Bits: ‘Bridging the Innovation Divide’ Chronicles Charities’ Technological Efforts
By Sam Kean
Contributor
March 22, 2007 | Read Time: 1 minute
- PolicyLink and BCT Partners have released a report on charities that have been quick to adopt new technology. “Bridging the Innovation Divide” examines problems the 12 groups that are described in the report have faced and offers advice for integrating technology into a charity’s operations. For more information: Go to http://www.policylink.org/research/BridgeDivide.
- Planned Parenthood of America, in partnership with Sprint and Working Assets, has introduced a “pro-choice cellphone” plan that allows people to donate 10 percent of their phone bill to the group. To encourage people to sign up, Planned Parenthood will buy out existing cellphone contracts (through March 31) and offer new users a free camera phone. For more information: Go to http://www.plannedparenthoodwireless.com.
