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Hackathons for Good: Techies, Thinkers, and Activists Unite

Tech Soup

In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! The hackathon model is ideal for nonprofits and libraries because it brings together motivated volunteers to expedite a project on a limited budget.

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6 Governments Who Set Their Data Free

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Here are a few examples: District of Columbia's Data Catalog : The District has opened up 405 data sets across multiple agencies. Rhode Island's Open Data : Yet another site only a programmer could love, RI.gov's data library is as deep and wide as Newport Harbor, for which you can download tidal data.

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Nonprofit Tech Trends from Tech Impact

Tech Soup

By using data sets published by the government, they developed an interactive tool that allows child advocates and policymakers to assess health, security, and education opportunities for the most vulnerable in the District of Columbia. Take a look at the power of this information here.

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U.S. Census data reveals growing racial and ethnic diversity

Tableau

In 2020, there were seven states (Hawaii, California, Nevada, Maryland, Texas, New Jersey, and New York) and the District of Columbia with diversity index scores above 65%. For example, there were only two states (Hawaii and California) with a diversity index score above 65% in 2010. Diversity Index dashboard. in 2020 from 54.9%

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U.S. Census data reveals growing racial and ethnic diversity

Tableau

In 2020, there were seven states (Hawaii, California, Nevada, Maryland, Texas, New Jersey, and New York) and the District of Columbia with diversity index scores above 65%. For example, there were only two states (Hawaii and California) with a diversity index score above 65% in 2010. Diversity Index dashboard. in 2020 from 54.9%

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