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Will the Sharing Economy Catalyze New Forms of Philanthropy?

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Now that we’ve had some time to reflect, I am wondering about how the Sharing Economy will catalyze new forms of philanthropy and CSR? Data Philanthropy. How do you see the sharing economy disrupting corporate philanthropy and giving in general? I first heard this term about year ago and wrote it about here.

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Lucy Bernholz, Guest Post: More thoughts on what is next

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Submitted by Lucy Bernholz, publisher of Philanthropy 2173. Everything I have seen in philanthropic innovation in the last two decades is predicated on this simple observation—there are two kinds of philanthropy products: financial products and information products. Tags: guest blogging philanthropy.

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Socially Responsible Schwag As Metaphor for SoCap09

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Ann Wizer is an artist who uses design and education to protect the environment and reduce poverty. I want to design well made recycled bags. The shoppers won't go to the landfill, so I needed to get the designers there." I loved what he said about Premal Shah - that he wanted to apply for a job at Kiva after hearing him speak.

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Mobilizing Donors and Activists in an Overwhelmed World

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Given the quantity of organizations, and the enormity of the issues we're faced with today, five qualities are important when designing an action: 1. Organizations like Kiva and Dining for Women demonstrate these principles well. Organizations like Kiva and Dining for Women demonstrate these principles well. Make it simple.

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Guest Post by JD Lasica -- Socialbrite: A new sharing & learning hub

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Sloane Berrent, a Kiva fellow, social philanthropy activist and a former executive at Causecast who’s currently serving a three-month tour in the Philippines. Uta Ritke , the Marin County graphic designer who designed our logotype. And a thank-you to the coders at Intense Debate for the commenting system we settled on.

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NpTech Summary: Slow Wifi and Flickr Massage Edition

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Laura Whitehead is the session designer for a workshop on Social Media and Nonprofits and she's asking for input from the NpTech community on the session. Giving Anonymously facilitates person to person philanthropy. Nancy White shares some insights in the comments. Looks like the NpTech community in Portland, Oregon is thriving.

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Wisdom 2.0: Balance in A Hyper Connected World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In our panel discussion, Laura was asked about being mindful in our philanthropy and giving. Kiva does this in way that scales and they are a highly effective organization. She talked about how to be strategic and also emphasized taking a curated approach to giving. I got a copy of the book.

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