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Canadians expect organizations to contribute to solving major global issues

Charity Village

According to a recent survey conducted by the Smith School of Business, Canadians expect businesses to contribute to solving the most pressing global issues, from climate change to racial injustice. The report highlights the increasingly complex balance leaders now face between creating social impact and staying afloat.

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Empowering Young Voices Globally in the Fight for Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

In recent years, the global youth climate action movement has risen up to demand that world leaders listen to science and mandate climate and environmental education. As a result, educators have an important opportunity to harness and facilitate this passion by connecting students to the global citizen science community.

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Gates, Ford, Open Society announce commitments for gender equality

Candid

billion, $420 million, and $100 million, respectively, over five years in support of efforts to advance gender equality globally. billion to advance gender equality globally." Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation press release 06/30/2021. We must seize this moment to build a better, more equal future.".

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Five Reasons to Attend Nonprofit Summit May 17-18

Saleforce Nonprofit

Whether we’ve convened in-person or virtually during a global pandemic, our Salesforce.org nonprofit community never misses an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and imagine a better, more equal world — together. Head of Global Events at Salesforce.org. . Traci leads the global events strategy for Salesforce.org.

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5 Reasons Your Board Should Switch to Google Drive

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Even in the absence of tech failure, setting up a shared drive will allow new members to read through previous minutes to get context on issues of interest. A tech genius recovered most of it, but it took this extreme situation for the board to decide to adopt the cloud. Plus, think of the potential trees saved!

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Leveraging the SDGs to Maximize Your Impact

sgEngage

Each step you take to maximize your impact creates a ripple that carries through to create global change. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals outline the most pressing and complex social issues facing the earth and offer a framework for ending world poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and well-being for all its people.

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Getting from “no” to “yes” for climate justice

Candid

But, as a result of the global crisis, every responsible funder had to adapt and respond to new needs facing communities due to COVID, and many did so in creative ways. The experience has also shown us that, when pressed, philanthropy can flex its guidelines and meet the moment to address urgent need. . Not reinventing the wheel.