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U.S. companies support COVID-19 relief in Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Candid

The Global Task Force on Pandemic Response — a public-private partnership of major U.S. Chamber of Commerce with support from Business Roundtable — has announced commitments in support of COVID-19 pandemic relief and response efforts in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. companies organized by the U.S. businesses." U.S.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

Multilateral support for disaster relief and humanitarian aid began soon after the earthquakes with the World Bank releasing $1.78 The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million and an additional 50 pledges worth $51.1

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

Wellcome, Gates pledge $300 million to prevent future epidemics. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and London-based Wellcome have pledged an additional $150 million each to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to help end the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent future pandemics. January 20, 2022. January 20, 2022.

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

Candid

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. In the meantime, individuals, governments, and private philanthropy fund relief on the ground, trying to keep up with displacement and need on a massive scale.

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Following Through on Climate Commitments After COP26

Saleforce Nonprofit

The global meeting of leaders, doers, and movement-makers saw new and varied community partnerships and announcements that push traditional boundaries and create cross-sector opportunities for many organizations and communities. If there was ever a moment for a call to action for climate change, it is in the wake of the COP26 conference.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

His work examines the challenges of performance measurement, accountability, and governance facing organizations with a social purpose . Senior Vice President for Military, Veteran and Government Affairs. Global CTO, Tech for Social Impact. Global Movement. Instrumental in shaping the global Giving Tuesday movement .

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Meet Christopher Himes, Classy’s New CEO With an Obsession for Verifiable Value

Classy

From then on, I’ve done all I can to support the company’s growth as we went on to help nonprofits collectively raise $1 billion for social good on the platform in 2018. . A: I began my career working at the nonprofit that runs Fair Trade, a global movement that makes sustainable development goals a reality.

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