GIVA is a digital platform developed by The Safety Lab, Y&R, and Community Chest that allows vetted NPOs to connect donors directly with individuals in need in real-time. The platform aims to enable customized, one-to-one giving with transparency and feedback. It represents a shift for fundraising and giving by harnessing digital technology to grow NPO income streams and allow companies and individuals to direct their donations. NPOs, companies, and individuals can all benefit from direct connections, tracking of impact, and satisfying current demands for personalized, convenient giving.
Presented by at NCVO's 2015 Evolve Conference by Peter Baeck, Principal Researcher - Public and Social Innovation, Nesta:
https://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
Impact Grid is a project to harness the potential offered by blockchain and other emerging technologies to design a transparent, secure and decentralized platform for Impact Investing.
Accelerating Impact Impact Investing & Innovative Financing for DevelopmentKarim Harji
The concept of innovative financing is a relatively recent addition to the development lexicon. Edward Jackson, a faculty member at the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University, and Karim Harji, a co-founder and partner at Purpose Capital, will introduce the audience to innovative financing and impact investing through their report, Accelerating Impact: Achievements, Challenges and What’s Next in Building the Impact Investing Industry. The AKFC Seminars on Innovative Financing for Development, hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada in partnership with Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration.
Webinar: Profiling your DHP budget to mitigate the impact of welfare reforms Policy in Practice
Deven Ghelani and Zoe Charlesworth, Policy in Practice, discuss how local authorities can spend their DHP budgets most effectively, to ensure people who need the support the most receive it.
View these slides to learn:
1. How DHP money is spent nationwide and why underspends occur
2. How to identify individual households most in need and what support they need
3. How to know if your DHP support is reaching the right people
4. Where to target your DHP engagement campaigns
Central government has increased the DHP budget by £35m in 2017-2018 to help with the transition of welfare reforms and it is important that the increased funding is made available to those who need it most.
Whilst some assessments of the impact of reforms have taken place, DWP advise local authorities to carry out more detailed work to identify those most in need of discretionary support.
"You may want to profile your caseload to identify certain groups among those potentially affected by the changes, and establish the level of demand among those groups. Although DWP has already carried out various Equality Impact Assessments in relation to HB reform you may want to carry out a more detailed assessment for your area."
Discretionary Housing Payments Guidance Manual, DWP, Dec 2016
Policy in Practice has helped local authorities identify individual households most at risk from aggregate and cumulative welfare reforms so that support programmes can be targeted where they are most needed.
This webinar was held on Wednesday 1 March 2017 at 10:30
View YouTube recording here https://youtu.be/sjNreOrBMWc
You may have the best idea in the world for social change, but if you're unable to raise funds to manifest your visions of grandeur, you're sunk. The good news is that there are some new, exciting ways to fundraise that didn't exist just a few years back, including social impact bonds, program-related investments from foundations, developments in donor-advised funds, and the entire field of impact investing. Join us to learn more about these promising developments, and discover how your cause can benefit from tapping into these resources.
Presented by at NCVO's 2015 Evolve Conference by Peter Baeck, Principal Researcher - Public and Social Innovation, Nesta:
https://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
Impact Grid is a project to harness the potential offered by blockchain and other emerging technologies to design a transparent, secure and decentralized platform for Impact Investing.
Accelerating Impact Impact Investing & Innovative Financing for DevelopmentKarim Harji
The concept of innovative financing is a relatively recent addition to the development lexicon. Edward Jackson, a faculty member at the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University, and Karim Harji, a co-founder and partner at Purpose Capital, will introduce the audience to innovative financing and impact investing through their report, Accelerating Impact: Achievements, Challenges and What’s Next in Building the Impact Investing Industry. The AKFC Seminars on Innovative Financing for Development, hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada in partnership with Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration.
Webinar: Profiling your DHP budget to mitigate the impact of welfare reforms Policy in Practice
Deven Ghelani and Zoe Charlesworth, Policy in Practice, discuss how local authorities can spend their DHP budgets most effectively, to ensure people who need the support the most receive it.
View these slides to learn:
1. How DHP money is spent nationwide and why underspends occur
2. How to identify individual households most in need and what support they need
3. How to know if your DHP support is reaching the right people
4. Where to target your DHP engagement campaigns
Central government has increased the DHP budget by £35m in 2017-2018 to help with the transition of welfare reforms and it is important that the increased funding is made available to those who need it most.
