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Segregation Helped Build Fortunes. What Does Philanthropy Owe Now?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Regular readers of the newspaper were likely already familiar with the development thanks to news articles that praised Morris Cafritz’s “vision and courage” and a constant stream of advertisements bringing his over 3,000 new units to market. Philanthropy is starting to talk more about reparations.

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Ep185: The Story Behind Big Lots' $50 Million Gift to Nationwide Children's Hospital

Selfish Giving

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Jeremy Ball , who leads the Big Lots Foundation and is director of philanthropy and events for the parent company Big Lots , about the retailers impressive cause marketing efforts on behalf of Nationwide Children's Hospital. But this was just the tip of the iceberg.

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Action Steps to Grow Climate-Driven Philanthropy in Rural Communities

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Ankush (Yogletics) on pexels.com Philanthropy should fund climate mitigation in rural communities like lives depend on it—because they do. Late last month, a long-track tornado tore through Mississippi and Alabama, killing 26 people and decimating the entire town of Rolling Fork, MS.

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From Volunteer to Visionary: Ashley Baker, CNP’s Journey

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Motivated by this, Ashley was determined to graduate from UCF and then create a supportive home for pregnant high schoolers and their children. In this role, she became a guiding figure in the lives of these young mothers and their children, providing care and support beyond the typical nine-to-five workday.

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Newsletter: Pillow Fighting 'Buddy the Elf' Recruits Sponsors for Viral Videos ?? ; The Right Content for Each Stage of the Sales Funnel; Is Swearing the Next Hot Marketing Strategy? F— Yeah!

Selfish Giving

Per usual, Andy Crestodina over at Orbit Media Studios has written another outstanding post, this one on Formats & The Funnel: How 17 Content Marketing Formats Align with Lead Generation. This Boston firefighter raises money for Boston's Children's Hospital by dressing up like Buddy the Elf and challenging people to pillow fights.

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IKEA Saves the Children When Facebook Fans Invite Friends to Shop

Selfish Giving

One of the more successful digital tactics for cause marketing are Facebook “Likes” promotions. A good recent example of Facebook cause marketing was the Kraft Fight Hunger Facebook page for Feeding America during November. There are two things we can learn from this program. I like it.

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Newsletter: Get Your Partnership Questions Answered ; KFC, TikTok Partner to Fight Hunger ; 8 Illogical Marketing Tactics That Actually Work

Selfish Giving

Stefanie Mathew, Vice President, Corporate Philanthropy & Partnerships, National Geographic Society. It's the only online conference for nonprofits that focuses on corporate philanthropy (grants), sponsorships, employee volunteerism, workplace giving and cause-related marketing, all in one space! *?? Marketing Your Cause 1.