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Cellphone App Gives Local Business Metrics on Collaboration with Local Nonprofits
From Good Technology: http://www.good.is/post/cause-it-unites-volunteers-local-business-and-nonprofits-in-one-app?utm_campaign=daily_good2&utm_medium=email_daily_good2&utm_source=followup_link&utm_content=Cause.It%20Helps%20Volunteers%2C%20Local%20Business%2C%20and%20Nonprofits
Can an app boost community engagement? A new mobile app called Cause.it, which made a splashy debut during SXSW Interactive in Austin, may do the job better than just about anything. The company is aiming to transform the way local business, nonprofits, and volunteers interact by giving do-gooders discounts in exchange for volunteering their time or social media accounts for nonprofits. It's a win for the businesses—who bring in new customers and have access to metrics about their cause marketing—and for nonprofits, which acquire new contacts for their mailing list.
"We came up with the idea based on seeing a need in the communities—how do you connect the volunteers with nonprofits and small businesses at the same time?" says founder Gagan Dhillon. The 20-year old Indianapolis-based entrepreneur initially pitched his app idea to city officials, who introduced him to major players in the local nonprofit community. Now Dhillon is preparing for a full launch in Indianapolis later in the month, with five nonprofits and five local businesses on board. Houston is the next city on his list, but he says an updated version of the app will eventually let any community hop on board.
Cause.it offers two actions for users: Sign up for a "say cause"—liking a nonprofit on Facebook or tweeting about it, for example—or a "do cause," a real-world volunteer event to check into, like a tree planting. Participating in either earns a user points that can be redeemed for discounts at local businesses and, Dhillon says, offers a marketing boost for companies: "If I’m a small business that cares about arts organizations, I can target all the people in my city that care about the arts." Nonprofits receive access the email lists of everyone who signs up for their causes for $29 per month.
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An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit
By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...
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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda
We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...
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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!
The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...
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LISC Announces Record Results for 2022
Through a wide range of local programs and financing vehicles, LISC invested more than $2.8 billion last year to fuel economic opportunity, racial equity, and growth in urban and rural communities.DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Grants LISC $1.5 Million to Renovate Sports Space for Youth
LISC teams up with The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation to launch the Game On-Communitiy Places to Play Initiative. Community-based organizations seeking funding to upgrade indoor and outdoor athletic spaces for youth in under-resourced communities can apply for a grant by June 23.LISC Recognized as an ImpactAssets 50 Emeritus Impact Manager
LISC has once more been named Emeritus Impact Manager for the ImpactAssets 50 (IA 50), a who’s-who of fund managers dedicated to creating positive social and environmental impact. The IA Emeritus category represents impact fund managers who have been on the IA 50 for at least five years. LISC is one of seven community development financial institutions (CDFIs) that were selected for this year’s IA 50, reflecting the critical role CDFIs continue to play to build more inclusive and equitable communities.
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