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Issues with Crowdsourced Data Part 2

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We’re reacting to the following claim: “Data collected using unbounded crowdsourcing (non-representative sampling) largely in the form of SMS from the disaster affected population in Port-au-Prince can predict, with surprisingly high accuracy and statistical significance, the location and extent of structural damage post-earthquake.” .

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The Power of Curation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Donors Choose ([link] for example, allows people to pool small donations to help enterprising teachers get funding for classroom projects. Ushahidi ( [link] ) allows people to pool information into online crowdmaps with diverse uses—for example, allowing aid workers to see where resources are most needed after a natural disaster.

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Mindful News Consumption Tips for Nonprofit Professionals

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The photo was my classroom. We’ve had weather disasters, policy changes, protests, racism, missile testing, and more. This beautiful retreat center is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and offers professional development on a wide range of leadership, wellness, and other topics.

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Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Mastering Relevant Content Marketing

Bloomerang

How to Protect Your Pets in a Natural Disaster. Music Lessons and Activities for Your Digital Classroom. Top 10 Ways to Help Your Child Readjust to Classroom Learning. What to Do if You’re Being Bullied. 10 Ways to Keep Black People and Their Allies Out of Jail. Tips for Safely Bringing Home a Rescue Dog. Arts and culture.

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Member Round Up: New projects, reports and inspirations

NTEN

JPMorgan Chase recently announced a $250,000 donation to classroom projects that promote civil rights, diversity, and multiculturalism. It's been a few months since the Hurricane Sandy disaster and while there's a lot of rebuilding still needed, the outpouring of relief aid so far is astounding. And who doesn't love prizes?

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ORG Impact Awards Highlight Worldwide Achievement

The NonProfit Times

Since 2010, the foundation has been able to provide 5,241 boats, 13 school buildings, 5 dormitories, 2 bridges, 3 starter classrooms, 59 educational hubs, 4 Teach Anywhere chapters, and 3 community learning centers to a total of 127 adopted communities and 143 adopted public schools all over the Philippines.

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Going Virtual – An Alternative Volunteer Event Guide

Connection Cafe

Preparation and Resiliency: The talents and expertise are an enormous untapped resource in preparing our communities for natural and man-made disasters of all kinds, whether it’s hurricanes, earthquakes, school shootings, or global pandemics like COVID – 19. hours of community service. There’s an app for that!