TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2021

On the one-year anniversary of Copy.ai ’s launch on Twitter , the company, a GPT-3 AI-powered platform that generates copywriting tools for business customers, secured another round of funding. million seed round announced in March and brings the company’s total funding to $13.9 This follows a $2.9 million in annual recurring revenue.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

Funding constraints and grant dependency further exacerbate these issues. The lack of inclusion and empowerment in decision-making compounds these challenges. As a result, we often lower our exhausted heads and fall into existing patterns of how we apply for funding, review proposals, and design programs.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2022

FinDev Canada has injected $13 million into Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund ( EEGF ), which invests in early and growth-stage energy startups in sub-Saharan Africa. Part of the funding will go toward increasing access to clean energy for off-grid households and businesses in the region. million mezzanine investment from the fund.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

PhonePe’s valuation has more than doubled to over $12 billion in a new funding round as the Indian fintech giant readies for life without parent firm Flipkart. The company has not assigned a name to the funding round, but said it was valued at $12 billion pre-money. General Atlantic led the first tranche of the investment.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

Nguyen’s new startup Hatch recently launched its first two products and announced today it has secured a total of $20 million in funding from investors like Kleiner Perkins, Foundation Capital, SVB and Plaid’s founders. Eligible account holders can also enroll in Hatch Cover, which covers overdrafts up to $100, or apply for lines of credit.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

From financial institutions and technology leaders to consumer goods and service providers, these organizations are committed to giving back by funding, promoting, and enhancing initiatives that drive social change. Google offers event sponsorships, in-kind donations, and grant funding to nonprofits aligned with its core social impact areas.

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The Verge

APRIL 5, 2022

Bloomberg reported in February that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has taken stakes of more than 5 percent in both Capcom and Nexon — stakes that, combined, are worth more than $1 billion. Recently, Saudi Arabia has made some big investments in the gaming industry. The PIF also invested more than $3.3

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The Verge

JUNE 1, 2020

Two things should be kept in mind: First: before you click on a link to donate to an organization or fund, make sure that it is legitimate. Bail and legal funds. National Bail Fund Network. You can check out the list of protest bail funds by state if you want to give to a local fund. The Legal Rights Center.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Backed by a $1 million seed funding, Uncover is scaling its operations in Kenya and expanding to Nigeria in January. The new funding brings the total amount raised by Uncover, since launch in 2020, to $1.225 million. This is after recently introducing a new range of skin products in the market, with plans to launch more next year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2012

“Anyone who works for the State Department knows that they work for women and for the advancement and empowerment of women,” said Alec Ross , Secretary Clinton’s Special Advisor for Innovation, with pride at the opening of TechCamp Tel Aviv. TechCamp: Empowering women through technology - guest post by Ma’ayan Alexander.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

ChangeX, supported by a Community Empowerment Fund award from Microsoft, has launched a fund to support registered nonprofits to start or expand impactful community projects in the City of Toronto and York Region. This is the first year of the Toronto Community Challenge.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While important, this factor wasn’t universal but was vital for campaigns focused on crisis relief or specific fund-raising event promotion. The money funded the development of 22 new drugs and over 100 research projects worldwide. The Hero Campaigns Here are the campaigns, plus highlights and impact for each.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2021

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation press release 06/30/2021.

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TechCrunch

MAY 6, 2022

“In the last year and a half since our interview, we’ve grown revenue and client base by roughly 10x, largely as our empowerment products rolled out to users in search for better solutions,” Ava CEO Thibault Duchemin told TechCrunch.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

The Allstate Foundation not only provides resources directly to youth-led service initiatives but also involves youth in funding decisions. But grantmakers need not create a new program to fund youth service programs, noted Weatherford. Funding lines don’t necessarily have to change to support service,” he said.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

According to Crunchbase , the company has raised over $10 billion, including from SoftBank’s Vision Fund. As we become a publicly-traded company, we’ll work even harder to create economic empowerment for our communities, because when Southeast Asia succeeds, Grab succeeds,” he added.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. As Ceri Hutton wrote for the Baring Foundation, “PGM [participatory grantmaking] funds denote a different paradigm of funding and monitoring and evaluation need to be ‘re-evaluated’ in the light of this.” But is this the right question?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 7, 2008

It doesn't directly discuss corporate social responsibility, other than to discourage policy outcomes that would make the social sector more dependent on corporations for funding, which today in the U.S. It does not say that market forces will solve all social issues: they will not and cannot. they are not.

