Nonprofit Technology
Plan International USA | November 15, 2022
Plan International USA, a global nonprofit organization partnering with adolescent girls, young women and children around the world to overcome oppression and gender inequality, is a nonprofit partner for this year's Z100 Jingle Ball concert, which will be held at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Friday, December 9 featuring a star-studded lineup. As a part of the partnership, Plan International USA received a $15,000 grant from iHeartMedia, kicking off a collaborative partnership to amplify and advance the rights of girls and combat gender inequality.
Z100's Sam Rosalie, a Plan Internal USA Ambassador, announced the grant and the partnership during the Elvis Duran and The Morning Show. The grant will support Plan International USA's We Are the Girls campaign – an innovative, world changing initiative that will raise $200 million by 2024 to amplify the voices of girls in the U.S. and around the world and fight the root causes of gender inequality. This year's partnership is made possible through iHeart's iHeartIMPACT program, which aligns brands with causes and nonprofit organizations making a difference in local communities.
"Gender inequality hurts all of us and the best people to solve this are the ones who are most affected: girls. We've been ignoring their voices for far too long, Plan's We Are the Girls campaign sees the power of what can happen when we listen to girls, and support and implement their ideas. We are inspired that iHeartIMPACT is supporting Plan's work with a $15,000 donation. Together we can help amplify girls' voices and fight for a more equal future for us all."
-Shanna Marzilli, COO of Plan International USA.
Plan USA's campaign is helping girls realize and unleash their potential to change the world and we are excited to partner with them, said Sam Rosalie, producer of Z100's Elvis Duran and The Morning Show and Plan International USA Ambassador. As one of the most beloved live events of the holiday season, our partnership will allow us to bring the We are The Girls campaign to Jingle Ball and share the message that together, girls can defeat the biases and stereotypes that hold them back.
As a part of the partnership, Plan International USA and Z100 launched an online We Are the Girls Jingle Ball prize pack sweepstakes contest. Winners will receive access to VIP pre-event activities at Hammerstein Ballroom, tickets to the already sold-out Jingle Ball concert and a special Plan International USA experience. Moreover, at the concert, 16 contest winners will get to interact with their favorite iHeartRadio on-air personalities and meet their favorite music artists.
Plan USA encourages girls between the ages of 13 and 18 to join the We Are the Girls campaign and invite their friends and families to take the pledge, lending their voices as allies in the fight against gender inequality and gender-based stereotypes. The We Are the Girls campaign supports programs that have shown success in improving girls' sense of agency, shifting gender dynamics and creating positive environments for learning. In 13 countries including the U.S., We Are the Girls' donations support girl-led programs that fight against child trafficking, stops child marriage, makes cities safer for girls, keeps girls in school and creates economic opportunities for girls. Plan's campaign will also develop young leaders and advocates to fight against stereotypes and harmful practices that stand in the way of achieving gender equality.
About Plan International USA:
Powered by supporters, Plan International USA partners with adolescent girls, young women and children around the world to overcome oppression and gender inequality, providing the support and resources that are unique to their needs and the needs of their communities, ensuring they achieve their full potential with dignity, opportunity and safety. Founded in 1937, Plan is an independent development and humanitarian organization that is active in more than 75 countries.
About iHeartMedia, Inc:
iHeartMedia, Inc. is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services.
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Fundraising, Nonprofit Technology
FrontFundr | September 22, 2022
FrontFundr, Canada’s leading equity crowdfunding platform, announced a significant growth milestone today—the company has surpassed 100 successful closes and processed over $150 million in investments for startups in Canada. To mark this momentous occasion, FrontFundr also launched its own fundraising campaign today, giving everyone the opportunity to invest in the platform itself.
Equity crowdfunding allows anyone to invest in private companies and provides an alternative way for companies across a range of funding stages to raise capital. Since launching in 2015, FrontFundr has become the leading platform to invest in the growth of Canada’s most exciting startups and growth stage companies regardless of whether you are a beginner or a seasoned investor.
