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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

This exploitation mirrors the actions of the defendants in this case, who leveraged the catastrophic 2010 Haiti earthquake, and several subsequent earthquakes, and other natural disasters occurring in 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2023, to raise over five-hundred millions of dollars in donations, purportedly for relief efforts in Haiti.

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The 25 Best Cause Marketing Posts of 2010

Selfish Giving

Here’s one last look back at 2010. My Twitter Policy: How You Can Join the 200 (Kind of surprised this ranked so high, but it doesn’t hurt to review!). The Best & Worst Local Cause Marketing Programs of 2010. Edelman Good Purpose Study 2010 by Edelman. 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study by Cone LLC.

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Microsoft Office 2010 Coming Soon to TechSoup

Tech Soup

You've probably heard the news that Microsoft Office 2010 is launching soon. If you're interested in requesting Office when it's available, you might want to make sure your organization or public library is registered with TechSoup and review Microsoft's donation policies. See our information on upgrades through Software Assurance.

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Two Bay Area Nonprofit Events

Tech Soup

The other event later in the month is CompassPoint's Nonprofit Day 2010 on Tuesday, August 31 at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. If you plan to attend, stop by to say hello!

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GlassPockets at sunset: reflections from working at the intersection of power and light 

Candid

When we started the effort in 2010, only 6-7% of foundations had a website. But today, nearly half of participating foundations have created values or policies prioritizing transparency. This statement offered a vision in which greater foundation transparency would inspire admiration rather than suspicion.

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Inspiring Entrepreneurship in Europe

Tech Soup

European Foundation Week Session: Inspiring Entrepreneurship in Europe organized by Microsoft EMEA and Kauffmann Foundation , 31st May 2010. Incredibly interesting session on enabling greater entrepreneurship in Europe. read more.

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Science and Technology Partnerships with Africa: Opportunities for European Foundations

Tech Soup

European Foundation Week Session: Science and Technology Partnerships with Africa: Opportunities for European Foundations – presented by the South African Department of Science and Technology, as part of the European South African Science and Technology Advancement Programme , 31st May 2010. read more.

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