Publications

ZeroDivide invites funders and nonprofits to download our new report Funding Mobile Strategies for Social Impact. Produced with the generous support of Vodafone Americas Foundation, this publication explores mobile innovation in the social sector and uncovers the keys to successful programs in the United States. 

"Funding" demystifies the mobile channels used for social impact and explains how nonprofits are using them to enhance health services, improve transportation, distribute emergency aid, and improve civic participation. The report closes with recommendations for funders. Read more about Funding Mobile Strategies for Social Impact: Newest Report in #FunderTech Series

Although broadband Internet availability has become more common, there are still many Californians who are not connected. This survey seeks to inform the important public policy issues around the changing nature of “connectedness” and differences between Californians who are and are not “connected.” We examine access to and use of information technology, the evolving role of mobile devices, as well as the public’s perceptions and attitudes toward these issues.

This survey is the third in a series focusing on information technology issues and is funded with grants from the California Emerging Technology Fund and ZeroDivide. Read more about PPIC Report on Californians and Information Technology

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This new report summarizes ZeroDivide’s conversations with 41 funders and 13 technology service providers, focusing on recommendations to strengthen the quality and quantity of technology-related grantmaking for social impact. Participating foundations varied in size, programmatic emphasis, and geographic reach. Read more Read more about A Survey of Technology-Related Grantmaking: "Amplifying Social Impact in a Connected Age"

Moving Communities onto the Broadband Technology Network -
ZeroDivide's Comments to the NTIA on the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program Read more about Moving Communities onto the Broadband Technology Network