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

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The Global Task Force on Pandemic Response — a public-private partnership of major U.S. Indonesia now accounts for approximately one in five fatalities globally as it struggles with shortages of oxygen and hospital capacity. mobilizes pandemic relief in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with pledges of aid from U.S.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

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The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million and an additional 50 pledges worth $51.1 70% of grants and pledges were made with identifiable announcement dates, with 83.5% billion in emergency funds. billion ($1.6

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Weekly update from PND

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Wellcome, Gates pledge $300 million to prevent future epidemics. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and London-based Wellcome have pledged an additional $150 million each to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to help end the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent future pandemics. January 20, 2022.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

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These individuals were selected to apply their unique perspectives into the judging process and help determine this year’s Social Innovation Winners. His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose . Helped co-found Oncology and Kids, Inc.

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Following Through on Climate Commitments After COP26

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The global meeting of leaders, doers, and movement-makers saw new and varied community partnerships and announcements that push traditional boundaries and create cross-sector opportunities for many organizations and communities. If there was ever a moment for a call to action for climate change, it is in the wake of the COP26 conference.

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Meet Christopher Himes, Classy’s New CEO With an Obsession for Verifiable Value

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Q: You’ve been a huge part of helping to build Classy over the past seven years. From then on, I’ve done all I can to support the company’s growth as we went on to help nonprofits collectively raise $1 billion for social good on the platform in 2018. . Tell us about that journey and why you are able to step into this new role now.

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