Whilst some assessments of the impact of reforms have taken place, DWP advise local authorities to carry out more detailed work to identify those most in need of discretionary support.
"You may want to profile your caseload to identify certain groups among those potentially affected by the changes, and establish the level of demand among those groups. Although DWP has already carried out various Equality Impact Assessments in relation to HB reform you may want to carry out a more detailed assessment for your area."
Discretionary Housing Payments Guidance Manual, DWP, Dec 2016
Policy in Practice has helped local authorities identify individual households most at risk from aggregate and cumulative welfare reforms so that support programmes can be targeted where they are most needed.
This webinar was held on Wednesday 1 March 2017 at 10:30
View YouTube recording here https://youtu.be/sjNreOrBMWc
You may have the best idea in the world for social change, but if you're unable to raise funds to manifest your visions of grandeur, you're sunk. The good news is that there are some new, exciting ways to fundraise that didn't exist just a few years back, including social impact bonds, program-related investments from foundations, developments in donor-advised funds, and the entire field of impact investing. Join us to learn more about these promising developments, and discover how your cause can benefit from tapping into these resources.
On 11th February 2016 the Big Lottery Fund and CBO evaluation team ran a peer learning event for people developing SIBs related to health. These slides are from the workshop on working with investors.
On 4th December 2015 the Big Lottery Fund and CBO evaluation team ran a peer learning event for people developing SIBs related to employment, housing and crime. These slides are from the afternoon workshop on working with investors.
Arusha | Jun-14 | GVEP International - East Africa overviewSmart Villages
Presentation by Lindsay van Landeghem - Smart Villages Arusha workshop - June 2014
The workshop in Arusha explored the East African/Tanzanian environment for village energy, local case studies, challenges and opportunities, with a view to formulating policy recommendations for policymakers, funders, NGOs and other stakeholders the region. An important part of the workshop, and indeed the whole Smart Villages initiative work programme, was to gather evidence from existing projects that have provided or facilitated sustainable off-grid energy solutions in the developing world.The workshop gathered more than 50 experts, including policymakers, NGOs, off-grid energy entrepreneurs and others to look for solutions to providing energy to villages off the grid.
Crowdfunding involves raising money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet. There are several crowdfunding models, including start-up equity crowdfunding which allows people to invest in early start-ups, and rewards-based crowdfunding where investors receive a reward in exchange for their pledge. Legislation regarding crowdfunding differs between countries, with the U.S. passing laws in 2012 to encourage small business funding through crowdfunding and Canada taking a more cautious "wait-and-see" approach. Successful crowdfunding campaigns convey ideas clearly and quickly, target the right amount of funding, and involve live fundraising and pitching events.
The document discusses GlobalGiving's new social impact framework. It outlines GlobalGiving's goals of becoming more self-sufficient, broadening access to its platform, and directing resources to higher performing organizations. The framework focuses on outcomes like enabling the exchange of information/money/ideas globally, constituents connecting dynamically, and resources going to more effective organizations. It defines key terms, describes data to be measured, and seeks feedback on clearly communicating the framework and measuring the right metrics.
Social media, mobile computing and the cloud meet insurance regulation mkeane
The document discusses the regulatory issues insurance companies face regarding social media, mobile computing, and cloud technology. It notes that state insurance regulators are increasingly treating social media posts as advertising, and the NAIC has issued guidance on complying with regulations related to social media use. The document provides examples of how some major insurance companies incorporate these new technologies and outlines various compliance risks regarding privacy, security, discrimination, and improper marketing.
The Impact of Universal Credit - National Housing Federation ConferencePolicy in Practice
Deven Ghelani presented about The Impact of Universal Credit at this National Housing Federation Conference on 21 June 2018 in Manchester.
In his session, accompanied by Donna Gallagher who has just joined Policy in Practice from Your Homes Newcastle, Deven shared analysis and policy commentary about how Universal Credit is impacting social housing tenants.
For more information visit www.policyinpractice.co.uk, email hello@policyinpractice.co.uk or call 0330 088 9242.
