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Nathaniel Whittemore Points Out Role of Individual Giving in Social Innovation Fund Plan
Nathaniel Whittemore, Social Entrepreneurship Blogger on Change.org, recently reflected about the Social Innovation Fund Fact sheet published by the Corporation for National and Community Service. He suggests that online giving platforms can help everyday donors participate in the Social Innovation Fund process by helping organizations come up with required matching dollars. He says, “Platforms for [...]
Continue reading...Corporation for National and Community Service Publishes FAQ on the Social Innovation Fund
July 22, 2009
In a recent document posted to their website, the Corporation for National and Community Service has compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Social Innovation Fund. Included in this one-pager is an explanation of the purpose of the fund, details about how the fund will work, and information for organizations looking to [...]
Continue reading...Bridgeland and Khazei Say Service is Stimulus
July 21, 2009
John Bridgeland and Alan Khazei have a cost effective, bipartisan approach for creating jobs and making the stimulus work: fully funding the budget requested in the Serve America Act. In a recent op-ed in Politico, they urge lawmakers to consider the benefit of increased funding for national service initiatives: Fully funding the president’s budget request [...]
Continue reading...Stephen Goldsmith Calls on State and Local Governments to Open Doors for Social Innovation
July 17, 2009
Stephen Goldsmith, former Mayor of Indianapolis and Director of the Innovations in American Government Program at the Harvard Kennedy School, looks at how governments can spark social sector innovation in Governing. As a complement to the White House Office of Social Innovation, he calls on mayors and governors to foster opportunities for social entrepreneurs at [...]
Continue reading...News Round-Up: Coverage of the White House Press Conference on the Innovation Fund
July 2, 2009
Check out the links below for coverage of the White House press conference on the Innovation Fund:
Continue reading...President Announces Community Solutions Agenda: Calls on Citizens and Philanthropists to Partner with Government and Invest in What Works
June 30, 2009
Today, President Obama announced the launch of the Community Solutions Agenda and issued a challenge to government, the private sector, philanthropy, and citizens to come together to find and invest in promising solutions to our nation’s toughest social problems. This agenda, which includes the Innovation Fund and the White House Office of Social Innovation and [...]
Continue reading...President Obama to highlight innovative community solutions today at 2:00 PM
June 30, 2009
This afternoon at 2:00 PM ET, President Obama will highlight innovative programs that are making a difference in communities across the country. He will also discuss the importance of searching outside Washington to find and expand successful community solutions, and challenge foundations and philanthropists to join in this effort.
Continue reading...White House Turns the Spotlight on Year Up!
June 19, 2009
America Forward coalition member Year Up is closing the opportunity gap for urban young adults. Year Up’s program for low-income and disconnected 18 to 24 year olds provides six months of professional skills and technical training, followed by a six-month paid apprenticeship in information technology or investment operations at a leading company. Today, this high-impact [...]
Continue reading...President Obama Announces United We Serve Summer Initiative
June 17, 2009
In a video message released today, President Obama unveiled a new initiative to engage Americans across the country in meaningful national and community service. The United We Serve summer initiative is an extended call to service beginning on June 22nd, and lasting through the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11th. In his [...]
Continue reading...First Lady to Philanthropists: “We need you”
June 17, 2009
In a speech Tuesday to Washington, DC philanthropists and leaders, First Lady Michelle Obama called on the philanthropic community to come together to support the work of innovative nonprofits. She also stressed the importance of partnerships in creating lasting change. We need foundations and philanthropists to provide the integral support for our community organizations. But [...]
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July 23, 2009