Amy Sample Ward

JULY 1, 2012

" The Internet has become a spontaneous, grassroots fundraising tool – Small Act – "Philanthropy has turned on its ear. Where previously people mainly donated to reputable charities who sent them donation requests, or in response to a disaster, now people are spontaneously giving to ad-hoc fundraisers online.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Within the broader concept of racial equity, there is also philanthropy that promotes racial justice: grantmaking to address the?underlying This funding is awarded to programs or organizations working to change systems, often through movement building, policy work, and rights-based approaches. . generate and?reinforce

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies. ” (For more advice on getting started responsibly, see 8 Steps Nonprofits Can Take for Responsible AI Adoption and advice on drafting an acceptable use policy.) She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We are seeing it to help donors make decision about COVID funding and other disaster related donation decisions. Before the pandemic, Rhodri Davies, head of policy at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), authored the 2019 white paper, “ Machine Made Goods: Charities, Philanthropy, and Artificial Intelligence ,” describing the opportunities. “If

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2009

According to the Twitter Fan Wiki , hashtags were popularized during the San Diego forest fires in 2007 when Nate Ritter used the hashtag "#sandiegofire" to identify his updates related to the disaster. Another example is their use in a policy debate. engaging in conversation, finding it more useful as a social media tool).

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . According to Exponent Philanthropy’s 2022 Foundation Operations and Management Report , sixty percent of our members collaborate with other funders. 2) Offering Networking and Education . 3) Providing Mutual Support .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Google and Microsoft sent me mobile phones in response to my complaints about the Apple iPhone in-app donation policy. If you skip that, your mobile tactics won’t yield much impact or learning. What we witnessed over a year ago with SMS donations to the Haiti disaster is not going to be the norm for nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2013

This week we learn about the Resilient Africa Network (RAN), which is helping African students use open data for disaster relief. Other articles speak to the use of ‘Digital Smoke Signals’ generated from big data for improved development projects and policies, as well as the need to look at not just big data but small data too.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2021

In the episode, Holly spoke with Blackbaud’s VP of Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy Rachel Hutchisson about the past year, the growth in need for employee relief funds, and the extensive research E4E Relief has conducted to further the industry. Looking to start your own Employee Relief Fund?

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

DAFs are a significant part of the community foundation portfolio DAFs are popular in no small part because they offer individuals of varying means an accessible way to engage in philanthropy. Donors establish their own funds at a sponsoring organization (such as a community foundation) and can recommend grants from those funds at any time.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2018

Like other areas of disaster relief , wildfires, particularly in California, have becomes an increasingly common occurrence. But, when you examine disaster-related funding in the last five years, funding directed at wildfires is $13.1 So how can we explain the different levels of support for varying types of natural disasters?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

Rachel Hutchisson, the Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy and Citizenship at Blackbaud and I recently had a conversation on this topic for their Champions for Social Good podcast. At UPS, drones are being used for delivery of medicines to remote clinics and being tested to explore disaster hit communities to improve rescue and response.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Brings a strategic focus on addressing the policies and systems that perpetuate global poverty . Chief Philanthropy Officer. Vice Chairman, Philanthropy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We’ve compiled a list of some of the most compelling and promising ideas from across the education, nonprofit, business, and philanthropy sectors. The goal is to reduce the impact of climate-linked disasters, such as floods, fires, and storms, on everything from bridges and buildings to stormwater management systems and utilities.

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See3

MARCH 12, 2008

The New York Times Magazine on Sunday was all about philanthropy. Some highlights: For a long time, philanthropy was mostly ignored by social scientists. percent from the mid-’70s to the mid-’90s, according to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Here’s what you need to read: What Makes People Give?

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2011

” Ory Okolloh, Google’s Head of Policy and Government Relations, Africa. Guardian’s ACTIVATE is an annual conference that aims to bring together leaders in media, government and technology to a ctivatedly. discuss approaches to addressing nagging challenges of the current. development in Africa. projects. On the core.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2016

According to a recent article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the problems were both internal to Kimbia’s hardware and code testing as well as some issues with third-party database host. The areas include: corporate stability, features and benefits, hosting architecture, capacity, pricing and policies.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether you’re a nonprofit trying to raise funds or a business looking to expand its corporate philanthropy programs, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about corporate giving. Disney also has a generous matching gift policy, matching employee donations up to $25,000 at a 1:1 ratio. What Is Corporate Giving?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

On the federal grant side, and increasingly on the foundation side, new regulations and policies have made survival as a grant-funded organization more challenging by adding additional layers of accountability and complexity for grant recipients. It seemed like a good idea at the time” are often the famous last words before a great disaster.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Microsoft’s changes will probably be healthy for nonprofit technology as Bill Gates still chairs the board and his focus on philanthropy probably won’t dampen. Nicole Wallace is Senior Writer for The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Lucy Bernholz is deservedly among the biggest names in philanthropy and technology.

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sgEngage

APRIL 22, 2021

EarthDay.org is still pushing for policy reform, but many companies have sunk their teeth into making April 22 nd a good social media or employee engagement moment. The National Centers for Environmental Information has been tracking ‘billion-dollar disasters’ since 1980. It was advocating, activism, and creating lasting change.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Organizations identify funding, policy, and communication as the top ways they want funders to support their work. A report from Native Americans in Philanthropy advises philanthropy to maximize general operating support and diversify investment vehicles to meet today’s shifting demands.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. How to Protect Your Pets in a Natural Disaster. Mastering relevant content marketing. Arts and culture.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 2, 2025

We need philanthropy donors to step up, or Altadena will end up permanently in the hands of corporations. Technically, local policy can be passed at any point, and there is more that we need to be demanding, Peza says. One main factor pushing residents to consider selling is the isolation this disaster has caused.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Kahikinui is one of dozens of Hawaii communities seeking ways to protect themselves as decades of climate change , urban development, and detrimental land use policies culminate to cause more destructive fires. For all of APs philanthropy coverage, visit [link]. A recent study by the U.S. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

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sgEngage

APRIL 9, 2025

Be Easy to Work With Many traditional approaches to philanthropy can be unnecessarily time-consuming, burdensome, inflexible, and perpetuate the same type of inequity many funding priorities are trying to address. Here are a few ways funders can help address nonprofit burnout and well-being.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2017

In the US, we have witnessed the emergence of what has been dubbed “Rage Fundraising,” a surge in episodic giving to nonprofits after the election and it continues in reaction to the current US President’s policies, actions and tweets. How can nonprofits embrace this fundraising style while maintaining loyal donors?

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Candid

DECEMBER 17, 2024

So, when climate disasters strike, affected communities bear both the brunt of physical destruction and the long-term destabilization of their political agency. Regions devastated by climate disasters often see disruptions in voting patterns, organizing efforts, and resource distribution. Although 91% of U.S.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

According to Politico, they were also ordered to turn over to the FBI documents including transactions related to their programs and their organizations articles of incorporation and policies. The group focuses on disaster recovery and environmental justice in the southwest corner of the state.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

Those 17 labs across 13 universities focused on food security, technical agriculture research, policy and various aspects of climate change. Find APs standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org. AP is solely responsible for all content.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

It helps respond to disasters, including oil spills. NOAA spokeswoman Monica Allen said the agency’s policy is not to discuss internal personnel matters, but said NOAA will continue to provide weather information, forecasts and warnings pursuant to our public safety mission. AP is solely responsible for all content.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

Reconstitute Science Advisory Board and Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee These seats have long been politicized given how influential they can be in setting national environmental policy. Find APs standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org.

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