The domain “.org” is safe for the time being, reports WBUR.

The nonprofit that manages internet domain names ending in ".org" has hit pause on a controversial decision to sell itself to the private equity fund Ethos Capital for about $1 billion.

According to Biz Tech, there are several ways that technology will have a positive impact on nonprofits in the coming year. 

Nonprofits have a lot on their plates. Charitable giving took a hit last year, declining for the first time since the Great Recession, forcing organizations to do more with less. But technology can often help nonprofits make ends meet, bridging the gap between the resources available and the goals they’re trying to achieve for their causes.

Virtual reality device is letting patients have experiences beyond their rooms, reports The Grand Rapids Business Journal. 

A hospice nonprofit has begun using a virtual reality device to give patients with limited mobility greater access to experiences beyond the confines of their rooms.. 

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