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Student-founded Develop for Good surpasses 25,000 volunteer hours connecting students with nonprofits

TechCrunch

This has been the year of the social organization. Perhaps the biggest divide though to getting people help has been digital — non-profits need to connect with their beneficiaries over the internet just as much as any retailer today. Each team meets their nonprofit client at least weekly to ensure the project matches expectations.

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How to tell when your government shuts down your Internet access

The Parallax

But one oft-used government tactic in some countries to limit the ability of their citizens to communicate and organize has been absent so far: There have been virtually no reports of state-mandated Internet shutdowns in response to the protest. READ MORE ON GOVERNMENT INTERNET INTERFERENCE.

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Dozens of tech companies sign ‘Tech for Good Call’ following French initiative

TechCrunch

Other commitments mention privacy, social inclusiveness, diversity and equity, fighting all sorts of discriminations and more. Some nonprofit organizations also signed the pledge, such as the Mozilla Foundation, Simplon, Tech for Good France, etc. In 2019, the biggest social media companies signed the Christchurch Call.

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Managing Cybersecurity Risks at Your Nonprofit

TechSoup

As organizations and society in general have become more dependent on the Internet and access to digital information, attempts to exploit weaknesses in technology systems have increased. The report cites increases in social engineering attempts targeting C-suite employees as well as sophisticated COVID-19 fraud attempts.

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Know Your Audience: Writing Content That Reaches the Right People

TechSoup

In this blog post, we'll walk through six simple steps to consider when developing a content strategy and calendar at your nonprofit. When people research a cause they are interested in, the two main channels they use are Internet searches and social media.

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Key skills tech leaders need to secure a board seat

CIO

As a critical part of the governance ecosystem, we impact the economy, social welfare, and all of those people who rely on these organizations to deliver the outcomes they need. We’ve also published, in partnership with the Internet Security Alliance (ISA), the 2023 Director’s Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight. It’s a win-win.

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Meet the 5 judges who will pick the 2021 winner of TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield

TechCrunch

for seven years, eventually leading the internet company. He went on to found Clicker, an internet video search and programming guide. Sarah Tavel is a general partner at Benchmark, where she invests in network effect businesses with a focus on marketplaces and social, as well as cryptocurrency.

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