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Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy

Amy Sample Ward

Earlier this week, I had the terrific opportunity to participate on a panel at the US launch event for “Philanthropy and Social Media”, a whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy and The Indigo Trust. The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster.

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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Resources

Tech Soup

Visit the Center for Digital Philanthropy's Hurricane Sandy Relief page to learn about more efforts underway from organizations around the world. TechSoup Japan Disaster Relief Program Launches to Assist Local NGOs. CDI Chile's Plan to Restore Communications to Chilean NGOs. Prepare Your Organization for Any Disaster.

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Microsoft’s Networked Approach To Accelerating Social Change Through Technology

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

"Our philanthropy has to ignite action. Ben Horin noted that TechSoup Global did not have a partner in Haiti, but they did in Chile. Tags: Content Networks Philanthropy. Chatting with David Connor , we both had the same reaction – who knew? The program works in partnership with states across the country. "Our

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#GivingTuesday: How Sharing Best Practices Is Building A Global Philanthropic Movement

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There are local leaders in Australia, Canada, Latin America, Mexico Chile, and Singapore organizing on the ground to expand the reach and spirit of generosity. Fundraising Movement Building Philanthropy' Giving Without Borders: The idea has spread beyond the US and North America.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

I think what makes us unique is that we are really investing in women's leadership and women's creativity in developing local solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. When you think about the 90 billion odd dollars that go each year in support of philanthropy, you can see that there is still a lot of work to be done.

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