Social economy

First Affirmative Financial Network Recognized as a "Best For The World™" B Corp for Performance Excellence Beyond Just Profit

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Social economy, Social entrepreneurship, Economy, B Corporation, Product certification, B Lab, Articles

B Corps meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.

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  • B Corps meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
  • To achieve the B Corp Certification, a company must achieve a score of at least 80 points on the assessment.
  • ABOUT FIRST AFFIRMATIVE FINANCIAL NETWORK: Since 1988, First Affirmative has been helping financial advisors and their clients create investment solutions designed to meet both financial and impact goals.
  • By harnessing the power of business, B Lab positively impacts 150 industries in 74 countries, helping them balance profit with purpose.

StratusLIVE Named Top Provider of Microsoft-based Solutions for Nonprofits

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Nonprofit organization, Social economy, Business software

This is a listing of the 50 top companies that are at the forefront of providing Microsoft software solutions and transforming businesses.

Key Points: 
  • This is a listing of the 50 top companies that are at the forefront of providing Microsoft software solutions and transforming businesses.
  • StratusLIVE is the only provider included in the list that focuses on solutions for nonprofit clients.
  • StratusLIVE 365 CRM and StratusLIVE Ignite Online Giving help nonprofits create a unique, digital first experience for donors.
  • StratusLIVE 365 and StratusLIVE Ignite seamlessly integrate throughout the entire philanthropic organization, enabling greater visibility into donor insights.

Desert Financial Credit Union Appoints New Chief Retail Officer to Lead the “Phygital” Revolution

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Community building, Cooperative banking, Credit union, Social economy, Wallace, Desert Financial Credit Union, Alliant Credit Union, Economy

Laura Wallace has been appointed Chief Retail Officer (CRO) at Desert Financial Credit Union, an iconic name in the Valley with a recently minted statewide charter.

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  • Laura Wallace has been appointed Chief Retail Officer (CRO) at Desert Financial Credit Union, an iconic name in the Valley with a recently minted statewide charter.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210722005834/en/
    Laura Wallace, Desert Financial Credit Union's new Chief Retail Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    A credit union veteran, Wallace rose up the ranks, investing her career at Alliant Credit Union in Chicago, Illinois, for three decades.
  • In her new role as Senior Vice President, Chief Retail Officer, Wallace will lead sales and services in Desert Financials retail branch network, now 47 strong with a new branch opening in Prescott Valley in September 2021.
  • Were thrilled Laura has joined our team at this exact moment, especially, said Cathy Graham, executive vice president at Desert Financial.

AcctTwo Details the Impact Report Nonprofit Donors Expect to See in New eBook

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Articles, Organizations, Nonprofit organization, Social economy

HOUSTON, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --AcctTwo announced the availability of a new eBook to help Nonprofit and church leaders understand the rising expectations of today's donors, the impact report nonprofit donors expect to see, and how to achieve the automated data tracking to achieve this level of transparency and accountability at scale.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --AcctTwo announced the availability of a new eBook to help Nonprofit and church leaders understand the rising expectations of today's donors, the impact report nonprofit donors expect to see, and how to achieve the automated data tracking to achieve this level of transparency and accountability at scale.
  • The AcctTwo eBook, entitled " How Measuring the Right KPIs for Nonprofits Increases Donations ," explores how and why nonprofits are evolving to remain relevant.
  • AcctTwo surfaced an emerging trend among nonprofits where donors, institutional funders, and grant managers were demanding and expecting to see financial data expressed in terms of impact.
  • Achieving this level of data capture and analysis at scale requires planning and preparation, all of which are outlined in the eBook.

Wiland, Inc. Announces Dan Wells Promoted to Executive Vice President, Nonprofit

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Articles, Philanthropy, Nonprofit organization, Social economy, Fundraising, Economy

NIWOT, Colo., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiland, Inc. , a leading provider of data-driven marketing and fundraising solutions, today announced that Dan Wells has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Nonprofit.

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  • NIWOT, Colo., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiland, Inc. , a leading provider of data-driven marketing and fundraising solutions, today announced that Dan Wells has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Nonprofit.
  • "In his new role, Dan will continue to provide the vision, wisdom, and leadership the industry needs."
  • In 2006, Wells was instrumental in launching Wiland's DTC retail, publishing, and nonprofit divisions.
  • "Wiland's leadership in fundraising solutions has helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations raise the vital financial resources necessary to achieve their missions," said Wells.

MassMutual Foundation Honors Dedication of Financial Professionals With $275,000 in Grants to Nonprofit Organizations Again In 2021

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Other Professional Services, Other Philanthropy, Insurance, Finance, Professional services, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Articles, Nonprofit organization, Social economy

The MassMutual Foundation has awarded $275,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program.

