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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

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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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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

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A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Download this Board of Directors Fundraising Worksheet to help your board members execute their board pledges to raise or give donations. It’s easier than it sounds.

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3 Ways to Kickstart Your Climate Action Plan

Saleforce Nonprofit

As the second week of COP26 — the UN’s global climate change conference — draws to a close, climate scientists are poring over the pledges made by world leaders, trying to determine whether their commitments to reduce carbon emissions will bring us within the agreed limit of a 1.5 degree global temperature increase.

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Following Through on Climate Commitments After COP26

Saleforce Nonprofit

From the Malala Fund to the University of Maryland to LEGO, the momentum for climate-related change is just beginning — led by insights from children, women and girls, engineers, and investors. University of Maryland. We are seeing a changing tide of those who care and are, as a result, getting involved. World Wildlife Fund.

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

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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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How to Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserves

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However, this is not a universal benchmark. Governance and Management factors: How does your Board feel about how much you should have in reserve vs spending on programs? Predictability of pledge collections. It really does depend on the needs of your individual organization. Reliability of grants and contracts for services.

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A History of How Modern ESG Came to Be

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While not a new concept or strategy, environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs are on the rise. 196 0s – Anti Vietnam War protests and the push for peace in the United States is well-known for the actions taken by University students and protesters, but also involved outspoken members of the business community.

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