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Jun
04
2012
Join us in a journey to Be Fearless
by Allie Burns
If you’ve been following the Case Foundation in any of our communication outlets over the past few months—Facebook, Twitter, blog, meetings, etc.—you will know that we’ve been pretty excited about two words: Be Fearless. Well, today we go from excited to ecstatic because today’s the day we...
Jun
01
2012
The Fearlessness of Social Media Fundraising
by guest blogger: Ifdy Perez
Dreaming big, experimenting, and not fearing failure are part of what’s moved our civilization forward since mankind’s first breath. Social media has become a major conduit for change, an accessible platform that channels our progressive behavior—wherever we are in space and time. That’s why we...
May
31
2012
Fearless Focus: Mario Morino of VPP
by Jean Case
In our journey to Be Fearless and champion a fearless approach to tackling social challenges, the Case Foundation team will spotlight leading changemakers across sectors that have embraced fearlessness. Our spotlights will provide personal accounts of why these changemakers adopted a fearless...
May
30
2012
Two Sides of the Same Coin: Outcomes and Collaboration
by Council on Foundations
“Outcomes” and “performance management” do not exactly jump out as the most important investment strategies for funders supporting nonprofits during these tough times when organizations are stressed by increased demand for services while also experiencing budget cuts across the board. But the...
May
29
2012
The Role of Brand in the Nonprofit Sector
by Stanford Social Innovation Review
Many nonprofits continue to use their brands primarily as a fundraising tool, but a growing number of nonprofits are developing a broader and more strategic approach, managing their brands to create greater social impact and tighter organizational cohesion.
May
25
2012
You’re invited to Be Fearless! Join us on June 4.
by Michael Smith
Earlier this year, inspired by the need to find new ways to tackle entrenched problems, our CEO Jean Case announced the Case Foundation’s intention to Be Fearless in all that we do. In the tradition of the some of the greatest social movements of our time, we’re looking to join with our partners to...
May
23
2012
Advancing Evaluation Practices in Philanthropy
by Stanford Social Innovation Review
Free special supplement to the Summer edition of the Stanford Social Innovation Review: Principles and practices to help monitor performance, track progress, and assess impact.
May
21
2012
Nonprofit organizations have become an important part of the U.S. economy
by Times Record News
With nearly 1.5 million nonprofit organizations across the nation, the sector has become an important part of the U.S. economy. Nonprofits accounted for 9 percent of all wages and salaries in 2009, according to the Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics. They contributed 5.4...
May
11
2012
White House Seeks to Spur Innovative Spending by Foundations
by Chronicle of Philanthropy
  The Obama administration has proposed new rules designed to encourage foundations to spend money to promote the social good in ways other than grants, for example through low-interest loans or stock purchases in for-profit companies. Foundations have historically been reluctant to use such...
May
10
2012
Celebrate Mother's Day with Gifts that Give Back
by Stacey Walker
Mother’s Day is meaningful because it allows us the opportunity to say thank you to our moms who have selflessly given so much of themselves over the years and encouraged us to be fearless—through  guidance, that extra nudge of encouragement to take risks, or pointing us in the right direction...
May
03
2012
A Philanthropic Life: 102-year-old Woman, a WWII Vet, Keeps on Giving
by Non-Profit Quarterly
Bea Abrams Cohen is believed to be the oldest living female WWII veteran in California and one of the oldest in the country, according to the California Department of Veterans Affairs. The 102-year-old veteran was recently honored for her achievements in the armed forces at a celebration during...
May
03
2012
Fearless Focus: Max Wallace
by Jean Case
In our journey to Be Fearless and champion a fearless approach to tackling social challenges, the Case Foundation team will spotlight leading changemakers across sectors that have embraced fearlessness. Our spotlights will provide personal accounts of why these changemakers adopted a fearless...

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