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About Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Craig Newmark is a Web pioneer and philanthropist, best known for creating the online classified ads service craigslist. Craig’s full-time philanthropic work focuses on organizations on the frontlines of protecting America’s security and democracy. He has given more than $300 million in support of veterans and military families, trustworthy journalism and civic engagement campaigns, cyber security education programs, hunger relief, and pigeon rescue. Craig was influenced by his Sunday School teachers who escaped the Holocaust, set his moral compass, and taught him to treat people like you want to be treated – and how to know when enough is enough. He stepped away from the day-to-running of craigslist almost two decades ago, but he still occasionally volunteers as a customer service representative.

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Finding Gender Equity for Veterans Despite Barriers

There are so many veterans in the US, and never enough support. Though, there are good orgs who are really serious about getting stuff done. The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is fighting hard for the often invisible veterans: Women.
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5 Ways Nonprofits And Funders Can Better Connect

Folks, I get lots of requests for support, and my background in customer service is really helpful for getting back to people pretty quickly. Unfortunately, lots of orgs reach out but don't really have a specific ask in mind connected to specific outcomes.
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How I Went From Fashionista to Veteran Advocate

[This guest blog post was won in support of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. ]

Above the din of the crowd surrounding the red carpet, the clicking sounds subtly announced the explosions that were glittering camera flashes bombarding me. The lights were everywhere, reminiscent of the stars in the American flag.
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How One Nonprofit Is Fighting Hunger At Its Roots

DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) really targets the cycle of hunger and poverty in an effort to throw a wrench into the vicious spiral. Each of their ventures creates opportunities for meaningful careers, access to healthy food, and tests innovative solutions to systemic failures.
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How Animals Support America's Heroes Every Day

Hey, folks - big news: we just raised a total of $290,644 for America's heroes, including the $50K that the Craig Newmark Philanthropic Fund donated to the orgs.
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Why I'm Supporting Military Families, Their Kids, And Teachers

Okay, sure, as a people we're forgetting how much support and respect that veterans have earned. We've never really realized how much their families have sacrificed; how they serve at home in often difficult circumstances. We also tend to forget how much respect and support teachers deserve and how little we support them.
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Why Women Veterans Need Your Help Right Now

Did you know that more than 345,000 women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan?

Women are the fastest-growing segment of the veteran population, and yet many women vets are left without the proper care to support their needs when they return from service.
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How To Give Back to America's Heroes This July 4th

The American Heroes Charity Challenge is in full swing over on CrowdRise, and lots of folks are funding the nonprofits who support veterans, milfams, firefighters, and police officers. As of now, over $142,000 has been raised for these orgs.
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5 Things Nonprofits Should Be Doing On Social Media

Folks, I work with nonprofits who are fighting for really good causes, and sometimes they're so busy that they forget to engage online. The thing is, their supporters aren't forgetting to sign into their social networks and scroll through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
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