The document discusses impact investing, which provides both social and financial returns through investments. Impact investing aims to assess performance through more than just financial measures. While the term was coined in 2007, it emerged from interest in assessing capital performance through non-financial lenses as well. The impact investing market includes philanthropic organizations, boutique funds, mainstream institutional investors, and others. Assets under management in impact investing are projected to approach $1 trillion by 2020 according to some estimates, as nearly two-thirds of U.S. pension funds anticipate making such investments. The document raises questions about careers, returns, industry trends, and opportunities in impact investing.
This document provides information about a two-day masterclass on digital citizen engagement for government. The masterclass will be facilitated by Crispin Butteriss and will provide practical tools and strategies for connecting citizens with policy development through digital channels. It will cover topics like identifying engagement objectives, managing risks, using tools like ideation and crowd-sourcing, and developing a digital engagement strategy. The class is aimed at professionals involved in stakeholder engagement, communications, and policy planning from the public sector.
Alliance for Global Good Innovation Fund Post Webinar Q&As 20120615A4GG
This document contains questions and answers about an Innovation Fund grant program. Key points include:
- Umbrella organizations can provide matching funds if they are specifically allocated for the project and not normal transfers.
- International NGOs with 10+ years of existence but a newer US office are eligible to apply. Cost shifting projects or solely improving visibility are not viable proposals.
- Projects benefiting developing countries can be based in the US. Global biodiversity conservation and mental health projects are eligible under relevant categories. Revenue generated in the US from product sales is eligible if used for developing world programs.
The document provides guidance on how to make a good application to the Big Lottery Fund in Scotland. It outlines key elements that should be included in an application such as evidence of need, clear project activities, well-defined outcomes and milestones, sustainability plans, accurate budgeting, and systems to track progress. Applications will be assessed based on how well the proposed project meets identified needs and how likely the applicant is to achieve the intended outcomes.
Fundamentals of Impact Investing - A Finance Matters Workshop - October 2014Finance Matters
The slide deck from Finance Matters' workshop on Fundamentals of Impact Investing held in London in October 2014.
Finance Matters is a London-based social enterprise helping people in finance put sustainability at the heart of their career. Check us out @fncematters, LinkedIn, Facebook or at www.financematters.co.
The document discusses social impact bonds, an innovative financing model where private investors fund social programs and are reimbursed by the government if the programs achieve targeted social outcomes. It notes that the Obama administration has proposed $100 million to pilot social impact bonds across several agencies. While the bonds have potential to incentivize social innovation, challenges include determining which outcomes to measure and ensuring government funding is sustained over the long term required for impact.
The document summarizes a grants management platform called Uplift that aims to connect social investors with nonprofit organizations. It notes that 70% of local nonprofits tried to survive after the pandemic with donations dropping and expenses increasing. Uplift will automate the entire grant lifecycle from requests through approval to simplify the process. The platform aims to drive impact, empower changemakers, and save time by making smart investments. It has the goal of becoming a local guide for patient capital by providing access to data, research, and market intelligence.
Become a Tech Powered Non Profit - Final - 15 September 2022.pdfSudhir Swamy
This document discusses how non-profits can leverage technology to improve their operations, increase their mission impact, and enhance their competitiveness. It provides examples of non-profits using technologies like chatbots, virtual reality, mobile apps, contactless donation kiosks, online and hybrid events, artificial intelligence, and cloud-based donor databases to more effectively deliver programs, fundraise, manage donors, and engage stakeholders. The document also identifies key barriers to technology adoption for non-profits and provides a framework for developing a technology roadmap.
The digital transformation guide: Six strategies to scale financial inclusionrun_frictionless
FSPs must find digital ways to reach and interact with their customers efficiently and at scale, use their client data for more efficient credit management and product design, and build more flexible core systems that support adaptability.
https://runfrictionless.com/b2b-white-paper-service/
MEDA Technology for Financial Services April 2013chrissiy
MEDA is working on the cutting edge of using technology to bring financial services to the 2.5 billion people worldwide that are currently unbanked. Read here about our projects in Zambia, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Afghanistan and what we're learning about leveraging mobile phones, prepaid cards, and vouchers to promote client-focused product innovation.
