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Microsoft’s Networked Approach To Accelerating Social Change Through Technology

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

"Our philanthropy has to ignite action. But as Daniel Ben-Horin said, “Our theory of change states that software products are necessary, but not sufficient for empowerment of social change organizations. Tags: Content Networks Philanthropy. Chatting with David Connor , we both had the same reaction – who knew?

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Gates, Ford, Open Society announce commitments for gender equality

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Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership.

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Using data to enact lasting, systemic police and justice reforms

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In this spirit, Salesforce created the Racial Equality & Justice Task Force to drive systemic change in our workplace and community across four Ps: people, purchasing, philanthropy, and policy. The Legislature also addressed issues essential to equity, such as voting rights, environmental justice, and economic empowerment.

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Vote for the Best Social Change and Technology Projects at Netsquared!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Starting this week, you can vote for the best NetSquared Innovation Fund Award nominated projects until Saturday, April 14th at Noon PDT. Foik Micro-Philanthropy Network. Prevent Human Trafficking Using Technology To Tell Stories of Empowerment and Successful Micro Philthanthropy. The complete list of projects can be found here.

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

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This can lead to funding shortages: A 2021 study by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy found that AANHPI communities receive just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by foundations. In November 2023, we received a grant from the Capital One Foundation to support our housing and financial empowerment programming.

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Using data to enact lasting, systemic police and justice reforms

Tableau

In this spirit, Salesforce created the Racial Equality & Justice Task Force to drive systemic change in our workplace and community across four Ps: people, purchasing, philanthropy, and policy. The Legislature also addressed issues essential to equity, such as voting rights, environmental justice, and economic empowerment.

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Announcing the Launch of Book #3:The Happy Healthy Nonprofit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The royalties that I earn from my books have been donated to nonprofits to support women’s and girl’s empowerment work and given this past week, I am all the more convinced of the need to support such programs. You can order your copy here.