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     The Purposeful For-Profits
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In customized giving, Food Stamps Initiative, Inequality Gap, non-profit, philanthropy, PVF Donors, technology
    Posted April 29, 2016

    The Purposeful For-Profits

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     Technology as an Educational Tool
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In Special Education Grant Program, technology
    Posted March 28, 2014

    Technology as an Educational Tool

    In her Resource classroom at Emerson Elementary in Oakland, Aiste Solly sees numerous students throughout the day who break from their general education classes for specialized support. Each [...]

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     Young Makers Inspire a New Science Program
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In technology
    Posted October 31, 2013

    Young Makers Inspire a New Science Program

    by: James Higa, Executive Director PVF was on hand to support the first build-your-own computer Popup Pi Day at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. 30 youth ages 12-15 gathered for a [...]

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     Where’s James? Learning About How Technological Innovation Is Lifting People in Nairobi
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In technology, Where's James
    Posted March 6, 2013

    Where’s James? Learning About How Technological Innovation Is Lifting People in Nairobi

    In the slums of Nairobi, people often lose their important documents such as Birth Certificates, National IDs, school certificates and vaccination cards due to fires, theft or misplacement. [...]

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     On Using Social Media to Communicate Mission – Part 1
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In foundations, non-profit, technology
    Posted February 22, 2013

    On Using Social Media to Communicate Mission – Part 1

    By James Higa, PVF Executive Director “How do I use social media?”  This just may be the question I am most often asked when visiting with PVF’s nonprofit partners. So I thought I would share [...]

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     On Using Social Media to Communicate Mission – Part 2
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In foundations, non-profit, technology
    Posted February 22, 2013

    On Using Social Media to Communicate Mission – Part 2

    By James Higa, PVF Executive Director Rip up the manual. Continuing on the subject often asked of me by PVF’s nonprofit partners: “How do I use social media?”…  Don’t get boxed in by the [...]

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     Teaching in the Age of Technology – A High School Teacher’s Perspective
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In guest post, technology
    Posted January 10, 2011

    Teaching in the Age of Technology – A High School Teacher’s Perspective

    Guest post from Woodside High School English Teacher Anthony Mueller Most people regard the technological advances of the last two decades as evidence of progress towards a more efficient, [...]

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