TechSpot

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A two-time Tetris world champion recently became the first person, without machine assistance, to activate endless play by completing level 255 in the NES version, causing the game to restart at level 0. This accomplishment significantly raises the theoretical limits for top scores. Read Entire Article

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The Verge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

They predicted that, if “increasingly fewer teens are choosing Facebook as they grow older,” the company would face a more “severe” decline in young users than it already projected. And while Instagram remains incredibly popular with teens, Facebook’s own data shows that they are starting to engage with the app less. Declining numbers.

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TechSpot

JULY 31, 2024

A pair of bills passed the Senate yesterday despite concerns from critics that it may cause more harm than good for children and unduly restrict the right to free speech. The measures are the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, referred to. Read Entire Article

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The Verge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Just as Facebook’s Antigone Davis was live on CNBC defending the company over a whistleblower’s accusations and its handling of research data suggesting Instagram is harmful to teens , the company’s entire network of services suddenly went offline.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2014

And gen Y who will come of age in a post-print era will be connecting to causes and giving to nonprofits through technologies that haven’t been invented yet. Eighty-three percent of millennials ages 18–29 use social networking sites on a regular basis as do 73 percent of teens.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Teens As Free Agents. One of things immediately struck me – the crowd was filled with younger people – teens, college students, and millennials who want to use the technology and do social change on their own terms. Now, I can’t wait for my international projects in 2013! ” Philantroteens.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The Meta-owned company hasn’t — and probably won’t — officially disclosed these numbers, as it has spent the last several months under scrutiny for potentially causing harm to kids and teens. Instagram has reportedly climbed to 2 billion monthly active users, that is according to anonymous employees who broke the news to CNBC.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

I’ve been volunteering for community causes since I was a kid, something my family encouraged. I gave it to my daughter, Sara. I asked her, “If you could give a donation to any charity to support whatever cause you feel is important, what would it be?” I grew up at the Jersey Shore. Faber is a Philanthroteen.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Do you ever find your self thinking … “ How can I empower my nonprofit supporters to raise money for a cause they love ”? Mobilize your volunteers to share your cause with their friends and family using a team structure. In fact it’s something I think about often. Join us if you can by registering here. Annual Campaign.

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sgEngage

JULY 16, 2024

For example, the internal theme of our summer appeal was “How ASM Prepares Teens for Life After High School.” Over three weeks, we highlighted our college readiness program, then our career exploration program, and finally wrapped the appeal with an email about how our summer programs prepare teens for life’s next steps.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2021

Gen Z grew up with the internet and has much more exposure to social causes and advertising. DoSomething Strategic conducted a study that showed 67% of teens and young adults have stopped purchasing, or would consider doing so, if a company stood for something or behaved in a way that didn’t align with their values.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

. – "This interview is part of our "Social Citizen Sightings" series, in which we highlight how people are using their creativity, idealism, and digital fluency to support their causes every day. Today's teens also plan to be generous when they get older. Milena Arciszewski is 26. But hold on.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It’s nearly impossible to successfully fundraise for a cause you don’t fully believe in, so we brought in Molly McHugh, Grassroot Soccer’s Communications Director. your connection to soccer, teens, nonprofits, Classy, etc.). First, we thought it was crucial for our employees to understand more about Grassroot Soccer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2010

Try 'em out, pitch in for a good cause, and who knows? Do Something Focused more on teen activism and engagement with causes, their site offers Virtual Volunteer opportunities so you can take action without leaving your couch! Many of these encourage folks to work with kids and teens ( ) and share their life experiences!

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

You won’t have to worry about cutting through the noise of competing causes during the crowded EOY giving season. And while you’ll still need to engage your board and create a gameplan, you can coordinate your fundraiser around a widely recognized day, month, or holiday that relates to your cause: 1. Patrick’s Day?

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Since Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen leaked internal Facebook reports to the Wall Street Journal earlier this year, senators have held a series of hearings on how products like Instagram can encourage self-injurious behaviors in teens, especially in young women.

