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NPR CEO Katherine Maher makes the case for why public radio is essential to American democracy

Fast Company Tech

Maher gives a preview to her testimony, sharing how funding cuts would impact Americans broad access to crucial news and information, particularly in rural and local areas. I think that that’s something that often gets lost in the conversation about public radio is the overall percentage of funds that go directly to local stations.

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NCAA March Madness 2025 livestream: How to watch the men’s and women’s First Four games

Fast Company Tech

The National Collegiate Athletic Associations (NCAA) annual single-elimination tournament , more commonly known as March Madness, kicked things off over the weekend with Selection Sunday. ESPN2) Every moment of the NCAA mens and womens tournament will be broadcast live. William & Mary: 9 p.m. ESPNU) Columbia vs. Washington: 7 p.m.

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5 Ways You Can Celebrate National Nonprofit Day

Qgiv

Of course, it’s nice to have a national holiday so we can celebrate a little louder than usual. Today, we observe August 17 as National Nonprofit Day to acknowledge the positive impact that nonprofit organizations have on our local communities and around the world. Are you inspired by a local nonprofit? Tell the world!

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World Water Day: The key to sustainability is data

Amy Sample Ward

FLOW is an on-site technology that broadcasts data instantaneously to the Water for People website/FLOW map providing important information about the operating status of WFP projects. That’s why I love that Water for People is focused on sustainably improving conditions and access to clean water for all the communities they touch.

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Google’s Wing warns new drone laws ‘may have unintended consequences’ for privacy

The Verge

With that kind of language, you might think Wing is arguing that drones shouldn’t broadcast their location, yes? Amusingly, no: the Alphabet subsidiary just wishes they’d send it through the internet instead of broadcasting it locally. They should not accept it in the sky,” Wing argues.

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How to Engage Employees in National (Virtual) Volunteer Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. When planning for National Volunteer Month, the team considers stakeholders, SDG focus, impact measurement and call to action.

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Technology Toolbox: Learn from Occupy Wall Street to Occupy YOUR Street

Amy Sample Ward

The revolution may not be televised, but no matter where you are, you can now have a front row seat to the broadcast.