Wanaka developed a vision to diversify its economy and create high-value jobs through harnessing technology and gigabit internet connectivity. This started in 2014 with the Gigatown initiative. By 2024, Wanaka had established a vibrant, collaborative business ecosystem and knowledge industry that improved living standards. It achieved this through strategic goals of economic diversification, improved social services, and developing an educated community. Wanaka's success established it as a model that was replicated nationwide through a sister city program. The document outlines challenges faced in the early years around funding and execution, and how community and business have become more integrated to achieve shared social and economic goals.
Mastering Virtual Fundraising: From Peer-to-Peer Campaigns to Engaging EventsiConnectXSolutions
Join the virtual fundraising revolution! Our blog delves into the rising trend of online donations platforms and peer-to-peer fundraising. Gain valuable insights into creating engaging content, selecting user-friendly platforms, and effectively promoting virtual events for nonprofit success.
On 11th February 2016 the Big Lottery Fund and CBO evaluation team ran a peer learning event for people developing SIBs related to health. These slides are from the workshop on working with investors.
On 4th December 2015 the Big Lottery Fund and CBO evaluation team ran a peer learning event for people developing SIBs related to employment, housing and crime. These slides are from the afternoon workshop on working with investors.
Arusha | Jun-14 | GVEP International - East Africa overviewSmart Villages
Presentation by Lindsay van Landeghem - Smart Villages Arusha workshop - June 2014
The workshop in Arusha explored the East African/Tanzanian environment for village energy, local case studies, challenges and opportunities, with a view to formulating policy recommendations for policymakers, funders, NGOs and other stakeholders the region. An important part of the workshop, and indeed the whole Smart Villages initiative work programme, was to gather evidence from existing projects that have provided or facilitated sustainable off-grid energy solutions in the developing world.The workshop gathered more than 50 experts, including policymakers, NGOs, off-grid energy entrepreneurs and others to look for solutions to providing energy to villages off the grid.
Crowdfunding involves raising money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet. There are several crowdfunding models, including start-up equity crowdfunding which allows people to invest in early start-ups, and rewards-based crowdfunding where investors receive a reward in exchange for their pledge. Legislation regarding crowdfunding differs between countries, with the U.S. passing laws in 2012 to encourage small business funding through crowdfunding and Canada taking a more cautious "wait-and-see" approach. Successful crowdfunding campaigns convey ideas clearly and quickly, target the right amount of funding, and involve live fundraising and pitching events.
The document discusses GlobalGiving's new social impact framework. It outlines GlobalGiving's goals of becoming more self-sufficient, broadening access to its platform, and directing resources to higher performing organizations. The framework focuses on outcomes like enabling the exchange of information/money/ideas globally, constituents connecting dynamically, and resources going to more effective organizations. It defines key terms, describes data to be measured, and seeks feedback on clearly communicating the framework and measuring the right metrics.
Social media, mobile computing and the cloud meet insurance regulation mkeane
The document discusses the regulatory issues insurance companies face regarding social media, mobile computing, and cloud technology. It notes that state insurance regulators are increasingly treating social media posts as advertising, and the NAIC has issued guidance on complying with regulations related to social media use. The document provides examples of how some major insurance companies incorporate these new technologies and outlines various compliance risks regarding privacy, security, discrimination, and improper marketing.
The Impact of Universal Credit - National Housing Federation ConferencePolicy in Practice
Deven Ghelani presented about The Impact of Universal Credit at this National Housing Federation Conference on 21 June 2018 in Manchester.
In his session, accompanied by Donna Gallagher who has just joined Policy in Practice from Your Homes Newcastle, Deven shared analysis and policy commentary about how Universal Credit is impacting social housing tenants.
For more information visit www.policyinpractice.co.uk, email hello@policyinpractice.co.uk or call 0330 088 9242.
The document discusses impact investing, which provides both social and financial returns through investments. Impact investing aims to assess performance through more than just financial measures. While the term was coined in 2007, it emerged from interest in assessing capital performance through non-financial lenses as well. The impact investing market includes philanthropic organizations, boutique funds, mainstream institutional investors, and others. Assets under management in impact investing are projected to approach $1 trillion by 2020 according to some estimates, as nearly two-thirds of U.S. pension funds anticipate making such investments. The document raises questions about careers, returns, industry trends, and opportunities in impact investing.
