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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

million that will be internally displaced and 12 million who will need humanitarian assistance of some kind. Governments have also directed hundreds of millions of dollars in assistance for Ukraine. We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief. We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief.

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Great reads from around the web on September 13th

Amy Sample Ward

Jolkona partnered with the Seattle International Foundation (SIF), which pledged to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. Starting July 26th, Groupon Seattle’s G-Team allowed subscribers to join Jolkona and SIF in making an investment in women’s leadership by pledging support in increments of $10.

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U.S. companies support COVID-19 relief in Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Candid

In partnership with the US-ASEAN Business Council , the American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce , and the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia , and in cooperation with the government of Indonesia, Global Task Force members will provide medical supplies and protective equipment in areas of highest need. businesses." U.S.

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How Much Time Should Your Nonprofit Invest In Different Social Media Channels?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Tammi Marcoullier, Lead Strategist at the GSA’s Center for Excellence in Digital Government Engagement & Outreach. And we took away some ideas that we thought many nonprofits and government agencies should consider. Federal Government has made digital communications a priority. Government. Here are our crib notes.

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Online Strategies for Open-Government / Ideas from the Obama Team

Forum One

The incoming Obama administration is pledging to use some innovative internet strategies to expand citizen access to government information and processes. government CTO, spoke about how DC has created more than 200 data feeds on D.C. A tall order. For example, Vivek Kundra, the Washington, D.C. city issues and indicators.

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Every Human Has Rights: Sign the Pledge for the Elders

Have Fun - Do Good

In the past, only governments have signed the Declaration. With a powerhouse group like the Elders behind it, hopefully global awareness of our shared humanity and rights will be raised, and progress will be made in how governments treat their citizens, and how we treat each other. Logo from The Elders: Every Human Has Rights.

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