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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

Candid collects data from publicly available sources, including press releases, websites, membership reports and surveys, and local reporting. This analysis and the giving it’s based on is happening in real time.

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Introducing Data Commons to Civil Society

Tech Soup

To make informed decisions, nonprofits need access to reliable datasets that provide an accurate picture of the communities they serve. We need community leaders to make systematic changes at the local, national, and global levels. In civil society, we are constantly making appeals for support.

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Think Global, Act Local

Connection Cafe

Two recent advocacy victories this week by PETA and my former colleagues at Defenders of Wildlife are a great reminder of a little practiced truth: organizations are seeing greater (and often easier) success in leveraging online advocacy to change policy at the state and local level.

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Citizen Philanthropy: Delivering Impactful Pro Bono Support From Anywhere

Saleforce Nonprofit

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Venture2Impact (V2I) — a nonprofit organization based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada — had a business model that was entirely based on global travel. Kate is a big picture thinker and strategist on the Salesforce Ignite team, based in the West of Ireland. About the Author. Kate O’Connor.

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Why Vulnerable Kids Depend on Government & Big Tech Getting Data Privacy Laws Right

Saleforce Nonprofit

Established in 1997 as a victim-centered organization that protects children from violence and abuse, our purpose at International Justice Mission (IJM) is to work collaboratively with our partners and local authorities to strengthen justice systems and build communities where all people can be safe and protected. Photo: IJM).

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Blog Action Day 2010: Water

Amy Sample Ward

The first step in making change in your life, local community or world is to learn. This past Sunday was October 10th, 2010 – also know as 101010, the Global Work Day for climate action supported by 350.org You may have been part of the day of action by participating in an event in your local area. org and others.

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The Mother-Led Movement to Save Our Kids’ Climate

Saleforce Nonprofit

Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons. Our Kids’ Climate is a global collaboration of 58 climate-parent groups from 23 countries, working together to engage parents, caretakers, and families in climate action. The letter reached an estimated 500 million people through global media. Behind these kids are millions of concerned parents.

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