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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · 2d

Looking forward to coming to Pasadena (and LA) next week!
#techforgood

LCSSP at Caltech @caltechlcssp.bsky.social · 12d

Join us on 10/21 at 7pm for "Behind the Book" w/ @caltech.edu alum @jimfruchterman.bsky.social discussing his book "Technology for Good: How Nonprofit Leaders Are Using Software & Data to Solve Our Most Pressing Social Problems" w/ @rmichaelalvarez.bsky.social Reg: ci.ovationtix.com/36761/produc...

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Somini Sengupta @sominisengupta.bsky.social · Sep 3

Happy book birthday to my friend @jimfruchterman.bsky.social

He has spent many years figuring out how technology can help the global majority. He distills the lessons in his new book. Details are here:
fruchterman.org

Homepage - Jim Fruchterman, Tech for Good Champion

Jim Fruchterman is a social entrepreneur, tech-for-good field leader, public speaker, and author of the book Technology for Good (MIT Press).

fruchterman.org

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MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social · Sep 2

In "Technology for Good," tech-for-good entrepreneur @jimfruchterman.bsky.social delivers a visionary guide on how to leverage technology for social good for nonprofit leaders and technologists alike: mitpress.mit.edu/978026205097...

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Sep 2

𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

I'm pysched that the day has finally come for 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 to be available for download and purchase. I believe it's the first book on how to start a deliberately nonprofit tech company!
www.amazon.com/dp/0262050978

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Sep 1

This was a fun interview with @fastcompany.com about my forthcoming book on #techforgood!

MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social · Aug 25

Encouraging leaders to shift their focus from money to meaning, @jimfruchterman.bsky.social spoke with @fastcompany.com about ways technology can be used for social good, and what he hopes readers learn from his book, "Technology for Good": www.fastcompany.com/91384630/how...

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Commonwealth Club World Affairs @cwclub.bsky.social · Aug 27

NEXT WEEK: @jimfruchterman.bsky.social will be in conversation with @camcritt.bsky.social in San Francisco for a timely discussion about how nonprofits are using tech to solve pressing social problems.

Find out more: Details and tickets available at: www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Aug 24

𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯

My book tour launches next week in SF with a conversation with Camille Crittenden of CITRIS. Looking forward to talking about #techforgood!
www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...

Technology for Good: How Nonprofit Leaders Are Using Software and Data to Solve Our Most Pressing Social Problems

Join us to hear from a MacArthur genius awardee, former rocket engineer, and passionate leader in the social enterprise movement—Jim Fruchterman—about using technology for positive social change.

www.commonwealthclub.org

Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Aug 20

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀!

New Better Deal for Data Major Questions paper. The issue of no surprises turns out to be critically important in a data governance approach designed to promise trustworthiness.
bd4d.org/good-intent-...

#techforgood

Good Intent and No Surprises

What does it mean to have "No Surprises" under the Better Deal for Data?

bd4d.org

Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Aug 12

𝗠𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲!

Yes, my book, Technology for Good, launches next month and I want to announce my new website. Of course the home page features eight places where you can preorder the book, beyond your favorite local bookstore.

fruchterman.org

Homepage - Jim Fruchterman, Tech for Good Champion

Jim Fruchterman is a social entrepreneur, tech-for-good field leader, public speaker, and author of the book Technology for Good (MIT Press).

fruchterman.org

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Jul 25

Amazing Birding in Zambia

Last month I was able to attend the global child helpline conference in Livingstone, Zambia, and was able to use a free day to see birds! Here are two of my favorites (an Openbill stork and Pied Crows attacking an African Fish Eagle). #birding

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Jul 14

Looks Like I Have a Book About to Come Out!

MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social · Jul 7

In "Technology for Good," tech-for-good entrepreneur @jimfruchterman.bsky.social delivers a visionary guide on how to leverage technology for social good for nonprofit leaders and technologists alike. Out September 2nd: mitpress.mit.edu/978026205097...

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Stanford Social Innovation Review @ssir.org · Apr 24

Who will preserve nonprofit knowledge?

At a time of intense disruption, leaders and funders should plan carefully for what happens when organizations are forced to shut down.

New article by @jimfruchterman.bsky.social and Steve Francis of @techmatters.bsky.social:

Exit to Open (SSIR)

In a difficult time when many nonprofits will be forced to close, nonprofit leaders and funders must act to preserve data and other intangible assets.

ssir.org

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Jun 10

Alcatraz today. Not a prison at the moment.

Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Apr 11

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗝𝗠𝗙 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗯

The McGovern Foundation is one of those rare tech-forward funders. Not only do they make grants, but engage to spread the word about how to do tech and AI well.

