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10/24/2017

Derrick Feldmann, founder of MCON, shares his reflections on millennial changemaking and how entrepreneurial social purpose leaders are coming together to amplify our impact.

Derrick Feldmann, founder of MCON, shares his reflections on Millennial changemaking and how entrepreneurial social purpose leaders are coming together to amplify our impact.

08/25/2017

For many, the M in stands for . True, past conferences focused on this generation’s cause engagement. But word quickly spread that the conference had much more to offer. That’s why the M in MCON represents movements, millennials and makers.

Learn how MCON is bringing these trailblazing groups together > http://bit.ly/TheMinMCON

Achieve is known for its body of research on millennials and their relationship to causes and social issues. We publish the Millennial Impact Report every year and release it at MCON, our annual conference on social movements and grassroots cause campaigns. Undoubtedly, that’s where the confusion

08/04/2017

"Philanthropy is evolving nationally, researchers say." Find out how one philanthropic website is helping their residents need and how the Millennial Impact Report from Achieve and The Case Foundation is helping organization's understand the giving behavior of millennials.

For Amanda Smothers, it was more than just a couple packs of diapers.

08/02/2017

The Rockefeller Foundation has awarded a $300,000 grant to Impact Shares Corp, a Dallas-area startup that aims to offer charities the ability to create ETFs that will be sold to the public.

The Rockefeller Foundation is helping to finance a startup hoping to build exchange-traded funds for nonprofit organizations and direct the profits back to their causes, officials from the group said with a plan to announce the initiative later on Tuesday.

07/27/2017

We know that you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to register for the 2017 Young Nonprofit Professionals Network National Conference and Leaders Institute, and you’re in luck: it’s here! Today only, YNPN members will save $50 on registration and non-members will save $30. Register today before the sale ends http://conference.ynpn.org/registration ,

Join us as young nonprofit professionals from across the country come to Atlanta for conversations, connections, and professional development! REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 7 - BUY YOUR TICKET SOON!

07/21/2017

Instagram is here to stay, so how should you engage with the platform's influencers?

Let’s look at Instagram influencer engagement for nonprofit causes. Start building relationships now that will turn into donations, actions and mentions later!

07/12/2017

"The notion that giving—of your time, talent or treasure—isn’t something just for an elite class of individuals, but for all individuals." Great read from our friends at The Case Foundation

https://casefoundation.org/blog/four-trends-democratizing-philanthropy/

Sheila Herrling of the Case Foundation shares how, with time and technology, more people are turning into philanthropists.

07/07/2017

Has it already been one month since 2017 ended? Technically, yes. However, you all showed us that the passion to do good never ends! Here's 3 takeaways from this year's conference that already have us excited for 2018.

Still missing MCON? Us, too. This year more than ever, MCON 2017’s thought-provoking topics, challenging issues, inspiring speakers, panels and attendees left us encouraged and excited to do more. Keep the spirit of MCON going with our three takeaways from this year’s conference. 1. People are

07/03/2017

Watch as Regina Northouse, Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network, catches up with social purpose leaders at .

http://bit.ly/AMEXJuly17

It's about ideas. It's about action. It's about connection – and ultimately, it's about making the world better for all of us. Watch as Regina Northouse, Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network, catches up with social purpose leader at , the conference for Millennial changemakers. This…

06/30/2017

Whether you made it to Washington D.C. for 2017, watched via the MCON Livestream or are kicking yourself because you missed both, check out these four iconic moments from this year's social good conference: http://bit.ly/4MomentstoRelive

Thank you for making MCON 2017 unforgettable. Because of you, MCON 2017 drew nearly 1,000 attendees in person and thousands more online. The passion we saw from leaders, entrepreneurs and cause enthusiasts proves that people are truly inspired to change the world - for good. Whether you made it t

06/28/2017

For more than a decade, American Express has focused on training high potential emerging leaders across the nonprofit and social purpose sectors.

To share these leadership lessons with changemakers they hosted a pop-up workshop at 2017 with Glen O’Gilvie – CEO and leadership expert from the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.

Read on for three of his cross-sector tips for millennials looking to change the world: http://bit.ly/AmExAtMCON

Check out CSR Now!, a weekly blog by American Express' Tim McClimon designed to get at what's happening in corporate social responsibility today.

06/23/2017

to 2017 and our identity panel with Ali Noorani and Abdi Soltani.

For more from Ali, check out his MCON blog post on how to address immigration anxieties: http://bit.ly/AliNooraniBlog

Sorry, millennials of America, but the rest of us are having an identity crisis, too. You might like to think that I, as a Generation X-er, would have figured it all out by now. Actually, in spite of my distinguished (so distinguished) gray hair, I’m still working on it. A big part of my ident

06/21/2017

Allison Williams recently appeared on POLITICO's Women Rule podcast discussing her involvement with 2017, causes she advocates for and why she has so much confidence in the millennial generation.

Listen to the full podcast at http://bit.ly/AWPOLITICO

06/20/2017

"Millennials are often purpose driven and want to ‘move the needle’ on causes important to them. What I found astonishing in the [2017 Millennial Impact Report] was that “77 percent of Millennials said they’re more likely to volunteer when they can use their specific skills or expertise to benefit a cause.”

Read more from CEO of Feeding America Diana Aviv in her piece for HuffPost: http://bit.ly/DAHuffpost

I had the chance to speak at last week. Led by Derrick Feldmann of Achieve, this forum promotes Millennial engagement (or to use his words, “people...

06/15/2017

We're celebrating with 2017 speaker Allison Williams. She sat down with CNN Entertainment to discuss her role with Horizons National and her new digital series EDify.

Allison Williams knows that she's been blessed.

06/14/2017

How can associations engage millennials and get them to be a part of their cause?

Check out these lessons from on millennial engagement and membership via Associations Now.

MCON, the millennial conference, showcased research and ideas from those working in the social impact sector, including how to engage millennials.

06/13/2017

According to a new report from Achieve and The Case Foundation millennials have a distinct vernacular when speaking of their cause-engagement behavior and their work on behalf of addressing and/or solving social issues.

Learn more at http://bit.ly/ProBonoAustralia

Today’s evolving political and social climate is changing the cause behavior of millennials, according to a new US report.