonprofit Tech for Good

6,057 donors completed the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Survey and based on their responses, the donor community worldwide is made up of primarily women (65%) who have a liberal ideology (53%) , characterize themselves as religious (72%), and give between ($101-$1,000 USD) annually (43%). 20% say Instagram, and 13% say Twitter.

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As a Disaster Unfolds, Fundraisers Can Do More Than Raise Money

sgEngage

In-person visits should be approached with caution in an active disaster zone, but you can improve your organizations communications remotely via email, phone calls, text, and social media, assuming services remain available. A developing disaster is the time to call in favors, and coordinate with contacts locally, regionally, and far afield.

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5 tips to help nonprofits meet unforeseen challenges 

Candid

Based on my 25 years experience working in global development, here are five tips to help nonprofits be ready to respond to unforeseen challenges. To remain effective, we need to challenge ourselves to shed activities or structures that dont advance our clearly defined mission. Is it still relevant?

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Taking Local Currency Digital: A New Experiment Emerges

Non Profit Quarterly

a local currency issuer. Then as now, the idea behind BerkShares was to galvanize residents in Pittsfield, Great Barrington, and surrounding areas to purchase more goods and services locally. The local currency could be converted into US dollars but is designed to be spent directly in the area. The experiment proved successful.

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Maximizing Impact and Visibility with Google Ad Grants for Nonprofit Growth

sgEngage

Since its inception, about 115,000 nonprofits in more than 50 countries have leveraged this program globally to help promote their organizations and missions online. For example, a food bank might use keywords such as local food donations, volunteer opportunities near me, and community food pantry.

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Tiger Global backs African fintech Mono in $15M Series A round

TechCrunch

The round, led by Tiger Global — the VC firm’s third major investment in Africa this year after Flutterwave and FairMoney — also had participation from new investors Target Global (an investor in neobank Kuda), General Catalyst, and SBI Investment. Tiger Global confirmed it led the investment in an email to TechCrunch.

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