Their latest resource is their Learning Hub, vetted #techforgood resources.

learn.mcgovern.org

PJMF Learning Hub | Notion

About This Hub

learn.mcgovern.org

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Apr 10

The State of AI 2025: 12 Eye-Opening Graphs

These graphs in IEEE Spectrum were interesting!

spectrum.ieee.org/ai-index-2025

These 12 Eye-Opening Graphs Reveal the State of AI in 2025

Feeling overwhelmed by AI news? Stanford's 2025 AI Index cuts through the noise with a 400+ page report on AI's impact. Which we then boiled down to 12 key graphs. You're welcome. #AI

spectrum.ieee.org

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Apr 9

My Nonprofit AI Treasure Map!

I wrote up this diagram for nonprofit leaders to navigate the pressure to adopt AI solutions, often without regard to whether they make sense! I'm a big fan of AI, but it is far from solving every interesting social problem.

Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Apr 8

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!

I was delighted to see that Cadasta has become a public supporter of the need for a Better Deal for Data. More nonprofits are being moved to endorse a new approach to data governance. Thanks, Cadasta!

Cadasta Joins the Better Deal for Data Initiative to Strengthen Ethical Land Rights Data Stewardship

Cadasta Foundation is proud to announce its commitment to the Better Deal for Data (BD4D) initiative, joining a global coalition dedicated to responsible, inclusive, and community-centered data…

cadasta.org

Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Apr 7

Just back from Skoll World Forum week in Oxford, and catching up on my reading from last week. This article from Candid's Laia Griñó really caught my eye. It is such a great example of responsible data stewardship!

blog.candid.org/post/balanci...?

Balancing transparency and data protection

Candid insights | Data sharing is key to sector transparency. Learn how Candid is balancing data sharing transparency and protection to prevent the misuse of organizations' contributed data.

blog.candid.org

Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Mar 26

Benetech Podcast!

Benetech CEO Ayan Kishore and I were just featured on the Eyes on Success podcast. It was great to have a chance to talk about Benetech's past (me) and future(Ayan)! Thanks to Nancy and Peter Torpey for the interview!

Eyes On Success

Eyes On Success - radio show / podcast for the visually impaired

www.eyesonsuccess.net

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Mar 25

Benetech Podcast!

Benetech CEO Ayan Kishore and I were just featured on the Eyes on Success podcast. It was great to have a chance to talk about Benetech's past (me) and future(Ayan)! Thanks to Nancy and Peter Torpey for the interview!

Eyes On Success

Eyes On Success - radio show / podcast for the visually impaired

www.eyesonsuccess.net

Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Mar 25

When nonprofits start talking to me about putting significant funds into crypto-currency solutions (like DAOs), I caution them about the challenges of putting a bucket of money onto something connected to the internet. There have been a steady stream of hacks.

How the Biggest Crypto Heist in History Went Down

The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit lost $1.5 billion to North Korean hackers last month — and it all traced back to an account on a free digital storage service.

www.nytimes.com

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Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Mar 21

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲!

Looking forward to speaking at the upcoming Data on Purpose 2025 conference in early May, organized by the Stanford Social Innovation Review. I'll be talking about open source and collaboration for social impact!

Schedule « Data on Purpose 2025

DATA ON PURPOSE 2025 “Reimagining the Digital Future: Harnessing AI for Social Good”

www.ssirdata.org

Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Mar 12

𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀

Because doing #techforgood is challenging, I love a piece like this highlighting a handful of nonprofits with highly capable tech teams doing it well.

Bridging data divides at scale through tech & AI

By Kailash Raj Pandey (‘24 Strategy Fellow)

theagencyfund.substack.com

Jim Fruchterman @jimfruchterman.bsky.social · Mar 5

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!

We are working on our lightweight data governance initiative, the 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮. We set out to apply these principles to one of our own projects, this approach is commonly called "dogfooding!"

What's Dogfood Got to Do with It? Testing the Better Deal for Data - Tech Matters

We declared our alignment with the Better Deal for Data directly at the beginning of the new Terraso Terms of Service.

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Nexleaf Analytics @nexleafanalytics.bsky.social · Feb 19

AI can transform lives, but only with inclusive data! Nonprofits and funders must invest in shared data infrastructure to unlock AI's full potential for global good. bit.ly/3EXek9u

@jimfruchterman.bsky.social @techmatters.bsky.social @ssireview.bsky.social

#AIforGood #DataForGood #SocialImpactAI

Gather, Share, Build (SSIR)

Why data is one of the biggest challenges to leveraging AI for social good—and how the social sector can address it

bit.ly

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