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  • The MassMutual Foundation has awarded $275,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program.
  • These charitable contributions which include two $25,000 awards, fifteen $10,000 awards, and fifteen $5,000 awards are given in honor of financial professionals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to nonprofit organizations in their local communities.
  • In 2020, participating financial professionals in our CSA program donated nearly 12,000 hours of service to nonprofit organizations across the country, said Dennis Duquette, president of the MassMutual Foundation.
  • Additional CSA grants have been awarded to the following nonprofit organizations on behalf of the referenced financial professionals:

Nonprofits to President Biden and Congressional Leaders: Invest in Charities to Help Meet Community Recovery Needs

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Articles, Nonprofit organization, Social economy

The letter highlights how nonprofits met urgent community needs during the height of the pandemic in innovative ways amidst significantly increased demand for services and despite rapidly declining revenue.

Key Points: 
  • The letter highlights how nonprofits met urgent community needs during the height of the pandemic in innovative ways amidst significantly increased demand for services and despite rapidly declining revenue.
  • Pass the "Work Opportunities and Resources to Keep Nonprofit Organizations Well Act," also known as the WORK NOW Act (S. 740/H.R.
  • 1987), which would infuse $50 billion into nonprofits across the country to get people back to work and make sure nonprofits are able to meet the needs of the populations they serve.
  • Appropriate funds for emergency grant programs that enable nonprofits to advance their missions and serve their communities.

Education Design Lab Launches Collaborative to Give Job-Seekers Credit for Lived Experience

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Articles, Business, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nonprofit organization, Social economy, IDIN, Entrepreneurship, Education

"As part of our country's economic recovery, it is critical to provide accessible pathways to higher wages and jobs for as many individuals as possible," said Dr. Tara Laughlin, Education Designer and Micro-Credentialing Project Manager, Education Design Lab. "To do this, we need scalable, automated assessments and an ecosystem of tools seamlessly sharing data to make learners' skills visible and shareable, while also providing the learner with ownership over their own records -- XCredit will do just that."

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  • This helps level the playing field, providing people with the opportunity to pursue in-demand jobs that track toward median wage earnings, while simultaneously filling high-demand job roles in the market," said Kathleen deLaski, founder of Education Design Lab.
  • About Education Design Lab: Education Design Lab is a national nonprofit that designs, tests, and implements unique higher education models and credentials that address the rapidly changing economy and emerging technology opportunities.
  • The Lab demonstrates where technology, rigor and design can improve opportunity for historically underserved learners to maximize their potential in the higher education system.
  • Education Design Lab works across disciplines and alongside schools, employers, entrepreneurs, government, foundations, nonprofits and innovators.

Fresh Cravings® Giveback Campaign Salsabrate™ The Good Hits $100,000 Donation Milestone for Local Nonprofits

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Articles, Nonprofit organization, Social economy

This marks a major milestone in the brand'sSalsabrate The Goodgiveback campaign, which will ultimately donate $250,000 to 50 nonprofits serving different communities across America.

Key Points: 
  • This marks a major milestone in the brand'sSalsabrate The Goodgiveback campaign, which will ultimately donate $250,000 to 50 nonprofits serving different communities across America.
  • Weekly, the brand highlights each selected nonprofit with original video content, honoring their heroic contributions and introducing them to Fresh Cravings' national audience.
  • "Fresh Cravings is doing amazing work, contributing not just significant funding, but a week-in week-out commitment to celebrating inspiring work that makes the world a better place.
  • For more information on Fresh Cravings visit: www.freshcravings.com or @FreshCravingsSalsa .

On Tap Credit Union Awards Two 2021 Scholarship Winners

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Community building, Cooperative banking, Credit union, Social economy

On Tap Credit Union, a leader in providing consumers in local Colorado communities with innovative financial solutions for more than 60 years, awarded two 2021 scholarship winners, Kaitlyn Pierce and Anastasia Nawrocki, for their dedication to advocacy within their communities.

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  • On Tap Credit Union, a leader in providing consumers in local Colorado communities with innovative financial solutions for more than 60 years, awarded two 2021 scholarship winners, Kaitlyn Pierce and Anastasia Nawrocki, for their dedication to advocacy within their communities.
  • The credit union strives to help shape a bright financial future for young adults, and scholarships are awarded to members of the credit union and community who demonstrate a caring spirit and appreciation for others, said On Tap Credit Union President and CEO Tracie Wilcox.
  • Anyone interested in learning more about On Tap Credit Union can request a call back here, www.ontapcu.org/about-us/contact-us or visit our website.
  • Formerly Coors Credit Union, On Tap Credit Union is a full-service cooperative financial institution serving people living and working in Jefferson, Denver, Boulder, and Larimer counties.