Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 6, 2009
Benetech Analyzes Human Rights Data for the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission A Guest Beneblog post by Kristen Cibelli Our team at the Benetech Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) has recently concluded a three-year project with Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission to help clarify Liberia's violent history.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MAY 27, 2012
Although I'm firmly on the nonprofit side with Benetech (because we focus on big issues where the market is failing), it's definitely easier to get funded sustainably if you have an exciting and invest-able business plan. The rise of for-profit social enterprises has been quite exciting. The economics are compelling.
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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MAY 7, 2012
This kind of funding is essential for innovation, for responding to time-critical opportunities, prototyping new ideas and getting them to the point where they are a saleable product to customers and/or issue-focused donors.
Candid
JUNE 27, 2024
A report from The Bridgespan Group, Illuminating Impact: Why Gender Matters for Funders in Any Issue Area , warns that funders risk “leaving impact on the table” by not applying a gender equity lens broadly. Analyze gender in your issue area. Design a portfolio that addresses gender in your issue area.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 17, 2012
On Facebook, people connect with friends, family, their communities and the issues and causes they care about most. I will never forget meeting Leymah Gbowee , the winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize who led the women’s movement resulting in peace in Liberia. Facebook is all about sharing and connecting.
Have Fun - Do Good
AUGUST 21, 2009
The issue includes an interview with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton , an interview with the President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a piece about Women and Philanthropy by Lisa Belkin, and an excerpt from Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.
Tech Soup
JULY 17, 2013
However, she laments that issues of inclusivity, representation and participation across society remain largely ignored in spite of the rapid growth of the Open Data movement even though they should be placed at the front and centre.
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