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Calling Women-led Startups: Apply to the #WomenStartupChallenge
September 24th, 2015: At Microsoft in Times Square this November 9, 10 women-led startups will pitch their innovative and disruptive ventures to a panel of investors for the chance to win $25,000. This could be you. Folks, the Craig Newmark Philanthropic Fund (CNPF) has partnered with Women Who Tech for the Women Startup Challenge NYC. Applications are open for one more week. You have 'til September 30th to complete your application. More -
How Zidisha, A Microlending Org, Is Changing Lives
September 30th, 2015: Folks, I support Zidisha, an org that was one of the finalists in the Women Startup Challenge. They're the real deal. Julia Kurnia, Founder of Zidisha wrote a guest blog post describing the good work that they do. Kurnia said:
Those of us who grew up in wealthy countries tend to allocate the rest of the world to an unreachable place. More -
5 Signs That a Nonprofit is Fake
September 25th, 2015: Last ten years, I’ve plunged into the world of philanthropy, and I’ve seen a lot of good people doing a lot of good for other people. However, I’ve been surprised, seriously shocked, to see a lot of fake nonprofits who exploit the misery of others to make a buck, and who take resources that might otherwise relieve suffering. More -
Giving Back to San Francisco via Kiva, One Hashtag at a Time
September 28th, 2015: Folks, I've partnered with Kiva for the Kiva City San Francisco initiative. For every time someone uses the hashtag #LendLocal and #KivaSF, I'll contribute $5 to Kiva San Francisco, up to $25K. Kiva San Francisco is a local lending initiative to help small business owners in San Francisco get the financing they need to grow and create jobs. More -
5 Social Causes I've Taken on Since Leaving craigslist Management in 2000
October 7th, 2015: Folks, I have had no part in craigslist management since 2000, and instead focus my time on philanthropy, and helping out others who are doing good work. I'm frequently asked about the causes I support, so I figured it be helpful to highlight some for you. The thing is, I'd like to really make a difference, in the here and now, and twenty years from now and beyond. More -
Women Startup Challenge: 10 Finalists Vie for $25K at Microsoft in NYC
October 8th, 2015: Folks, many of you know that I support women in tech as an initiative, but more specifically, Women Who Tech's Women Startup Challenge. I've partnered with 'em to award $25K to the winner of the Challenge. It's pretty simple…Fair's fair, regardless of gender in tech, or it should be. Right now, only 7% of all investor money goes to women-led startups, and I'm working with Women Who Tech to shake things up. More -
7 Things to Read This Fall (A Nerd's List)
October 12th, 2015: Folks, I do a lot of reading - maybe 8 novels per month. Typically I read lots of scifi, historical mystery, and other nerdly genres. People often ask what I read, especially since I talk a lot about how I want news I can trust. Here are 7 outlets that are showing up in my feed pretty regularly this fall. Please note: this is just a sample from the feeds I normally read, about a total of 25. . More -
Did You Know $1 Donated to the Food Bank is Worth $5 of Food?
October 21st, 2015: Hey, a coupla weeks ago, I challenged my neighbors to the SF-Marin Food Bank's Hunger Challenge. They took me up on the challenge, and shared daily updates that I posted on my own networks. I told 'em that if they finished the Challenge, I'd donate $10K to the Food Bank. My neighbors, Teri and her family, completed the Challenge, and were even pretty transparent about their hardships. More -
How Socks Will Save the Planet
October 26th, 2015: I believe in helping out folks who are already doing good work to support 'em and help create more awareness. I also like to connect orgs and help them work together. Recently, I received an email from Kitty at Socks for Seniors. Socks for Seniors is a national nonprofit community service project to help senior citizens keep their feet warm this winter. Kitty told me that she didn't want money, instead she asked that I donate socks. More -
Supporting Wikipedia: the Craig Newmark Memorial Bathroom #3
October 23rd, 2015: In the Game of (Porcelain) Thrones, you win. . . [/caption]
Folks, here's what I said six years ago, still true, and both craigslist and I are big supporters. This time the Craig Newmark Philanthropic Fund is supporting Wikimedia Foundation by donating a toilet to their headquarters. It's for their gender-neutral bathroom, and it's my 3rd donated latrine. Hey, I feel Wikipedia is a really big deal, something for the ages, and I'd like you to help out. More