cross-platform philanthropy Multi-Media Philanthropic Platforms (Tech Roundup 2008.3) The California Endowment is helping to make possible a live webcast of The Women's Conference tonight (Wednesday, October 22) from Long Beach. Check it out here. Participant Productions, the movie company funded by Jeff Skoll (also of the Skoll Foundation and SocialEdge) which brought us An Inconvenient Truth,
Mobile texting moves to Mobile Volunteering I've written a lot about text giving and its potential for philanthropy. Yesterday, as I noted here, I learned about a whole new role for mobile phones in philanthropy - theextraordinaries (video). I'll be honest, I'm so old my first thought was "Huh?
berresford Philanthropy talks on either coast If you are in NYC on November 3rd go hear Susan Berresford (former President of Ford Foundation) speak about foundations in tough economic times. Information is here. For those in San Francisco on November 19 you can hear Paul Brest (President of Hewlett Foundation and author of Money Well Spent)
future I have just seen the future... ... And so I will blog about it while walking back to my office ... SocialActions.org and it's "cloud" of ways to change the world Theextraordinaries.com - and their vision of "free time". More to come when I am not typing with my thumbs.
future More on the future Thanks to all you have commented on the "...future of philanthropy as we know it" posts. Conversations and comments are scattered across several blogs - check The Foundation Center, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and Huffington Post for some important insights from readers about the 1) additional effects of public
economy Resetting philanthropy Lots of folks disagree with my post on "...the future of philanthropy." Here are comments from two economic watchers - one a writer for Business Week and the other is a bank VP, who may agree with me (transcript is from marketplace.org) "Are we in a
foreclosure Foreclosures, falling economies and the future of philanthropy I'm going to start this post with two notes and build to a big finish.... * Smartlink has new giving guides for donors concerned about communities and the mortgage crisis. * The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced $68 million for mitigation and prevention of foreclosures in Chicago.
Charitable and political giving I published this paragraph as a bit of an afterthought on Thursday's post. Thought I'd pull it out and let it stand on its own - Here's another thought I've been noodling on for a while. I've given more money
ogm Videos and podcasts and twitter As Executive Producer of the Giving Channel on Fora.tv I'm thrilled to point you all over to some of the video coverage of the recent Social Capital Markets (SoCap08) conference. I covered the conference here, here, here, here, and here. The SoCap08 conference gave me the final
changemakers Changemakers - R. I. P. Changemakers is probably not the first nonprofit to close its doors since the economy went belly up (and it won't be the last) but it is the first in the immediate circle of organizations I have supported. Here is some of what was said as they shut the
bronfman Nominations for Change The Charles Bronfman Prize The Charles Bronfman Prize has launched its 2009 award cycle, marking the start of this year's international quest for extraordinary, young humanitarians. The Prize celebrates the vision and talent of an individual or team under 50 years of age, whose humanitarian work has contributed
philanthropiccapitalmarkets SoCap Plenary Tuesday Morning Some notes from Tuesday's SoCap08 opening session with Katherine Fulton and a panel with Jed Emerson, Matthew Bishop, and David Chen. Locked in drivers of change - the things we know are going to happen, because they already are: * money seeking diversification * values driven investors * growing inequity and
missionmarkets Social Markets Meet Mission Markets Yesterday I hinted at news from socialmarkets.org - I've just been given the OK to leak this out - they've formed a partnership with missionmarkets.com and will be announcing it today at 12:05 pm in room 190c at SoCap08. This is cross-platform philanthropic
cross-platform philanthropy Further reflections on SoCap 08 Are Social Markets here? I asked this question yesterday. I think they are very much emerging, in formation and in ten/twenty years will need little explanation. So, to a small degree, they are here. But they are still very new. We have a lot of influence over what they
philanthropiccapitalmarkets Social Capital Index Here are some cool things I've heard about at SoCap08 (so far): * Social capital index This could be very cool - check it out and use it. * New Philanthropy Capital is looking into developing an association of sector analysts. IMHO, they should invite everyone who has signed up
philanthropiccapitalmarkets SoCap 08 What does it mean if you throw a conference and twice as many people show up as were originally registered? Well that is what happened at SoCap08. The rooms were so full it made sense to join twitter so I could find out what was happening on the other side
futures New report on community foundations The latest Future Matters report has gone live on the Futures project website. Check out communityphilanthropy.org for a look at philanthropy and immigrant communities around the country. SoCap08 starts today - that is where I'll be, leading a session on Money and Meaning today and attending sessions,
media Media Coverage and New Publications The book review I published here on Money Well Spent has been picked up by Alliance Magazine's Recommended Resources page. Blueprint Research & Design, Inc., the company that brings you this blog, is featured in the October issue of Wealth Manager Magazine, in a story on financial advisers
USA Today on philanthropy Special section in USA TODAY on philanthropy. The section includes: * Requisite celebrity philanthropy story(Natalie Portman); * Requisite story on financial crisis and uncertainty about philanthropy; and * Requisite story on millenial generation and giving, including text donations. This being USA TODAY, there are some good graphics - check out this interactive
New meaning of philanthrocapitalism Matthew Bishop's book, Philanthrocapitalism was released a week or so ago. Haven't read it yet, but have read lots of excerpts, responses, etc. etc. It is on the reading list. In the meantime, however, and with all due credit to my friend Tim Ogden, this Don
noonprop8 88 Against 8 ATTENTION: This post is blatantly (and proudly) self-interested. The legendary pianist, Leon Fleisher, is appearing in a special benefit concert "88 Against 8" to raise funds for the No on 8 Campaign. The concert is October 21 in San Francisco, tickets require a minimum donation of $500. All
brest Clarification - Money Well Spent Some of you have written in and asked me about the review I posted on Money Well Spent, the new guide to smart giving from Paul Brest and Hal Harvey. In particular, the questions deal with my suppositions about the role of strategic philanthropy in tough (may this not prove
brest Money Well Spent I received my review copy of Money Well Spent, the new book on strategic philanthropy by Paul Brest and Hal Harvey, back in August. I sat right down and read the book, but waited to post this review to align with the timing of the book’s public availability. Given
cross-platform philanthropy What’s online got to do with it? On October 8, the Stanford Social Innovation Review will host a conference on online giving marketplaces. I’m thrilled to see these platforms are finally getting the attention they are due (and also delighted to be moderating one of the panel discussions). Over the years I’ve paid a lot
acumen Portfolio Data Management System The social sector made a big jump forward yesterday with the announcement of the Portfolio Data Management System (PDMS). This set of software tools, powered by Acumen Fund, the Aspen Institute Network of Development Entreprenuers, Skoll Foundation, SalesForce.com Foundation, Google.org and about a dozen other organizations announced they
