AI & Technology

Across the political spectrum, there is wide agreement that strengthening career and technical education is key to improving economic and social mobility.

Today, the new resource for the social good movement, the Champions for Social Good Podcast hosted by Jamie Serino, Director of Marketing at MicroEdge + Blackbaud, launched and is available online and for download on mobile devices. Through the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie brings together thought leaders and practitioners to share key learnings and inspire change to further the social good movement.

Forced Labor, in its most contemporary form, affects over 21 million people and spans across some of the most globalized industries in the world. From electronics to automobile manufacturing, forced labor has taken an increasing presence in supply chains, and is becoming a serious issue that companies need to be aware of.

Jennifer Brunelle leads the philanthropy program for Princeton, NJ-based NRG Energy, the leading integrated power company in the U.S.

What keeps nonprofits from approaching corporate funders for support? Is there a difference in cultivating relationships with corporate funders vs private foundations and individual donors? What can a nonprofit do to break into this consistent yet, often elusive funding stream?

The power of connectivity is transforming all industries and forward-thinking cities.

Ironbark Lao, a subsidiary of Australia-based Ironbark Citrus, has joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to engage 250 smallholder farming families in its value chain by 2021. Through its Vilabouly Citrus Project, the company pledges to increase household incomes six-fold and create entrepreneurship opportunities for local communities throughout the citrus supply chain.

Peggy Duvette, Director of Social Impact for NetSuite.org, shares best practices for launching and running a software donation program, based on lessons learned from overseeing NetSuite's work with close to 700 nonprofits and social enterprises.

Back in 2011, TAIPEI 101 became the first building of its size to receive LEED Platinum certification in the category Existing Buildings: Operation and Maintenance (EBOM). Its operators have been making improvements ever since. The next step is the implementation of a platform that uses data to enhance energy efficiency.