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Goinggreentoday.com needs last stage funding

Scottica — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:33:43 GMT

Hello,
We are launching a website that will act as a green lifestyle coach. The project is in the finial stage before launch and we are in need of some bridge capital for web development.
On a financial side this is a highly lucrative, low overhead endeavor. On a social aspect, the program can be used to END Global Warming
The LLC is seeking 10 k in return for equity stock.
Please email me if interested in finding out further details.

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introductions

Scottica — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 17:17:30 GMT

Hey
This tribe has the potential to create so let's start being active.
My name is Scott Ankeny
I live in SF and am a magazine publisher by trade.
I am seting up a charitable foundation to support the art and humanities.
This project has a larger scope I will discuss in other topics.
I have been actively interested in philanthropy for the last 6 months.
who are you guys?

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US media outlets interested in philanthropy

hamish — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:39:07 GMT

Dear Friends,

A former colleague and (not former) friend, Brendan Whitty, is working
for a non-profit organization that connects private philanthropists with
effective and appropriate charitable organizations working in areas of
their interest. They specialize in India, Nepal and Afghanistan.

At the moment they are looking for reputable US or Canadian on-line and
paper media to publish an article about philanthropic giving, addressing
specifically "philanthropic return on investment".

Any leads or help is much appreciated, please contact Brendan (cc'd)
directly at brendanwhitty@yahoo.co.uk

Hamish

--
Hamish Nixon 
Researcher, Subnational Governance 
Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit 
 
+93 (0)797 034 985 
hamish@areu.org.af 
www.areu.org.af

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NYT: google.org goes for-profit

rajsandhu — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 07:47:31 GMT

Philanthropy Google’s Way: Not the Usual

By KATIE HAFNER
THE NEW YORK TIMES

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 — The ambitious founders of Google, the popular search engine company, have set up a philanthropy, giving it seed money of about $1 billion and a mandate to tackle poverty, disease and global warming.

But unlike most charities, this one will be for-profit, allowing it to fund start-up companies, form partnerships with venture capitalists and even lobby Congress. It will also pay taxes.

...

Read the rest at

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/14/technology/14google.html?hp&ex=1158292800&en=0715e3c0dff465e2&ei=5094&partner=homepage

or

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/285054_google14.html

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The Philanthropic Travel Foundation

vidourle — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:07:00 GMT

The Philanthropic Travel Foundation

Our mission is to connect people from around the world at the heart. Please join us at a humanitarian outreach program for a half-day of fulfilling and intense personal discovery next time you are enjoying the luxury of exotic travel. Our planning resources are free to travelers and non-profit organizations.

http://www.philanthropictravel.org/

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Hawai`i Or Bust!

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:35:50 GMT

So we are clearing more and more road blocks on the way to Hawai`i. As of now we are down to a LapTop, some living supplies, and airfare.

Any of these would be welcomed were they to fall out of the sky, (bad pun there, airfare - fall out of sky). Of course we understand that what comes down must also go back up (ha ha), so we are willing to swap a VAIO DeskTop for a decent LapTop. A Mac LapTop is of no use to us as we are already a completely windows environment. Further efforts can be rewarded with a printer, various electronics, TONS of paperback and hardback Sci-Fi, gratitude, internet hosting, what have you.

Do we really expect to get any of this?
No.

Do we really deserve to get any of this?
Well, that depends on who you talk to.

What do you get out of giving us any of this?
Well, we are skilled computer nerds that will continue to maintain our online presence, and can offer free internet hosting for your personal or business website. Once in Hawai`i we can offer our skills in computer repair and upgrading as we can build computers from components as well as installing fresh operating systems. We are also experienced VJ Hosts, having honed our skills providing video and audio support to help run parties at private residences. And if you are not in Hawai`i it sure would be nice to know some computer nerds there who owe you a big favor for when you are vacationing there and really need some work done on your LapTop.

So if you are interested in helping us you can contact us directly through email or go to our Hawai`i website and use the PayPal or Amazon buttons, or just read our mini blog on Hawai`i.

tolver@tolver.net
reese@magichelp.com
http://reese.magichelp.com/hawaii/

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africa bound...

shaz — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:20:21 GMT

Pleas forgive me if this is the wrong forum to be posting on. If it is, please, if someone could redirect me to the proper forum, i would be greatly obliged...

