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Tech Industry Gives Back to Community

Wednesday, 28 October 2015
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Increasingly tech billionaires are giving back, in large amounts, to the community, reports USA Today. Notably, the recent announcement by Jack Dorsey, founder of Square, to donate a portion of his IPO to under-served communities and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that he is launching a private school for underprivileged children.

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Facebook Founder Builds School

Wednesday, 28 October 2015
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According to the Mercury News, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife announced they are building a private school in East Palo Alto that will focus on disadvantaged children. In addition to education services the school will connect parents and children to a variety of health services. The school will serve 700 students and be free to those that attend.

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Nonprofit Brings Diversity to Tech

Wednesday, 28 October 2015
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An engineering manager from Pinterest has formed a new nonprofit to help bring diversity to tech jobs, reports the Daily Dot. The /dev/color organization will connect black software engineers to opportunities in the tech community.

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Online Courses For Nonprofit Leaders

Sunday, 18 October 2015
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Philanthropy University is a new way for nonprofit professionals to build their skills, reports the New York Times. Started by Saudi Businessman Amr Al-Dabbagh, the university offers Massive Open Online Course (MMOCs) on how to be a better philanthropist and nonprofit leader. Read more...
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Square Co-Founder Gives Back During IPO

Sunday, 18 October 2015
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Square Inc is going public and that could benefit St. Louis nonprofit, reports STL Today. Jack Dorsey, Square’s co-founder, reportedly plans to give tens of millions of Square shares to his charitable foundation Start Small Foundation as part of the IPO. Read more...
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Nonprofit Connects Women With Tech Jobs

Sunday, 18 October 2015
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According to the New York Daily News, New York’s Girls Who Code Nonprofit just launched a new job network. The job network was made possible by $2.7 million in corporate donations. 20 tech companies will offer paid internships to alumni of the program. Read more...
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DC Company Gives Back For Its Company Picnic

Monday, 12 October 2015
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According to Technically DC, a local company gives back to the community for their corporate picnic. The GiveBackDC program, started by the Web Development Group, selects local nonprofits to receive a free complete web makeover. Read more...
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Bringing Tech to Medical Nonprofits Serving Impoverished Areas

Monday, 12 October 2015
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People living in impoverished rural areas can have a difficult time finding healthcare services, reports Nonprofit Quarterly. A new pilot project at Maine’s Harrington Center, a nonprofit medical service provider, puts technology, such as apps preloaded with medical apps in the hands of the healthcare workers.  Read more...
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Making Giving Campaigns go Viral

Monday, 12 October 2015
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According to the Verge, Omaze is a start-up tech company that helps non-profits create viral giving campaigns. The Omaze charitable giving campaigns, work similar to a kickstarter campaign and let donors from around the world bid on once in a lifetime experience, like riding in a tank with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Read more...
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Online Fundraising Falls Short

Friday, 02 October 2015
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According to Benzinga, a new report by 121Giving.com finds that nonprofits don’t reach their online fundraising goals. About half the nonprofits surveyed, reported raising 25 percent less than their campaign goal. Read more...
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