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Genetic testing company 23andMe declares bankruptcy

Ars Technica

On Sunday, the genetic testing and heritage company 23andMe announced that it had entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy and was asking a court to arrange its sale. The company has been losing money for years, and a conflict between its board and CEO about future directions led to the entire board resigning back in September.

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6 Innovative QR Code Strategies for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

They can help you raise money, gather volunteers, inspire your donors, better understand your supporters, and connect with people who may not have heard of your organization. 2) Enriching Event Experiences: If your association or chapter-based nonprofit hosts large annual conferences, QR codes can take attendee engagement to the next level.

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It’s Here! Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

There’s also a 10-city book tour fundraiser and social and mobile media training that will hopefully raise more than $30,000 for partner nonprofits. Each chapter begins with a quote from a nonprofit: Hundreds of best practices, tips, and how-to’s: Each chapter ends with “Nonprofit Examples of Excellence&# and Google This!

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33 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Chapter 1 :: The Importance of Selecting the Right Donate Now Vendor. They are mentioned in the book as a possible means to raise money in the future, but the concept of using them to donate online didn’t even exist yet. Chapter 1 :: Network for Good. Chapter 2 :: Experiment with Social Media Dashboards.

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22 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Chapter 1 :: The Importance of Selecting the Right Donate Now Vendor. They are mentioned in the book as a possible means to raise money in the future, but the concept of using them to donate online didn’t even exist yet. Chapter 2 :: Experiment with Social Media Dashboards. Chapter 3 :: Find Your Facebook Voice.

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[Webinar Notes] Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Webinar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Attended by more than 2,000 nonprofit professionals and volunteers, the webinar featured one best practice from each of the book’s sixteen chapters and provided the basis for writing and implementing a comprehensive mobile and social fundraising strategy. Chapter 1: Nonprofit Technology and Fundraising. Chapter 2: Get Organized.

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Table of Contents :: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Chapter 1 Websites, E-newsletters, and “Donate Now” Campaigns. What about Peer-to-Peer Fund-Raising? Chapter 2 Getting Started with Social Media. Chapter 3 Facebook and Facebook Apps. Chapter 4 Twitter and Twitter Apps. Chapter 5 YouTube and Flickr. Chapter 6 LinkedIn.