Zuckerberg Donates $20 Million to Help Schools Get Connected
The gift from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, will support EducationSuperHighway, a nonprofit working to equip schools with high-speed Internet connections, The New York Times writes.
Oxfam’s Location-Based Mobile Ads Target Holiday Shoppers
The aid charity is teaming with a mobile-advertising company for a holiday campaign that aims to tap potential donors when they may be most predisposed to give, writes The Wall Street Journal.
Fidelity Charitable Now Accepts Bitcoin Donations
The donor-advised fund manager is working with the bitcoin platform Coinbase, which converts the digital currency to cash at no charge. Donors’ tax deductions will depend on how long they have held the currency, The Wall Street Journal reports.
New Anti-Defamation League Leader Reflects on Paris Attacks
Social-policy guru and former White House official Jonathan Greenblatt sees tremendous pressure building on the Jewish community in Europe.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Facebook Debuts New Fundraising Tools
The new features include a “donate” button pilot project that will make it easier for users of the social-media site to give to charity with fewer clicks.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
A Family Digs Deep to Give Until It Hurts — and Launches a Movement
After scrimping and sacrificing, Eugene and Minhee Cho’s nonprofit One Day’s Wages has attracted a strong following among young people drawn to its simple message and commitment to transparency.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
LinkedIn for Nonprofits: Building Your Network
Don’t forget to post regularly to start discussions and establish your expertise, says consultant Marc W. Halpert. This is the third in a three-part series.
Scientists Get Star Treatment as Breakthrough Prizes Awarded
Seven scientists and research teams received $3 million each to pursue groundbreaking work as the Breakthrough Prizes, funded by some of the world’s wealthiest tech moguls, were presented Sunday at a red-carpet gala in Silicon Valley, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times report.
Nonprofit Crowdfunding Site Watsi Takes Cues From Silicon Valley
Watsi, a crowdfunding platform that allows donors to support people with medical expenses in the developing world, raised $3.5 million in start-up funding from foundations and philanthropists and has recruited some big-name engineers from groups like NASA and Microsoft, according to an article in Entrepreneur magazine. In 2013, Watsi became the first nonprofit accepted by the Bay Area start-up accelerator Y Combinator.
Big Influx of Replacement Credit Cards May Hurt Recurring Donations
A large number of credit cards are being re-issued this fall to update the technology, and many will have new expiration dates. Charities and others are urged to use new devices to read the cards.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Google.org Grants Back Grassroots Racial-Justice Groups
Google’s charity arm has awarded $2.35 million in grants to Bay Area community organizations tackling systemic discrimination in education and law enforcement. This is the Silicon Valley giant’s first foray into the burgeoning racial-justice movement, reports USA Today.
LinkedIn for Nonprofits: Making the Most of Your Nonprofit’s Page
Your organization’s profile on the network shouldn’t just duplicate your organization’s website, consultant Marc W. Halpert says. This video is the second in a three-part series.
Gates Foundation Backs Giving Tuesday Storytelling Competition
Participants will write short essays describing their support for nonprofits in ways that were memorable and meaningful; featured groups will win grants up to $5,000.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Opinion: Is Can-Do Silicon Valley Doing Philanthropy Right?
A New York Times analysis looks at the growth of tech-sector giving and the attitudes and tools Silicon Valley moguls are bringing to philanthropy.
Nonprofits Come Up Short With Donors on Social Media, Study Says
Dunham and Company and Marketing Support Network found that charities are using social-media platforms like billboards rather than two-way communication tools.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
LinkedIn for Nonprofits: Create an Effective Personal Profile
In the first of three training videos, consultant Marc W. Halpert shares his advice for making your LinkedIn profile stand out and reflect your personal goals. This video is the first in a three-part series.