charity
November 28, 2011, 5 Comments

How do you know where your charitable dollars are going? Are they going to the cause you want to support or are they going to administrative and fundraising expenses? A [...]

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Should Charities Recognize Non-Cash Resources: Are expertise, time and in-kind services as valuable as monetary assets?

November 15, 2011, 2 Comments

The recent recession has shown how corporate company budgets can tighten when it comes to philanthropy, in the face of budget cuts and a down market. ...

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Never Underestimate the Power of a Dollar & Small Acts of Social Change

November 7, 2011, No comments

A small donation can go a long way – this is what numerous social activists, including Bill Clinton, former U.S. President and founder of the Clinto ...

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When Governments Take a Stand: Developing Artisans in India

November 1, 2011, No comments

In late September, an ambitious program was launched in the state of Jharkhand, India: the government is aiming to train 50,000 people in 6 months, wh ...

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    The Slums meet the World of Fashion
    September 18, 2011, No comments

    The slums meet the world of fashion through initiatives being taken by development organizations around the world. Through projects like three-month fashion design courses, post-graduate courses in craft management and [...]

  • microfinance
    Why Should We Care About Microfinance?
    September 14, 2011, No comments

    Microfinance’s reputation has suffered a great deal from the stories of greed and poorly regulated operations in Andhra Pradesh. However, the concept and theory behind microfinance have noble roots; empowering [...]

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    Key Takeaways from Day 1 at SOCAP11
    September 9, 2011, 1 Comment

    Editor’s note: This post is part of our SOCAP11 conference coverage in San Francisco. Check in tomorrow for Day 2 coverage of SOCAP11.  Hundreds of innovators, investors and social entrepreneurs invaded Fort [...]