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Jun

2009

NetSquared Mobile Challenge winners

by Eric Johnson

I spent much of last week at the NetSquared N2Y4 conference in Silicon Valley. NetSquared brings together social entrepreneurs, whose tech projects compete for funds. Last year, the projects were mashups. This year’s theme was mobile. To see the...

Jun

2009

Meals on ... Mobile?

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

There's no doubt that mobile technology can be a powerful tool for social good. You can find great examples of initiatives going on worldwide at MobileActive.org. In Megan's post on mobile giving and the Superbowl, she referenced the...

May

2009

Gearing up for a Summer of Service

by Jean Case

Fresh from Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, I wanted to tell you about a truly remarkable event that I had the honor of attending last week. Last Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama and the Corporation for National and...

May

2009

Learn the lingo: A, at the beginning there was ARPANET

by Abbas Jaffer

Guest blogger Abbas Jaffer is a fellow at the Buxton Initiative, a Case Foundation partner organization. In this Learn the Lingo installment, we'll take a look at the very early beginnings of what is now the (social) web. As with any endeavour, a...

May

2009

Companies that care: Spotlight on Cisco

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

In today's global environment, it is great to see that corporations are also taking a global approach to their CSR programs. One of the companies on HandsOn's list of socially responsible companies to watch that works to make an impact both...

May

2009

This Memorial Day, honor the fallen and support our veterans

by Paul Rieckhoff

Guest blogger Paul Rieckhoff is Executive Director and Founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). This Memorial Day, as we honor the American servicemembers of all generations who made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield, it...

May

2009

Weekly news roundup

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. David Cook donates proceeds from sale of live recording on "American Idol" to ABC2 We were thrilled...

May

2009

Where are my people?

by Eric Johnson

You’ve seen those nonprofit fundraising challenges, haven’t you? A funder or corporation puts up some funds—donation or matching grant money—and asks nonprofits and their supporters to compete for it. Maybe it’s a race of donations or votes, or...

May

2009

Dressed to Give: Give a suit, give a job

by Stephanie Hackman

Between moving into a new apartment and doing my usual spring cleaning, I now have several large bags of clothes and shoes to donate. Instead of just tossing them into the nearest collection bin of one of the many nonprofits accepting clothing, I...

May

2009

David Cook is ABC2's Idol

by Allie Burns

We are thrilled about today's announcement from musician David Cook, last year's "American Idol" winner, that he has designated Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2), a Case Foundation partner organization, to receive all proceeds from the sale of the...

May

2009

Do great work, have fun and lend a hand along the way

by Ama Pomaa Boateng

Case Foundation CEO Jean Case hosted Ama Pomaa Boateng from Ghana for three weeks as part of the FORTUNE/State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership program. We asked Ama to reflect on her time in the program, which draws to a close this...

May

2009

Council on Foundations conference wrap up

by Kristin Ivie

Just in case you could not attend this year’s Council on Foundations gathering in Atlanta, my colleagues, Michael, Erich and I were there and have shared some the highlights with you below. There were lots of interesting panels and speakers – too...

May

2009

Steve Case 2009 GMU commencement speech: people, passion and perseverance

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

This past Saturday, our Chairman, Steve Case was invited to give the commencement speech to George Mason University's graduating class. In his speech, Steve reflected on his career path, as well as those of President Obama's and George Mason's, and...

May

2009

City Year DC celebrates Gov. Frank Keating and Brian Sasscer

by Michael Smith

Last night several of my colleagues and I had the great privilege to attend City Year Washington, DC’s Sixth Annual Gala. City Year, a top notch AmeriCorps program, engages young people right out of high school or undergrad in a year of full-time...

May

2009

Weekly news roundup

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. PlayPumps International U.S. and the Case Foundation welcome Gary EdsonWe were thrilled to announce this week that Gary...

May

2009

Companies that care: Spotlight on Quaker Oats

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

When I eat my hearty bowl of Quaker Oats oatmeal in the morning, I feel good knowing that it's healthy and gives me nourishment to jumpstart my day. Now that I know more about the company's dedication to social responsibility and their great...

May

2009

FriendFeed wants to be your BFF

by Eric Johnson

We use FriendFeed here at the office to share links and discuss news. A week or so ago the service launched a big redesign that added features. You can now use it entirely by email, for example. Stories show up realtime. And you can...

May

2009

6 ways to be more strategic with your CSR

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

It has been an especially exciting few weeks to follow the world of corporate philanthropy and social responsibility. Between the energy of National Volunteer Week, excitement of President Obama signing of the Serve America Act into law, success of...

