Non-Profits: April 2008 Archives

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I think we have been somewhat bombarded with the theory that we all need to get solar panels to provide all the lighting in our homes. The vision of a polar bear holding on to the last ice cube is ingrained in our minds, and people feel somewhat helpless since there is nothing they can do to help. I think that we all need to contribute, however possible. KivaB4B is a great initiative that allows people to do this just by doing what they do day to day. In the end, it isn't as much about saving the world as it is about making it a better place to live in. We can help other people out starting with the simplest cause. Who knows, it may be an entrepreneur from the other end of the globe that solves the global warming "problem".

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wallstreet.jpgCCMP Capital Advisors is one of the top private equity firms on Wall Street.  And, its chairman, Jeff Walker, is one of the best in the business. 

Well, by summer, he plans to retire.  Although, this doesn't mean he'll be sitting around.

Actually, Walker plans to spend much of his time on non-profit efforts.  No doubt, his own cash - as well as connections - will be a big help.  What's more, I'm sure he'll apply some of his strong management techniques.

He has already donated money to a variety of non-profits, such as the Millennium Promise (which focuses on poverty in Africa) as well as NPower (which helps with the digital divide in the inner city). 

All in all, it's good to hear.  And, as the Baby Boomers begin to retire, let's hope that they will also consider the path that Walker is embarking on.

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Since its inception over ten years ago, Google has had a fairly active non-profit initiative.  Of course, with its huge profits, it has been a major contributor to many causes.

But Google has also leveraged its own web-services.  In fact, the firm recently launched a new site for non-profits.

On its face, it looks like a run-down of its free services, such as Gmail, Analytics, Docs and so on.

However, on a closer look, there are some interesting offerings:

  • YouTube:  You can have a channel on the non-profit section, which can help with fundraisings (there is free premium exposure).
  • Checkout:  This allows for processing donations (and there are no fees).
  • Google Grants:  Essentially, you can get free advertising from Google's popular Adwords platform.
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