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OCTOBER 17, 2011

Efurd’s question demands an examination of the functions that philanthropies need to tap — functions that could be commoditized and procured and delivered over a network. A number of standard philanthropy business processes, like financial due diligence, come to mind. Philanthropic Functions. The Importance of Scarcity.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “ AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls ,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Join me for a LinkedIn Live for a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies to learn how your nonprofit can get AI ready in 2024. The technology is moving fast, but we are slowing down to have a conversation to get you started using the generative AI tools for productivity and creativity.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Yesterday, Vincent Stehle, in his column in the Chronicle of Philanthropy took Apple to task for its poor corporate citizen record, compared to the generosity of its competitors like Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and others. The outcry was not limited to the social sector industry in US and UK, complaints came in from Australia and Canada.

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

So, when I heard that the Foundation Center and the Center for Effective Philanthropy were hosting an event “Transparency and Effectiveness,” I was curious, especially given the speakers and the framing: Foundations are pressed to be more transparent about how they work andmore effective about achieving impact.

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MAY 31, 2016

Four Early Lessons Learned in the Quest to Improve Feedback Loops in Philanthropy – Guest Post by Melinda T. A recent study by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) finds that 99 percent of nonprofit organizations collect feedback from the people they seek to help. The answer is…sort of….

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JANUARY 25, 2024

I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies. I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies. She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

That’s where the concept of impact philanthropy comes into play and you don’t have to be a millionaire or billionaire to practice this approach. And, you can also add their widget to your web site which gives you a great curated selection of philanthropy news. You can also personalize your selection of content.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2008

Parenting Tips To Encourage Your Child's Philanthropy 1. Resources Youth in Philanthropy Six Steps for Raising a Charitable Child Learning To Give Youth In Philanthropy Children for Children Foundation Kids Can Make A Difference Youth Noise What other stories, tips, or resources would you add to this post?

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

The report is chocked full of insights, but was particularly interested in their commentary on artificial intelligence for philanthropy and fundraising as Allison Fine and I have recently published our report, funded by the Gates Foundation, “ Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence.”

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NOVEMBER 23, 2016

These are some of the questions that Alexa Cortes Culwell and I set out to answer in our new report, The Giving Code: Silicon Valley Nonprofits and Philanthropy. The Giving Code examines the health of our region’s nonprofit and philanthropy sectors—their size and shape, how they operate, and where they do or do not intersect.

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MARCH 21, 2022

Here’s a few highlights from the past two weeks, there are more events over the coming weeks, so don’t feel any FOMO!

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

Aliza Sherman and I were thrilled to be interviewed by Louanne Saraga Walters on her Philanthropy Show. You can listen to the interview here and learn more about The Philanthropy Show here. Book Review by Lisa Colton, E-Jewish Philanthropy. A few recent reviews and guest blog posts: Reviews. Guest Posts.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In today’s global philanthropy landscape, the distance between donors and fundraisers is shrinking, with strategic partnerships on the rise and competition at its fiercest. Rachel Stephenson Sheff is a London-based Philanthropy & Fundraising Advisor, and the producer of What Donors Want.

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MARCH 29, 2009

Source: Philanthropy 2.0 Last week, Geoff Livingston , Qui Diaz and I posted a summary of our findings from our Philanthropy 2.0 The goal of our Community Philanthropy 2.0 research, a survey of the giving habits of the social media savvy, over at Mashable.

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JUNE 11, 2013

Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. Philanthropy' I first heard Laura speak when she launched her book , Giving 2.0,

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JANUARY 18, 2008

David Geilhufe emailed me to let me know he has started a new job at NetSuite to create a philanthropy program for the company. It was sort of barcamp-like retreat in wilds of Montana not to far from Yellow Stone.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Peter Panepento, Web Editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy Also blogs at GlobalErie. I've been observing how he uses the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Twitter Feed to participate. During the fall, the WeAreMedia project is discussing the content in the tactical modules. on the wiki.

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

A thought leader in the intersection of philanthropy, law, policy, and technology, Bernholz writes about the business of giving in books, articles, and her award-winning blog, Philanthropy2173.com. Philanthropy' She will continue in this role in addition to her work with the Packard Foundation.

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JUNE 14, 2007

Lucy Bernholz has been thinking deeply about virtual worlds and philanthropy over the past few months. see her post about the virtual philanthropy simulator ) She shares some thoughts about what she thinks may happen after June 22, 2007 when The John D. and Catherine T. vote with their feet,??? these folks can simply fly away.

