Copyright mark makes it easier to find royalty free works - The Inquirer

Copyright mark makes it easier to find royalty free works - The Inquirer: "Copyright mark makes it easier to find royalty free works
Tries to lower confusion
By Lawrence Latif
Tue Oct 12 2010, 12:41

NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION Creative Commons (CC) has announced its release of the Public Domain Mark (PDM), a way of distinguishing works that are free of known copyright.

CC said the PDM will 'increase the value of the public domain' by making those works that carry it easier to find over the Internet. It is being pitched to academics and artists to show that they are able to freely re-use the material without fear of triggering takedown notices or risking litigation."

New Resource Promotes Smart, Transparent Giving | Richmond Times-Dispatch

New Resource Promotes Smart, Transparent Giving | Richmond Times-Dispatch: "ncreasingly, technology has become integral to efforts that connect donors with causes they care about and that promote transparency and accountability. This week, the community knowledge resources for the Richmond region exponentially expand with the public launch of GiveRichmond.org.

GiveRichmond is a tool for all of us who want to give back. Spearheaded by The Community Foundation and powered by GuideStar's technology, GiveRichmond is a free resource that invites you to 'Find,' 'Learn,' and 'Give' to the nonprofits in our community. Already, more than 200 charitable organizations are online and we expect to reach 500 by the end of next year."

Is Your Nonprofit a Dabbler in Social Media or an Effective Power User?

Is Your Nonprofit a Dabbler in Social Media or an Effective Power User?: "A recent survey report from Ventureneer and Caliber shows that those nonprofits that invest time, energy and resources into social media become 'power' users and find success in promoting their causes"