Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Impact investing is only the latest iteration of how foundations can use their assets for the public good. A coalition of funders—public, private, and philanthropic—investing in drug research, development, and clinical trials to defeat tuberculosis can collectively shape advances in medical science as well as global markets.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

These are exciting times for everyone who’s been working to meet the accessibility imperative, as we are witnessing global movements that will increase accessible publishing and create new and better opportunities for people with disabilities. In my talk, I highlighted three global movements towards increasing accessible publishing.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. Types of AI Tools To start, it’s important to know about some of the models already available to the public. It’s also crucial to remember that by using a public AI tool, your organization’s data can become part of the training dataset.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Nancy’s and Kristine’s recollections, highlight the importance of preserving trust among members, their associations, and the public. We also established a public/private coalition in Milwaukee to learn how restaurants could apply public health regulations to reopen. The abrupt switch to remote work was a global challenge.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The 15th issue of the NTEN: Change journal is out, focusing on Advocacy and Visual Communications: How to Rise Above the Noise. This issue is packed with actionable ideas, intriguing interviews, and impactful case examples that''ll help you show what your mission means, and why it''s important. >>Read

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Some signs and symptoms of employee burnout may include exhaustion, lack of motivation, decreased productivity, increased fatigue, increased cynicism or negativity, difficulty concentrating, physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach issues, detachment towards work, and changes in sleep patterns.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

A global biological disaster was unique in our current experience. When the Public Health Department was looking at how to reopen safely, they had a sounding board, and we were able to collaborate to develop successful solutions. There was no working partnership with industry and public health.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Also, some folders, such as those containing the 990s, bylaws, and approved minutes, can be linked to the nonprofit’s website to make the organization more transparent to the public. 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.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

Beyond making us less competitive in the global economy, growing wealth inequality puts our democracy at risk; in a nation of “haves” and “have nots,” elite interests are completely removed from the needs of regular people. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S.

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity. However, their philanthropic gestures are executed with millions, if not billions, of dollars that move global markets and spur governments to action.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

Intrigued because as president and CEO of Women’s Funding Network (WFN), the largest global alliance of gender equity funders, I am well aware of persistent gender data gaps that hinder efforts to identify disparities, change systems, and build power. They built a public API and released a public data set.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Learning in Public – Guest post by Victoria Dunning. Learning in Public. And in this networked world where social change and social movements can be seeded overnight with a viral video on YouTube, such public collaboration on complex social issues can have multiple benefits. But learning in public for what?

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to raising visibility on a given issue, nonprofits often strive to achieve broader impact—the kind of change that comes through collective action. Recent years have seen several examples of moments that captured public attention—typically after years-long efforts and organizing before they burst into wider awareness.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Activities they considered “service” included “working with others to make the community or campus a better place” (81%), “acting to benefit the common good” (80%), “everyday acts of kindness” (76%), “acting to raise awareness about a campus, community, or global problem” (72%), and “working with others to address social inequality” (68%).

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

As I looked a little deeper into social justice issues that companies try to address with their programs, I found that these initiatives can look vastly different around the globe. Companies that operate globally will need to approach social justice as it relates to the needs of their employees and communities around the world.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2022

That’s why hunger is such a complex and urgent issue. With 690 million people dealing with hunger — nearly nine percent of the global population — the impacts of inequitable access to food and nutrition have a ripple effect that reaches every corner of society. Opens new window. Submissions close May 31, 2022. About the Author.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

These days, persistent societal challenges are on the rise: hunger, mental health issues, contagious disease, conflict, chronic inequality, and the climate crisis. The approach just might serve as a model for other issues, as well. Think Big and Work Together Start by challenging your assumptions on the issue.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Our Kids’ Climate is a global collaboration of 58 climate-parent groups from 23 countries, working together to engage parents, caretakers, and families in climate action. The letter reached an estimated 500 million people through global media. DT: What role has technology played in helping you globalize your movement?

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

We also made the data publicly available through special issue pages about the war in Ukraine and coronavirus , where users can access the data, alongside news stories and additional resources. . Candid’s real-time data is skewed toward large donors from English-speaking nations who publicize their giving.

