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Where there's a girl, there's a way

Inspired by the 25th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the "Why I Serve" series was created to celebrate our friends and neighbors who have made an impact by quietly serving their communities every day. Interview with Hussein...

Jan

2011

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Ben Gulak

This post was originally published on Vivanista. Girl Up, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation, gives American girls the opportunity to channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for programs of the United Nations that...

Jan

2011

Simon says: Inspire families to read together

Fellows Friday is a weekly series on the TED Blog that profiles one TED Fellow each week. We have asked the Fellows to answer our question below to share their knowledge and advice with other social entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers who...

Jan

2011

Social networkers more likely to volunteer...that's a good thing, right?

For the last eleven years, we at the Case Foundation have been a proud sponsor of City Year Washington, DC (CYDC). City Year is leading the way using service as a solution to national problems while uniting young people for a full-time year of...

Jan

2011

Remembering Robert "Sargent" Shriver

There was a lot of buzz around the latest report out from the Pew Internet & American Life Project yesterday, which observed that Internet users, and particularly social networkers are more likely to be involved in groups and volunteer. As CNN...

Jan

2011

by Jean Case

We were deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of our dear friend and father to Bobby, Maria, Tim, Mark and Anthony, Robert "Sargent" Shriver. Sarge was a larger than life individual who personified the American spirit and dedicated his life...

Jan

2011

Mentors, A reason to give thanks

Why I Serve: Because no act is too small or too big

Mentors play a critical role in both the professional and personal development of many individuals. Today on “Thank Your Mentor Day,” we pay tribute to these unsung heroes, confidants, educators, friends and advisors who help us succeed each and...

Jan

2011

Why I Serve: Taking 40 years of corporate experience to the nonprofit world

Jan

2011

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Jessica Mayberry

Martin Luther King Jr. said it best, “everybody can be great…because everybody can serve.” This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, a national holiday designed for individuals to be able to serve their...

Jan

2011

Code for America kicks off! What's all the excitement about?

Jan

2011

by Michael Smith

In late 2009 Jen Pahlka came to meet with us about a novel idea to encourage technology experts to commit a year of service to communities in need of new solutions. We were so compelled by the idea that we committed on the spot to help turn it into...

Jan

2011

MLK Day: a day on, not off

by Michael Smith

As Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service approaches, it has us reflecting on Dr. King’s famous words “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” This year marks the 25th anniversary of MLK Day and...

Jan

2011

Helping the homeless be heard (with social media)

by Josh Tabb

Since the world was introduced to Ted Williams, the homeless man with the golden voice, it has become apparent that that if the homeless can be heard, they can be helped. In this case, the metaphor is literal, as a single viral YouTube video...

Jan

2011

Commemorate MLK Day by serving...supper

by Jessica Kirkwood

Millions of Americans have the day off on Monday, January 17, and many will spend the day volunteering as a way to pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It seems only fitting that we honor him by serving others as he so served...

Jan

2011

We've updated our look!

by Will Grana

When we launched our redesigned website two years ago, we set out to provide our audience with a resource integrating the latest tools and technologies to help you stay informed, get engaged and expand your network of friends and associates. Today...

Jan

2011

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Michele Koppes

All For Good finds a new home

Jan

2011

Organizing volunteers on the spot

What do you do when you have a surefire idea, one that you know will be successful? For some, the next step might be starting an organization or supporting someone else's efforts to turn that idea into a reality. But then what? Do you keep the...

Jan

2011

by Marijane Miller

This post was originally published on WhatGives?! As the last school break before 2011 comes to an end, homeroom parents, scout leaders, and other event organizers are gearing up to get organized for the second half of the school year. That usually...

Jan

2011

Melissa Kushner's 5 step guide to development

Web 4.0: Enter the era of social information

This is part of a special series on “accidental entrepreneurs” that showcases inspiring stories and learnings of determination and innovation in business across sectors. Melissa Kushner, Founder of GoodsforGood's story is such a great example of...

Jan

2011

by Josh Tabb

I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone that social media has taken over the web. Facebook now has some 500 million users (almost twice the population of the US), and it has recently surpassed Google for the #1 spot in terms of time spent online. My...

Jan

2011

Landing a nonprofit job starts with the right resume

by Ellen Berry

Working for a nonprofit organization can change what was the daily grind into a hopeful climb. Each completed task brings forth feelings of selflessness and purpose. For career seekers looking for more rewarding work - who want to see their...

Dec

2010

Ringing in the new year with resolutions

So long 2010, hello 2011!

Beginning a new year tends to inspire a period of reflection and assessment of the previous one, while also sparking hope for the future and a desire to make the next year better. In this vein, this past week some of our Millennials on staff have...

Dec

2010

Scott Case's top 5 reasons your nonprofit should go out of business

This post was originally published on Social Citizens. By all accounts, 2010 was a big year for Millennials. The year brought a number of memorable challenges, changes and events that impacted all of our daily lives. For many, 2010 will be...

Dec

2010

Reflecting on 2010: Our ten most popular blog posts of the year

Updated on Jan. 5, 2011 to include the video of Scott Case's talk at the NextGen: Charity Conference. This is part of a special series on “accidental entrepreneurs” that showcases inspiring stories and learnings of determination and innovation in...

Dec

2010

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Andy Amadi Okoroafor

It's that time again, when we approach the close of the year and look back to reflect on all that's happened over the past year. On our blogs, we've written about a lot of topics in 2010 from new technologies to nonprofit jobs to entrepreneurship,...

