Archive for the ‘ Philanthropy ’ Category

In Twist, Nonprofits Honor Technology’s Failures

While technology’s potential to bring about social good is widely extolled, its failures have rarely been discussed. [ READ MORE ]

Changing Government and Tech With Geeks

Code for America, a nonprofit made up of a group of geeks and technology leaders, is recruiting fellows and hopes to break the mold of government by integrating the Web into city infrastructures.

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Taking On the Gulf Oil Spill With Kites and Cameras

An M.I.T. fellow is putting together camera kits with balloons and kites to document the damage in the gulf.

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Groupon and DonorsChoose.org Host a Digital Pledge Drive

Groupon, the group buying site, has partnered with DonorsChoose.org to raise money for schools.

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Digital Domain: Two Billion Laptops? It May Not Be Enough

The One Laptop Per Child program has an ambitious goal. But can technology offer complete answers to problems of the developing world?

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Digital Domain: Web Sites Are Helping Music Groups Raise Money

Artists without recording contracts are turning to their fans for money, and several Web sites manage the donations.

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What We’re Reading: Hacked Cars and E-Books for the Mac

Thursday's roundup of tech gems includes a hacker who disabled 100 cars in Texas, Apple's coming social networking service and a start-up that helps people find nonprofits.

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President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Winnings Distribution

President Obama, the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, hands out his winnings to a rich and diverse group of non-profits.[ READ MORE ]

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