Help Us Celebrate #FearlessHeroes this Memorial Day

Whether during times of conflict abroad, or coming to our aid here at home in times of tragedy or natural disaster, military service members and first responders embody the Be Fearless spirit. They let urgency conquer fear and rush in before anyone...

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Apr

2013

Sean Greene joins the Case Foundation as Entrepreneur in Residence

by Jean Case

Since our recent recession, I have been continually reminded that there is no amount of philanthropic or civic investment that can replace a robust economy and citizens hard at work. That’s why both personally, and through the Case Foundation, we...

Apr

2013

A New Chapter Begins for Social Citizens

by Jean Case

Five years ago, we at the Case Foundation made a bet on Millennials. We believed that this generation would, through their collective actions, represent an epic shift in the way youth engage with others; consume goods; spend their time and money;...

Apr

2013

What's been happening at our Fearless Forums?

by Michael Smith

“You’ve got to act. You’ve got to be willing to fail. You’ve got to be willing to crash and burn.” – Steve Jobs, Apple Ever since the launch of our Be Fearless campaign last year, we have been talking about experimentation, big bets, urgency, and...

Apr

2013

Your Input Needed: Survey on Failure, Risk, and Innovation in the Social Sector

by guest blogger: Kate McElligott and Sara Telzer

American University’s Social Enterprise program assists students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to launch a new social entrepreneurial venture or play a key leadership role in an existing one. The Case Foundation has...

Mar

2013

TEDxMidAtlantic videos: Reach Beyond Your Bubble and Be Fearless

by The Case Foundation

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African proverb Partnership, collective impact, shared value—no matter what you call it, collaboration is the key to reaching beyond your bubble, overcoming fear, and...

Mar

2013

How a new type of social graph could change philanthropy

by Will Grana

Before you clicked to this blog post, you probably checked your email, liked a page on Facebook, followed your favorite musician on Twitter, shared a video, searched for a restaurant on Google, and let your online friends know about the good deal...

Feb

2013

Black History Month: Celebrating African Americans in Philanthropy

by Stacey Walker

As February comes to a close, the staff at the Case Foundation has enjoyed spending the month reflecting on the great achievements and contributions of fearless African Americans that have transformed our communities and the world. These...

Feb

2013

Celebrate Valentine's Day as Generosity Day

by guest blogger: Katya Andresen

I love the idea of Valentine’s Day. Expressing how you feel about others is a lovely concept. But somewhere along the way, the occasion has become fraught – and not in a good way. My single friends find it lonely and friends in relationships find it...

Feb

2013

Time for a Smarter Conversation on Impact Investing

by Sonal Shah

After years of watching Washington policymakers fight over the budget and the deficit, I think it's past time for us to acknowledge that these conversations -- about the fiscal cliff, the debt ceiling, and so on -- are simply missing the point....

Feb

2013

Make a difference - Be a Presidential Innovation Fellow

by Sonal Shah

Yesterday the White House announced its second round of the Presidential Innovation Fellows. This new program started last year to pair some of the greatest innovators from the private sector, nonprofits, and academia with the best innovators in...

Feb

2013

The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum of the Parts

by guest blogger: Scott Case

January 31st marked the two-year anniversary of the Startup America Partnership. And, today, nearly 50 leaders from the 30 Startup Regions will be in Washington to celebrate their success, strategize about challenges, and converse with our partners...

Jan

2013

Into Fearless, Uncharted Territory: The Brain Cancer Expedition

by guest blogger: Max Wallace

We often say that Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure’s role is like that of Lewis and Clark — we go out into the wilderness, create new trails, and send back maps for others to follow. In our case, the wilderness is brain cancer. This year, our small...

Jan

2013

by The Case Foundation

From the pulpit of a small church in Montgomery, Alabama, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a message to his congregation that would lay the groundwork for his enduring legacy of service. In talking about the importance for individuals to be...

Jan

2013

Facing the Fear of Thinking Big

by guest blogger: Gisli Olafsson

NetHope collaborates with 35 leading international humanitarian organizations to better serve the developing world through innovative technology and communications. Their focus is on five practice areas: Connectivity, Field Capacity Building,...

Jan

2013

Resolving to be more fearless and do more good in 2013

by The Case Foundation

Looking back on our resolutions for 2012, we’re pleased to see that we can check most of the items off the list in some way or another. We did more #GoodSpotting throughout the year, traveled to new places, voted in the presidential election, and...

Dec

2012

A Year in Review: Barbara Van Dahlen on Give an Hour

by guest blogger: Barbara Van Dahlen

2012 was a year of astonishing growth and recognition for Give an Hour. In February we had nearly 6,100 mental health professionals in our network. These providers had collectively given just over 49,600 hours of free counseling and support to...