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

GivingTuesday is done it again with its K-12 Philanthropy Curriculum , a set of lesson plans that teachers can use to help their students participate in GivingTuesday by raising money for a local nonprofit. ” This generation is loosely defined as those born after 1995 and who are now 18 and under. The Giving 2.0

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JUNE 13, 2007

On June 22nd at 9:00 AM PST, Jonathan's avatar along with Second Life CEO Philip Rosedale will lead a discussion with residents on the role of philanthropy in virtual worlds. MacArthur Foundation President Jonathan Fanton. We are interested in learning about virtual worlds and how to operate within them.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2008

So, I'm looking for examples and answers to these questions for my November 26th deadline for the story - help me write it by leaving a comment: What are some awesome examples of teaching young children about the importance of giving and philanthropy? Any that use Web 2.0? As a parent or teacher, how do you teach this important life lesson?

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Let’s look at the possible factors that caused philanthropy to run wild and capture the attention of so many people, inspire them to participate, and donate to stop the disease. 5) Whacky, Goofy, and Fun: “Stunt Philanthropy” has been around for years. What can or cannot be reproduced? (1)

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

Participants include @GivingTues, @magusgalmarini (Agus Galmarini of the Gates Foundation) @ArielAzoff (Social Impact at Medium), @ meansandrew (Head of Philanthropy & Civic Innovation @Uptake ) and me. During the chat, @GivingTues will start with welcomes, and then lead a discussion about storytelling best practices.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Tags: Content Philanthropy Tips Tools and Tactics.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

Last month I made a prediction that we might see fundraisers with FourSquare or some other location-based mobile social network with gaming element. Looks like my observation of fundraising 2.0 trends of 2009 and my 2010 predictions are right on.

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MARCH 9, 2022

Allison Fine and I will be presenting at a FREE online book talk hosted by the Chronicle of Philanthropy Online Forum on March 16th at 11:00 am PT. To celebrate the launch, our friend and colleague, Susan McPherson, recorded a video with us to share the key ideas in our book. We’ll hope you take a listen and be inspired to purchase the book!

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

Before the pandemic, Rhodri Davies, head of policy at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), authored the 2019 white paper, “ Machine Made Goods: Charities, Philanthropy, and Artificial Intelligence ,” describing the opportunities. “If

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MARCH 7, 2022

The Nonprofit Marketing Summit on March 8th from 9 am PT Chronicle of Philanthropy Online Forum on March 16th at 11:00 am PT. The Smart Nonprofit (Kindle). Allison Fine and I will be presenting at two FREE online book talks, please join us.

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JUNE 9, 2017

Almost four years ago, I wrote my experience as a participant n a design-thinking lab to give input on a digital strategy for a philanthropy. 3 Design Thinking Facilitation Resources for Nonprofits and Philanthropy. The design lab was facilitated by Pete Maher, founder of Luma Institute.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Students will also be provided with ongoing, post-MOOC philanthropy education content that will support continued development and execution of their philanthropic goals. Here’s the weekly themes: Week One: An introduction to your new philanthropy. Week Six: Philanthropy – the never-ending gift to both others and yourself.

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OCTOBER 2, 2018

GivingTuesday celebrates philanthropy and countries around the world that participate make it their own, unleashing creative and localized strategies to promote a culture of giving. But GivingTuesday is not limited to the United States, it has caught fire over the past 7 years to become a global movement, with over 150 countries.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

It was independently conducted by the Center for Effective Philanthropy and included in-depth interviews and a survey with CEOs of more than 200 of America’s foundations. Fund for Shared Insight co-chairs Fay Twersky and Hilary Pennington recently shared the story of Nurse Family Partnership in the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

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JUNE 22, 2007

MacArthur Foundation hosted its first discussion in Second Life to explore the role that philanthropy might play in virtual worlds. We're trying a year of conversation about how to enter the culture in Second Life and the role of philanthropy. stream, reading a chat history, answering ims, and taking notes! The John D. and Catherine T.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Note From Beth: I am thrilled to host this guest post from Microsoft Philanthropies General Manager that showcases examples of digital transformation and fundraising. How To Use Microsoft Technology To Supercharge Your Fundraising guest post by Justin Spelhaug, General Manager, Microsoft Philanthropies.

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AUGUST 7, 2017

Recently, I was invited to participate in a staff “Lunch and Learn,” by Connor Diemand-Yauman , CEO of Philanthropy University , about building a culture of wellbeing in the nonprofit workplace and capacity building. This is a common challenge for many nonprofits.

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