Dec

2010

Our nonprofit partners that should make your holiday giving list

Dec

2010

by Michael Smith

For many people the holiday season is a time to reflect on their blessings. Among ours, the Case Foundation is privileged to work with so many extraordinary partners. Our partners devise and develop diverse programs and initiatives from ensuring...

Dec

2010

Steve Case chats with Katie Couric about the Giving Pledge

Oprah's favorite thing? Charitable donations!

This month, Jean and Steve Case announced their commitment to the Giving Pledge alongside 17 other individuals and families. Last night, the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric featured a story on the Pledge, which included portions of an...

Dec

2010

by Molly Porter

It’s no surprise to anyone that Oprah Winfrey tops the list of most charitable celebrities, given her long record of philanthropic contributions. The Giving Back Fund recently released their fourth annual Giving Back 30 report, a list of 30...

Dec

2010

Tips to help nonprofits "get" Twitter and use it effectively

by Guest Blogger: Marijane Miller

This post was originally published on WhatGives?! Talking about Twitter at its core isn’t that complicated. Say whatever you want in 140 characters and share it with whomever thinks you’re interesting enough to “follow”. What’s so hard about that?...

Dec

2010

Malaria No More asks supporters to make a "good match" this holiday season

How to holiday like a Social Citizen

Here at the Case Foundation, we love a good nonprofit video. Our friends at Malaria No More have been doing some great stuff with video as part of their Comedy Fights Malaria campaign. Now, they're celebrating the generous offer from a donor to...

Dec

2010

by Kristin Ivie

This post was originally published on Social Citizens and has been updated to reflect only items or promotions still available. The holidays are in the air again - but they're also online. From Yeshiva University's the Maccabeats and their viral...

Dec

2010

TED Fellows Friday - Meet Gavin Sheppard

ABC2 needs YOUR help to cure brain cancer

Dec

2010

by Danielle Rosenzweig

As we come to the end of 2010, Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure is focusing on the work we need to do moving forward into the new year. With so many promising projects on the horizon, it is important to share our previous year’s accomplishments as well...

Dec

2010

How are women and girls shaping our future?

by Andrea Zediker

I had the honor of attending TEDWomen last week. The conference's goal was to answer the question: “How are women and girls reshaping the future”? It was a day and half of intense emotions that ranged from laugh-so-hard you may cry to the other end...

Dec

2010

How has online giving democratized fundraising?

by Marijane Miller

This post was originally published on WhatGives?! Judy Chang is the Senior Manager of Vertical Markets at PayPal, which means the nonprofit world falls under her purview. WhatGives!? interviewed Judy recently at BlogWorld Expo 2010 after her...

Dec

2010

6 steps for starting a nonprofit for under $60

Can social media drive people to take physical action?

This is part of a special series on “accidental entrepreneurs” that showcases inspiring stories and learnings of determination and innovation in business across sectors. One of the first stumbling blocks that halt or stall great entrepreneurial (...

Dec

2010

Tips for nonprofits on reinventing donor relationships from The Online Giving Study

Have you seen the latest big Youtube holiday flash mob video? On November 13th, shoppers in Ontario got quite a surprise in a mall food court with a Christmas Flash Mob. The Youtube video already has close to 8 million views online! It's the first...

Dec

2010

by Katya Andresen

Network for Good just released The Online Giving Study: A Call to Reinvent Donor Relationships. The study was a biggie for Network for Good - nearly $400 million in online giving via our platform to 66,000 charities over seven years all over the...

Dec

2010

Gowalla giving back with Gifts to Go

by Andy Ellwood

One of my favorite quotes of all time came from an interview Matt Damon did a couple years ago. In it, he said, "I think many of our problems as a country would be solved if people had thicker passports. There’s just no substitute for actually...

Dec

2010

Our commitment to the Giving Pledge

by Jean Case & Steve Case

We’re pleased to announce today that we have joined the Giving Pledge, an effort led by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet. We are proud to reaffirm our commitment to give away the majority of our wealth to fund worthy causes, and look...

Dec

2010

The many gifts of water

Happy Holidays! This season, we're playing and paying it forward!

This is part of a special series on “accidental entrepreneurs” that showcases inspiring stories and learnings of determination and innovation in business across sectors. “Water changes everything.” – Scott Harrison, charity: water Founder and...

Dec

2010

by Jean Case

On behalf of the Case Foundation team, we are excited to share with you our Holiday video greeting. We had fun putting together this video to share our message that even small actions can make a big difference to change the world! Words alone...

Dec

2010

A better way to raise funds?

Ford Focus Global Test Drive - a collision of cause marketing and social media

The Community First Foundation (CFF) announced that it would do just that and declared December 8, 2010, Colorado Gives Day. According to CFF’s President and CEO Marla Williams, “the overarching goal is to increase philanthropy” and proceeds will...

Dec

2010

by Donna Callejon

This post was originally published on Global Giving's Global Goodness Blog. In the auto industry, collisions are generally not a good thing. But the collision of brand and cause marketing continues apace. As media and its delivery evolves, borders...

Dec

2010

Weekly news roundup: Jumo launch, World AIDS Day, petition for iPhone donations, Gowalla integrates with rivals

Holiday giving ideas from the American Red Cross

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...

Dec

2010

by Gail McGovern

The holiday season reminds us to reflect upon the many gifts we received throughout the year, but also to remember those in need around us. I’m excited to share two special opportunities that allow you to touch the lives of others through the...

Dec

2010

Barron's names Jean Case & Steve Case in annual "25 Best Givers" list