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Reinventing Charity

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Reinventing Charity is the third in a trilogy of TED Talks that we are linking to from the JGooders blog. In this twelve-minute talk from 2007 uploaded only a few months ago, business and government consultant and author Katherine Fulton discusses the future of philanthropy. She eloquently explains the evolution of a new model for philanthropy in the digital age, and how it differs substantially from the traditional foundation — which was radical when it was invented a century ago but is showing its age as our culture changes at an exponential rate in the twenty-first century. Fulton introduces a slew of new terms that give us a framework for understanding and analyzing what JGooders and others around the world have been doing in the last few years, and that many more will inevitably adopt in the years to come.

The Saddest Day

Monday, April 12th, 2010

So many books have been written, so many movies have been made. What can I possibly say about the Genocide that hasn’t been already said six million times? Maybe it’s better not to add my voice to the chorus. Only today it’s more of a maelstrom of voices. Because by talking so much about the Holocaust, and insisting upon its singularity, we’ve made it the brand-name of national massacres. Now when anyone searches for a verbal term that has the raw power to shock and awe, they instantly click on the link “Nazi”. And what’s even sadder than watering down the suffering of my grandparents is comparing their descendants to the vile perpetrators of the carnage. Because wanton words of mass destruction can be a double-edged sword.

The Internet in Numbers – One More Look Back at 2009

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Tikkun OlamNow that 2009 is three months behind us – the numbers are starting to roll in – how much did the internet grow, how many people used it – and for what? JGooders co-founder Ronit Dolev has compiled some of the more interesting figures from the year and you might be surprised by some of the numbers…

The Dawn of a New Fundraising Era

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

YThe Evolution of the WebNo one can really predict what lies ahead in the upcoming decade and how online philanthropy will continue to grow or what impact the introduction of Web 3.0 will have on e-philanthropy. But it is a fair assessment to say that the more we spend our time surfing the web, the more likely it is that our giving will shift towards the online…

Is Your Website a Good Fundraiser?

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Your Website as a FundraiserToday, one of the easiest, most convenient ways to raise money is of course via the internet. But – you built a website, advertised, spread the word – and still the donations did not just appear. What did you do wrong? What was the mistake?…

The Real Meaning of Hanukkah

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

The Meaning of HanukkahOne must wonder what we celebrate. The heroic rebellion of the Hasmoneans? Maybe it is the need to remember that we are not that strong as a people? While some might say that we were forced into the Hellenistic form of living, others might argue that we were easily tempted and maybe today things aren’t all that different…

Online Anonymity has its Roots in the Rabbis

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

The Anonymous DonorIn a very interesting way, online anonymity coincides with a very old way of giving in Jewish tradition. The Rabbis placed giving charity in secret (‘Matan Baseter’) as the noblest form of philanthropy. It is not only that the benefactor is not exposed to the giver and therefore does not feel ashamed when receiving the gift; it is also that the giver gains nothing apart from the benefit of a pure act of giving.

Master Online Fundraising on Your Own

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Master Online Fundraising JGooders reveals new Resource and Help section today – providing all organization with access to key research about online giving as well as tips and tricks for maximizing their use of JGooders tool. Read more about the unique resources the site offers…

From India to Berlin – Online Marketplaces Gather

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Berlin - host of the Global Giving Marketplaces ConferenceOver the past decade almost 20 online giving marketplaces have been developed around the world. They were developed mostly by young people who enlisted the power of the internet to develop a social space that invites all to participate, share, give, collaborate and impact change. Ronit Dolev, JGooders co-founder, participated in a recent Berlin gathering where various sites participated to learn from each other and to join forces in reaching more people and addressing more needs…

Social Networks Influence our Decisions and Lives

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Judith Stern Peck
Online social networks are having a significant impact on our lives. Through serving as a means for communication and friendship, studies show that they are actually influencing our behavior, our thoughts and emotions. Here are some recent thoughts from JGooders Founding Investor, Judith Stern Peck in The Jerusalem Post, together with others from USA Today and Time Magazine…