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May
16
2013
Inspiration from the 2013 Milken Global Conference
by drupal
It has been proven time and time again that whether in business or philanthropy, real, impactful innovation happens when we embrace new people, ideas, and unlikely partnerships. Nowhere was this concept of innovating at the intersections on better...
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May
14
2013
Social Media And Natural Disaster Response [INFOGRAPHIC]
by drupal
Social media has emerged as a major player in disaster response, with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram having all facilitated rescue and relief efforts during multiple natural disasters. And with 867,000 people affected each year by these tragic...
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May
14
2013
Rockefeller Pledges $100-Million to Help 100 Cities Cope With Crises
by drupal
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced a three-year, $100-million effort to help 100 cities around the world develop plans to become more resilient to catastrophes. The funds will be used to hire “chief resilience officers” in each of the cities...
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May
09
2013
11 More Donors Sign the Giving Pledge
by drupal
The number of philanthropists responding to Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett’s appeal for increased generosity grew today, as 11 more wealthy families and individuals announced they have signed the Giving Pledge, promising to give away at...
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May
06
2013
A New Generation Of Philanthropists Is Changing Everything
by Guest Blogger
Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie once said that he who dies leaving behind many millions will "pass away unwept, unhonored and unsung." That philosophy took root in much of the last century, with major philanthropists giving vast fortunes in their...
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May
06
2013
An Entrepreneurial Perspective on Philanthropy
by Guest Blogger
Philanthropy is not about giving money but about solving problems. While well-meaning, the idea of writing a check and calling it “philanthropy” is extremely short-sighted and unfortunately, extremely pervasive.
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May
02
2013
Freakonomic's Steve Levitt On The Greatest Good
by Guest Blogger
Steve Levitt is the widely known University of Chicago professor who authored Freakonomics. While he applies his understanding of economics to all manner of non-traditional areas of inquiry, what he is deeply passionate about is gaining insight into...
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May
01
2013
Change.Org Lets You Put Your Money Where Your Signature Is
by Guest Blogger
Since Change.org began focusing on its petition tool in 2011, it has offered just two actions for supporting a cause: Create a petition; sign a petition. Now the company is expanding that list. Today, it will release a feature called “Promoted...
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Apr
30
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...
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Apr
29
2013
Social Citizens is moving!
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;...
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