Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

In the new book, From the Bench to the Boardroom , Michael MacDonald shares his journey from humble beginnings in the outskirts of Philadelphia, to his college basketball career at Rutgers, to executive positions at Xerox and Medifast.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Julie Hirshey is the Director of Community Relations for the Philadelphia Eagles, where she helps lead the organization’s philanthropic efforts. She was a pioneer of the Eagles Care program, which partners the Eagles with local nonprofits to make a lasting difference in the Philadelphia community. And counting. Simon Scriver.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2012

In partnership with the National Science Foundation, this open innovation challenge seeks to design and build apps for the next-generation Internet--one they believe will revolutionize public services, energy, education, and healthcare. Congratulations to all the winners! NCoC and the John S. and James L.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2006

I wrote the post below for them, but thought I'd post it here too 'cause Shop Local First Week is a national program. Shop Local First is a program sponsored by San Francisco's Small Business Commission and is being facilitated nationally by the San Francisco-based BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 19, 2021

After being bought and sold several times over the last decade, the 73-year-old paper is looking for a more stable home to continue its award-winning reporting — and it may have finally found it in an unexpected place: a radio station. Why Chicago Public Media and the Chicago Sun-Times are exploring a merger The Chicago Sun-Times needs help.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

Want to know more about how one Philadelphia-based NGO was able to use their TechSoup donation to help homeless teens develop valuable life skills? The winner will be awarded a refurbished tablet supplied by a donor. It reaches our global network resources and, combined with TechSoup.org, has over 5 million annual site visits.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Joining us from beautiful Philadelphia is my pal, Valerie Harris. I would periodically create professional development trainings for my award-winning team at the University of Pennsylvania. For instance, I used to work for a program Philadelphia High School Academies, and they ran a student entrepreneurial program. Staying warm?

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Kindful

MARCH 5, 2021

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. The primary purpose of their work is dedicated to Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination and the sovereignty of Native nations, while advancing the effectiveness of Indigenous-led work. Mary’s Pence.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion. The primary purpose of their work is dedicated to Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination and the sovereignty of Native nations, while advancing the effectiveness of Indigenous-led work. Mary’s Pence.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 30, 2025

Sure, the cream cheese might be called Philadelphia, but ITS MADE IN MONTREAL with CANADIAN DAIRY, WE SWEAR. Flying the flag This isnt the first time a brand has aimed at the under-tapped resource that is Canadian national pride. This has not gone over well in Canada for obvious reasons.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 28, 2025

.” The order he signed behind closed doors puts Vice President JD Vance, who serves on the Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents, in charge of overseeing efforts to “remove improper ideology” from all areas of the institution, including its museums, education and research centers, and the National Zoo.

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