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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
There are seven free online courses available starting in mid-September by people like Paul Brest, former head of the Hewlett Foundation and a faculty co-director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. All of the Philanthropy University courses are free and available anywhere in the world.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 20, 2011
Donors Choose ([link] for example, allows people to pool small donations to help enterprising teachers get funding for classroom projects. And Kiva ([link] builds on already existing networks (including that network of networks we call the Internet) to give people the opportunity to loan money to entrepreneurs in the developing world.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 11, 2009
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. These are exciting developments.
Have Fun - Do Good
SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
Organizations like Kiva and Dining for Women demonstrate these principles well. It is relatively simple to make a donation using Kiva. If you scroll to the bottom of this page on Kiva , you will see the nine people (including me) who made a loan to Beatrices Amoka. Darfur activism philanthropy advocacy social change
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
Socap 09 Conference brings together a mix of the world's top social innovators, investors, donors, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders, today's leading catalysts of change from across the globe. I loved what he said about Premal Shah - that he wanted to apply for a job at Kiva after hearing him speak. He defined it as: "If Web 1.0
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
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.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 20, 2007
Marketing, Fundraising, and Philanthropy So far, there will be at least four bloggers live blogging at the Council on Foundations conference. The "invited live bloggers" are Susan Herr , Tactical Philanthropy , Worldchanging and Lucy. Update: Tactical Philanthropy announces the 2007COF tag! Where's the conference tag?
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