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Philanthropy during COVID-19 in Brazil 

Candid

The following case study from Brazil reveals how the social sector responded and adapted to the challenges and opportunities created by COVID-19. . Brazil’s culture of giving and philanthropy has been growing since the 1980s.

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Givinga Selected as Finalist of Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards

Givinga

Philantech® cloud technology, a fintech solution that unlocks the full potential of charitable giving, honored as part of the 5th annual awards that reflect innovation for good. We thank the editors and reporters at Fast Company for including us as a finalist for this prestigious award.”.

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . Cargill Foundation awarded several multi-year disaster grants in 2019. With wildfires posing an increasing threat in the U.S.,

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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

Candid

Joseph Awards After-Party and meetups in between, there was plenty of Black joy and celebration. Panelists from Brazil, Kenya, and Jamaica discussed the importance of empowering communities in the African diaspora. We also indulged in self-care at Harambee by having so much fun. From karaoke night and the Sneaker Ball to the James A.

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Spotlighting the Benefits of the Stakeholder Economy at Davos 2022

Saleforce Nonprofit

For more on this topic, listen to our climate action episode from season two of the award-winning Force Multiplier podcast Opens new window. Cristina is an award-winning intentional storyteller with a focus on action, impact, and culture. Opens new window. About the Author. Cristina Jones , Chief Engagement Officer at Salesforce.org.

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Member Round Up: Brain science in fundraising, website tips, and Do Good Data 2013!

NTEN

Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to! gotomeeting.com/register/352609216 Kovida.IS

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10X: CEO’s Update: Spring 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Oak Foundation just awarded us a grant to provide accessible content to people with qualifying learning differences (like dyslexia) in Brazil, India, and the United Kingdom. Kushal is the founder and co-chairman of Vittana, an award-winning nonprofit that fights youth poverty in developing countries.

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