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charitybuzz: This is one secret you shouldn’t keep to...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:51:45 -0500

charitybuzz:

This is one secret you shouldn’t keep to yourself…

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Monday Morning Mantra

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:06 -0500

good: Hustlin’: Why We Should Stop Obsessing Over What College...

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:26:40 -0500

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Hustlin’: Why We Should Stop Obsessing Over What College Majors Make Us Rich

We get it, English majors are poor. But instead of following the money, shouldn’t we be asking why our culture undervalues arts and humanities? College students should certainly know what they’re getting into when they choose to study, say, philosophy or German, especially with tuition costs and student loan interest rates rising. But those figures should be coupled with a few important caveats.

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nevver: PaperPunk

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:54:56 -0500

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PaperPunk

charitybuzz: Americans Want To Give Meaningful Gifts This...

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:40:33 -0500

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Americans Want To Give Meaningful Gifts This Holiday Season (infographic)

So encouraging to know that even with the economic recession, Americans have still found it in their hearts (and their pockets) to support charitable causes, especially for the holidays. Kudos, do-gooders!

charitybuzz: These furry friends may be dressed to the nines,...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:00:53 -0500

charitybuzz:

These furry friends may be dressed to the nines, but they are still ready to cuddle, especially for a good cause! Designers like J. McLaughlin, Rachel Roy, Nicole Miller and more have collaborated for the holiday FEED-Raiser, to send these snuggle bears to the highest bidder in the name of charity! To take one of these trendy teddys home, and help FEED Projects, click here!

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Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:29:06 -0500

Monday Morning Mantra

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:29:05 -0500

Shop Good: TOMS for Movember

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:40:05 -0400

TOMS limited edition Movember shoes are here! All proceeds from sales go to the Movember foundation. Styles are available for men and women and prices range from $58 for classics and $95 for Highlands. Available at Toms.com.

It's @Movember!

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:59:16 -0400

Happy #Movember!

This month, men across the counting are abandoning their razors for Movember, the annual monthly campaign for men’s cancer initiatives. Always makes for a fun month for girlfriends everywhere.

Are you campaigning for Movember? Tell us about it!

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Do Good: Donate Clothing - via Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:58:05 -0400

Did you know 23.8 billion pounds of used clothing is put into U.S. landfills each year?

Reduce waste and support the less fortunate in your community by donated your used clothing to a thrift store or a local homeless shelter. And remember the age-old saying, “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.”

Benefits

Simple articles of clothing can make a person feel clean and taken care of. Donating clothing to a shelter will make a difference in someone’s life.

Many thrift stores, like Goodwill, use the funds earned through the sale of used clothing to support the community.

By donating your old clothes, rather than throwing them away, you are helping keep our planet clean!

READ THE FULL ARTICLE AND LEARN MORE HERE.

$500 Innovation Activism Grant for the Horn of Africa Famine - via World Vision ACT:S

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:20:00 -0400

$500 Innovation Activism Grant for the Horn of Africa Famine

We need your best idea. The famine in the Horn of Africa needs the world’s attention.

We’re rewarding a $500 Innovation Grant to bring the most AUDACIOUS activism idea to life.

So send us your best ideas. We want help to bring your idea to life and spread it to as many campuses and cities as possible.

E-mail your ideas to acts@worldvision.org by October 31st.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON WORLD VISION ACT:S HERE.

Non-Profits And Do-Gooders Make The Cut for Forbes 40 Under 40

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:44:14 -0400

We’re so excited to see some of our friends and faves on this year’s 40 Under 40 including Raj Shah of USAID (#21); Slam Khan of Khan Academy (#30); Blake Mycoskie of TOMS (#35) and Scott Harrison of charity: water (#37). Congrats guys!

40 Under 40

They’re the hottest young stars in business across the globe. They’re innovators, disrupters, and job creators; in fact, it’s a pretty safe bet you’re going to be working for them someday — if you aren’t already! They’re in technology, yes, but also in movies, music, athletic wear, and even curry-flavored chocolate. And the scary thing is they’re just getting started.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

livingphilanthropic: Just got this awesome card: “Go into the...

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:40:06 -0400

livingphilanthropic:

Just got this awesome card: “Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and DO GOOD!” - minor myers jr

Speaks so true to my beliefs… Thank you!

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Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:10:31 -0400

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A star turn for little-understood banking groups with help from @Starbucks - via @Philanthropy

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:42:39 -0400

A Star Turn for Little-Understood Banking Groups

By Nicole Wallace

Starbucks customers who give $5 or more to the Create Jobs for USA campaign will receive an Indivisible wristband.

While the Opportunity Finance Network welcomes a big donation by Starbucks to its member organizations, the network hopes the new partnership will also raise the profile of its members—nonprofit groups that provide banking services in low-income communities—and help them do a better job of explaining their missions.

The coffee giant is kicking off the Create Jobs for USA campaign with a $5-million gift—and starting November 1, the company will be asking customers at its 6,800 stores to contribute as well.

The money will go to the more than 180 community-development finance institutions that make up the network. These organizations make loans to small business, affordable-housing groups, commercial real-estate developers, and other nonprofits—entities that often aren’t able to qualify for commercial bank loans.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON PHILANTHROPY.COM HERE.

Zafèn: Progress at MOTION

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:36:48 -0400

Zafèn: Progress at MOTION:

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Before the Zafen Loan

After the Zafen Loan

A loan from Zafen helped the community organization (MOTION), who runs this fish shop in Mole St. Nicolas rebuild, purchase new refrigerators, solar panels for the roof, batteries, plus other materials they needed to run the shop.

They…