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Protecting the right to give according to our values

Candid

Those concerns were borne out just a few months later in the form of a lawsuit brought by the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER)—led by the same conservative activist who’d brought the higher education case—against the Fearless Fund and its Fearless Foundation. What is at stake? What is at stake? But it wouldn’t stop there.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

Foundations, corporations pledge support for Hurricane Ida relief. September 9, 2021 The Bezos Earth Fund has announced pledges totaling $203.7 million in support of nonprofits working to advance climate justice, advocate for climate-smart economic recovery, and spur innovation in decarbonization pathways.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. National University. Bush Presidential Center Stand-To Veterans Leadership Program Scholar . Chief Equity and Programs Officer.

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Philgorithms: Two Examples of Data Mapping to Guide Donor Decisions

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In our report, Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving ( ai4giving ), Allison Fine and I identified examples of where the algorithms and data are used to provide recommendations for philanthropic investment – whether everyday donors, program officers, or major donors.

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A Fundraising Cliff? What does the data say?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What about Hurricane Sandy? The Giving USA Foundation , which estimates national charitable giving over a 50-year span, reports that campaign fundraising has historically had no apparent impact on overall individual giving. Are people going to give less because they donated to Hurricane Sandy relief? Is it the economy?

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Nancy Jo Craig’s Lifetime Achievement Award In Nonprofit Computer Refurbishment

Tech Soup

A short time after she took over a small troubled computer refurbishment nonprofit - hurricane Katrina hit. After she co-founded the Foundation For Friends of Nature in Bolivia, a million acres of natural habitat were put in to public trust. It was not an easy road for Nancy. To be sure, Nancy Jo Craig is an accomplished woman.

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The Davos Blur

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

James Moody of Australia’s national research organization was talking about an idea of a humanitarian license for patents that has been floated by the YGL community. And, had a great chat with Achim Steiner, the ED of the UN Environmental Program. Tags: WEF social entrepreneurs Davos Schwab Foundation.