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The Toronto Globe and Mail's "On the Scene" feature takes a look at some of the week's philanthropic events around Canada, including a record-setting auction that raised $250,000 for a mental-health program.
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Investing In Digital Yuan: A Pathway To Financial Empowerment 
The People's Bank of China says it will start allowing people in China to use the country's new digital currency, the Digital Yuan, to buy goods and services starting next month, the BBC...more
The People's Bank of China says it will start allowing people in China to use the country's new digital currency, the Digital Yuan, to buy goods and services starting next month, the BBC...more
Indian Companies Show Interest in Impact Investing but Face Challenges: Deloitte Csr Survey
When it comes to corporate social responsibility, India's government and public sector companies are at the top of the list. But when it comes to companies of all sizes, they're at the bottom,...more
When it comes to corporate social responsibility, India's government and public sector companies are at the top of the list. But when it comes to companies of all sizes, they're at the bottom,...more
Singapore'S Temasek Sees Impact Investing at Tipping Point
The world's biggest state investors are getting into the business of making positive social and environmental impact investments. Singapore's Temasek Holdings, one of the world's largest state...more
The world's biggest state investors are getting into the business of making positive social and environmental impact investments. Singapore's Temasek Holdings, one of the world's largest state...more
Norrsken Vc Closes ‚¬320M
"Our long-term vision is to see every dollar invested globally as a net positive for people and planet." So says Niklas Adalberth, the founder of Norrsken Foundation, which operates Norrsken VC,...more
"Our long-term vision is to see every dollar invested globally as a net positive for people and planet." So says Niklas Adalberth, the founder of Norrsken Foundation, which operates Norrsken VC,...more
The Courageous Giving Framework: A Philanthropic Strategy to Build a Just Democracy 
"We may have never imagined that fascism would be looming in our lifetimes, and yet, this is where we find ourselves." That's the takeaway from a New York Times op-ed by actress and activist...more
"We may have never imagined that fascism would be looming in our lifetimes, and yet, this is where we find ourselves." That's the takeaway from a New York Times op-ed by actress and activist...more
One Way to Help Employees Build Emergency Savings 
Employees of BlackRock, the world's biggest asset management firm, will soon be able to sock away money for retirement without worrying about running out of it. The firm has teamed up with the...more
Employees of BlackRock, the world's biggest asset management firm, will soon be able to sock away money for retirement without worrying about running out of it. The firm has teamed up with the...more
Secrest Auditorium to Undergo Massive Renovation with Help from State Grant 
A beloved Ohio music hall is getting a makeover. The Zanesville Times Recorder reports the city received a $6.5 million grant from the Ohio Department of Development, the Ohio Department of...more
A beloved Ohio music hall is getting a makeover. The Zanesville Times Recorder reports the city received a $6.5 million grant from the Ohio Department of Development, the Ohio Department of...more
$600K Investment for Research Collaboration 
The German state of Bavaria and the Australian state of Queensland are teaming up to work on a host of cutting-edge projects, including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, clean energy,...more
The German state of Bavaria and the Australian state of Queensland are teaming up to work on a host of cutting-edge projects, including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, clean energy,...more
Research and Innovation Initiatives Towards Climate Neutrality 
Cyprus is aiming to be an example of "ecological living and sustainable development" in the years to come, and the first Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will be held there on May 20. Speakers at the...more
Cyprus is aiming to be an example of "ecological living and sustainable development" in the years to come, and the first Green Agenda Cyprus Summit will be held there on May 20. Speakers at the...more
Johnson'S 'Intuition' Clashes with Data on Illegal Voting 
The House is set to vote Monday on a bill that would make it harder for noncitizens to vote in federal elections. The SAVE Actshort for Safeguard American Voter Eligibilityis the brainchild of...more
The House is set to vote Monday on a bill that would make it harder for noncitizens to vote in federal elections. The SAVE Actshort for Safeguard American Voter Eligibilityis the brainchild of...more
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3 Social Enterprises Earn Honors at Social Enterprise Award
Three social enterprises were recognized at the 2013 President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award for their major contributions to society. SATA CommHealth and Bliss Restaurant landed Social Enterprise of the Year titles, while Bettr Barista Coffee Academy bagged the award for Social Enterprise Start-up of the Year.