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  • This grantmaker wants to break white men's stranglehold on philanthropic donations

    February 19, 2019 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States

    A grantmaking organization known as The Solutions Project seeks to diversify the traditional white male-dominated world of philanthropy by pledging to invest 95% of its resources in renewable energy projects led by people of color, and 80% to organizations led by women. Recognizing that these populations are often the most affected by dirty energy and climate change, The Solutions Project is building on past investment successes, like a project that turned an old school into solar-powered housing for seniors.

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  • Making an App to Make a Difference

    February 12, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    The lack of technology and app solutions for social problems is beginning to change thanks to the help of a growing group of technology accelerators (also called incubators) aimed at tech companies focused on social impact, rather than traditional profit-focused start-ups. Incubators like Blue Ridge Labs, Fast Forward, and Financial Solutions Lab offer capital, connections, and mentorship.

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  • The town that gave the world Spam is proud to be ‘autism-friendly'

    September 23, 2018 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Austin, Minnesota

    In order to reduce autism stigma, the city of Austin, Minn., became an autism-friendly town. A system was created to label businesses as autism-friendly, if they implement specific requirements that reduce autism triggers like lowering the lights and diminishing loud noises, among others. Employees must also go through educational training's. So far, 15 businesses are designated as autism-friendly. The move, was “a grass-roots effort to improve our community. “Having this autism-friendly movement — it’s incredible to have people who want to understand.”

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  • Can Philanthropy Save a City?

    August 02, 2018 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Stockton, California

    Stockton is courting philanthropists by billing itself as a budding hub of innovation for fighting poverty. The city is mitigating the risks of tapping private foundations to fund city services by identifying target policies and programs ahead of time.

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  • How philanthropy breathed new life into a forgotten Salford suburb

    July 04, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Salford

    A multi-millionaire has poured money into his home suburb of Irlam, buying up empty stores, funding public art projects, and supporting the town center, sports center, health clinic, and train station. Employment is up, but this model of urban renewal raises ethical questions and may not be easily replicable.

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  • Struggling Farmers Turn Excess Milk Into Cheese And Yogurt For The Hungry

    July 02, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: United States, Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania

    Cows will produce the same amount of milk no matter the demand for the product, and with supply staying steady and demand decreasing, a surplus of milk is thrown out routinely. Through a collaborative effort by farmers and a local non-profit in Pennsylvania, however, a solution has emerged that not only turns the extra milk into cheese and yogurt, but supplies the products to those in need.

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  • The rise of the mega-donors

    April 27, 2018 |

    Devex |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Ultra high net worth individuals are giving money to philanthropic causes in new ways. The international development community can engage these potential donors by approaching them as partners, using data to demonstrate impact, and drawing on the donors’ personal experiences.

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  • Backed By A Band Of Philanthropists, Nonprofit Makes Dramatic Progress In Reducing Childhood Deaths

    March 12, 2018 |

    Forbes |

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    Response Location: Mali, Bamako

    By the time sick kids reach a clinic, it can be too late. Through home visits, community health workers in Mali are spotting early signs of malaria, pneumonia, diarrheal disease, and malnutrition and providing treatment to sick kids right away. The approach shortens the time between the first signs of illness and treatment, saving lives in one of the countries with the highest rates of child mortality.

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  • Issuing Bonds to Invest in People

    March 06, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

    In cases where funding is short for social programs, social impact bonds are becoming an increasingly appealing funding mechanism. Private investors and philanthropic institutions invest money upfront to fund a social program; if the program shows measurable success, the investors gain their original investment plus interest. A key example is in Connecticut, where a social impact bond was set up to expand the Family Stability Pay for Success Project. By spending money on prevention, investors and governments save money later.

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  • Tech Support for an Ailing Planet

    January 30, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States

    The advancement of technology has created the capability to consider solutions never before possible. Conservation X Labs, a startup based in Washington, D.C., has committed their focused on marrying the worlds of conservation and technology, to combat mounting concerns of international poaching and deforestation. While the scaling of the technology is stagnated largely due to the expense of technology, progress has been made and devices are actively being piloted.

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