Dec

2012

Last Minute Gifts That Give Back This Holiday Season

by The Case Foundation

Running short on time to find the perfect gift for that special someone? Inspired by all of the great #GoodSpotting moments being captured and shared, and in the spirit of our belief that a gift that gives is the best kind of present, the Case...

Dec

2012

Nonprofit partners that should make your giving list this year

by Michael Smith

As we gather stories of good deeds from across the country through our #GoodSpotting campaign, we are reminded of the true spirit of the holiday season and giving back. Reflecting over this past year we recognize how many of our extraordinary...

Dec

2012

Letting urgency conquer fear: two years in the City Year “action tank”

by guest blogger: Matt Repka

When I graduated college last year, like most of my peers, I was looking for the next step on my personal journey — a chance to be a part of something big, to make a difference in people’s lives. I found it — in a way I never would have expected. I...

Dec

2012

Impact Investing...Time for Change

by Sonal Shah

Over the past couple of months, I have had the opportunity to talk to many experts, leading thinkers, and disrupters in impact investing. There is a great collective wisdom about this sector, with good ideas for scale and some good reasons for...

Dec

2012

On Being Gay and Fearless in AmeriCorps

by guest blogger: Chad Jeremy Davis

When I chose to serve in AmeriCorps NCCC as an out LGBT individual, it was a way for me to Be Fearless and “Reach Beyond My Bubble.” I served between January 2004 and December 2005 in AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) at the...

Dec

2012

Portland Junior Scientists Voted Finding Fearless Fan Favorite

by Sarah Koch

Congratulations to Meghana Rao and the Portland Junior Scientists team! More than 10,000 votes were cast during the Finding Fearless Fan Favorite Voting and after carefully reviewing all of the ballots submitted we are pleased to officially report...

Dec

2012

#GoodSpotting Returns!

by Jean Case

This time of the year it’s easy for us all to get swept up in the swirl of holiday shopping, parties, and gifts. But as we saw most recently with the incredible success of #GivingTuesday – it truly is the “most wonderful time of the year,” when the...

Nov

2012

Black Friday ... Cyber Monday ... here comes #GivingTuesday!

by guest blogger: Henry Timms

“Yes—these feel completely right!” That was my first reaction to the Case Foundation’s five Be Fearless principles. My next was, “I need to double down on all five...” I suspect many people have had a similar response. Certainly when we have...

Nov

2012

15 Things We’re Thankful for This Thanksgiving

by The Case Foundation

This year, the Case Foundation celebrated our 15th anniversary, and to honor that, we have collected a list of 15 things our team is thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday. Some are serious, some are just for fun…but we’re equally grateful for them...

Nov

2012

Finding Fearless - We're just getting started

by Jean Case

Today we are proud to announce the winners of Finding Fearless, our campaign to recognize, reward and inspire fearless changemakers nationwide, and a pillar of our Be Fearless initiative. We’re equally excited to kick off “Fan Favorite” voting,...

Nov

2012

AmeriCorps Alum Credits Teamwork and Need for Urgency in Journey to Be Fearless

by guest blogger: Anita Yip

Despite my fear of heights, I found myself hanging off of the alpine tower challenge course out in the Berkshires as part of the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship's fall retreat. My muscles were taut from scaling the climbing wall and slowly working...

Nov

2012

Join Us and Show Your Support for Veterans Day

by the Case Foundation

Every Veterans Day we remember and honor the service members who have risked their lives to keep us safe. Generations of soldiers have sacrificed so much for our country, and we’d like to take a moment to offer a few ways to show our appreciation to...

Nov

2012

Election Day Resources Roundup

by The Case Foundation

As we approach Election Day this Tuesday, November 6, we'd like to take some time to reflect on how meaningful our constitutional right to vote has been in this country. From the very first presidential election in 1789, the American people have...

Oct

2012

The Civil Rights Issue of Our Time: a City Year Corps Member's Perspective

by guest blogger: Kathryn Hanna

I often find it challenging to explain to friends and family the exact nature of my work, and why it’s important. Sure, I can tell people that “every 26 seconds a student gives up on school in America.” I can throw out statistics like, “more than 50...

Oct

2012

Watch TEDxMidAtlantic LIVE online this weekend

by The Case Foundation

44 thinkers, doers, and innovators. All of them with deeply inspiring stories of their journey to Be Fearless. All in one place, this coming weekend, for TEDxMidAtlantic. The Case Foundation is proud to be a Principal Partner for this special event...

Oct

2012

One Way Ticket to Be Fearless: an AmeriCorps Alum's Journey

by guest blogger: Grace Andrews

I think up until this point, I’ve lived my life under the mantra of “doing what scares me most.” I learned this philosophy very early on from my missionary parents who emigrated to the U.S. from Ghana when I was almost five. Ever since then, I’ve...

