Charities failing to tap minority giving A handful of national reports show that most nonprofit groups and foundations don't target minority donors in their efforts. The problem may be that traditional efforts don't recognize the tendency for minority donors t o give more, and more often, to local causes. Conservation group launches new Web site The Trust for Public Land has unveiled a new and improved Internet destination for people and groups searching for online conservation resources, information and other tools. High-Touch Jane Meseck, Microsoft's Community Affairs program manager, reviews how online and other technologies can serve as powerful tools for nonprofits to increase their efficiency and extend their missions, and where groups c an go for further help. The American Electronics Association report shows that the largest high-tech cities have generally kept their rankings, but other areas are creating more jobs.
Critics claim the report is already outdated.
There is growing evidence that school officials are no longer relying on grants or donations to purchase technology, instead including funds for new equipment, software and training in their budgets. The congregation will give away most of the money to nonprofit groups and other churches, in hopes that will preserve their tradition of faith. The nonprofit Street Tech program started its first class of free technology and life-skills lessons with 32 people. Nine months later half the original class had dropped out, but those that stayed have higher-paying jo bs and new skills. Few parents actually follow through, however.