(September 9, 2020) A study of the US’s spring and summer of unrest has revealed a police response more violent than protesters. “While the US has long been home to a vibrant protest environment, demonstrations surged to new levels in 2020,” according to The US Crisis Monitor — a joint project between ACLED and the Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) at … [Read more...] about Police response more violent than protesters in US civil unrest: US Crisis Monitor Report
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Blackbaud Data Breach: U.S. Donor Sues, could the same happen in Canada?
(September 9, 2020) A U.S. donor is suing software giant Blackbaud after receiving notices from two of the charities affected by a recent Blackbaud data breach where it had to pay cyber attackers a ransom to regain control of their NetCommunity and RaisersEdge platforms, The NonProfit Times is reporting in Blackbaud Faces Class Action Lawsuit After Data Breach. “The … [Read more...] about Blackbaud Data Breach: U.S. Donor Sues, could the same happen in Canada?
Mark Zuckerberg makes a $300 million donation to shore up an electoral system he helped demolish
(September 8) In its Gifts Round-up on September 8, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported, without irony or context that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Donate $300 Million for Voting Security. The pledged gift will come from the Chan Zuckerberg Donor Advised Fund at Silicon Valley Community Foundation, $250 million of it will provide grants to local election … [Read more...] about Mark Zuckerberg makes a $300 million donation to shore up an electoral system he helped demolish
LEAF expresses solidarity with the family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
(August 27, 2020) According to a statement it released in solidarity with the family, the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) is calling for a “fair, independent and open investigation that answers questions about the circumstances surrounding Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death, including the police’s role and conduct at the scene.” Yesterday, Ontario's Special … [Read more...] about LEAF expresses solidarity with the family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
Can donor-centered fundraising reinvent itself?
(August 26, 2020) Donor-centered fundraising and donor-centered leadership have been promoted as best practice in the charity sector for many years. “Donor‐centered fundraising puts satisfying donors’ need for meaningful information at the top of the agenda,” says charity specialist and author Penelope Burk. Yet, putting donor’s needs at the top of the charity … [Read more...] about Can donor-centered fundraising reinvent itself?