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Digital-First Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study Reveals Explosive Growth

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA, March 1, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Over $154 million was generated for charity in 2021 by “digitalcentric” peer-to-peer fundraising, a 30% increase over 2020, according to data from 44 nonprofits released in a study issued today. million from digital-first peer-to-peer fundraising programs in 2021, up 30% from $119.2

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Resolving the Core Tension of Impact-Focused Fintech: A Viable Model for Reaching Rural Women with Digital Financial Services

James Militzer

The company’s mission is to create a fairer future for Myanmar, and to that end, we made significant strides: By 2020 the company estimated that over 11% of the country’s GDP was being transferred via its mobile money accounts. Why is building a viable business case for rural women so tricky?

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Nora’s Digitalization Challenges: What the MSE Sector Can Learn From the Digital Journey of a Woman Entrepreneur in Peru

James Militzer

It is a typical family business similar to countless others across Latin America and other emerging markets, but with one important difference: Nora’s bodega is digitalized. The story of Nora’s family business highlights, among other things, the importance of women’s role as a driving force for digitalization.

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Cisco Networking Academy Expands ‘Skills for All’ with Entry-Level Certification for Cybersecurity Learning Pathway

Cisco CSR

According to our 2020 Value of Certification study, 66% of hiring managers agree that certified candidates have a better chance of being interviewed for a role. Skills for All digital badges and curriculum aligned to certifications are already transforming students’ career opportunities.

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

GreenBiz

Mon, 06/29/2020 - 02:30. But look for future updates and essays on this topic, such as the one digitally penned recently by Jarami Bond (named in 2017). Digital Innovation Manager, BASF; Sao Paulo, Brazil. Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni. Heather Clancy. Jessica Artioli Centurião ( 2018 ).

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10 Technology Driven Hard Trends Shaping 2016

Daniel Burrus

It has been widely reported that we should expect more than seven billion people and businesses, and at least 30 billion devices, will be connected to the Internet by 2020, so it should be of no surprise that this tech-driven economy is here to stay. Cashless Society Moves a Step Closer As Consumers Embrace Mobile and Contactless Payments.