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Impact investing: Catalyzing systemic change 

Candid

Of course, whether we’re writing checks to local charities, endowing a scholarship at our alma mater, or establishing a family foundation, we’re investing for impact. The Heron Foundation , for example, works with mission-aligned, poverty-oriented investment managers to grow its assets.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In the local context, Kenyan’s give an extremely high proportion of their earnings as donations (cc. However, this type of community giving (known as Harambee in Kiswahili) usually goes towards individuals rather than organisations, common examples include medical bills, funeral costs & weddings.

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Your Local Tech4Good Club Is Ready to Help

Tech Soup

Event formats — for example, a lecture, a panel, a world cafe, or speed dating, and how keep them effective and manageable. The link need to be like so: Africa. Africa + Middle East. TARGET END LINKS. ## Central and South America. ## North America. ## Africa. ## Europe. ## Asia and Pacific Rim. --> North America.

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Why Every Organization Should Make Sustainability Part of its Mission

Saleforce Nonprofit

By deepening their commitments to sustainability, organizations across sectors have the opportunity to enact more sustainable business practices and set an example for peer organizations. org’s Climate Justice Action map , which connects people with local groups and other activists.

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Is it a movement or a moment?

Candid

Recent years have seen several examples of moments that captured public attention—typically after years-long efforts and organizing before they burst into wider awareness. Examples include #BlackLivesMatter, #MADD, and #FlintWaterCrisis. That said, we can capitalize on the moments that can help movements grow.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

” For example, @WomenforWomen : It’s also recommended that your nonprofit sign up for Twitter Blue for $2.99 (USD) a month. For example, if you send a tweet on Monday morning at 8 am, retweet that same tweet the next day at 1pm. The service provides early access to new Twitter tools and a variety of unique features.

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Why It’s a No-brainer to Use Bill.com for International Payments: 4 Key Advantages

Blue Fox

This client, whose programs include microfinance, education, food, health care, and social support to orphans and women in East Africa, recently revamped their hiring practices and wanted to source talent and services anywhere in the world. Save even more by paying in local currency. Save big on bank and wire transfer fees.