Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Digital Accelerator Program just announced an open call for applications. The growing program offers a useful window into the challenges surrounding nonprofit tech, and of the importance of funding it.
Read MoreOne unique feature of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is that it not only funds biomedical research, it employs a team of specialists to build new technology that can accelerate that research. Here’s how it works.
Read MorePhilanthropy leaders and staff face the daunting task of deciding whether and how they should implement new artificial-intelligence-based tools. Technology Association of Grantmakers offers some new guidance.
Read MoreFive philanthropies are partnering with the National Science Foundation to advance the field of public interest technology — hopefully spurring the idea that public wellbeing must be a key element in tech development.
Read MoreJean Westrick recently took the helm at Technology Association of Grantmakers, following a stint at Chicago Community Trust. It’s a smaller organization, but one where Westrick could have a very big impact.
Read MoreThe Susan Crown Exchange and Pivotal Ventures are founding donors of the new Center for Digital Thriving, which centers youth experiences in an effort to understand positive and negative impacts of technology.
Read MoreNonprofit tech expert Adam Rosenzweig walks us through why, in an era of increasingly subscription-based IT services, funders need to change how they back nonprofits’ tech needs — and start doing so, period.
Read MorePhilanthropy is often approached to fund tech that will make the public sector more effective or equitable, but such projects often have unintended outcomes. Ford released a new report to help funders navigate proposals.
Read MoreExcellerate Foundation, a public charity serving Northwest Arkansas, is using data-driven initiatives to support the community, connecting residents to resources, applicants with jobs, and more.
Read MorePhilanthropy staff in charge of the technology that powers grantmaking play a critical role in diversity, equity and inclusion, but are often left out of such discussions. A new training seeks to remedy that.
Read MoreOne of the most interesting philanthropic vehicles that we’ve come across lately is the Awesome Foundation, a collection of autonomous chapters around the world that specialize in microgrants. Here’s how they work.
Read MoreA lot has happened since Knight launched its $50 million initiative to understand how technology is transforming our democracy. We check in with Knight’s John Sands as this forward-looking program makes its final round of grants.
Read MoreNonprofits need cash, but they also need support to adapt in a fast-changing world. Community funders are providing consulting and educational services to help frontline nonprofits adjust and build capacity during COVID-19.
Read MoreFundraising relies heavily on the donor meeting, but the field has rapidly shifted toward more online communication. Will virtual fundraising become the new normal? Can it ever really replace in person contact?
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