This document provides information about a two-day masterclass on digital citizen engagement for government. The masterclass will be facilitated by Crispin Butteriss and will provide practical tools and strategies for connecting citizens with policy development through digital channels. It will cover topics like identifying engagement objectives, managing risks, using tools like ideation and crowd-sourcing, and developing a digital engagement strategy. The class is aimed at professionals involved in stakeholder engagement, communications, and policy planning from the public sector.
Alliance for Global Good Innovation Fund Post Webinar Q&As 20120615A4GG
This document contains questions and answers about an Innovation Fund grant program. Key points include:
- Umbrella organizations can provide matching funds if they are specifically allocated for the project and not normal transfers.
- International NGOs with 10+ years of existence but a newer US office are eligible to apply. Cost shifting projects or solely improving visibility are not viable proposals.
- Projects benefiting developing countries can be based in the US. Global biodiversity conservation and mental health projects are eligible under relevant categories. Revenue generated in the US from product sales is eligible if used for developing world programs.
The document provides guidance on how to make a good application to the Big Lottery Fund in Scotland. It outlines key elements that should be included in an application such as evidence of need, clear project activities, well-defined outcomes and milestones, sustainability plans, accurate budgeting, and systems to track progress. Applications will be assessed based on how well the proposed project meets identified needs and how likely the applicant is to achieve the intended outcomes.
Fundamentals of Impact Investing - A Finance Matters Workshop - October 2014Finance Matters
The slide deck from Finance Matters' workshop on Fundamentals of Impact Investing held in London in October 2014.
Finance Matters is a London-based social enterprise helping people in finance put sustainability at the heart of their career. Check us out @fncematters, LinkedIn, Facebook or at www.financematters.co.
The document discusses social impact bonds, an innovative financing model where private investors fund social programs and are reimbursed by the government if the programs achieve targeted social outcomes. It notes that the Obama administration has proposed $100 million to pilot social impact bonds across several agencies. While the bonds have potential to incentivize social innovation, challenges include determining which outcomes to measure and ensuring government funding is sustained over the long term required for impact.
The document summarizes a grants management platform called Uplift that aims to connect social investors with nonprofit organizations. It notes that 70% of local nonprofits tried to survive after the pandemic with donations dropping and expenses increasing. Uplift will automate the entire grant lifecycle from requests through approval to simplify the process. The platform aims to drive impact, empower changemakers, and save time by making smart investments. It has the goal of becoming a local guide for patient capital by providing access to data, research, and market intelligence.
Become a Tech Powered Non Profit - Final - 15 September 2022.pdfSudhir Swamy
This document discusses how non-profits can leverage technology to improve their operations, increase their mission impact, and enhance their competitiveness. It provides examples of non-profits using technologies like chatbots, virtual reality, mobile apps, contactless donation kiosks, online and hybrid events, artificial intelligence, and cloud-based donor databases to more effectively deliver programs, fundraise, manage donors, and engage stakeholders. The document also identifies key barriers to technology adoption for non-profits and provides a framework for developing a technology roadmap.
The digital transformation guide: Six strategies to scale financial inclusionrun_frictionless
FSPs must find digital ways to reach and interact with their customers efficiently and at scale, use their client data for more efficient credit management and product design, and build more flexible core systems that support adaptability.
https://runfrictionless.com/b2b-white-paper-service/
MEDA Technology for Financial Services April 2013chrissiy
MEDA is working on the cutting edge of using technology to bring financial services to the 2.5 billion people worldwide that are currently unbanked. Read here about our projects in Zambia, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Afghanistan and what we're learning about leveraging mobile phones, prepaid cards, and vouchers to promote client-focused product innovation.
Wanaka developed a vision to diversify its economy and create high-value jobs through harnessing technology and gigabit internet connectivity. This started in 2014 with the Gigatown initiative. By 2024, Wanaka had established a vibrant, collaborative business ecosystem and knowledge industry that improved living standards. It achieved this through strategic goals of economic diversification, improved social services, and developing an educated community. Wanaka's success established it as a model that was replicated nationwide through a sister city program. The document outlines challenges faced in the early years around funding and execution, and how community and business have become more integrated to achieve shared social and economic goals.
