article thumbnail

Technology and the Environment

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OK, well, not so unrepentant or unabashed since I’m writing this post on the varied factors around technology and the environment, and have been thinking about this issue for myself for a long time. There is some argument as to whether or not cloud computing is good or bad for the environment. Cloud computing.

article thumbnail

The power of corporate philanthropy to engage employees

Fast Company Tech

Google asked employees to donate to UNICEF when they received a flu shot, supporting UNICEF in providing routine immunizations for children outside the United States. The funds supported programs to immunize Syrian children in Iraq, Rohingya children in Bangladesh, and Brazilian children residing in the most remote areas of the Amazon.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Ideology Affects Which Causes Donors Support

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Giving to children and youth, however, is a cause that unites all donors regardless of ideology. Children and youth: 10.7%. Environment: 8.8%. Children and youth: 17.8%. Environment: 5.9%. Children and youth: 15.2%. Environment: 1.3%. Donors with a liberal ideology support: 1. Animals: 9.2%.

Causes 238
article thumbnail

11 Holiday Gift Programs That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Gifts of Hope help children and families around the world receive training and animal gifts that help them become self-reliant. Holiday gifts that protect the environment, NRDC Green Gifts are guaranteed to bring joy to your loved ones while protecting Mother Earth. Save the Children :: Gifts of Joy. Kiva Cards.

Gift 248
article thumbnail

Mark Your Calendars! 2015 Cause Awareness Days

Nonprofit Tech for Good

12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 5: World Environment Day — #WorldEnvironmentDay. 20: Universal Children’s Day — #ChildrensDay. 3: World Wildlife Day — #WorldWildlifeDay. 8: International Women’s Day — #MakeItHappen and #WomensDay.

Awareness 278
article thumbnail

Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

. — Susan Dibble from Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program Caring Comes First, Everything Else Can Be Taught Our board members must care about our mission. We serve children with disabilities and developmental delays, children that many don’t realize are in our community.

Skills 110
article thumbnail

2021 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

12: International Day for Street Children — #StreetChildrenDay. 5: World Environment Day — #WorldEnvironmentDay. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay. 7: World Health Day — #WorldHealthDay. 11: Good Deeds Day — #GoodDeedsDay. 14: World Dolphin Day — #WorldDolphinDay. 15: World Art Day — #WorldArtDay.

Awareness 364