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

Indeed it has, and the latest issue could be our best ever. I'm pleased to announce Issue Five of NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders ! NTEN's publication (which was recently honored with a Publishing Trendsetter Award ) is free and hot off the press.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

I spent today at day 1 of the TechSoup Global Summit in Mountain View with two hundred and forty people who work in the TechSoup Global Network around the world, plus other stakeholders. The rest of the day was spent in small group discussions framed around different issues. Photo by Glenn Hirsch.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2010

The treaty does a lot of things, but let me highlight a few: • A global norm that there be copyright exceptions that allow for the making of accessible versions of copyrighted works for free on a nonprofit basis by a broad range of people or organizations, without having to get permission from the rightsholders. What would I work on?

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

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 Multilateral support for disaster relief and humanitarian aid began soon after the earthquakes with the World Bank releasing $1.78 billion in emergency funds. billion ($1.6 billion) to Turkey.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

It can perhaps best be described by the slogan of the global disability rights movement: “nothing about us without us.”. Who knows better than the people who are living the issues what will work best to address them? People at the heart of issues know the histories, the networks, the actors, the previous failures, and more.

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

At Candid, grants data from 990s flows into tools such as Foundation Directory , public dashboards that provide insights into philanthropy in different regions across the U.S., and several issue- and location-specific Foundation Landscapes. The additional delays exacerbate this issue. Second, 990 data provides context.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. ” with Jacob Harold , Guidestar; Robert Kirkpatrick , UN Global Pulse; Mayur Patel , Knight Foundation. Global Pulse @rgkirkpatrick.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

I think this is fair to say we have leading minds on both sides of the issue. I’m not sure even the global scientists, engineers, and futurists have a full sense of where we’re heading with AI. One of the issues brought to the fore with artificial intelligence is privacy. billion users, was only founded in 2004.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 26, 2007

My eldest son, Jimmy, and I were able to attend a portion of the Global Social Benefit Incubator at Santa Clara University last week. Oh, and Jimmy's 21 now so we can drink beer together in a public place! We were able to hear the elevator pitches of more than a dozen social entrepreneurs from literally all over the world.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2021

Between a global pandemic, extreme climate change, increasing inequities, and a growing global movement for equality, it’s not hyperbole to say that we’re facing unprecedented challenges. I’m very excited to explore climate change since to me that’s the biggest issue requiring the most collaboration. So inspiring. BT: Intimacy.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms. Beirut explosion.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2021

By: Eric Zuehlke, Head of Editorial, Division of Global Communication and Advocacy, UNICEF and Martha Mackenzie, Global Humanitarian Advocacy Lead, UNICEF. Take urgent action to protect children from climate change and slow the devastating rise in global temperatures. Global Humanitarian Advocacy Lead, UNICEF. .

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Candid

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

With that in mind, Candid recently updated and refreshed our knowledge management platform, Issue Lab , doubling down on our commitment to connect people who want to change the world with the resources they need to do it. . If you're new to Issue Lab or haven't hung out on the platform in a while, here's what's on offer. .

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Candid

MARCH 16, 2022

In short, equivalency determination (ED) is a process that asks the funder to determine whether the potential recipient meets the criteria of becoming a US 501(c)(3) public charity. Working with global intermediaries. Making grants internationally directly from private foundations or donor advised funds to non-U.S. based intermediary.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. Education is one of the more popular issues that many foundations focus on. Global Fund For Children. Global Fund For Children. Funding Priority: Education. Mellon Foundation. Carnegie Corporation of New York. The Kresge Foundation.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2014

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your feedback to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) during their public comment period on Net Neutrality, so there is time to have your voice heard to help reverse the dismantling of the open Internet.

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Last month, at the TAG2022 conference for global philanthropy tech in San Antonio, we featured a panel on the future of social sector data that only scratched the surface of core issues such as: . Is social sector data a type of public good? How does the social sector fund (or charge for) data infrastructure as a public good?

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