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Aspiration helps nonprofits and foundations use software tools more effectively and sustainably. We serve as ally, coach, strategist, mentor and facilitator to those trying to make more impactful use of information technology in their social change efforts.

Raegan
May 13, 2025

Introducing the AI Openness & Equity Policy Leadership Cohort

AI” has rapidly moved to the top of political and economic agendas across the globe. Governments are positioning AI as a cornerstone of national competitiveness, shaping industrial policy, public investment strategies, and regulatory frameworks.

In this context, how can we centre openness, equity and justice in AI-related policy strategy?

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Central Valley Call-In Office Hours Sept 8th from 1-3pm!

Thank you for the feedback from the 1st Central Valley Office Hours! We are having another Call-in Office Hours on Thursday September 8, 2011 from 1pm-3pm to give you an informal, casual way to get your questions answered about online communications at your nonprofit. Here’s the call information:

Central Valley Capacity Building Office Hours

We will be on the line answering ad hoc online communications questions for people in the Central Valley. The following phone number will be used to join the call. Feel free to drop in or out at anytime.

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How To Get Started On Twitter (Plus Insider Tips)

At the San Francisco Nonprofit Technology Center, we had an awesome lesson based conversation with Lena from Twitter about the basic and behind the scenes look at Twitter.

Lena From Twitter at the SFNTC

What are your recommendations for someone just starting out on Twitter?

“The Twitter adoption curve is very steep”
- Lena

1) Follow a few people. If your time line is empty, you have no reason to stay on Twitter. (What is a Time Line?)

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Email Newsletter Testing in Modesto

On July 26, we went to Modesto to support a small grassroots nonprofit, Congregations Building Community, start an email newsletter for their organization. They are doing amazing work in the community and want a place to share it with their supporters.

A critical part of starting or sending an email newsletter is testing it in various places across the internet. This can be a time consuming step, but is really important to make sure emails are properly getting to people.

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