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Dec
19
2011
Campaigns harness social media graphs for cash
by Washington Post
The days of rubber chicken campaign dinners are not behind us yet. But they have an increasingly powerful digital counterpart: social media fundraising platforms. Barack Obama harnessed the power of his supporters’ social graphs in 2008 to create an unprecedented momentum when it came to online...
Dec
19
2011
The Cost of Online Giving
by Wall Street Journal
Donating to a charity online may be costlier than you think. While online donations account for only 7.6% of total charitable giving, according to Blackbaud's 2010 Online Giving Report, it is the fastest-growing segment, increasing 40% in 2010 from the year before, according to a report from fund-...
Dec
19
2011
Thank You To the Max: Minnesota Give to Max Day Raised $13.4 Million in 24 Hours
by Beth's Blog
On November 16, 2011, more than $13.4 million was raised to benefit Minnesota nonprofit organizations. And, a record 47,534 donors logged on to GiveMN.org to donate to their favorite Minnesota charity. That tops last year’s donor record by nearly 5,000. In a 24-hour period, nearly 4,000 Minnesota...
Dec
19
2011
Anonymous donors pay off Kmart layaway accounts
by Yahoo!
The young father stood in line at the Kmart layaway counter, wearing dirty clothes and worn-out boots. With him were three small children. He asked to pay something on his bill because he knew he wouldn't be able to afford it all before Christmas. Then a mysterious woman stepped up to the counter...
Dec
15
2011
A Look At The Organizations That Grabbed $115 Million In Grants From Google In 2011
by Tech Crunch
As you may have heard, Google is getting into the holiday giving spirit these days, as it late last night announced that it has dished out an additional $40 million in philanthropic grants, targeted at science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), girls’ education, and even fighting...
Dec
13
2011
Get Some Face Time Over the Holidays
by Inspiring Generosity
Giving can be impersonal. You write a check. You drop items off. You put some cash into the collection. And you walk away. This year, challenge yourself to go a step beyond what you’re used to doing. Challenge yourself to get uncomfortable by getting personal. Investing in face time not only helps...
Dec
13
2011
The Power of Small
by The Wall Street Journal
When it comes to philanthropy, bigger isn't always better. Just ask Kayrita Anderson, who through her small family foundation in Atlanta helped launch a campaign to end the sexual exploitation of children in Georgia. The urge to do something came after she and her husband, Harold, read an article...
Dec
12
2011
Where to Give in the Season of Giving
by PhilanTopic
Just in time for the holiday season, the folks at the credit card comparison Web site CreditDonkey.com have put together this warm-and-fuzzy infographic on charitable giving using data from the National Center for Charitable Statistics, Giving USA, the Foundation Center, and others. In it, you'll...
Dec
09
2011
What's New on CaseFoundation.org: December 3 - December 9, 2011
by The Case Foundation
Want to get a quick view of what's new in Social Media, Active Citizenship, Good Giving, and Corporate Responsibility? Here are the highlights from what we've added to CaseFoundation.org this week:   Social Media Holiday Drive Honors Good Deeds, With a Social-Media Twist The Chronicle of...
Dec
08
2011
Remembering Joseph “Joe” E. Robert Jr.
by http://
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our close friend Joseph E. Robert Jr. A native of the DC area, he was a devoted father of two sons, renowned philanthropist, prolific entrepreneur, and most importantly, a fighter. I consider myself blessed to have known Joe—to have seen...
Dec
08
2011
#GoodSpotting Galore!
by Jenna Sauber
Since we launched our #GoodSpotting campaign a few weeks ago, we’ve collected hundreds of great photos from you catching people, businesses, nonprofits, and even yourself in the act of doing good. We love hearing that you love this idea, because we love it, too! What’s not to like about capturing...
Dec
07
2011
Why we give to charity
by The Boston Globe
Every holiday season in America, as Thanksgiving fades and turkey sandwiches give way to Christmas trees and candy canes, Americans unleash an immense flow of charitable donations. For charities, it’s the busiest time of the year: Salvation Army bell ringers man their corners; workplace pledge...

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