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8 Ways Tech-Based Foundations Are Changing Philanthropy

8 Ways Tech-Based Foundations Are Changing Philanthropy

In recent years a host of new foundations, rooted in the digital communications and technology sector, have been rewriting the rules of American philanthropy.

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by Anne Nelson On September 19, 2011

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Wikipedia Taps College “Ambassadors” to Broaden Editor Base

Wikipedia Taps College “Ambassadors” to Broaden Editor Base

Wikipedia is far from the utopian world in which everyone can “freely share in the sum of all knowledge.” To increase its credibility, the largest aggregate of information is turning to one of its biggest critics – academia.

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by Anne Nelson On July 26, 2011

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Arab media: the web 2.0 revolution

Arab media: the web 2.0 revolution

Digital technology is bringing rapid change to Arab nations, from protests to social interactions, and the effects will be felt far beyond regional borders.

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by Anne Nelson On February 11, 2011

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How Mapping, SMS Platforms Saved Lives In Haiti Earthquake

How Mapping, SMS Platforms Saved Lives In Haiti Earthquake

Though natural disasters are common, the humanitarian response this time was different: New media and communications technologies were used in unprecedented ways to aid the recovery effort.

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by Anne Nelson On January 20, 2011

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