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3 nonprofits committed to empowering women in tech

CIO Business Intelligence

A 2020 report from McKinsey found that companies with stronger gender diversity numbers were 25% more likely to outperform their less diverse competition. A 2017 poll in the Pew Research Center report found that 50% of women said they had experienced gender discrimination at work , while only 19% of men said the same.

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4 nonprofits fostering diversity and career advancement in IT

CIO Business Intelligence

Nonprofit NPower is working to change that by fostering opportunity for those outside traditional IT pipelines through its tuition-free Tech Fundamentals program , which has helped young adults from underserved communities, as well as military members, military spouses, and veterans, forge new careers in IT for over 20 years.

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Empowering Change: Digital Library Solutions for Nonprofits

Kitaboo

Conclusion Top Features of Digital Library Solutions for Non-Profit Organizations Let’s now explore the aspects that set digital library solutions apart as essential resources for nonprofits looking to improve the lives of people in their communities. The virtual libraries ensure non-profits can access digital data 24/7.

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Diversity-focused school Ada Developers Academy cuts 45% of staff amid tech industry hiring pullback

GeekWire

Ada Developers Academy graduates at a graduation event on Jan. Jenny Crooks Photo) Ada Developers Academy , the Seattle-based tuition-free software development boot camp for women and underrepresented sexual, gender and racial minorities, laid off 45% of its workforce, the nonprofit confirmed to GeekWire Wednesday.

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Shhh, ships: Program to help save orcas by quieting vessels touts early success in Washington state

GeekWire

A pilot program to help orca whales in Puget Sound by asking commercial vessels to slow down saw 61% participation in its first month, reported program leaders at an event Friday at the Seattle Aquarium. Jay Inslee to develop recommendations for killer whale recovery. The pilot program lasts from Oct. NOAA Photo).

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Microsoft and Facebook vet leads nonprofit making software to improve COVID-19 rapid tests

GeekWire

A Seattle-based nonprofit launched to provide digital health solutions for poorer countries is applying its expertise to help with COVID-19 testing. Audere is building software for administering rapid result COVID tests that can be integrated into products being developed by U.S. Audere Photo). Audere team photo during COVID times.

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Amazon giving $9M to Seattle-area organizations addressing needs around homelessness

GeekWire

The organizations include: Mary’s Place : Amazon is giving $6 million to the nonprofit to support its ongoing operations and to provide funding toward a new development of co-located affordable housing and family shelter and services in Burien, Wash.

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