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3 nonprofits committed to empowering women in tech

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For IT organizations looking to make a difference on gender diversity, or for women seeking to develop rich IT careers, several nonprofits have been created to empower and uplift those who identify as women in IT, improving gender diversity in the industry, and closing the pay gap between men and women. Here are three of note.

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Nonprofit vs. For-profit Executive Search: What’s the Difference?

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Understanding the Unique Needs of Nonprofit Executive Search Nonprofit executive search requires a unique approach compared to traditional executive search. Purpose drives nonprofit organizations, and finding executives passionate about advancing the mission is crucial.

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4 nonprofits fostering diversity and career advancement in IT

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Nonprofit NPower is working to change that by fostering opportunity for those outside traditional IT pipelines through its tuition-free Tech Fundamentals program , which has helped young adults from underserved communities, as well as military members, military spouses, and veterans, forge new careers in IT for over 20 years.

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

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As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world and the United States, governments and a patchwork of nonprofits and volunteer organizations sprang into action, offering everything from food and medical supplies to children’s books and clothing to individuals and families struggling in the virus’s wake.

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14 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers

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LGBTQ Tech LGBTQ Tech offers programs and resources to support LGBTQ+ communities and works to “educate organizations and policy makers on the unique needs LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to tech.” The nonprofit was born after IBM sponsored a focus group in 2005 at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters in Washington, D.C.,

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19 organizations advancing women in tech

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Today’s networking and advocacy landscape finds a growing array of programs and organizations for girls, women, and anyone who identifies as a woman — and plenty are also open to male allies. Such issues have played a large role in the rise of organizations focused on empowering and supporting women in tech roles. Black Girls Code.

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From Battlefields To Boardrooms: The Rise Of Military Veterans Turned Venture Capitalists

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Veterans grapple with limited access to pipeline programs designed for underrepresented groups. Other hurdles include difficulty networking with traditional investors unfamiliar with their military experience and fundraising challenges for veteran-led venture capital firms.

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