Mastering Virtual Fundraising: From Peer-to-Peer Campaigns to Engaging EventsiConnectXSolutions
Join the virtual fundraising revolution! Our blog delves into the rising trend of online donations platforms and peer-to-peer fundraising. Gain valuable insights into creating engaging content, selecting user-friendly platforms, and effectively promoting virtual events for nonprofit success.
89% of consumers switch to a competitor after a poor CX Abhishek Sood
89% of consumers switch to a competitor following a poor customer experience, according to an Oracle study. But how can you use digital technology to improve your customers' experience?
Uncover how several prominent businesses embraced digital technologies to retain customers and increase profits. For example, Domino's Pizza had a 23% growth in profit after it allowed customers to track their deliveries online.
Discover the 4 factors that can make a digital transformation project profitable and worthwhile.
Discover how nonprofit organizations are leveraging innovative peer-to-peer fundraising techniques to supercharge their campaigns. From heartfelt storytelling to gamified experiences, this blog explores five groundbreaking strategies that harness personal connections and modern technology for remarkable fundraising results.
Jawwy: How a Saudi Digital Venture is Rewriting the Telecom RulebookCapgemini
As Saudi millennials are so digital-savvy, they expect a completely new kind of experience that is very different from what today’s telecom operators can provide. They expect an experience that is real time, on-demand, online, DIY and social. This is very much on par with the experience offered by the likes of Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon – seamless, intuitive and very simple.
The answer to this was Jawwy, an independent digital venture from Saudi Telecom Company (STC). The entire customer care model at Jawwy is digitized from end-to-end, featuring self-help, online, social and peer-to-peer support via crowdsourcing. Jawwy are building a new digital mobile operator model with the organizational DNA and agility of an internet player by going Greenfield. Our interview with Subhra Das, Chief Executive Officer, explores how Jawwy has completely re-imagined the mobile experience for its consumers and transformed to the power of digital.
Waveit is a social media app launched in 2014 that allows users to share and view content decided by popularity. Users can like, dislike, save, and share content, influencing trends. The app focuses on engaging content over user popularity by requiring active actions. It targets consuming quality videos quickly through personalized recommendations. The company is seeking $800k-$1.5M investment to expand its team and marketing, having already gained hundreds of beta users spending over 10 minutes on average per session.
Creative Catalysts - Transforming Nonprofit Fundraising for Impactful Change.pdfoutreachthedigitalma
In the vast landscape of nonprofits, fundraising stands as the cornerstone sustaining their admirable missions and meaningful projects. Yet, in a world brimming with charitable causes, the path forward demands a fusion of innovation and originality. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into a myriad of imaginative fundraising ideas curated expressly for nonprofits, highlighting the transformative power of creativity in engaging supporters and magnifying impact.
GlobalGiving is an online marketplace that connects donors to grassroots projects in developing countries. Donors can browse projects organized by theme or location and donate to projects of their choice. GlobalGiving takes a 15% fee from donations. It funds social entrepreneurs who provide regular updates to donors and use donations for innovative solutions to local problems. GlobalGiving was founded in 2002 based on the founders' experience with the successful World Bank Development Marketplace crowdsourcing funding for poverty solutions.
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Coaching materials about innovation processes- Part 3.pdfBrodoto
This document discusses various financing possibilities for supporting social innovation projects. It outlines several types of grants that can fund early ideas or community organizations, as well as prizes, competitions and EU/national funding. Public financing options include dedicated innovation funds, social clauses in contracts, and participatory budgeting. Philanthropic grants are well-suited for high-risk social innovation. The document also discusses improving the relationship between grant donors and recipients through online platforms, and the importance of developing sustainable business models and plans to generate sufficient income to cover costs for social enterprises.
This document provides information about Digital Vision, an initiative by Oxfam to support the adoption of digital technologies within its programs. It lists the aims of Digital Vision such as embedding digital approaches, sharing learning, and prioritizing inclusion. It also discusses some of the opportunities and risks of using digital tools, including faster communication but also challenges around exclusion and data security. The document emphasizes that digital should complement rather than replace existing work and that women's rights should be central.