I am headed to Ghana next month for an internship in African woodworking/handicrafts techniques. A part of this internship, I will be assisting an art teacher in guiding classes for about 60-100 students, ages 4 and up, per day. As a side project, I will be holding acrobatic training classes for these kids, including trapeze, aerial ring, silks, partner acrobatics, and the like.
My question, my plea would be more accurate, is if there is anybody out there with the knowledge of how to get some funding for this project. Due to the internship, my flight and housing has been covered. Yet funding for the supplies,such as sport matts,carabeeners,protective braces,ropes, art supplies and the like, there is minimal to nothing. I will be doing it all from my own pocket, which has seen fuller days...:(
If there is any information about where I could find some sort of financial support for this project, please do let me know. I will be leaving in the middle of next month, and would like to get some kind of foothold before then.
Thank you in advance to all those who took the time to think about this.

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a new and ambitious philanthropy venture

Scottica — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 17:14:40 GMT

This is one that can change the landscape of our Community.
Who is up for being involved?

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I volunteer

Scottica — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 20:18:06 GMT

Ok...so no response.
I will moderate until the founder shows up:)
How do I do that?

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Moderater

Scottica — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 07:43:09 GMT

I am veyr eager to see this tribe grow as I am recently veyr active in Philanthropy.
Who starte dthis and let's get them up there so it is not shut down:)

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note from tribe.net: please assign a moderator

touguy — Thu, 05 May 2005 21:33:43 GMT

Hey there, "Venture Philanthropy" members--

This Tribe doesn't have a moderator, but as a matter of policy, Tribe.net likes all groups to have a leader.
Could you collectively choose someone to moderate your Tribe?

When you've reached consensus, have the new moderator send a note to help@tribe.net, letting us know that you've selected a new leader.

Thanks --

-- TOU (Terms of Use) Guy

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Let's Create a Better Universe!

Hope — Sun, 30 Jan 2005 00:52:45 GMT

Hi everyone!
I would like to introduce you to Better Universe.
www.yourbuddy.biz
This is a home-based internet business that has been designed to create ENLIGHTENED WEALTH for EVERYONE involved with NO selling or convincing.
AND they tithe 10% of all net profits company-wide.
Thanks for checking it out.
If you like what you see sign up and call me: 206-683-0757
and if it's not for you, that's OK with me.
-Hope
PS. Do you know anyone else who is looking to create wealth with integrity?

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computers for the 3rd world

Ignacio — Sun, 15 Feb 2004 23:03:11 GMT

Do you boys and girls have any experience in this particular field?

Refurbishing computers and installing Open Source operating systems with whole suites is something I can do (as can many others), so I'm thinking in getting my hands dirty and start sending computers to the third world.

It's amazing how much perfectly usable hardware pollutes the environment instead of helping with the schooling and alphabetization of many people.

Any suggestions?

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This might be something you would like to support one day: Announcing a new THst tribe: MetaBrain Growth Process

neurobionetics — Tue, 02 Dec 2003 09:00:10 GMT

Join it at: http://MetaBrainGrowthProcess.tribe.net

MetaBrain Growth Process tribe is dedicated to the exploration of processes to extend human cognition into alternative substrates.

From cyborg components for theraputic and augmentative ends to the ultimate goal of moving sentient entities into faster, more powerful, and more durable hardware (~5,000 ave. lifespan estimates) in a safe and effective manner, this tribe is intended as a center for discussion, networking, and collaborative effort.

(If you enjoy this topic, you should find the various other Transhumanist tribes of interest.)

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What are your philanthropical interests??

Carey — Tue, 21 Oct 2003 04:41:44 GMT

Hi, I'm new to the tribe and just wanted to know what some of our philanthropical interests were. I am helping to get a library re-furbished for a children's home / center for economically and developmentally challenged kids. I love reading and books, so this one has been really exciting for me. It's also been challenging because I've had a lot of positive response and I'm beginning to wonder if I'm up to the task of channeling the overwhelming amount of talent all these super qualified people who have offered their services toward a common goal for the kids. Sometimes I wish I felt I was a better manager!

I also became interested in improving the education of girl children in Nepal, after visiting the country in 1998 as a Volunteer for Peace . If you're interested, I wrote a social media proposal for it on my website at http://www.globalbrainstorm.com/girlednep.html.

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seeking job in V-P

Jodi — Sat, 18 Oct 2003 17:08:12 GMT

Hi all. I am very interested in the world of corporate-community involvement and in particular the arena of venture philanthropy. I have over 11 years of professional experience in the community/non-profit side of life (and an Master's Degree in Public Health) and now I'm ready to switch over to the funding side. Any leads are welcome!! Thanks! Glad to see so many people in this tribe!

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