The Verge

JANUARY 6, 2021

Amazon has pledged to spend more than $2 billion over the next five years to build tens of thousands of affordable housing units in three of the e-commerce giant’s major employment hubs, underscoring the ongoing housing crises affecting parts of the US where large, high-paying tech employers reside. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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NetWits

JULY 6, 2009

Also called “preauthorized” or “sustainable” gifts, online recurring gifts are pledges for which the donor has authorized your organization to automatically collect a specific amount each month (or other cycle).

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The Verge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Apple also plans to highlight Black artists, authors, and developers throughout its apps. Apple plans to curate stories focused on Black families and experiences in the Apple TV and Apple News apps and highlight Black authors in Apple Books and Apple Podcasts. The band will also be available separately for $49.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

In the meantime, dozens of tech CEOs have chosen to sign a common pledge. Among other things, companies that sign the pledge agree to cooperate when it comes to fighting toxic content, such as child sexual abuse material and terrorist content. As the name suggests, the pledge revolves around using technology for good things.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Nvidia has pledged that it won’t use its control over the company to change how it interacts with other businesses. Qualcomm has had to pay several fines in the hundreds of millions and sometimes billions of dollars to authorities in China , South Korea , and the EU for anti-competitive licensing policies.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Ernst-Jan Pfauth is the former Editor in Chief of Internet at NRC Handelsblad, as well as an acclaimed technology author and columnist. Well-known Dutch intellectuals and writers had pledged their cooperation with De Correspondent if and when the crowd-funding turned out be a success. He originally published this post on on Medium.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Proton received a legally binding order from Swiss authorities which we are obligated to comply with. Yen pledged to update the service’s public documentation to “better clarify ProtonMail’s obligations in cases of criminal prosecution.”. There was no possibility to appeal this particular request,” Yen wrote in the post.

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The Verge

JUNE 5, 2020

It’s also now requiring customers leave feedback for removing tips and pledging to deactivate any customer who “consistently and egregiously engages in this type of behavior.” Congress intentionally provided broad authority. Instacart now says it will shorten the window a customer can alter their tip from three days down to 24 hours.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 13, 2024

million in pledges receivable and $6.7 billion, including pledges receivable of $14 million and gift annuities of $4.8 According to the organization’s Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for 2018, BSA had total assets of just more than $1.56 billion, including around $108 million in cash and cash equivalents, $91.2

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Author Glenn Fleishman pitched his work as follows: My book, Crowdfunding: A Guide to What Works and Why, will cover planning a project, carrying it through its funding phase, and fulfilling goals by offering a combination of case studies of successful (and unsuccessful) projects and detailed, specific guidance on each phase.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 8, 2011

Author: Jonathan Weldon. On road trips as a child my dad would frequently joke that if we drove long enough we’d eventually find a pledge drive on a local NPR station. Clearly we have to start with the Alec Baldwin pledge drive promos that hit the air in 2010.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2025

What it looks like: Visits to your website Social media impressions and reach Video views Press mentions or partnerships that increase visibility Brand authority and quality indexing keywords Tactics to grow: Search engine optimization ( SEO ) Content marketing (blog posts, articles) Google Ad Grant optimization Awareness advertising (e.g.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In her book, Brown explores how power and authority are changing fundamentally. Jennifer Brown Pledge to take the online assessment, discover where you lie within the continuum and embrace the teachings of this book. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They were inspired by author and activist Grace Lee Boogs, who said, “We can begin by doing small things at the local level, like planting a community garden or looking out for our neighbors. A compelling call to action that inspires sign-ups, including: A pledge to take action in your community. Hyperlocal.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

Apple announces new projects related to its $100 million pledge for racial equity and justice. Oceti Sakowin Power Authority (Chairman: Lyle Jack) – Not a company per se, but an NGO formed by six Sioux tribes dedicated to developing renewable energy in the Midwest and on reservations.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Donors who have taken the Giving What We Can (GWWC) pledge to donate at least 10% of their income to charity generally are better at identifying need and detecting traits of those in trouble. The study explores factors that are unique in those who have chosen to take the GWWC pledge.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2022

From Sabrina Walker Hernandez, Founder of Supporting World Hope and consultant, coach, facilitator, and bestselling author. From Tom Ahern , professional copywriter, coach, author of 8 fundraising books , and town crier for donor love. What is the biggest mistake you see nonprofits make at end of year? Start earlier.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2021