May

2009

Please pardon my Twitter, thoughts on social media etiquette

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

It drives me crazy when people answer cell phones during meals or email on smartphones during meetings. I can't help but find it very rude. Now, the increase in people tweeting during meetings and conference sessions is starting to have the...

May

2009

Race for Hope raises spirits and $2 million for brain tumor research

by Max Wallace

Guest blogger Max Wallace is the CEO of Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2), a Case Foundation partner organization and co-beneficiary of today's Race for Hope, DC. We are all so excited about the wonderfully successful Race for Hope held here in...

May

2009

Meet mentee Ama Pomaa Boateng

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

On Monday, The US Department of State, Fortune's Most Powerful Women, and Vital Voices kicked off their 4th Annual Fortune/US State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership. This incredible program matches emerging female leaders from all...

May

2009

Volunteer vacation winner shares her experience

by Kristin Ivie

Last week Change Begins With Me Volunteer Vacation winner Keisha McCoy-Wilson packed her bags for a little time away from her post as a school liaison officer at a military installation in Columbia, South Carolina. But Keisha and her husband, Tyrone...

Apr

2009

Cluetrain 10 years on: Markets are still conversations

by Eric Johnson

This month marks the tenth birthday of the Cluetrain Manifesto, those 95 theses meant to explain the web to corporations—and to explode corporate-speak online. The web landscape has changed, of course. The web is social now, and in 10 years some...

Apr

2009

Case Foundation and Goldman Sachs help non-profits navigate difficult times

by Jean Case

As national service icons huddled together at the SEED School last week for the historic signing of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, I couldn’t help but reflect on the potential of this movement to transform communities and usher in a new...

Apr

2009

Reflections from the Global Philanthropy Forum

by Michael Smith

Last week I attended the Global Philanthropy Forum, which was held this year a couple blocks away from our office. Bucking some of the concerns about sluggish conference registration numbers in light of the economic downturn, more than 400 donors...

Apr

2009

Companies that care: Spotlight on Gap Inc.

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

Often times, when you think of pro bono volunteering, you think of professional services and law firms. Retail and product companies have just as much to offer in terms of skills and talent to nonprofits as they do great products to consumers. One...

Apr

2009

How conscious consumers are redefining value in a new economy

by Raphael Bemporad

Guest blogger Raphael Bemporad is Co-Founder of BBMG, a nationally recognized firm dedicated to creating innovative brands that reach, engage and inspire today’s increasingly conscious consumers. Over the past six months, our branding and marketing...

Apr

2009

Mother Nature's forgotten priority: Her children

by Christine Fanning

Guest blogger Christine Fanning is Executive Director of the Outdoor Foundation, dedicated to inspire and grow future generations of outdoor enthusiasts. Chris is a former team member of the Case Foundation, and we are so glad she can continue to...

Apr

2009

by Eric Johnson

If links are currency, who’s your sugar daddy? It’s been Google, of course. Google and the other search engines make you famous by sending your website all that traffic—the folks who donate to your nonprofit, or who comment on your blog. That’s why...

Apr

2009

Ushering a new era of service

by Kristen Cambell

Guest blogger Kristen Cambell is Program Director for the National Conference on Citizenship, a Congressionally chartered nonprofit that measures, tracks, and advocates for civic participation in the areas of national and community service, history...

Apr

2009

National Volunteer Week: Have you hugged a volunteer today?

by Kristen Cambell

Guest blogger Kristen Cambell is Program Director for the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC), a Congressionally chartered nonprofit that measures, tracks, and advocates for civic participation in the areas of national and community service,...

Apr

2009

Dressed to Give: OPI nails giving back

by Stephanie Hackman

Fashionistas know that even the most fabulous rings or sandals won't make up for badly manicured nails. Which is why when I was in Los Angeles last week, I was eager to schedule a mani/pedi at ROB/B Salon, the first OPI concept salon. I've long been...

Apr

2009

5 favorite school community service projects

by Vanessa Johnson

Guest blogger Vanessa Johnson is a student at Madeira High School in McLean, VA and an intern with the Case Foundation. Spending time at the Case Foundation every week for about six months has been an amazing opportunity to see what it is like to...

Apr

2009

Charitable deductions: Thoughts on Tax Day

by Gail Franck

Ah, April 15. Today is a day I am proud to be an American. For me, filing my tax return feels patriotic. Since 1913, one of our rights and responsibilities has been paying an income tax. And one of the remarkable aspects of our tax system is that...

