The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 10, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK George Soros’s Open Society Foundations is undergoing changes as his son, Alex, takes over the leadership. The organization employs about 800 staff members and maintains offices in more than 20 countries.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society announced the release of "Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2023," the annual industry forecast from leading scholar and author Lucy Bernholz.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 31, 2022

Independent Sector released its third annual Trust in Civil Society survey, which found while there is room for U.S. institutions across the board to increase public trust, a majority of respondents believes nonprofits will still do what is right for society.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Imagine a civil society in which communities, individuals, and leaders (nonprofit, social movement, philanthropy, business, education, and more) regularly engage in the process of self-examination for the sake of improving our world.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 5, 2022

For some nonprofits, starting to ask for planned gifts may seem like a big leap. After all, many fundraisers are afraid to ask for a gift in general. So, how are they going to ask a donor to give to a cause after their death?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 11, 2024

Binaifer Nowrojee, a lawyer, has been vice president of programs and part of a small senior leadership team overseeing a large transition at the organization.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 25, 2023

By Paul Hockenos After more than three decades of promoting liberal democracy, Open Society Foundations sees itself on the defensive. Can a strategic restructuring and new leadership turn the tide?

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The LAPA Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

This week’s focus is on establishing, or advancing, your Legacy Society. Establishing a Legacy Society An absolutely essential aspect of a robust planned-giving program is thanking and…. The post Your Legacy Society appeared first on LAPA Fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2022

Four remarkable leaders, whose life experiences give them inspiration and strength, share their personal stories and reflect on their leadership journeys in conversations with Fred Ali, the retired President and CEO of the Weingart Foundation, and a former nonprofit leader.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

.* Here's my question for nonprofits and foundations and activists and associations - to civil society, basically - how do we trust you and your research? This is a sector-wide issue.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 25, 2023

The strategic change coincides with Alex Soros, George's son, announcing a shift to a new operating model the board adopted at the end of June, its first major move since he took over as head of OSF's Board of Directors in December.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 24, 2023

By Andra Maria Valette Life Project 4 Youth Alliance promotes the personal development and professional advancement of impoverished youth.

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Candid

JULY 2, 2021

The Bill & Melinda Gates , Ford , and Open Society foundations have announced commitments of $2.1 The Generation Equality Forum is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape our society and to build an equitable future for all of us.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In 2010, Open Society Institute gave its biggest gift to a New York City-based human rights nonprofit, with the mandate to expand internationally. By Tamara Straus In 2010, Open Society Institute gave its biggest gift to a New York City-based human-rights nonprofit, with the mandate to expand internationally.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 18, 2023

In this episode, Ash Collins , Influencer Relations Specialist at Best Friends Animal Society, will be sharing the benefits of creating an Influencer Program and the collaborations that she has been part of during her role.

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Selfish Giving

MAY 31, 2023

The Kansas Humane Society is jumping in with both feet with a fundraising campaign called OnlyPaws. A few of you wrote asking what I meant. It's real thing, people. Here's a good article to read: Fundraising in the post-?-world. Selling feet pics online is a thing right now.?? And, yep, it's getting a lot of foot traffic!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 8, 2024

Plus, four other colleges and universities received big donations, including Clark University, which got $10 million for its new School of Climate, Environment, and Society.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

By Jane Wales Trust is the societal glue on which our democracy depends.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

We founded the Digital Civil Society Lab at Stanford in 2014 to examine and act on the ways digital dependencies effect civil society. [Photo by Lars Kienle on Unsplash. ALT - picture of red computer cables running from a server].

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 19, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to require social distancing throughout 2020, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training created a virtual event that would unite their community in support of the of LLS’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma.

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Selfish Giving

JULY 20, 2022

Audubon Society forges a unique partnership with ranchers to conserve grasslands. Senior Director of Corporate Engagement, Wildlife Conservation Society , Remote ($62k - $86k) 2. There are too many good ideas out there that can save you time and make you money! ?? Partnership Notes 1. Bird-friendly beef!???? Cool Jobs in Cause 1.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 8, 2024

By Maria Di Mento Plus, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Ehlers-Danlos Society, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Businessman Glen Taylor created a foundation that will support three community foundations. The money will back programs to help people across the state.

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The Agitator

AUGUST 9, 2015

If b t were the new cure for cancer then the direct marketing staff and consultants of the American Cancer Society should win the Nobel Prize in Medicine hands down.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By Emily Haynes Mohawk Hudson Humane Society The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society started the Oktopurrfest event to attract younger donors. Fundraisers face the challenge of helping leaders and boards understand how much money organizations can reasonably expect to bring in.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Also, the DeVos Family Foundation has split $50 million among three pediatric-health organizations in Michigan, and Pfizer gave $15 million to the American Cancer Society to address racial disparities in cancer care. Active Minds works to expand access to mental health care for students.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 15, 2024

Also, the Center for Nonprofit Management has installed a new CEO, and the Open Society Foundations promoted its new president from within. Prest Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Yvonne Owens Ferguson, left, Gloria Jackson-Leathers, and Allison Greenwood Bajracharya, are assuming new roles at the Marion Kauffman Foundation.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 24, 2023

By Noor Noman The Citizens Foundation is transforming how education is delivered in Pakistan, with remarkable outcomes for the country’s underprivileged children.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 23, 2023

At universities nationwide, women greatly outnumber men, with huge ramifications for the economy and society. By Rick Dalton, Jon Reidel, and Bob Seaberg At universities nationwide, women greatly outnumber men, with huge ramifications for the economy and society. Philanthropy can help correct the imbalance.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By Emily Haynes Henry Lee Moon Family Photographs, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio Mollie Moon, left, chats with Jeanne Vanderbilt and Fleur Cowles of the Urban League Women’s Division, circa 1949. Fundraiser Mollie Moon inspired donations from everyday donors and wealthy philanthropists to power the civil-rights movement.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 6, 2023

Just a third say they make a lot of difference to society. By Alex Daniels iStock The first comprehensive study to measure public attitudes on foundations and nonprofits shows Americans have little knowledge of the difference organizations make in their lives.

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AUGUST 16, 2021

Civil society suppression.the digital way On August 13, 2021, AlgorithmWatch , a German nonprofit focused on algorithmic accountability, shut down its work on Instagram because Facebook (owner of Instagram) threatened to sue the group for violations of its Terms of Service. All nonprofits and foundations should pay attention to this.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This webinar features two mobile marketing experts from the Humane Society of the United States who share how they’ve succeeded over the years with mobile fundraising. They're joined on the broadcast by two of Upland Mobile Commons’ nonprofit strategists.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2023

As we know, nonprofits are essential for society. But now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to remain ahead of the curve at a time when generative AI captured the imaginations of the public.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 29, 2023

In an interview with the Chronicle, Walker talks about the broad array of approaches grant makers can take to achieve real change in society — and fends off the criticism that has surrounded big philanthropy in recent years.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 1, 2024

Civil society no longer has the influence it once did to bridge divides. By Leslie Lenkowsky Keep up with everything happening in The Commons by signing up for our Philanthropy Today newsletter.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

ShoppingGives a social impact commerce platform, announced the National Cancer Prevention Month Coalition of retail brands supporting the American Cancer Society (ACS).

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 21, 2023

Prest Plus, the National Women’s History Museum has named its next CEO.

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