Dream of Using Drones for Good Takes Flight in Rwanda
With help from UPS and other partners, the African nation hopes to make blood and vaccines quickly available to all of its 11 million residents.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
New Nonprofit Promotes Gender Diversity in Silicon Valley
Created by prominent Silicon Valley women who’ve held posts at firms such as Google, Pinterest, and Reddit, Project Include aims to diversify technology companies, reports The New York Times.
Technology Failure Cripples Give Local America Event
Kimbia, the main software provider for the event, issues an apology as nonprofits scramble to recoup losses and frustrated donors vent on social media.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Facebook Facing Lawsuit Over Zuckerberg Stock Move
A shareholder filed suit Friday over the company’s plan to issue a new class of stock that would allow CEO Mark Zuckerberg to retain control of the social-media giant while plowing a huge chunk of his holdings into a $45 billion philanthropic venture, Reuters reports.
Philanthropy Is Problem-Solving, Not ‘Giving Away Money,’ Says Sean Parker
The billionaire tech investor delves into his philosophy of “hacker philanthropy” and discusses his $250 million pledge to advance cancer immunology in an interview with the Financial Times.
The Best of Online Fundraising 2016
Online fundraising is hard, but smart charities have shown that it can done successfully with innovative thinking and smart planning.
Follow the Leaders: Learn From Charities Making the Most of Digital Giving
The Chronicle asked experts and readers to identify charities that stand out in their use of the Internet to gain support and sell their causes.
Some charities like the Audubon Society have found ways to further their mission by creating an app, but experts say most nonprofits should focus on building a better mobile site.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Howard Buffett Touts ‘Brown Revolution’ to Tackle Hunger
The Atlantic magazine profiles the billionaire farmer and philanthropist and his work to reduce global hunger and preserve vast swaths of African wilderness.
New App Aims to Help Charities Cut Through Online Chatter
LetsAllDoGood, a mobile application unveiled this week by charity-auction site BiddingForGood, is designed to let nonprofits send push notifications directly to supporters, bypassing the clutter of email and social media, writes The Boston Globe.
Amazon Teams With Charity to Open Seattle Homeless Shelter
The Internet giant is turning an unused building in the midst of its growing Seattle headquarters into a temporary 200-bed refuge for homeless families in a move city officials hailed as a harbinger of greater civic engagement by the company, writes The New York Times.
Group Helps Charities Focus on Programs, Not Overhead
Mission Edge in San Diego provides an unusually broad array of low-cost administrative services, freeing its clients to do more with less.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Uber Teams With Charity to Recruit Hearing-Impaired Drivers
The effort by the ride-hailing company and the nonprofit Communication Service for the Deaf aims to boost employment opportunities for the hard of hearing, 70 percent of whom are jobless or underemployed nationwide, writes The Washington Post.
Chinese Internet Mogul Pledges $2 Billion to Charity
Pony Ma, the founder of Chinese online giant Tencent Holdings, announced plans Monday to donate 100 million shares in the company to its foundation to support medical, educational, and environmental causes, Reuters reports.
New Online-Giving Site Helps Colleges Target Young Alumni
Established last year, GiveCampus.com is helping colleges raise millions of dollars by tailoring solicitations to younger, more tech-savvy donors, writes The Washington Post.
Apple to Donate Proceeds From Sales of 27 Apps to World Wildlife Fund
The campaign is part of the company’s increasing focus on the environment, according to Reuters.