The appearance of Karl Rove and his Wall Street Allies in the most recent attack ad against Elizabeth Warren clearly demonstrates that anything will be said or done in order to attempt to derail her campaign. Republicans will use millions to [...]
Some good news out of Washington, four bills one of which is the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act, HR 2930, was passed by the House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority. The road to implementation at the state level is already [...]
Tonight at the Harvard Peabody Museum local and international philanthropists, work-a-teers, entrepreneurs and social venture capitalists will gather to celebrate generous acts of kindness, charity and Philanthropist.org, an idea in the making, an online exchange [...]
Dec 3, 2011, 11 months before the next Massachusetts US senate election, in 116 homes across the Commonwealth, approximately 2000 people gathered to listen to and learn more about Elizabeth Warren, democratic candidate for United State Senator. [...]
Yesterday, a Boston judge gave a two week extension to the City’s petition to evict #Occupy Boston encampment. Occupy Boston members celebrated and talked on Radio Boston, WBUR, about why their case is a symbol of a broader American issue. The encampment, [...]
What motivates philanthropy in the United States? Can we separate the value of charity without discussing the economy, tax breaks, politics and social responsibility? In Sunday New York Times article, A Family’s Billions, Artfully Sheltered, Estee Lauder Heir’s Tax Strategies Typify [...]
The Business Incubator Center is calling out for candidates to apply for their Internationally Recognized Incubator Program. Start-ups are a vital contributor to the health and diversity of our local economy. The Business Incubator Center was one of several initiatives created to diversify the [...]
The parent company for American Airlines, the nation’s third largest carrier, filed for bankruptcy due to high labor and fuel costs and operating in a volatile economy.
American was the world’s biggest airline as recently as 2008, but has fallen behind United and Delta [...]
November was the month the super committee would tackle the debt crisis; they were to do what the US Congress could not: bipartisan support to establish reasonable and rational alternatives to the growing deficit. They too failed. Yet, during the same time, one [...]
Each week, we look for inspirational stories which promote social entrepreneurship, giving back to communities and fostering philanthropy throughout the world. May this story bring a smile to your face. Two social entrepreneurs, Alexis Miesen and Jennie Dundas, envisioned “eventually” starting a non-profit in line with [...]
Seventy-three percent of 343 small business owners surveyed, report using social media for personal use; however few use it for their business. What prevents business owners from using social media in their industry to [...]
Since 2010, this blogger has written about social media: the good, the bad and the ugly. We are in the midst of one of the biggest revolts since the industrial revolution; social media has leveled the political, cultural, social and financial playing [...]
We need to occupy judgment, values and leadership. Here we are with super gridlock in Congress and once again the American people are left hanging in the balance by silent hallways and utter silence from the super committee. Democrats [...]
Back in September in 2011, two marketing executives from Pabst Brewing Company raised close to $200 million dollars in online donations with an average of $40 per donation before the SEC closed down the operation for breaking SEC rules. The online [...]
Over the last year, I have used Foursquare both, as a consumer and as a business to help my clients establish their venue and run campaigns to drive new business and reward loyal customers. The concept is Foursquare is a [...]
With the passage of new legislation, generating capital for start-ups and new business, more opportunities exist now than ever before for small business to seek out investors who are willing to invest in their venture(s). Crowd-funding allows [...]
On Capitol Hill this week with overwhelming bi partisan support (407-17 vote,) the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act was passed. The convergence of innovation, social media, social entrepreneurship and the power of individual investing came together. Crowd-funding, which allows business, social entrepreneurs and start-ups [...]
The legislation would amend the Securities Act of 1933 to establish an exemption from the requirement that certain securities be registered with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Specifically, the bill would exempt securities from registration requirements if:
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Newspaper leader sees a world without print
In this week’s New York Times article, “Newspapers’ Digital Apostle, Chief of 2 Chains Prepares for World Without Print,” reports how one news paper executive is embracing the digital world. John Paton, Media News chief executive is banking [...]
Monday, November 14, 2011-What role does social, government and corporate responsibility play in society? In the article, “Damage limitation is urgently needed,” the question was raised about Chinese businesses which have made fortunes in the last three decades at the expense of China’s environment, public [...]
November 11th was National Philanthropy day in Ithaca New York where four local leaders were awarded in recognition of their work in the community. “Arthur Kuckes, Cornell University professor and CEO of Vector Magnetics, for philanthropist of the year; Larry Baum , founder and CEO [...]
Now a days Online Banking is getting popularity day by day in Bangladesh. Maximum number of local and public bank has been started their banking system in online for fast banking and I am giving here some example like HSBC, City Bank, [...]
Philanthropy, generosity, is something which comes from your heart, taking action if you are so fortunate comes in way of your pocket book. The good for humanity lives in our soul, manifesting itself in act of kindness, empathy and compassion. At [...]
Ethics are the driving force often leading to creation of new laws and regulations. Because law is not usually adequate at preventing corporate governance risk and harm to investors, ethical compliance and standards increase organizational security and health. More employees and businesses need to [...]