The document summarizes an online fundraising workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia that covered topics like introduction to GlobalGiving, social media, effective online messaging, and GlobalGiving tools for raising funds. GlobalGiving is described as an online marketplace that connects donors to vetted charitable projects around the world and provides project partners with tools to manage support and increase awareness. It takes a 15% fee from donations to cover operating expenses.
Bringing Nonprofit Success to Your Fingertips: Find out how virtual auctions offer a new level of accessibility and convenience, allowing supporters to participate from anywhere, anytime, and helping nonprofits drive their missions forward.
The document discusses how social media data can be used by brands to understand customer sentiment, protect their reputation, and enhance customer relationships. It details a partnership between Barclays and Market IQ, a social media analytics company, to build predictive models from social data. Through their collaboration, Barclays and Market IQ developed dashboards to forecast the impact of outages, measure real-time customer perceptions through a Social Net Promoter Score, and quantify a brand's effectiveness at resolving customer complaints on social media through a metric called "S-Delta". The partnership demonstrates how social data and analytics can help brands become more proactive, understand customer needs, and strengthen customer trust.
Arbusta: Empowering Women and Youth through Impact Sourcing Paula Cardenau
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BIG Assist provides support to voluntary sector infrastructure organizations to help them adapt, change and become more sustainable. It identifies organizations called "BIG Assist Beacons for Change" that are leading the way in adapting their approaches. The document profiles several infrastructure organizations in the UK that have utilized BIG Assist support and undergone changes to respond to challenges in the funding environment, including developing new services, partnerships and business models.
2. what is GIVA
GIVA is an innovative digital platform that allows Community Chest
vetted NPOs to connect responsible givers directly to individuals in need
– via a real-time feed – enabling customized, one-to-one giving.
3. why GIVA
Digital technology and social media have radically changed the way we relate,
communicate and transact. Increasingly, people ‘curate’ their lives and reputations
online, generating social currency through what they ‘share’. While the for-profit sector
has had to adapt rapidly to customer demand for individualised connection,
transparency, convenience, choice, feedback and instant gratification, the non-profit
and CSI sectors has stagnated.
4. why GIVA
GIVA represents a paradigm shift in the fundraising and donor spheres. It enables NPOs
to be more innovative in harnessing the power of digital technology to grow their
income streams, and allows businesses to democratise CSI by empowering employees to
directly influence the allocation of funds according to their individual preferences.
GIVA is also now officially a World Design Capital 2014 project.
5. how does GIVA work
The GIVA platform allows NPOs to broadcast the professionally assessed needs of
specific individuals within their programs to ‘givers’ (GIVAs). The GIVAs can then donate
to individuals of their choice (with their own money or their company’s CSI budget
allocated to them and converted to ‘GIVAbucks’, the platform currency), on a one-to-
one basis, in the knowledge that they are supporting legitimate needs and making a
transformational difference.
GIVAs receive ongoing updates relating to the individual needs they have given to, so
they can see the impact (positive OR potentially negative) their gives have had. GIVAs
also have the option to share their gives and updates in their social media spaces.
6. what makes GIVA different
For many charitable givers, direct handouts on the street are still the easiest option. But
this type of giving seldom has a long-term positive impact. Companies, on the other
hand, often channel CSI funds to NPOs via once-off donations, with limited ability to
track and measure long-term impact. An efficient mechanism has been absent for both
corporate and individual giving, on a one-to-one basis.
Using innovative digital technology, the GIVA platform bridges the divide between
responsible givers and those in need by enabling individualised connection, real-time
feedback and systematic transparency.
7. how can SDAs benefit from GIVA
GIVA offers SDAs (Social Development Agencies) the ability to grow revenue streams,
respond swiftly to individual needs, track long-term impact, grow their reputations and
build direct relationships with individual donors.
•Additional revenue stream: GIVA has been designed to target new revenue streams
that are complimentary, and not antagonistic, to existing NPO revenue streams.
•Quick response: The immediacy of GIVA in broadcasting individual needs and quickly
matching them with suitable donors enhances the NPOs’ ability to respond to needs in
real-time.
•Marketing tool: GIVA allows NPOs to communicate their work in individual, human
terms, adding a REAL human face to the issues being addressed.
8. how can SDAs benefit from GIVA
• Donor communication: GIVA enables NPOs to communicate with donors in real-
time, through their mobile devices, opening up a direct communication line in form
of instant messages to strengthen relationships.
