Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Last night I had the privilege of attending the Breakthrough Philanthropy event put on by Peter Thiel's foundation, covered in the local press with articles like "Silicon Valley billionaire backs futuristic philanthropy" from the San Jose Mercury News. The foundation spotlighted eight unusual nonprofit groups.

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Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” There is much hand-wringing, but little in the way of actual financial support because most foundations do not see themselves as climate or justice funders. . The climate crisis is analogous to the pandemic.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

Meyer Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Oregon, USA, that has a pioneering spirit and is always up to something new, different, and meaningful – plus it is quite near to my heart. More information is in the press release below – you can contact Marie with additional questions. Meyer’s personal estate.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Join us in Denver for inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking breakout sessions, and how-to workshops for change-makers across the education, nonprofit, and social good community. Putting the AI in Education Graham Getty, St. bbcon is live and in person October 21-24! Register here today! Albans School, and Hiram Cuevas, St.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 3, 2009

As someone with three kids in college, I'm used to the idea of educational loans. It's the American way of higher education! educational loans are not so common. And, education is the way out of poverty. This loan was the result of a conversation I had with Kushal Chakrabarti, the founder of the Vittana Foundation.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

One of the easiest ways to contextualize your work is the United Nations Foundation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN Foundation created them to highlight what needs to be achieved by 2030 and track progress.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Kellogg Foundation.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? – – Too Greedy?

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

For example, Candid’s Foundation Directory helps nonprofits identify potential sources of funding. Ensuring everyone , regardless of background, education, or economic status, can fully benefit from generative AI will be central to whether this revolutionary technology advancement exacerbates or reduces existing inequities.

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

tax-exempt organizations file annually, are a major source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the United States. Before the pandemic, Candid usually received comprehensive IRS 990 data about nonprofits and foundations about 1.5–2 The delay is worse for data from private foundations (who file 990-PF forms).

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 27, 2022

Talent for Good apprentices undergo an immersive training program and, upon completion, become embedded into nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for the remainder of their apprenticeship. It’s not all about experience and education, however. Are you a nonprofit or educational institution looking for talent?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2013

While the concert's headliners might get most of the press attention, the Bridge School itself is doing amazing work through assistive technology. Previous guests include the Mira Scholars Foundation and She Is Safe. With advanced technology, the students are empowered with mobility, education, and communication.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. . arts, education, health) or use any number of approaches (e.g., This data includes giving by foundations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. service delivery, research, advocacy). a major part of the?recent

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2022

To date, Salesforce.org Impact Labs has rallied our community around housing and homelessness, equity in education, and climate justice to find ways technology can help amplify and expedite the vital work of those trying to eradicate these global problems. The obstacles we face do not exist in silos, and neither do the answers.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Born This Way Foundation. Launched in 2012 by music legend Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, the Born This Way Foundation develops programs that support its mission to connect young people in safe ways and empowering them with the skills and opportunities that will inspire them to create a kinder and braver world.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

Our nonprofit Trailblazers know better than anyone how to rise to the occasion of the world’s most pressing issues and how important relationships and reliance on community can be. Last year at the first-ever virtual Nonprofit Summit, over 16,500 trailblazers gathered virtually from across 136 countries for the inaugural convening.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

It was 20 years to the month that my wife and I established our DAF at our local community foundation, and I marveled at how technology had evolved over this time period. I must believe that, once a cloud-based strategy was employed, the organizational savings for our community foundation have been significant.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. Also, don’t miss out on my lists for Education and Arts & Culture funders. PADI AWARE Foundation. The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation. National Forest Foundation.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? – – Too Greedy?

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Candid

JULY 1, 2021

This includes two different avenues for giving: funding via company-sponsored foundations as well as direct giving by corporations. A pledge from Bristol Myers Squibb and the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation offers somewhat less disaggregation.[ the NBA Foundation ). This data is available on our racial equity map.[

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 11, 2019

If you spend any time working with foundations, you’ll notice a central thread in the stories told by their leaders, in the content posted to their websites, and in the information they share with the news media. Most foundation stories start and end with money. Money is, of course, an important part of what foundations do.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

They know that not investing in such education can result in missing a beat or a donation—or lots of them. Here are just a few key ways investing in ongoing professional education can keep you on top of your game. According to Giving USA, American individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations gave an estimated $449.64

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

How to start a nonprofit: first steps How to start a nonprofit: build a strong foundation How to start a nonprofit: file the paperwork What is a nonprofit organization? Nonprofits focus on a wide range of causes—charitable, humanitarian, educational, religious, environmental, political, and more. Who will your nonprofit serve?

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2020

EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY – TEXT-TO-GIVE . It is no secret that Achieve is a big fan of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County*, not to mention the. In response to this unforeseen need, the Education Foundation launched a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund that has raised over $124,000 so far. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 28, 2022

An important part of what we do at Salesforce.org is to convene those who can push the needle on improving the state of the world, and Davos was an ideal opportunity for us to engage inspiring speakers on pressing issues such as mental health, climate change, inequality, and global health. She is also CEO of the Salesforce Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Nonprofit in UK Funds Heart Disease Prediction AI Tool: The British Heart Foundation is funding the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that will help predict which people are likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke. Source: Urban Libraries Council Working Group: Press Release ). Source: Charity Digital News ).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

At CGI Annual Meetings, leaders from across sectors do more than just developing new ideas or getting inspired: they come together to take real action to address pressing global challenges. We expect to significantly improve access to books that blind people in India need for their education, employment and inclusion in society.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Maybe you just won a prestigious award and issued a press release. Education and collaboration. Additionally, games foster education and collaboration. The United Nations Foundation made the massive health issue of malaria in Africa accessible with its easy-to-use Nothing But Nets game. The cost of entry is low.

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DipJar

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Engage and educate your donors through dynamic goal-driven virtual campaigns that allow you to accept mobile and online donations. If you’re a large nonprofit, foundation, or corporation looking to purchase 5 or more DipJars, you qualify for a custom Enterprise plan. Read the full press release here.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Our vision is to provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities and help them overcome a major barrier to accessing to the most valuable prize in society: a great education. Bernie was represented last night by Marie Young of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. and that risk paid off.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change. We are taught to create an organizational chart or a program activity graphic or a network diagram of organizations needed to address an issue like homelessness or educational equity.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

NTEN's publication, designed especially for busy nonprofit executive directors, departmental directors, boards, and other leadership staff, is free and hot off the press. An Interview with The Knight Foundation's Mayur Patel on measuring and demonstrating impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2006

MacArthur Foundation will make a major announcement that will generate a greater understanding of the impact technology and digital media has on today's youth. MacArthur Foundation. "Digital Learning" Press Briefing and Panel Discussion. On Thursday, October 19, 2006, The John D. and Catherine T. The John D.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. the IRS defines nonprofits as “Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes.” There are over 1.8 In the U.S., Look into: Your primary audience.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Charitable Giving Fund of Tides Foundation. The grant will support NTEN's work to educate technology leaders about the evolving role of technology in nonprofit work, and beyond that, to produce research and training on cloud technologies and data management, visualization, and collaboration. Charitable Giving Fund of Tides Foundation.

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