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May
16
2013
Inspiration from the 2013 Milken Global Conference
by Forbes
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 display than at this year’s Milken Institute Global...
May
14
2013
Rockefeller Pledges $100-Million to Help 100 Cities Cope With Crises
by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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 who will coordinate efforts to help withstand...
May
09
2013
11 More Donors Sign the Giving Pledge
by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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 least half of their wealth to charity. Established...
May
06
2013
A New Generation Of Philanthropists Is Changing Everything
by Business Insider
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 later years to libraries, museums, hospitals and other...
May
02
2013
Freakonomic's Steve Levitt On The Greatest Good
by 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 our society’s greatest questions. He is committed...
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 have long supported entrepreneurial initiatives that...
Apr
22
2013
Philanthropy Is the Go-To Partner for Risk
by Huffington Post
When we look back over the Rockefeller Foundation's history and pinpoint the moments when philanthropy is at its best, it's almost always at those moments when the work is the hardest, and the risk of failure is greatest -- from spraying down an entire island to eliminate mosquitoes and ward off...
Apr
22
2013
How To Help The People In Boston Without Getting Scammed
by Business Insider
There has been a outpouring of goodwill and charitable actions toward the people of Boston and those affected by Monday's heinous terrorist attack. Unfortunately, not all good gestures make their way into the right hands. The IRS is already warning consumers against a slew of possible charity scams...
Apr
22
2013
Google’s One Today App Aims To Make Charitable Donations A More Social, And Frequent, Experience
by TechChrunch
Today, Google quietly ushered in a new application built on top of its nonprofit arm, Google.org. The app is called One Today, and it’s currently invite only for Android users at this time. The aim is to get people to donate $1 to different organizations, while getting the complete information...
Apr
18
2013
"Fearless Philanthropy: Reaching Out, Taking Risks and Achieving More": A Conversation with Jean Case
by Huffington Post
Among the most rewarding experiences of working in philanthropy is engaging with leaders and visionaries who are tackling some of the world's most daunting challenges. At Grantmakers for Effective Organizations' strategic co-funding conference last month, I had a chance to talk with Jean Case, CEO...
Apr
08
2013
Debating the Realities of Ranking Charities
by Nonprofit Quarterly
In order to discuss the merits of a charity ranking organization like Charity Navigator (hereafter CN), we must define at least a couple of basic concepts. First, we must specify which charities CN evaluates. One of the major criteria that we at CN use is that the charity must be over $1 million in...
Apr
03
2013
Your Input Needed: Survey on Failure, Risk, and Innovation in the Social Sector
by guest blogger: Kate McElligott and Sara Telzer
American University’s Social Enterprise program assists students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to launch a new social entrepreneurial venture or play a key leadership role in an existing one. The Case Foundation has partnered with AU to help gather critical data on the...

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