Oct

2012

Give a Year, It Changed My World

by guest blogger: Cathy Teoh

Last year, I dedicated my life to service by joining City Year. City Year is an education-focused nonprofit that places 17 to 24-year-olds in inner city schools to act as tutors and mentors to keep students on track to graduate high school. Prior to...

Oct

2012

Looking in the eyes of #BeFearless: Startup America’s Chicago Summit

by Jean Case

Since launching the Be Fearless campaign at the Case Foundation earlier this year, I’ve had the true privilege of sharing the Be Fearless principles with audiences across the nation. The five principles that comprise Be Fearless were born out of...

Oct

2012

Three Simple But Powerful Social Media for Nonprofit Tips

by guest blogger: Ritu Sharma

As Social Media for Nonprofits, the country's only conference series devoted to social media for social good, plans its 10/5 return to the nation's capital with speakers including the Case Foundation's Jenna Sauber and Emily Yu, we thought it would...

Sep

2012

The Opportunities and Potential for Impact Investing

by Sonal Shah

I am excited to join the Case Foundation as a Senior Fellow and to be able to focus on impact investing. Jean and Steve Case have been at the forefront of investing and promoting new models for creating impact, whether through their foundation or...

Sep

2012

Join us online for our Finding Fearless webinar series

by The Case Foundation

Update: This post has been updated from the original one. Please note the changes below. As you may have heard, we are currently searching for America's Most Fearless Changemakers! We need people to ask themselves… Did you make a big bet that paid...

Sep

2012

Recognizing the Fearless Changemakers Among Us

by Jean Case

Update: We are pleased to announce that the Goldhirsh Foundation is joining us as a Supporting Partner for Finding Fearless. Their contribution means that there is up to $670,000 in grants and prizes available to the winners. Additionally, because...

Sep

2012

Excited About Impact Investing: Welcome Sonal Shah

by Jean Case

Today I had the great honor of being interviewed by US Treasurer Rosie Rios for the keynote at the White House’s Forum on Philanthropy Innovation. Under the leadership of Jonathan Greenblatt and the Office of Social Innovation and Civic...

Sep

2012

On 9/11, honoring those who serve

by Jean Case

Today marks the 11th Anniversary of the day we will never forget — the terrorist attacks of September 11th. As we reflect on the memory of loved ones lost on that day, and support those who survived, we also lift up those who have risen in...

Sep

2012

Red, White, and Do this 9/11

by Kate Ahern

It has been over a decade since our nation endured one of the most tragic events in our history – the terrorist attacks of 9/11. In this time, Americans have come together stronger than ever, and each year we join one another to commemorate those we...

Sep

2012

Be Fearless at TEDxMidAtlantic

by Jean Case

During the launch of our Be Fearless campaign in June, we were very pleased to announce that the Case Foundation would be a principal sponsor of TEDxMidAtlantic 2012 and that the renowned gathering would focus on the theme “Be Fearless.” Today...

Aug

2012

Passion Alone Is Not Enough

by guest blogger: Geoff Livingston

I love Jean Case's Be Fearless campaign. In its own right, Be Fearless forces the uncomfortable, and makes us face our challenges directly and forging new ground. One area I am seeing this in our space is in the questions I am receiving...

Aug

2012

Win a Collection of Fearless eBooks for Your Back to School Reading List

by Jenna Sauber

As students across the country head back to school and fill their backpacks with textbooks, classics, and more, we wanted to join in and celebrate some of the most fearless stories in literature. And – we want YOU to vote on your favorite fearless...

Aug

2012

Be Fearless and Go Over the Edge

by Michael Smith

While out casting our net to find fearless changemakers and organizations, a good friend of mine told me about her organization’s effort to take the term "be fearless" quite literally by sending Miami residents rapelling over the edge. This weekend...

Aug

2012

National Failures Day: Be Fearless and Make Failure Matter

by Jean Case

It seems like there is a holiday for everything these days, and sure enough, we discovered a new one today: it’s National Failures Day. What is there to celebrate? Plenty! In our recent report “To Be Fearless” we outlined five key characteristics of...

Aug

2012

Special Olympics Volunteer Inspired by Fearless Athlete

by guest blogger: Special Olympics

In June, we released what we believe are five elements to a fearless approach in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues, in our new website and report, “To Be Fearless.” We are asking people to take the pledge to Be Fearless in one (or...

Jul

2012

Tim Harris: a Fearless, Hugging Special Olympics Athlete

by guest blogger: Special Olympics

Jul

2012

Special Olympics Athlete Loretta Claiborne's Journey To Be Fearless

by guest blogger: Special Olympics

Jul

2012

Sally Ride: A Fearless Hero

by Jean Case

As we mark the passing of a pioneer, it’s important to reflect on the challenges that Dr. Sally Ride (May 26, 1951—July 23, 2012) rose to, and the shining example she set. Dr. Ride broke barriers and was an inspiration to millions, an adventurous...

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