capacity building

Mobilizing Communities in a Connected Age -- Report on Nonprofits' Use of Tech for Social Impact

The Mitchell Kapor Foundation and ZeroDivide conducted this study to clarify how to support the organizations we fund in leveraging new technology tools and strategies for social impact. We spoke with executives from 18 nonprofits, 16 of which were directly funded by us, and compiled this report to share the knowledge we’ve gained.

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Tags: Technology, nonprofits, capacity building, Social Media, advocacy, kapor foundation

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Words Beats & Life "Remixing the Art of Social Change" - Part I

Remixing the Art of Social Change" was the first of its kind teach-in dedicated to building capacity with hands on workshops designed not just to look at hip-hop as an esthetic, but at the organizations that develop, track, measure and deliver curriculum, information, develop campaigns, organize rallies etc.

The 2009 National Teach-In was held in Washington D.C. June 12-14. Read more about Words Beats & Life "Remixing the Art of Social Change" - Part I

Tags: Hip Hop, Nonprofit, ZeroDivide, underserved communities, capacity building, Words Beats & Life, workshops, educators, entrepreneurs, sustainable organizations

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Words Beats & Life "Remixing the Art of Social Change" - Part II

Remixing the Art of Social Change" is a first of its kind teach-in dedicated to building capacity with hands on workshops designed not just to look at hip-hop as an esthetic, but at the organizations that develop, track, measure and deliver curriculum, information, develop campaigns, organize rallies etc. This teach-in is for organizations ready to move to the next stage of their development. Read more about Words Beats & Life "Remixing the Art of Social Change" - Part II

Tags: Hip Hop, Nonprofit, ZeroDivide, underserved communities, capacity building, sustainable, Words Beats & Life, workshops, educators, entrepreneurs

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Remixing the Art of Social Change - Funding

"Remixing the Art of Social Change" is a first of its kind teach-in dedicated to building capacity with hands on workshops designed not just to look at hip-hop as an esthetic, but at the organizations that develop, track, measure and deliver curriculum, information, develop campaigns, organize rallies etc. This teach-in is for organizations ready to move to the next stage of their development. Read more about Remixing the Art of Social Change - Funding

Tags: Hip Hop, Nonprofit, ZeroDivide, underserved communities, capacity building, curriculum, sustainable, Words Beats & Life

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About ZeroDivide

ZeroDivide increases technology adoption among underserved communities by providing financial support, capacity building and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations that benefit low-income, minority, immigrant, non-English speaking, LGBT, seniors, and disability communities.

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Tags: Technology, Nonprofit, capacity building, underserved communities, technical assistance, technology adoption