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Are corporations making good on their racial equity pledges?

Candid

Last summer , the murder of George Floyd and the global racial justice movement brought issues of racial inequity and injustice to the forefront. A s of July 2020, we’d identified racial e quity grants and pledges worth $4.2 A s of July 2020, we’d identified racial e quity grants and pledges worth $4.2 billion dollars.

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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief. This includes 34 pledges worth $241,773,200 and 174 grants worth $343,561,933 as of March 8. More than 15% of total grant funding is for the Jewish community in Ukraine. Pledges by funder type. Here’s what we know so far. Overview of findings.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million and an additional 50 pledges worth $51.1 70% of grants and pledges were made with identifiable announcement dates, with 83.5% billion in emergency funds. billion ($1.6

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Citizen Philanthropy: Delivering Impactful Pro Bono Support From Anywhere

Saleforce Nonprofit

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Venture2Impact (V2I) — a nonprofit organization based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada — had a business model that was entirely based on global travel. This concept addresses the needs of nonprofits for continued support, training, mentorship, and engagement with their communities. Anna-Sophie Oertzen.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. The global COVID-19 pandemic didn’t slow the momentum one bit. Volkswagen, GM, Amazon, and the USPS pledged a commitment to green vehicles.

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Technology & Community: Strategic Options for Building Movements

Amy Sample Ward

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. How many people hear that word and think it is just as generic as the word community? To that end, siloed brands are replaced by unifying goals that rally more than select individuals but entire communities. The full keynote and presentation are below.

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

Candid

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. Candid continues to track the global philanthropic response to the crisis. Even as diplomatic negotiations continue, the future is uncertain at best. 4,160,200.

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