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Microsoft’s Networked Approach To Accelerating Social Change Through Technology

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Or the Web site Microsoft Hohm that lets people calculate their energy footprint and get tips on conservation. But as Daniel Ben-Horin said, “Our theory of change states that software products are necessary, but not sufficient for empowerment of social change organizations.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

I confess a career in law never really lit me up like the work I do today. Her dedication to amplifying marginalized voices, paired with her vision for political empowerment, shows what it means to lead with purpose and passion. I have always had a passion for making a difference. Amy Pope, Director General, IOM – UN Migration.

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Muslims come into the frame in Southeast Asia’s fintech boom

TechCrunch

These factors are proving fertile ground for establishing and growing fintechs that focus exclusively on Islamic finance, offering products and services that follow shariah law. Shariah law calls for a different approach to financial services, and conventional banks are also launching products for Muslim customers.

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4 bbcon Takeaways for Philanthropic Organizations to Power 2019 Planning

Connection Cafe

Keep in mind the following points from speakers Brooke Hansel of Blackbaud, Merrie Beth Nauman of Ocean Conservancy, and Lisa Tacker of Two Ten Footwear Foundation: . The program relies on multiple partners including the city of Boston, Boston University, local nonprofits, EVERFI , Boston’s Center for Teen Empowerment , and others.

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Announcing… 31 New Favorite Nonprofits for 2013!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, in 2012 I had the opportunity to travel to Africa and Asia and from those travel experiences three themes emerged that inspired the selection of this year’s nonprofits: 1) Women’s and girls empowerment; 2) Conservation of wildlife and wild lands; and 3) Access to medical care. Wildlife SOS :: @ WildlifeSOS.

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The AI Mirror—How to Reclaim Our Humanity in the Age of Machine Thinking

Non Profit Quarterly

But its very possible to imagine a world where the regulatory environment and the laws are such that the incentives are to use AI to actually strengthen our institutions and make them more transparent, more accountable to the people they serve. AI is not inherently a tool that must be used to consolidate wealth and power.

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21 federal workers resign from DOGE, refusing to ‘dismantle critical public services’

Fast Company Tech

The staffers who resigned worked for what was once known as the United States Digital Service , an office established during President Barack Obama’s administration after the botched rollout of Healthcare.gov, the web portal that millions of Americans use to sign up for insurance plans through the Democrat’s signature health care law.

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