• Direct assistance: GIVAGurus (young, dynamic students) will be dedicated to the
NPOs to manage the daily/weekly GIVA tasks and add a fresh perspective and energy
to the team
9. how can businesses benefit from GIVA
The potential for branded social media exposure makes the GIVA platform a desirable
conduit for corporate donors. GIVA also offers corporates an effective tool to
democratise their CSI spending.
•Democratising CSI: By being given the freedom to choose where CSI budget is spent,
employees are able to engage more fully in the CSI process, potentially influencing
company giving culture and improving employee satisfaction.
•Two-way value stream: Employees are able to affect change with the help of their
company, which could increase employee loyalty, and therefore employee retention.
10. how can businesses benefit from GIVA
• CSI buys social media exposure: Employees share their gives, branded with the logo
and messaging of the relevant company, on their own social media platforms,
providing the company with credible, ‘word of mouth’ brand exposure paid for by
CSI budget.
11. how can citizens benefit from GIVA
The final phase of the roll-out of the platform will be focused on enabling the general
public to give via the platform. By creating a profile and loading money to the platform,
they can give to those in need.
•Choice: The user has the choice of who, for what, and how much they want to give,
including the ability to customise the feed to their interests (i.e. education, job creation,
etc)
•Transparency: Users know that all needs are vetted, and money flows to audited SDAs
who administer the needs.
•Real-time, instant gratification: After the needs have been fulfilled, users get
immediate feedback by way of photographs that show the change the helped create.
12. how can citizens benefit from GIVA
• Individual connection through digital connectivity: People are use to forming
connections with other people online (social media). They can now learn more about
the person they’re helping and also see the effect that their assistance had.
• Convenience: User can log on to the platform from any mobile device, and give
directly from their online wallet, loaded with ‘GIVAbucks’
13. who is behind GIVA
This groundbreaking initiative is the result of a unique three-way partnership between
The Safety Lab, Y&R and Community Chest.
The Safety Lab is an innovation hub and ‘test center’ focused on safety and security
in the Western Cape. The Lab conceptualises, develops and tests paradigm-shifting
models, drawing on local insight, social innovation and technology. Through
enquiry, experimentation and fieldwork, the Lab challenges existing paradigms,
bringing an independent perspective to complex issues. Technology enablement is
one of the Lab’s areas of focus, and development of GIVA began early in 2013.
From early 2014 until end 2015, the Lab will assist in the further development of
the platform to ensure improved ease-of-use and performance.
14. who is behind GIVA
Y&R is the GIVA platform’s full service, pro-bono agency and the GIVA concept and
IP is jointly owned by Y&R and The Safety Lab. Y&R provides ongoing creative,
marketing and design services, as well as playing an active role in helping The
Safety Lab to secure GIVA-enabling corporate partners.
15. who is behind GIVA
The Community Chest is GIVA’s NPO incubation and implementation partner.
Community Chest has a long and distinguished history of philanthropy and
community development dating back to 1928. Their aim is to address poverty and
facilitate social change by inspiring a nation of active citizens. Through mobilising
support across the nation – and being innovative in harnessing resources and
capabilities – they enable collective impact. GIVA will be incubated within the
Community Chest over the next 18 months to become one of their flagship
fundraising products. This will ensure that all ‘early-adopting’ NPOs adhering to the
participation criteria will have access to the support, auditing and financial
structures required to make GIVA a success.
16. when will GIVA be rolled out
A proof-of-concept closed test was successfully conducted in mid-2013 in collaboration
with Y&R, Dare to Share, Blikkiesdorp 4 Hope and Native.
The first-phase rollout of GIVA is planned for 2014, with 15 Cape Town CBD-based NPOs
earmarked to take part, under the guidance of Community Chest and The Safety Lab.
www.safetylab.co.za
17. Community Chest is looking to the future
and incubating GIVA as one of the innovative offerings to establish a new, additional
revenue stream
NPOs have the ability to help individuals with specific needs quickly, by getting
additional revenue through the platform
The platform promotes individualised connection, transparency, convenience, choice,
feedback and instant gratification –
all current consumer demands
NPOs can connect with givers directly and build
stronger relationships
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