Crowdfunding is grassroots community engagement. Its powerful approach to fundraising and brandraising leverages the speed and reach of the Internet -- as well as advocates’ networks -- to acquire more donors and raise m…

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David Neff, Miriam Kagan

With nearly $250 million raised for important causes all over the world combined, RYOT News, (RED) and Omaze set the standard for collaboration in the social entrepreneurship space, and how incredibly important it is for…

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Bryn Mooser, Chrysi Philalithes, Ian Somerhalder, Ryan Cummins

The #GivingTuesday movement generated huge social media buzz, launched the “unselfie”, increased online giving and engaged individuals in the U.S. and around the world in philanthropy. Using new tools and technologies to…

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Henry Timms, Libby Leffler, Rob Reich

Charities are always looking for creative approaches to fundraising. Companies like Airbnb, ZipCar, and Zaarly have created new markets that show how companies can profit from the sharing economy. WebThriftStore turns p…

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Douglas Krugman

In today's world, we are all philanthropists. Susan will lead a lively and engaging discussion on how our new social era is enabling such a dynamic. From Razoo to Crowdrise to Global Giving to Catapult, we can all play …

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Susan McPherson

We all believe in equality for girls and women. #Duh. Yet less than 7% of funding goes to girls and women's causes, and one in four organizations that work on those issues is in danger of closing. To solve that problem, …

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Maz Kessler, Tyler LePard

Looking for ways to develop or expand your corporate philanthropy? Want to give back more often in ways nobody else does? This presentation will share how your business -- no matter how big or small -- can create a corpo…

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Dan Graham

Young indie artists with promising careers find themselves signing away their album and publishing rights or other assets in order to propel themselves forward. Most music services for indie artists require a fee for “pr…

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Anina Moore, Chris Douridas, Christopher Tyng, Peter Schwinge