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sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

and how they impact students, families, and public funding in general. But there is limited conversation about how schools must adapt to accept these funds. How do you factor state-funded scholarships or school vouchers into your financial aid program? How do you receive and allocate those funds in the business office?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The report highlights the need for nonprofits to engage in ethical AI practices to ensure that technology serves as a tool for empowerment, not marginalization. “In a world flooded with technology, the real magic lies in how we use AI to amplify our human intent.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 4, 2021

Bolt , an Uber competitor that is building an international on-demand network of services to transport people, food and other items in cars, scooters and bikes across Europe and Africa, has picked up some strategic funding today to continue expanding its business in emerging markets. billion ). billion, based on a 1.5x multiple on GMV of €3.5

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

At Salesforce.org, we are proud to see how much of our community — whether it’s our employees, our partners, or the nonprofits we support — is jumping in through funding, advocacy, or volunteering. Mission: Empowerment of children and youth and mobilize for and enable the restoration of 1 trillion new trees worldwide.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Mission: To help eradicate extreme poverty through community development projects in urban sanitation, water filtration, health, alternative energy, and economic empowerment. Mission: To fund social entrepreneurs in the developing world through crowdfunding. Kijani ● kijani.ngo. United States. Kopernik ● kopernik.ngo.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

One of my favorite colleagues and co-host of our Eskin Fundraising Training Non-Profit Empowerment webinar series, Rhanda Luna, has been hired as Director of Corporate Giving and Special Events for SAFE, based in Austin, Texas. Rhanda is representative of the enormous movement and flexibility of fundraisers.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2021

The new funding round fuels the launch of the company’s “compare-and-buy” marketplaces in new verticals, including financing, repair, warranties, parking, maintenance and “additional money-saving services.” Jerry is out to change that.”. As we enter more car expense categories, our total addressable market continues to grow.”

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 23, 2023

For example, if your nonprofit focuses on youth empowerment, platforms like Instagram and Snapchat might be more effective than LinkedIn. Leverage fundraising tools like Flipcause to raise funds on social media by creating and promoting engaging campaigns, utilizing event registration tools, and offering volunteer opportunities.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

million in Series C funding from global private equity firm Lightrock. The equity funding comes as the fintech plans to roll-out a series of new products and services including new loans that will increase the credit limit from $1,000, and allow longer repayment periods from the current maximum of one month.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

While touring the island, listening to my pleasant audio guide chattering away on my headphones, I learned of a constituent empowerment campaign from long ago. He promised to publish in his newspaper the name of any individual who contributed any amount to the fund. We also went out to Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

Among Fair’s features are free international transfer, early access to paycheck funds, “instant, interest-free” microloans — essentially buy now, pay later at the register — an annual dividend account, debit card accounts for kids and interest-free loans for home, auto and business that are equity-based.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

If your nonprofit is still on the fence about social media, then it is dangerously close to becoming dysfunctional in terms of online communication and fund-raising. The overall message should be one of empowerment, not control and restriction. Many nonprofits are entering their sixth or seventh year of using social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

Zero Divide published a report called “Funding Mobile Strategies for Social Impact: The Future is Now”. We know that when low-income families can access other people’s consumer feedback it is both extremely useful and a source of empowerment. that explores how mobile is bridging the digital divide and opportunity for nonprofits.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Shiftsmart , a New York-based labor management resource, is the latest to see some love from investors, bringing in $95 million in Series B funding for its workforce management software that matches hourly workers with open shifts across a variety of industry verticals and roles. The company will also do additional hiring.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Mary Mwende told us about her journey from Mombasa, Kenya, to being one of ten girls chosen for the Global Give Back Circle , a mentoring and empowerment program. NFTE and four other youth nonprofits will receive new funding from Microsoft to enhance existing youth programs or start new initiatives.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2021

But the noise has muted analysis and coverage of other highly ambitious technology ventures — ones that aim to uplift and correct financial markets by encouraging longevity, community and empowerment. Longevity: More choices to go and stay public.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

Through his nonprofit, “ Technology for People ,” he has dedicated his life to girls (and boys) empowerment through technology. I was not disappointed when I met Rajen Varada who has worked as a ICT for development professional for organizations like the UN.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

It’s a product “for” older adults, but the message is focused on empowerment and building strength, helping people live healthier, more active lives as they age. We are seeing some great examples, including: AgeBold is doing interesting work with at-home exercise programs for older adults to improve their balance, strength and mobility.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 25, 2012

an intensive, year-long empowerment and skills-based training for the returning men, coupled with a marketing strategy of recruiting business customers to hire graduates of the program. State deposits investors’ funds in a ‘Performance Pool’ where they are held until payout terms are met by the nonprofit. The Risks and the Future.

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