Charity Challenge buzzword 2009.5

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One of the key noted philanthropy trends of 2008 was the growth of philanthropy prizes.
This year the buzzword is charity challenge. These challenges tend to be some form of matching grant – based fundraising opportunity that uses blogs, twitter, widgets, online video and every other possible web-based communications tool. They [...]

The final word on embedded giving

Ah, yes, embedded giving. It may just be the buzzword with the greatest traction of all time. And widespread discussion of it is back, this time in a series on the concept sponsored by Telecom for Charity – you may have seen posts on Causewired, TacticalPhilanthropy, SocialEntrepreneurship on Change.org, SocialCitizens, ThePhilanthropicFamily, or GiveWell.
These fine bloggers [...]

Buzzword 2009.1 – "move the needle"

Here’s the first buzzword of 2009 – and it was sent in, via twitter, from the #cof09 conference. To quote @QuixoteTilts:
“Move the needle,” official cliché of #cof09. Replaces “sea change” after a record-breaking run.”
Need I say anything more? Except to note that a shift from sea change to needle moving might be read as the [...]

It is a Buzzword Mashup

Predictions markets + mobile giving + charity gift cards = predicto + charity choice
You can’t make up this stuff. (I know because I try).
Perhaps in 2009 I’ll start a new list of real-live efforts that represent buzzwords mashed together.
Tags: philanthropy, buzzwords, buzzwords2008, buzzwords2009

Buzzword 2008.9 – Social Enterprise

This next entry on the buzzword 2008 list – social enterprise – is a perfect example of the 20 year+ buildup that some buzz requires. The concepts and realities of social enterprise have been around for a long time (Bill Drayton founded ASHOKA in 1980). In 2008 the blending of discussions about social enterprise with [...]

Buzzword 2008.8 – Next Gen

Here is buzzword number 8 for 2008….NextGen – the hip short hand for next generation. Unlike software, when used in philanthropy and nonprofits NextGen really refers to people – the next generation of leaders.
This buzzword has its detractors – read this fabulous post about the need to focus on ThisGen, not nextgen.
Next gen got its [...]

$10,000, 48 Hours, One Classroom – ready, set, tweet

Tweetsgiving – a 48 hour attempt to raise $10,000 to build a classroom in Tanzania – is off and running – they’ve raised $3300 in first 8.5 hours, been covered by Tom Watson, and are filling up my twitter feed. Great day to launch – following the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s live discussion of the power [...]

Good Gifting and Charitable Gift Cards Buzzwords 2008.6 and 2008.7

Two new buzzwords move us toward our annual ten-count – number six is “Good Gifting” and at number seven we get “Charitable gift cards.”
Buzzword 2008.6 Good Gifting – We all know what re-gifting is — passing on a gift that was given to you. Think of all those unwrapped secret Santa presents, sweaters that don’t [...]

Ideas to snack on

A conference to note – Social Innovation Conference in NY – The Feast (h/t Allan B)
And something to read – this SSIR blog post on “pooled giving” – or lending teams, at Kiva. This takes donor collaboratives, pooled funding, etc. to the internet. It also may breathe new life into a 2007 buzzword – endorsement [...]

A more meaningful prediction

I posted some short term prognostications early this morning. I then talked with someone who immediately confirmed my sense that my call about celebrity giving as this Giving Season’s big buzz was correct. I also got a comment from Beth Kanter alerting me to her social media predictions, and I know Beth’s work well enough [...]