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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. However, this sentiment is slowly changing, including among institutional funders.

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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.”. Philantech connects users to 1.8

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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. . Funding community organizing efforts can activate and engage residents to change those systems. . To meet this need, the Margaret A.

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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

Candid

Using the power of our voices Speakers stressed the importance of using our voice to create change. “As 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.

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Spotlighting the Benefits of the Stakeholder Economy at Davos 2022

Saleforce Nonprofit

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. Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling.

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10X: CEO’s Update: Spring 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

For LGBTI individuals—like courageous Ugandan activist Richard Lusimbo, who was outed on the front page of a Ugandan tabloid—the availability of Martus and our in-field support is life changing. Kushal is the founder and co-chairman of Vittana, an award-winning nonprofit that fights youth poverty in developing countries.

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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! Sign up for the event or learn more here.

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