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Citizen Philanthropy: Delivering Impactful Pro Bono Support From Anywhere

Saleforce Nonprofit

An example of such an approach is the support of women’s economic empowerment in places like Uganda or Rwanda through leveraging technology for mobile-based training, business mentorship by local experts, and global skill-based volunteers. Volunteer from Anywhere with Citizen Philanthropy. Further drawing on her Ph.D.

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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

sgEngage

A Shared and Flexible Understanding of Impact As practitioners of and advocates for participatory philanthropy, we believe there’s a better way. A way that can be more fair, improve the institution of philanthropy, and deliver a shared and flexible understanding of impact.

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Get Help in Telling the Story of Your Nonprofit's Impact

Tech Soup

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: How to Tell Your Nonprofit Story with Spark.

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Connected Citizens Report: The Power, Peril, and Potential of Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The opening chapters include many stories about networks and collective action and pull out key themes and strategies. In addition to the stories, you’ll find additional resources related to each theme. The report describes three possible scenarios in detail and analyzes the impact for social change an philanthropy.

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Customer Story: Spur Local Raises Over $1M With Their Give Local Campaign

CauseVox

Here at CauseVox, we love a good success story. About Spur Local Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy), is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities in the Greater Washington region. And we couldn’t think of a better organization to highlight than Spur Local.

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4 Ways Pro Bono Service Impacts Volunteers, Companies, Nonprofits & Schools

Saleforce Nonprofit

Empowerment is the greatest form of impact. Many top candidates will ask about company culture, philanthropy, and values, which are becoming make-or-break criteria when they consider an offer. Because it’s not something you can give, but rather a way to unlock the potential in others.

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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. It’s essentially building a culture of philanthropy.