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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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Collecting data during a humanitarian crisis

Candid

Funders can learn how much their colleagues are giving and what they support, find opportunities for collaboration, and identify gaps. . Candid’s real-time data is skewed toward large donors from English-speaking nations who publicize their giving. While we recognize that a global crisis fuels a global response, as a U.S.-based

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Citi, and others announced commitments in support of climate action on the second day of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) being held in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

National University. Leads the innovative efforts at National University for military, veteran, and military family educational degree programs . National Community Relations and Development Director & National Spokesperson. Global CTO, Tech for Social Impact. Kimberly Mitchell. President and CEO. Dale Bannon.

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I’m Doing Giving Tuesday Not Black Friday: One Week To Go!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Please join me in signing the pledge on the site to confirm that you’ll spend that day investing in community and family, rather than stuff. And, on the following Tuesday, I will participate, support, and enjoy “ Giving Tuesday.” Here’s an example from UN Refugees.

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Entrepreneurship and Internet Diplomacy in the Muslim and Arab World

Forum One

In his speech, he pledged to "create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries." The event’s goal was to show how diplomacy and non-traditional diplomacy are used to strengthen global relations, focusing on business. Muslim relations.

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Technology & Community: Strategic Options for Building Movements

Amy Sample Ward

What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. Actions and messages were contextualized based on the issues and discussions taking place at both the global and local level.

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