Brave New World: How Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Are Changing Philanthropy

Brave New World: How Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Are Changing Philanthropy

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are showing up more and more in philanthropy. We look at some of the main crypto-giving methods at play, as well as some of the risks involved.

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Next Up for a Pioneer in Corporate Philanthropy: Transforming Workplace Giving

Next Up for a Pioneer in Corporate Philanthropy: Transforming Workplace Giving

Employee giving programs don't have a reputation for being engaging or exciting. Salesforce wants to change that. Its new platform promises personalization and connectivity for workplace giving in the digital age.

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Can Digital Tools Democratize Giving? Here's One Attempt

Can Digital Tools Democratize Giving? Here's One Attempt

Giving circles have become a key part of philanthropy's push for inclusion and more "democratic" giving. Now, this no-minimum donor-advised fund wants to use tech to give them a boost.

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Network Power: Giving Circles Are on the Rise and Engaging New Voices

Network Power: Giving Circles Are on the Rise and Engaging New Voices

A new study on giving circles shows the networks have tripled in the last decade, and they're including people often left out of institutional philanthropy. America's biggest foundation is cheering on this trend.

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Power to the Readers: A Muckraking Startup Bets on Small Donors

Power to the Readers: A Muckraking Startup Bets on Small Donors

As journalism scrambles for better financial footing, a new site called Tarbell is betting on crowdfunding to support its investigative reports. The nonprofit still relies on some foundation funding, at least for now.

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Windfall: Lessons From an NFL Star's Remarkable Crowdfunding Campaign

Windfall: Lessons From an NFL Star's Remarkable Crowdfunding Campaign

Wild success with crowdfunding is like the nonprofit equivalent of winning the lottery. But what's the secret to raising the big bucks—and the challenges of giving it out? We look at J.J. Watt's $37 million touchdown. 

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Jewish Giving Circles: Poised for Growth and Getting More Strategic

Jewish Giving Circles: Poised for Growth and Getting More Strategic

As you might suspect, there's a robust world of Jewish giving circles. We look at the organization that's bringing them together and helping them up their game. 

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If You're Not Paying Attention to Red Nose Day Yet, You Should Be

If You're Not Paying Attention to Red Nose Day Yet, You Should Be

The U.S. didn’t launch its own version of Red Nose Day through Comic Relief until recently, but the haul from this fundraising effort against global poverty has soared quickly, including this year. 

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How One Funder Combines Crowdfunding and Competition to Fight Domestic Abuse

How One Funder Combines Crowdfunding and Competition to Fight Domestic Abuse

Now in its fourth year, the Allstate Foundation's Purple Purse Challenge is an innovative way to raise money for anti-domestic violence organizations. How does it work? 

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Can Crowdfunding Bring New Funding to Environmental Projects?

Can Crowdfunding Bring New Funding to Environmental Projects?

Crowdfunding is getting more specialized. A case in point: a new platform to raise funds for environmental projects called WorthWild.

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Campus Crowdfunding: A Way To Solve the Young Alumni Engagement Puzzle?

Campus Crowdfunding: A Way To Solve the Young Alumni Engagement Puzzle?

Indebted college grads have plenty of reasons not to give. The crowdfunding platform GiveCampus thinks it's found a better way to engage this tricky demographic. Has it? 

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Click and Go: This Startup Wants to Make #Donate the Future of Online Fundraising

Click and Go: This Startup Wants to Make #Donate the Future of Online Fundraising

Had enough of cumbersome online donation forms? Through Goodworld, donors can give without leaving their social media feeds. But the strategy works for some causes better than others. 

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As Tension Grows Around Private Donors and Public Spaces, Here's One Bright Spot

As Tension Grows Around Private Donors and Public Spaces, Here's One Bright Spot

Can crowdfunding and participatory grantmaking offer a community-led way to make parks and other civic projects come to life, without big donors calling the shots? The firm Patronicity thinks so. 

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Much Ado: Does the Rise of Crowdfunding Actually Matter for Most Nonprofits?

Much Ado: Does the Rise of Crowdfunding Actually Matter for Most Nonprofits?

As it grows by leaps and bounds, the crowdfunding industry parades its potential to remake charity. In fact, most nonprofits are unlikely to cash in on this trend anytime soon. 

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Win-Win: How A Former NFL Player Aims to “Gamify” Philanthropy

Win-Win: How A Former NFL Player Aims to “Gamify” Philanthropy

Former NFL linebacker Mike Brown tell us how he moved to Silicon Valley, learned to code, and is now bringing fantasy sports and charity together through a new platform called Win-Win.  

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