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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

million that will be internally displaced and 12 million who will need humanitarian assistance of some kind. Governments have also directed hundreds of millions of dollars in assistance for Ukraine. We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief. We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief.

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

Candid

In partnership with the US-ASEAN Business Council , the American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce , and the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia , and in cooperation with the government of Indonesia, Global Task Force members will provide medical supplies and protective equipment in areas of highest need. businesses." U.S.

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Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

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Since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and began her momentous campaign of organization-changing donations, MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17.3 These grants typically have goals associated with them—the foundation has a specific mission, or the government grant wants to address a specific societal issue.

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

Candid

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. We have identified 540 grants worth $667,728,963 and 122 pledges worth $653,512,350 as of April 1. Candid continues to track the global philanthropic response to the crisis.

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Online Strategies for Open-Government / Ideas from the Obama Team

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The incoming Obama administration is pledging to use some innovative internet strategies to expand citizen access to government information and processes. government CTO, spoke about how DC has created more than 200 data feeds on D.C. A tall order. For example, Vivek Kundra, the Washington, D.C. city issues and indicators.

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Following Through on Climate Commitments After COP26

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The work will include technical support for policy and regulatory development and helping national governments identify and develop opportunities for transformation programs. The 10 instructions are simple, as befits LEGO’s typical style, but incisive. World Wildlife Fund. World leaders vowed to halt deforestation.