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AWS vets lead new startup that aims to connect workers with nonprofits through ‘volunteerism’

GeekWire

First came COVID-19 work-from-home policies that isolated workers. Their solution is a platform that allows companies to find and sign up for volunteering opportunities with local nonprofits. Employers and nonprofits will be able to share feedback with each other on the experience. Field Day Photo). Community Warehouse Photo).

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Tech Moves: Washington STEM names CEO: Former Nike exec joins Nordstrom board

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LinkedIn Photo) Washington STEM, a nonprofit focused on statewide STEM education and social change, named Lynne K. Varner as its new CEO, effective Aug. Varner comes from Washington State University, where she held multiple leadership roles including associate vice chancellor on the Everett campus.

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14 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers

CIO Business Intelligence

LGBTQ Tech LGBTQ Tech offers programs and resources to support LGBTQ+ communities and works to “educate organizations and policy makers on the unique needs LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to tech.” The nonprofit was born after IBM sponsored a focus group in 2005 at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters in Washington, D.C.,

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Amy Klobuchar takes aim at 12 vaccine misinformation influencers

Vox

Now, two senators are turning their attention to the vaccine misinformation superspreaders that push the bulk of conspiracy theories and lies on social media — and asking the social media giants to take more aggressive action. Kennedy Jr., Open Sourced is made possible by Omidyar Network.

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Seattle startup promoting women entrepreneurs is puzzled by Facebook’s ban of its ads

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The TheWMarketplace, a Seattle-based platform promoting women and diverse entrepreneurs, was excited to feature Askanya Chocolates and its Haitian founder on social media. Since early December, TheWMarketplace has submitted the paid ad for posting on the social media sites, had it rejected, revised the ad and had it rejected again.

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Remote work already changing Seattle permanently, tech worker survey indicates

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The majority of Seattle tech workers don’t expect to ever return to their offices full time and the effects of that transition could alter everything from commercial real estate, to what social issues tech workers spend their time and money on, to downtown’s status as a business district. “This is significant,” Merriam said.

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Billionaires get too much credit for philanthropy

Vox

Increasingly, that’s seen as a problem by researchers and by nonprofits scratching their heads at why they’re seeing fewer people donating. That’s the assumption that the nonprofit sector is now reexamining. That has puzzled researchers and nonprofits. But it only counts donations to religious and nonprofit organizations.