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Dec
07
2010
Weekly news roundup: Jumo launch, World AIDS Day, petition for iPhone donations, Gowalla integrates with rivals
by Allie Burns
News from the Case Foundation and what people are talking about in the world of giving, tech and everything in between. Jumo launches Last week marked the much anticipated launch of Jumo, a social network for causes from Facebook co-founder and...
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Dec
06
2010
Barron's names Jean Case & Steve Case in annual "25 Best Givers" list
by Allie Burns
Over the weekend, Barron's published the 2010 edition of its "25 Best Givers" list, which is developed in conjunction with Global Philanthropy Group and aims to identify philanthropists who are having the most impact. We're proud that our fantastic...
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Nov
24
2010
25 things we're thankful for this Thanksgiving (2010)
by Allie Burns
The Thanksgiving holiday gives us an opportunity to take a pause from what is typically a hectic time, and reflect on the past year. In 2010, we continue to be wowed by the opportunity we’ve had to work with amazing people and organizations seeking...
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Nov
19
2010
Potty talk? Celebrate World Toilet Day
by Allie Burns
Toilets are often an awkward topic, but today we're embracing the awkward to help raise awareness for the roughly 2.6 billion people who are without access to adequate sanitation. Our partners at Water for People, who not only do great work to help...
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Nov
15
2010
Weekly news roundup: Facebook Deals, Sparked.com, and more
by Allie Burns
News from the Case Foundation and what people are talking about in the world of giving, tech and everything in between. Facebook Deals There has been much buzz around the recent announcement of Facebook Deals, which allows users to receive...
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Nov
01
2010
Social media tools not replacing traditional fundraising, communications channels - but should they?
by Allie Burns
Last week, Blackbaud, provider of services and software for nonprofits, released its 2010 State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey.  The report covers the state of general operations, fundraising, technology and Internet usage, and accountability and...
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Oct
04
2010
Disruptive Philanthropy – how can foundation communicators help spur “adjacent possibilities”?
by Allie Burns
I attended last week's Communications Network Annual Conference, a gathering of philanthropy communicators designed to address the challenges and opportunities we face in our work. I was part of the conference’s 2nd annual Gorilla Engagement Squad,...
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Sep
17
2010
What will it take to start a BIG Citizenship Revolution? [Video]
by Allie Burns
Yesterday, the Case Foundation had the pleasure of co-hosting the Civic Innovators Forum, a day-long event with the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC), the Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) and Splashlife, exploring the role of...
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Sep
13
2010
Weekly News Roundup: Pepsi Refresh in 2011, Challenge.gov, Google Instant and Bloglines shutdown
by Allie Burns
News from the Case Foundation and what people are talking about in the world of giving, tech and everything in between. Pepsi Refresh expands into 2011 internationally As the AP reported last week, PepsiCo announced that it would continue its...
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Aug
27
2010
Weekly News Roundup: Social Innovation Fund debate, WSJ shares the "business case against corporate social responsibility"
by Allie Burns
News from the Case Foundation and what people are talking about this week in the world of giving, tech and everything in between. Social Innovation Fund discussion turns into a "kerfluffle" A few weeks ago, the Nonprofit Quarterly published this...
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