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Emily Yu, Director, Social Innovation


Apr
29
2011
Today, thousands of people in the South are trying to recover from one of the deadliest series of tornado strikes in recent US history. More than 170 tornadoes were reported in one night and as of this morning news sources report that at least 298...
Apr
07
2011
The Points of Light Institute (POLI) tribute that took place on March 21, 2011, and was later aired on NBC inspired thousands of people to become engaged in service to not only empower their communities and better their own lives, but also to unify...
Mar
28
2011
Through current events around the world, we have seen firsthand how technology is influencing and bringing forth positive changes. Whether it is being used to rally people to action in Egypt or to help raise funds and awareness for relief efforts in...
Mar
22
2011
The Points of Light Institute Tribute was an unprecedented event held at the Kennedy Center on March 21, 2011, to honor President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush for their leadership in founding and advancing the modern-day voluntary service movement,...
Mar
17
2011
It’s a new day for the nonprofit sector thanks to Google for Nonprofits. Leaders at Google—known by many for its Internet search engine and product offerings such as Gmail and Chrome—announced yesterday that the company will offer exclusive Google...
Mar
11
2011
Late last night (Friday afternoon in Japan) a severe 8.9 magnitude earthquake, as well as several aftershocks and a tsunami struck the island of Japan. Early reports indicate severe devastation in the affected areas. Related to this disaster, the U....
Mar
09
2011
I think we can all agree that there’s quite a bit to learn when it comes to social media. Whether it’s questions about how to communicate with members through Facebook or how to get started on Twitter—the “do’s” and “do not’s” of social media are...
Mar
02
2011
What issues are important to you? What are you passionate about? Are you an environmental activist, animal adoption champion or a mentor at your local Boys and Girls Club? How do you go from caring about an issue to taking action? During the last...
Mar
01
2011
For the past month, the Case Foundation has been actively encouraging nonprofits to submit their videos to the 5th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards. It’s not too late to enter, but you only have until March 2, 2011, so don’t delay!...
Feb
28
2011
Today, the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) is leading the celebration of International Corporate Philanthropy Day, a global advocacy day created to mobilize the business community and others with a stake in the positive role that...

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