10 tech nonprofits you should know about :: TechRepublic

Many people are often on the lookout for new charities to become involved with, whether through volunteer opportunities or monetary donations. The nonprofit world, along with every for-profit industry, is changing rapidly with the advancement of technology. And now, there are many nonprofits out there dedicated to making technology more accessible, affordable, secure, and simpler for everyone. There are many to choose from, but let’s highlight 10 of them..

Source: TechRepublic –  10 awesome technology nonprofits you should know about

Look Ma, No VCs! YouVersion Bible App Has 100 Million Downloads And It’s a Non-Profit

While YouVersion is on the radar of Silicon Valley investors, it’s a deal their funds can’t touch. YouVersion is part of the church, so it’s set up as a non-profit that doesn’t generate revenue or have exit plans. It’s funded entirely by donations, $3 million was donated to sustain the app last year, and by LifeChurch.tv, which has poured $20 million into it.

via YouVersion Bible app has 100 million downloads – Business Insider.

This is just the sort of thing that education needs: a well funded non-profit dedicated only to producing top quality educational materials.  What the edu space needs right now is more non-profit thinking and less venture capital money.