STACS participated in Tribe last year, along with Project Ubin, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s blockchain-based multi-currency payments network initiative. Project Ubin, the Singaporean money authority’s blockchain initiative, moves closer to commercialization.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In a press release , the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said that it had come to the decision after its investigation found an acquisition could harm competition between social media platforms, and that its concerns “can only be addressed by Facebook selling Giphy in its entirety to an approved buyer.”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In her book, Brown explores how power and authority are changing fundamentally. Jennifer Brown Pledge to take the online assessment, discover where you lie within the continuum and embrace the teachings of this new book. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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The Verge

JUNE 4, 2020

The ventilator has been granted emergency use authorization by the FDA, meaning it can only be used to treat people during the current health crisis. Other non-medical companies have also pledged to produce ventilators in recent months.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

Kolapo Akande, founder of Pledge Utility Coin. For tokenized securities, for example, white paper authors must work with a legal team to ensure that they are accurately describing a project’s parameters and regulatory compliance. We’ve seen a number of white papers in the form of PowerPoint-style decks or even videos.

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TechNode

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Japanese auto giant had been in negotiation with Shanghai authorities for tax breaks and land grants similar to those received by Tesla, Bloomberg reported last June. It pledged to create 1,000 new jobs in the initial phase.

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The Verge

JULY 17, 2021

In the statement, Amazon says that the CPSC rejected its offer to work together on this issue, and it seems like that might be true — because Amazon’s offer was a “proposed recalls pledge” that would let online marketplaces handle recalls themselves. It’s about the long game, too.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

Have you asked them for a major gift, a multiple year pledge or even a planned gift? About the author: Maureen Mahoney Hill, CFRE. Do you have strategies in your fundraising plan to intentionally ask them for their financial support? Are you asking them in a way that reflects their personal commitment to your mission? Share This Post!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2020

As financial troubles escalate at Danke, China’s authorities are stepping in to hold the once-promising apartment rental and sharing company accountable. In recent weeks, landlords who did not receive payments from Danke, which functions as a sublessor, began to evict tenants.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2021

In a 2-step digital acquisition process the first step is an initial offer, such as a petition, pledge, quiz, virtual event, or downloadable resource. Author information Rachel Muir Founder at Girlstart Rachel Muir, CFRE transforms individuals into confident, successful fundraisers. Need some help?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Funds can be raised through pledge campaigns, entry fees, and other donation efforts. About the Author. Let each dog walker live stream their journey as the event takes place where the livestreams can be combined into a central location where viewers at home can view, cheer them on, and donate.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It plans to source content from reputable authorities on the subject, including the United Nations. Google pledged last year to run its offices and data centers entirely on locally-sourced carbon-free energy by 2030, a commitment that puts it ahead of the pack when it comes to other tech companies’ promises to reach carbon neutrality.

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The Verge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Substack launched a reader feature for newsletters in December and has pledged to take a fairly relaxed approach to content moderation on its service. The Verge used to publish The Interface through Revue, before its author, Casey Newton, launched his own Substack newsletter.).

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These initiatives will be short-term in nature (1-8 weeks), and will be positioned to Pledge 1% companies for their employees to engage in curated, digital, and skills-based volunteering based on availability and interests. About the Author. Learn more about how your team can get involved with V2I. Kate O’Connor.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 10, 2011

Author: Sally Heaven. Pledges are donations made to an organization for a specific period of time (until the election) or for a specific project (help us accomplish this goal during the next two years). When you know the end date and the total amount committed, it's a pledge, rather than a sustaining gift. What are sustainers?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

I started the keynote by reading a poem by Deanna Zandt, a friend and the author of Share This! So they provide the examples and maps, but they let the youth pick and pledge whatever it is they want to do to make a difference. Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. You can read her poem, Untitled, here.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

It’s been more than a year since Facebook pledged to launch its independent Oversight Board — but with the US election approaching fast, tech critics are getting antsy. Illustration by William Joel / The Verge.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

As part of HandsOn Connect’s commitment to Pledge 1% , the organization focuses on donating expertise to nonprofits involved in disaster deployments. About the Author. The effort would not have been possible without the scale and robust capabilities of a volunteering system that could handle the demand. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Dr. Mook, along with Dr. Jack Quarter [3] and Dr. Betty Jane Richmond [4] , have researched the social sector for many years, as well as co-authored What Counts: Social Accounting for Nonprofits and Cooperatives. [1] The authors present statements from Junior Achievement of Rochester, New York Area to illustrate. Pledges receivable.

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The Verge

AUGUST 2, 2021

As written, the bill authorizes over $500 billion in new spending to strengthen roads, bridges, and other physical infrastructure like high-speed broadband and electric vehicle adoption. Still, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has pledged not to bring the bipartisan package to the floor until the Senate votes on a second $3.5

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