Credit unions are increasingly growing their customer lists amid bank fees. Rising costs and hidden fees at banks are leading personal finance experts to recommend credit unions to their clients. The credit union switch backlash is growing. But what [...]
A community leader in early-stage business innovation and entrepreneurship, the Gigabit Challenge is the first step in helping entrepreneurs to develop exciting next-generation businesses on the Internet.
The Gigabit Challenge began [...]
Disney Interactive Media and YouTube have decided to spend $10-$15 million on producing original video series. These short videos will be created by Disney and distributed on a co-branded channel on Disney.com and YouTube. The Disney-YouTube partnership plans to create dozens of channels featuring [...]
One year from today, the polls will open and Americans will elect the next President of the United States. The stakes have never been higher in a time when people are more polarized, fed up with big [...]
As the economic gap continues to rise, the news is harsh especially for younger adults. For the first time in our history children are projected worse off than their parents and grandparents. The Pew Research center reports:
“47-to-1 gap in net worth between old and [...]
Nonprofits and NGOs, to expand and bring new services, can neglect risk management in corporate governance decisions involving contracts and new buildings.
Pay referrals get services and revenue into new buildings quickly. This is how new buildings and services [...]
Elections are won by candidates whom people like and who offer alternatives. But most of these candidates are the ones spending the country into financial collapse. The list of destructive financial actions by the federal government in the past is lengthy, some [...]
Tweet The president and CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz announced a new initiative which focuses on providing loans to small businesses. Create Jobs for USA, is a plan to get Americans back to work. As Washington and politicians remains grid locked, the national unemployment rate [...]
Sunday, November 6, 2011, New York Times, article, A King of Connection Is Tech’s Go-To Guy, is about one of today’s most brilliant and successful social entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Mr. Reid Hoffman, 44, is a social [...]
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Business with a social mission
A new entity was established in Vermont this week, L3C, which is a brand new status and first of its kind in the United States. Individuals are able to establish a business with a social [...]
The evolution of philanthropy
In a series by The Globe and Mail, a Canadian blog, discusses the evolution of philanthropy. Traditionally, a bastion of wealthy corporations, family foundations which have powerful influence to impact national and international social, public health [...]
A new generation, social engagement, Internet and social networking has created a voice to those who traditionally have had little influence; customers fed are organizing and assembling to online and off to protest. Less than a decade ago, individuals [...]
We are saddened by the shocking news of Marion Salmon Hedges, a successful NY real estate professional and dedicated philanthropist who was severely injured in a Target parking lot in East Harlem, NYC this week while she and her young teen-age [...]
http://www.williamjamesfoundation.org/entrants.
The William James Foundation provides detailed and constructive feedback to our entrants so that they can build stronger and more sustainable businesses. We do this through our pool of [...]
Social media influences economic change
Ever since Bank of America announced their decision to start charging $5 a month to clients to use their debt card, Americans from Main Street to Congress are protesting. To show their objection clients are canceling [...]
On the Ellen DeGeneres show everyone wins, members of the audience, charities, advertisers, brands, sponsors and her causes. Ellen, a 21st century social philanthropist, weaves, her brand across, media, TV, phone, print, web and good old fashion talking with social [...]
Two articles caught our attention in the New York Times Sunday Business section this weekend. Sitting right next two each other, one, by Gretchen Morgenson, “How Mr. Volcker Would Fix It” and “Unreasonable, Maybe, but It’s a Social [...]
Measuring sustainability standards across industry markets and leaders is allowing companies to differentiate themselves from competitors. With corporate programs raising millions for nonprofit and NGO programs, corporate sustainability investment metrics are driving improvements to industry and corporate governance standards while [...]
In 1859, in New York City, Henry George, a popular American economist, after returning from a trip to India stated that he was “shocked by the extreme wealth and debasing want.” Over a hundred and fifty years later, on October 15, 2011, the [...]
We are at the precipice, the point where decades of capitalism, the “idea of post-wealth generosity, of making lots of money first and then dedicating oneself to the task of how best to distribute those riches, by way [...]
This week, we are captivated by a couple of stories; one, Occupy the school ground, about social media, kids political consciousness raising and social responsibility. A group of 5th graders on a trip to Boston discovered Dewey Square [...]
What can community leaders, governmental agencies and non-profit organizations learn from a group of disorganized, socially mobile, technical savvy, politically conscious individuals? Traditionally, people work within communities and agencies to influence change, social and economic circumstances. Bureaucratic, decentralized organizations lack [...]
A trend changing university endowments is today’s graduates are not following in the footsteps of their parents when it comes to giving back to their University Alma Mata. “While nearly half of the gifts of $5-million or more made [...]
The last post—Capitalism and the Social Enterprise –is a perception that our country is in the midst of a social revolution fueled by a generation of socially conscious individuals who leverage the Internet, social networking sites, like Twitter, Facebook, Linked In [...]
Each week we look for stories, blogs and posts which resonate with Philanthropist.Org and provide important and interesting information to the philanthropic community. We want to contribute to the conversation; engage in discussions about generosity, compassion and the act and spirit of [...]
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