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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

Kate Behncken is corporate vice president, global head of Microsoft Philanthropies, a global, multi-disciplinary team that brings together corporate social responsibility, sales and engineering functions. Do you see the global south playing a more significant role for Microsoft Philanthropies in the future versus now?

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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

sgEngage

You cannot have empowerment without participation: empowerment is not something we ‘do’ to other people, but is itself a participatory process that engages people in reflection and inquiry to understand the power they have, and to take action for change as they define it.”

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Earth Day ‘22: Salesforce.org Customers Tackle Climate Challenges by Land, Air & Sea

Saleforce Nonprofit

It is not a time to reflect, it is a time to act. Mission: Empowerment of children and youth and mobilize for and enable the restoration of 1 trillion new trees worldwide. Trees are one of the most powerful tools we have to combat the climate crisis. Plant-for-the-Planet’s projects are highly local, with global impact.

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What A Pandemic Teaches Us About Innovation and Corporate Giving

Givinga

COVID-19 showcased the huge opportunity for companies, on a global scale, to play a more pronounced, proactive and impactful role, through impact innovation. It’s impossible to predict when it will be needed, but when technology and tools are ready to be activated, companies can respond to any disaster type at any time.

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Cause Camp 2021 Speaker Line-Up

NonProfit Hub

She is leading a movement to change “nonprofit” to “human investment company” to accurately reflect the contributions of the sector. Cause Camp helps give attendees the tools and confidence to manage that reality.” She’s known for her love of ultrahigh heels, extra-large Diet Cokes, and short karaoke rotations.

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Our EveryAction Hero: United Nations Foundation

Everyaction

Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more. Click here to experience EveryAction.

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What Your Nonprofit Needs To Know About Machine Learning

Global Giving

The chatter is everywhere, and it can be challenging for organizations, especially those that tend to have fewer technical resources on staff, to know how these new tools might help (or hinder) their work. Machine learning models reflect the underlying biases and inequities implied in the data used to train them. LEARN MORE.