Apr

2009

How would you spend $20,000 for the common good?

by Eric Johnson

This question, by Friendfeed co-founder Paul Buchheit, solicited more than 270 replies on a Friendfeed discussion thread over the weekend: Assume that I’m going to get rid of $20,000 and my only concern is the “common good”. Which of these is the...

Apr

2009

Companies that care: Spotlight on Nike

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

Another of the stars on HandsOn Network's list for socially conscious companies to watch this year is Nike, whose corporate social responsibility (CSR) program applies the cricial elements of sports - teamwork, energy and passion - to helping their...

Apr

2009

Interfaith dialogue around the religious spring holidays

by Jessica Bean

Guest blogger Jessica Bean is a fellow at the Buxton Initiative, a Case Foundation partner organization. The end of the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter comes this weekend, and it is a special and reflective time for me and my colleagues at...

Apr

2009

Social Actions on the micro-philanthropy movement

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

At the Case Foundation, we truly believe in the value and power of micro-philanthropy - that engaging individuals and finding ways to make giving an easy and seamless part of your everyday activities will deepen civic participation and effect...

Apr

2009

CSR, it's not just for large corporations anymore

by Diane Solinger

Guest blogger, Diane Solinger is the Executive Director for Entrepreneurs Foundation, dedicated to helping corporations make meaningful impact in their communities through strategic corporate citizenship and corporate social responsibility (CSR)....

Apr

2009

Apps for America

by Eric Johnson

The Sunlight Foundation aims to use the internet to help make government—especially lawmaking—more transparent. To this end, they’ve funded projects that get legislation and financial records online. These projects typically release APIs to let...

Apr

2009

Companies that care: Spotlight on Capital One

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

Pro bono service among corporations is no longer a novelty and is becoming a real tenet of companies' CSR programs, thanks to organizations like Taproot Foundation, that are leading the way in coordinating pro bono projects and connecting...

Apr

2009

Brain cancer cure: A step in the right direction

by Max Wallace

Guest blogger Max Wallace is the CEO of Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2), a Case Foundation partner organization. Last Tuesday, the ABC2 team attended a hearing of the FDA’s Oncologic Drug Advisory Committee in Silver Spring, MD. The Committee...

Apr

2009

Higher Achievement: A case study in nonprofits investing wisely in technology

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

NTEN recently released a new book, Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission: A Strategic Guide for Nonprofit Leaders, with advice from top experts in the nonprofit technology field on how to smartly use technology to help an organization grow and...

Apr

2009

Learn the lingo: F is for feeds (the RSS kind, not the food kind)

by Abbas Jaffer

Guest blogger Abbas Jaffer is a fellow at the Buxton Initiative, a Case Foundation partner organization. There is a dire need to cut through the information glut on the internet today. In the time you take to blink, scores of blog posts (like this...

Apr

2009

Tough times? Get creative in giving back with KaBOOM!

by Darell Hammond

Guest blogger Darell Hammond is the CEO & Co-Founder of KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing play back into the lives of children. Throughout the history of KaBOOM!, we have spoken passionately about community building – through...

Mar

2009

Time, money and my grandmother's refrigerator: Can non-profits afford not to ask for volunteers?

by Eric Johnson

On a recent trip to my parents’ hometown, I checked out my Grandmother’s refrigerator. As usual, its metal door was plastered with the latest photographs of grandkids, and now, great-grandkids. Back in the day, there was always one more photo—of the...

Mar

2009

Companies that care: Spotlight on PricewaterhouseCoopers

by Sokunthea Sa Chhabra

As we celebrate corporate leaders who recognize the value of doing well by doing good and continue their dedication to supporting communities and nonprofits through robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, we want to take it one step...

Mar

2009

Dressed to Give: Shoes, shoes, shoes!

by Stephanie Hackman

Every fashionista has an accessory weakness, whether it be bags, jewelry, scarves or hats. Well, mine is, without a doubt, SHOES! If you find yourself constantly structuring your outfits around your footwear, then you definitely belong in the same...

Mar

2009

5 ways basketball gives back

by Kristin Ivie

With March Madness in full swing, basketball is all over tv, on social networks, and the source of buzz (and trashtalk) around the watercooler. I first realized how basketball could make or break my day (or week) in college. When my friends and I...

Mar

2009

The economics of peace: Google goes to the West Bank

by Jean Case

Last week we kicked off a section of our site, dedicated to highlight companies who recognize the importance of doing well by doing good, with our post I spy companies that care. The goal of this section and series of blog posts is to shine a...

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