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Nonprofit Programs

The Second Life Grid's nonprofits program allows organizations to further their inworld outreach with discounted land rates and access to group mailing lists.

Find out more about Second Life use in nonprofits:

What can Second Life Grid do for my organization?

Nonprofit organizations are utilizing Second Life Grid's technology to construct inworld facilities and campaigns that promote their issues. The Second Life Grid platform enables nonprofits to build communities around their causes where residents can interact with inworld demonstrations, multimedia-rich presentations and topical discussions.

Many leading organization have already established a virtual presence that both enhances their real world campaigns and reaches out to new audiences. For instance, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) have a facility that provides interactive educational demonstrations about the ocean and weather. Visitors can ride submarines, experience a tsunami, or check out real-time weather maps.

Linden Lab's educator and nonprofit program allows organizations to further their inworld programs and development. This program provides discounted land rates and group mailing lists. For more information on getting the nonprofit discounted pricing, visit the Special Order Form.

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How Are Other Nonprofits Using Second Life Grid?

The Second Life Grid platform is already being used by dozens of nonprofits. Below are some examples of various organizations that have taken advantage of the Second Life Grid as part of their ongoing nonprofit efforts.

Health & Wellness Issues in Second Life

Health and wellness issues are among the most active and successful themes present in Second Life. Check out these external links to discover more how this particular sector is using the Second Life Grid:

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Nonprofit resources

Looking for more support? Connect with other nonprofits using Second Life Grid at the following links, which provide more activities, support, communities and information about Second Life Grid use:


Mailing Lists

You may also want to subscribe to some of the following mailing list for nonprofit organizations in Second Life:

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Resources for International Government Agencies

  • Second Life Wiki: Government Resources: A comprehensive wiki page where international government agencies can learn more about the Second Life Grid and how to best leverage it as a platform.

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How do I get started?

Ready to get started? Linden Lab has a special offer for nonprofits and education institutions interested in trying out the Second Life Grid for the first time. For more information about this temporary land grant, check out Campus: Second Life.

If you would like a place of permanence on the Second Life Grid, Private Region ownership lets you create a secure "intranet" space with restricted membership for your organization, or you can open it up to be accessible to everyone on the Second Life Grid. We offer a discount for Private Regions to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. You can find details on the Private Region order page. You can also optionally buy a plot of land on the mainland of the Second Life Grid if you want something smaller and permanent (we don't offer any educational/nonprofit discount for such plots).

For more information on getting started, click here.

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