Today’s milestone announcement comes at a time when many Canadians are feeling the pressures of inflation, rising costs and uncertainty in public markets. As wallets and traditional investments dwindle, investing in the private markets are becoming more attractive. They enable people, small and larger investors, to participate in early-stage investment opportunities that could potentially generate high returns while being mostly sheltered from external pressures like market volatility. When someone invests through FrontFundr, the return on those investments are driven by the success of the company, rather than public market sentiment. People can invest in companies they believe in and align with their values and interests. Some companies who have had campaigns on FrontFundr include CAARY, Manzil, Joni, Tiptap and Ecologyst.
FrontFundr experienced strong business growth over the summer months and delivered several record results:
The platform reached the same number of successful closes in the month of August, as in its entire previous record quarter: 5.5x the number of successful closes of the previous month and 117% higher than the same previous year-to-date period
Investor activity increased by 25% quarter-over-quarter in 2022
Revenue increased by 94% quarter-over-quarter in 2022 (almost double from the previous calendar year)
“We’re incredibly excited to see equity crowdfunding succeeding here in Canada and poised to go mainstream as we’ve seen in other countries Now that we’ve surpassed 100 successful raises on our platform, we see FrontFundr becoming the go-to platform for people to invest in Canada’s innovation economy while providing promising Canadian private companies access to capital from the public — and this is only the beginning.”
-Peter-Paul Van Hoeken, Founder and CEO of FrontFundr.
FrontFundr also announced the launch of its own fundraising campaign on the platform today. By listing itself on the marketplace, people have the unique opportunity to directly invest in the Canadian startup ecosystem. The campaign is now open to the public, and anyone can make an investment until Friday, November 4th, 2022.
About FrontFundr:
FrontFundr is Canada’s leading online private markets investing platform and an exempt market dealer. It provides startups and growth companies access to capital, and gives investors access to private companies they believe in and want to support. With a community of over 30,000 users, FrontFundr gives everyday investors the chance to review and complete private placements on one digital platform. The company’s revolutionary technology allows Canadians to invest in innovative growth businesses in under 12 minutes, starting from as little as $250.
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Nonprofit Management
MIB Agents | June 18, 2022
MIB Agents, a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit, will award six Outsmarting Osteosarcoma grants totaling $450,000, a 350-percent increase from previous gifts, during its annual FACTOR event, June 23-25 in San Diego, CA.
The research dollars will support the improvement of treatment options and outcomes for this rare cancer by investing in the researchers who are paving the way for a cure. Osteosarcoma is an aggressive, malignant, primary bone cancer affecting 800-900 people in the U.S. each year and is the most common bone cancer affecting children and young adults.
This tremendous increase in support comes directly from the MIB Agents Family Funds, who make all our grants possible. It is an incredible representation of our community's commitment to partner with the scientific community, accelerate research efforts, and find a cure for this devastating disease."
Ann Graham, Founder and Executive Director of MIB Agents
The Outsmarting Osteosarcoma Award, $100,000 each, funding research investigating immunotherapy approaches to osteosarcoma will be awarded to:
Michael Leibowitz, MD, PhD | University of Colorado/ Children's Hospital Colorado
Dan Regan, DVM, PhD | Colorado State University
Jason Yustein, MD, PhD | Emory University
The Young Investigator Research Awards, worth $50,000 each and sponsored by Family Funds honoring their children who passed from osteosarcoma, will be awarded to:
John Ligon, MD | University of Florida - granted Because Of Dylan
Eunice Lopez-Fuentes, PhD | University of California, San Francisco - granted Because Of Charlotte
Kristen VanHeyst, DO | University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital - granted Because Of Charlotte
The FACTOR conference is a unique gathering of leading osteosarcoma researchers and clinicians, survivors, patient and bereaved families to work together toward our goal of improving outcomes for kids affected by Osteosarcoma. Part of FACTOR includes a "Headquarters" camplike experience for survivors, patients and family members. This includes a luncheon where young adults affected by osteosarcoma who are pursuing a career in healthcare are partnered with physicians for one-on-one experiences. From this session MIB Agents has seen six survivors go on to work closely with the physicians they met and pursue careers medical field.
About MIB Agents
Founded in 2012, MIB Agents is a leading pediatric osteosarcoma nonprofit dedicated to making it better for our community of patients, caregivers, doctors, and researchers through programs, education, and research.
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