A panel of mobile technology leaders will discuss advances in mobile communications and its role in driving the creation of new nonprofits and new forms of fundraising in developing countries around the world. The panel will also discuss how local nonprofits can benefit by expanding their reach through the use of new technology and mobile partnerships.

Heyman Center Event: “Mobile in Advocacy: The Next Frontier," March 9

Wednesday, March 9, from 12:00-2:30 pm

A panel of mobile technology leaders will discuss advances in mobile communications and its role in driving the creation of new nonprofits and new forms of fundraising in developing countries around the world. The panel will also discuss how local nonprofits can benefit by expanding their reach through the use of new technology and mobile partnerships.

Hosted by The George H. Heyman Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising at the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies, the series features national leaders in philanthropy innovation debating disruptive changes in the sector, including the latest influences of social media, cause video, the social enterprise movement, and mobile fundraising.

WHAT:            Mobile in Advocacy: The Next Frontier is the fourth luncheon panel in the Philanthropy 3.0 Speaker Series hosted by the Heyman Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising at NYU-SCPS.

PANELISTS:    Christopher Fabian, Co-Lead, UNICEF's Tech4Dev Unit

Andrew Zolli, Curator, Pop!Tech and Founder, Z + Partners

Liz Ngonzi, Adjunct Instructor, NYU Heyman Center

WHEN:            Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 12:00–2:30 pm

WHERE:           Auditorium of King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center 53 Washington Square South (between Sullivan St. and Thompson St.) New York University, Washington Square Campus

MEDIA ONLY: Reporters are invited to cover this event; RSVP is required. Please RSVP to Cheryl Feliciano at cheryl.feliciano@nyu.edu or 212 992-9103.

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