Tech voting bloc in SF? Not yet - SFGate

Tech voting bloc in SF? Not yet - SFGate: "Philanthropic involvement is not the same as political involvement, but some analysts say it could be a precursor. Observers predict that young tech workers will probably get more involved in voting as they age, when they start caring about issues like taxes and schools."



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Gaithersburg company helps Rockville nonprofit recycle computers -- Gazette.Net

Gaithersburg company helps Rockville nonprofit recycle computers -- Gazette.Net: "ockville nonprofit Project Reboot, which provides inexpensive refurbished computers to those in need, is giving the gift of technology with the help from area donations, including a recent partnership with"



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Social media 'slacktivism' encourages people to donate, finds JustGiving report

Social media 'slacktivism' encourages people to donate, finds JustGiving report: "People who share a fundraising page on social media are four times more likely to donate than those who don’t, and those that share using a mobile device are seven times more likely to give, according to a report by JustGiving.

This week the online fundraising platform published a paper Slacktivism: monster or myth in which it discussed whether there was any truth in a recent backlash against viral social fundraising campaigns, including the #nomakeupselfie and #icebucketchallenge that took place last year."



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How is Technology Reinventing Social Impact? | Omidyar Network

How is Technology Reinventing Social Impact? | Omidyar Network:



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$1 Million Raised For Fairfield County Nonprofits During 2015 Giving Day; $39,151 For Newtown Groups | The Newtown Bee

$1 Million Raised For Fairfield County Nonprofits During 2015 Giving Day; $39,151 For Newtown Groups | The Newtown Bee: "Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) Giving Day, held March 5, raised more than $1 million for nearly 400 nonprofit organizations in a 24-hour period.

Donations last Thursday totaled $960,991, while sponsorships from a prize pool added another $105,100, for a grand total of 1,066,091. Fifteen Newtown organizations raised a total of $39,151."



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Make IT Work: Nonprofits Need the Right Tech at the Right Time — BizTech

Make IT Work: Nonprofits Need the Right Tech at the Right Time — BizTech: "Make IT Work: Nonprofits Need the Right Tech at the Right Time"



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