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Unlocking Data for Philanthropy: Notes from Global Philanthropy Forum Session

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. I went to cover one session, “ Building An Information Infrastructure: Unlocking Data for Philanthropy.” gpf13 #philanthropy. A new type of CSR?

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How The James Irvine Foundation Received Microsoft Donations Through TechSoup

Tech Soup

The James Irvine Foundation is one of the largest grantmaking institutions in California. The James Irvine Foundation was founded in 1937 during the great depression, largely in response to the great social needs from that era. This is an interview with Jeff Brandenburg who runs the IT department at the foundation.

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Webinar Recap: Why Research Matters to Grantseekers

Tech Soup

On January 18, I had the great pleasure of chatting with the Foundation Center 's Lisa Brooks and Gabriela Fitz during our live webinar, Why Research Matters to Grantseekers. During this webinar, Lisa and Gabriela outlined the benefits and functions of the Foundation Center's IssueLab. Did you miss the live event?

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How Carnegie Corporation of New York Got Microsoft Donations Through TechSoup

Tech Soup

Now that more and more 501(c)(3) private foundations are discovering that they are eligible for Microsoft donations through TechSoup , it may help to hear how one foundation's director of information technology got the software she needed. I made the request, got the confirmation email, and then downloaded our licenses.

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Technology, Data, and Indian Nonprofits: Enabling Philanthropy

Tech Soup

Our BigTech program is run by our local partner, the NASSCOM Foundation in India. " GuideStar India is also helping NGOs take advantage of the BigTech program and NASSCOM Foundation’s supportive technology activities. To help sustain their activities, they rely on accurate data monitoring and reporting.

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The New Nonprofit Checklist: From Finances to Management

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Your mission statement is also the foundational information you’ll need to establish your bylaws, become incorporated in your state, and register your nonprofit as an official 501(c)(3) organization. Applying for any necessary licensing or permits. Corporate philanthropy. Event revenue.

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New Software Donations from Autodesk

Tech Soup

Through this program, qualifying nonprofit organizations can receive initial grants of two professional software suites—valued at up to $15,000 worth of software - for $30 per license. Autodesk’s Philanthropy Plans. Available Software Suites. This represents a $7.5 million investment in the nonprofit design sector.