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Hey, you! Yes, you. Did you know your Instagram feed is missing something? Well, it is. It’s missing… us! We’re sharing stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and all things tech for good. If you love social impact, you’ll love what we’re posting on the grid. Hit follow. Tap that heart button. And join Fast Forward on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gdyREeyu

So excited to share that Twilio.org is supporting the 12th annual Fast Forward Accelerator! Through funding and one-on-one mentorship, our team at Twilio will help enable the growth of #technonprofits creating life-changing solutions – from expanding access to healthcare to leveraging AI for social impact. Read the announcement:?https://bit.ly/ffwd2025

This may be my favorite All Tech Is Human Responsible Tech Careers Newsletter yet! This one is full of excellent opportunities from entry level to executives, features incredible advice from one of our mentors, John Hearty, VP of AI Governance at Mastercard, as well as these fantastic resources: ? Learn to be a Responsible AI Practitioner: Hosted by techUK, in partnership with ATIH, in London ? All Tech Is Human + New_ Public's Webinar: “From Public Sector to Purpose-Driven Tech: Navigating Your Next Move” ? TODAY's Virtual Conversation:?“Pathways into Tech Policy and AI careers” from ATIH Advisor Theodora Skeadas Highlights and featured roles: ?? New_ Public - Head of People and Culture ?? Integrity Institute - Chief Executive Officer ?? U.S. Digital Response - Chief Executive Officer ?? TechSoup & Ballmer Group Philanthropy - Executive Director, Data and Technology Hub ?? Fast Forward - VP of Programs ?? Tony Blair Institute for Global Change -?Senior Manager, Digital Transformation and AI ?? Pew Research Center -?Research Associate, Internet & Technology ?? The Brookings Institution - Program Assistant, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology (AIET) Initiative You'll find many more roles detailed in the newsletter, from AI Governance to AI Safety to Trust & Safety to Public Interest Tech, including roles at ActiveFence, CIBC, CivAI, Commonwealth Bank Group, Dow Jones, Etsy, EY, First Horizon Bank, Google, Maya, Pinterest, RAND, Reddit, Inc., Roblox, Strava, TikTok, Vimeo, Vodafone, Walmart Global Tech, and more. Read and subscribe! https://lnkd.in/dnsDsiQ5

Fast Forward is hiring! (Yes, you read that correctly!) We’re looking for a VP of Programs. This leadership role is all about driving the vision, strategy, and execution of programs that support tech nonprofits. You'll design and lead initiatives that give tech nonprofits the resources, knowledge, and networks they need to grow their impact. Reporting to the president, you'll work closely with our leadership team to shape the future of tech for good. We’re in person five days a week at our office in San Francisco’s beautiful Presidio. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Send them our way. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gDwhtMRS

Congratulations to CareerVillage.org's Natalie Dunn!

Workplace challenges don’t stop when training programs end. That’s why Fast Forward alum Empower Work is partnering with leading workforce organizations — including MAM Houston - Memorial Assistance Ministries, NPower, Per Scholas, SkillUp Coalition, and Year Up United — to provide free, confidential text-based support for job seekers and workers navigating tough situations. With support from the Truist Foundation and GitLab Foundation, this initiative ensures workers get the wraparound support they need long after they complete a program. Because building a career isn’t just about landing the job. It’s about thriving in it. Read more about how they’re closing the opportunity gap: https://lnkd.in/g3Nrqxsr

Some of my favorite people - all together on one stage. Alexandra Bernadotte Jaime-Alexis Fowler Josh Nesbit Amanda Renteria inspire me. All are entrepreneurs building for a better future -- and filled the room with hope. Hats off to Haas Center For Public Service for organizing.

Funders are exploring AI. And for good reason.? 81% of foundations are experimenting with it, according to a recent Technology Association of Grantmakers survey. But there’s still work to be done to ensure AI is used effectively and ethically in the nonprofit sector. Only 30% of foundations have an AI policy in place, and just 9% have an advisory group focused on both technology and governance. We’re here to help. The Philanthropist’s Guide to AI Investments, featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, is our roadmap for funders looking to support nonprofit AI adoption in a way that’s both smart and responsible. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9GMYJ5U

Today, we’re spotlighting three women founders who are making healthcare more accessible. Nithya Ramanathan (Nexleaf Analytics) is using data and sensor tech to address medical equipment failures and save lives. Gemma Turon (Ersilia) is breaking down barriers in drug discovery, using AI to make treatments for neglected diseases more accessible. Edith Elliott (Noora Health) is rethinking patient care — training families as caregivers to reduce hospital readmissions and strengthen health systems. The future of health is in good hands. Learn more about their work: -https://www.ersilia.io/? -https://nexleaf.org/ -https://noorahealth.org/

We are proud to be a Fast Forward partner. The nonprofits in their 2025 Accelerator are using tech to drive scalable impact. They are working on everything from expanding healthcare access to closing the racial wealth gap to fighting climate change, and 70% of the cohort are #AI-powered nonprofits!