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Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Without altruism and advocacy being consistently present in these early days of its formation, racism and sexism are already revealing themselves in the metaverse. A visit to the Second Life Marketplace can help you better understand the concept of shopping for NFTs in the Metaverse. The Oculus Quest 2 experience. About the Author.

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Dr. James Explains How Asking Permission Sets the Stage for “The Ask”

iMarketSmart

More time can help. More time can help. People tend to predict they will help. This prediction is higher than the actual help they would have given if asked immediately. Getting people to first predict their actions increases helping. It helps explain the power of feasibility studies. This is no surprise.

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What’s in a Name? The Ethics of Building Naming Gifts

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Over that time, I have witnessed an increased emphasis on naming opportunities for buildings and a decreased emphasis on ethical practice in capital fundraising where naming gifts often serve as marketing or reputation enhancing vehicles for donors that overshadow sincere charitable intent. This idea may not be as exaggerated as it sounds.

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