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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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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

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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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Be Informed.

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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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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

These individuals were selected to apply their unique perspectives into the judging process and help determine this year’s Social Innovation Winners. The Fletcher School & Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University. Senior Vice President for Military, Veteran and Government Affairs. National University.

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Every Human Has Rights: Sign the Pledge for the Elders

Have Fun - Do Good

These are 5 of the 30 points listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the past, only governments have signed the Declaration. According to Larsen, The Elders are asking, "the world's bloggers and citizen media activists to help them in their campaign to make human rights more relevant to individuals around the world."

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Research Friday: Volunteering and Financial Statements - What’s Missing?

ASU Lodestar Center

Governance. Pledges receivable. Placing a dollar value on volunteer contributions and presenting this additional information helps stakeholders understand their social value and may help motivate even more volunteering. Professional-in-Residence at the Lodestar Center is to help bridge academia and practice.