Tag: philanthropy

  • Half of Small Grant Makers Are Giving More

    Seventy-nine percent said they plan to change their funding in some way because of the crisis, according to an April survey of nearly 1,000 smaller foundations conducted by Exponent Philanthropy. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>

  • Jewish United Fund Launches $26 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund

    Launched with $26 million in funds from JUF’s annual campaign and endowment, support from funders, and additional lines of credit, the fund will work to help Chicagoans of all faiths impacted by COVID-19…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

  • Mission First: Giving Counter-Cyclically

    The post Mission First: Giving Counter-Cyclically appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Goto full post >>

  • Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation launches new Mental Health Fund for Young People via The Good Exchange

    Newbury, 6th February 2020 – Not-for-profit, charity-owned cloud platform The Good Exchange has today announced that Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation is launching a new dedicated fund in support of local mental health initiatives for children and young people through the platform. The Foundation’s new Bedfordshire Mental Health Fund for Young People officially opens today…

  • Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation launches new Mental Health Fund for Young People via The Good Exchange

    Newbury, 6th February 2020 – Not-for-profit, charity-owned cloud platform The Good Exchange has today announced that Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation is launching a new dedicated fund in support of local mental health initiatives for children and young people through the platform. The Foundation’s new Bedfordshire Mental Health Fund for Young People officially opens today…

  • The Good Exchange Celebrates Disbursing £11.5m to Good Causes As It Reaches Third Anniversary

    The platform has seen a 116% increase in new user registrations, while the number of projects achieving full funding via the platform has jumped by 70% in the last yearNewbury, 18th September 2019 – Not-for-profit, charity owned online charitable giving platform The Good Exchange has revealed significant growth figures as it celebrates its third anniversary…

  • Change.org Scales to Support Petitions in 29 Languages with Unbabel

    With more than 375 million users spanning 196 countries, Change.org is the world’s largest platform for social change. As such, the start-up services a massive multilingual user base. The customer service team, which is comprised of just 15 people, deploys Unbabel’s AI-powered, human-refined translation solution to meet these growing demands. San Francisco, 5th March 2019:…

  • Getronics partners with UK’s Social Business Trust

    Aims to develop staff while helping to transform livesLondon, UK – 22nd January 2019 – Global ICT services provider Getronics has partnered with UK charity Social Business Trust (SBT) in an initiative intended to promote Getronics’ staff development and engagement while addressing the growing need for technology support and digital transformation in social enterprises. According…

  • The Good Exchange Reveals Significant Growth As It Celebrates Second Anniversary

    The online matching platform for the charitable sector has now dispersed a total of £8.5m to good causesNewbury, 18 September 2018 – Not-for-profit, charity-owned online charitable giving platform The Good Exchange has today announced significant growth figures as it celebrates its second anniversary. In the second year of operations, the platform has experienced 76 percent…

  • Rich Clerkin to Lead Institute for Nonprofits

    Richard M. Clerkin, Ph.D., has been named executive director of the Institute for Nonprofit Research, Education and Engagement at NC State University. He will lead the institute’s research, teaching and engagement, and work with North Carolina nonprofit partners to extend NC State research to serve the state. read more Goto full post >>

  • Replogle Inspires Students to Find Their Purpose

    Seventh Generation CEO John Replogle energized an audience of students, faculty and community leaders at the inaugural Dinners With Purpose on October 29th at NC State University. His talk, Leading With Purpose: 21st Century Business Leadership, illustrated the need for innovative and creative thinking in both the public and private sectors to address the challenges…

  • A message to our readers

    Dear Philanthropy Journal Readers, Thank you for all of your ideas about how we can improve the Philanthropy Journal to make sure we are meeting your needs. We appreciate these insights. They are proving to be an important part of the research we are doing as we have been recharging our batteries on our yearlong…

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  • Philanthropy Journal goes on hiatus, seeks input

    As North Carolina State University’s fall semester winds down, so will our routine publication of the Philanthropy Journal Newsletter and update of our website. We will take this time to review our business model to better articulate our value proposition; what is it that sets PJ apart from other philanthropy news outlets and resource providers?…

  • 12.18.13 N.C. Nonprofit News

    Wake Technical Community College raises more than $17.5 million in first major gifts campaign, Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina appoints new board members, an anonymous donor helps 1,600 Salvation Army Angels, Carolina Diesel Trucks Christmas Convoy delivers Toys for Tots, and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • Trend Spotter: Using social media

    Many nonprofit organizations use their websites and social media to raise awareness about the work that they do. Even relatively small nonprofit organizations in North Carolina are using these tools to cultivate volunteers and appeal to donors, as well as the broader community. While most nonprofit organizations are focused mainly on using Facebook and their…

  • Assessing accountability measures governing nonprofit grant funding at the county level in North Carolina

    As nonprofits deliver more services once provided by local governments that face tight fiscal times, four objective accountability measures can help smooth the relationship between nonprofits and government, Nick Byrne, a UNC J.D. candidate, explains in his research.read more Goto full post >>

  • 12.12.13: U.S. Nonprofit News

    Hasbro employees celebrate the holidays with children on Global Day of Joy, UJA-Federation raises record $26 million at Wall Street dinner, new Madeira Global Foundation focuses on for-profit social enterprises, new Community Resilience Fund helps nonprofits in hard times, and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • 12.11.13 N.C. Nonprofit News

    Discovery Place in Charlotte selects a new CEO, GSK IMPACT Awards recognize nine Triangle nonprofits, Open Door Ministries of High Point plans dinner to honor homeless, Urban Ministry Center of Charlotte plans a concert with the Blind Boys of Alabama, and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • Discovery Place selects new CEO

    Discovery Place, Inc. in Charlotte announced that Catherine Wilson Horne, chief executive officer of a South Carolina children’s museum, has been selected as its new CEO and president.read more Goto full post >>