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Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

In a generation very well-documented to be suffering with anxiety, Half the Story is at the leading edge of the digital well-being movement for teens. Consider expanding your decision-making circle into a larger community where you can freely exchange ideas and opportunities and drive more capital into the causes where you desire change.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

Likely, that is the cause of Facebook’s declining user numbers. Lane Sutton , Social Media from a Teen. As web surfers start to see the broad range of content they get on Facebook or Twitter that isn’t always relevant to them, they want to get the information they want. Crowdfunding Gone Crazy.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights. We hope that you enjoy this summary of great nonprofit podcasts and please let us know if we left some off

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TechCrunch

MAY 31, 2022

Launching today with the help of these former teen heartthrobs, Scriber is a creator subscription company geared toward more established figures in entertainment (… like the Jonas Brothers). The Jonas Brothers are planning to donate about half of their earnings to causes they care about.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

We have dinner table discussions on why it is important to support causes, particularly programs in Cambodia like the Sharing Foundation. My colleagues who support the The Sharing Foundation also make fundraising for their favorite cause a family activity. The idea is basically giving rather than receiving wrapped in a party theme.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2021

At the end of the hearing, lawmakers appeared eager to act and determined to pass legislation addressing the harms Facebook’s algorithms can cause. Here’s my message for Mark Zuckerberg: Your time of invading our privacy, promoting toxic content, and preying on children and teens is over,” Sen. Congress will be taking action.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

They want to give to support the cause. Say THANK YOU in big letters, followed by a sincere note of appreciation that says something like: “Thanks to you, more teens will be able to attend school and plan their careers. More teens will have the support of loving mentors and other teens who share their goals.

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Kindful

MARCH 1, 2021

Their missions are varied—from gender equity in the music industry to helping those affected by incarceration and addiction—but their causes are all worthy of your time and support. This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight the innovative and impactful work of these Kindful customers. Girls Write Nashville.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

And even if that context didn’t exist, Facebook’s work alone suggests something bad enough is going on that it should cause concern. Facebook is arguing, then, that the information only shows that some users say they feel that way — and that it’s not enough to draw a line between Instagram and the mental health of teen girls more broadly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2008

  In partnership with Girls Court and The Surfrider Foundation's O'ahu Chapter , Derosier started The Spirit Sessions, a six-week program aimed to help at-risk teens redirect their lives in a positive way through surfing and other ocean-related activities.   How did you get interested in surfing?

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A group of state attorneys general has announced an investigation into “the techniques utilized by Meta to increase the frequency and duration of engagement” of children and teens on Instagram and the negative effects that may cause ( via The Wall Street Journal ). Meta is concerned about young people not using its products.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 5, 2022

These ideas will be more powerful if they are done with the mindset of peer-to-peer fundraising and connection to your central cause. Flowers are the medium of communication for the day so organize sales campaigns with schools, offices, communities to support the cause. Be unique in tying the product to the cause.

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M+R

MARCH 9, 2023

stories about teen pregnancy); and feature major characters of color and/or LGBTQIA storylines, but those aren’t books that a child you know would read, will you speak up anyway? Chances are good that you’ve felt her influence in our work with clients and causes already (she’s more and more a part of client teams these days).

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Climb for a Cause. We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. Leverage the power of storytelling for your GivingTuesday social media posts to help donors connect with your cause on a personal level. That’s a lot of eyes!

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Another possible cause for concern: the WSJ writes that the number of teenagers using Facebook daily has fallen 19 percent in the last two years and could drop an additional 45 percent by 2023, according to a document the publication saw. “With the ubiquity of tablets and phones, kids are getting on the internet as young as six years old.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 11, 2011

To begin with, the aforementioned high open rate applies to donor bases that might be otherwise hard to reach, such as teens and seniors. While text-to-give campaigns have proven successful, some causes seem better positioned to take advantage of this method than others. Advantages to Mobile Giving Campaigns. What Works?

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The company said in a tweet around 8:30AM ET that it was “experiencing a DNS issue, causing the site to not resolve for many users.” We're experiencing a DNS issue, causing the site to not resolve for many users. We are actively looking into this issue. Notion Status (@NotionStatus) February 12, 2021.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

Good fundraising messages focus on the donor and what they can gain from supporting your organization: satisfaction, the good feeling that comes from making a difference, and peace of mind in knowing their money went to a good cause. Do you help families, single mothers, abandoned pets, or teens with big dreams? Example 2: .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

Her main objection to "vote me contests" is that it pits one amazing cause against another, perpetuating the scarcity mentality that lives in the hope of a pot of gold. She also feels that contests have too much of a myopic focus on channeling dollars or click actions rather than engaging people's hearts and minds and souls. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Gear Up For Giving from the Case Foundation is a month-long series of social media tutorials, to help nonprofits and their supporters understand how to use key tools and techniques to create awareness, catalyze civic action and cultivate new supporters and donors for their causes. Stop Complaining About Cause Fatigue!

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