How Nonprofits Can Increase Donations With Elev8’s Smart Fundraising Tools looks at ways to increase donations starting with removing friction and making giving effortless. Elev8 transforms everyday purchases into ongoing support through automated roundups, sponsor matches, and micro-donations. In this article, you’ll explore five simple ways to boost donations and build lasting donor relationships using Elev8’s seamless, donor-friendly technology. How nonprofits can increase donations ...| InsideCharity.org
Reflecting on the National Community Forestry Week in Mbandaka 21 October 2025 Community Forestry is increasingly recognised as a key driver of sustainable development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It provides local communities and Indigenous Peoples with secure land tenure, enabling them to invest in their futures and build autonomous, forest-friendly rural economies ... Read more The post Reflecting on the National Community Forestry Week in Mbandaka appeared first on Rainfores...| Rainforest Foundation UK
We’re pleased to announce the creation of a new BigQuery public dataset, rekor. The rekor dataset is an easily-queryable mirror of the public good instance of Sigstore’s transparency log, Rekor.| Open Source Security Foundation
This blog was originally published on the OSTIF website on October 9, 2025 by Helen Wooste The Open Source Technology Improvement Fund is proud to share the results of our security audit...| Open Source Security Foundation
Open Source SecurityCon has always been about bringing people together to strengthen trust in open source. From its beginnings within TAG Security to its growth as a standalone conference, and now returning to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon alongside the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), the event has become a gathering place for anyone passionate about securing our shared ecosystem. As a co-located event, it will bring together software developers, security engineers, public sector leade...| Open Source Security Foundation
Photo: Lydia MacKinnonNick MacKinnon is a freelance teacher of Maths, English and Medieval History, and lives above Haworth, in the last inhabited house before Top Withens = Wuthering Heights. In 1992 he founded the successful Campaign to Save Radio 4 Long Wave while in plaster following a rock-climbing accident on Skye. His poem ‘The metric system’ won the 2013 Forward Prize. His topical verse and satire appears in the Spectator, and his puzzles and problems in the Sunday Times and Ameri...| Mark Avery
Having been big fans of the sultry beats and genre-defying heartfelt offerings of London-based songwriter and producer Jay Brown, under her previous guise as Amaroun, we’re now excited to hea…| Get In Her Ears
Ask me anything discussing how integrating cloud security with IAM can transform your organization’s cybersecurity posture.| GuidePoint Security
Online crowdsourcing platforms have revolutionized behavioral research by enabling fast, affordable, and diverse data collection. However, ensuring data quality remains a major challenge, especially when participants may be distracted or inattentive. In this blog, we explore how attention checks—particularly task-tailored ones—can effectively filter out low-quality responses in decision-from-experience studies. We also share findings from a recent replication using Connect, which demonstr...| CloudResearch
Andy Langley is a wildlife enthusiast, who for the last seven years has completed an annual sponsored birdwatch to raise money for World Land Trust (WLT).| Mark Avery
What we wanted: more bike lanes, electric buses, cheaper local produce, education about sustainability in K-12 schools, renewable energy, and more. Instead, we achieved a tour of sustainable homes and businesses and a list of local field trips for my son’s grade school. I had had enough after hours of meetings and talking that didn’t lead […]| Third Act
I grew up In Central Pennsylvania. My post-college organizing work was co-leading an all-volunteer network of people working in northeast Pennsylvania to oppose nuclear power plant construction and support the development of renewable energy. I was living in a small town where so many of us also did Central America solidarity work and whatever else […]| Third Act
I’ve been spending this beautiful summer week with my three grandchildren, paddling on a wild Adirondack river and thinking about my responsibilities to their future. And when I find myself growing into elderhood, the question I think a lot about is, what does it mean to become a good ancestor? It seems to me that […]| Third Act
Below are a few excerpts from the conversation between Simone Salvo and Dickon. Click here to listen to all of it! It’s a special opportunity to hear about the inner workings of Third Act’s communications, technological, and operational journey. The Unique Superpowers of Elderhood DBS: What unique perspectives, experiences or superpowers do older adults bring […]| Third Act
To Help Solve the Climate Crisis, Third Actors Must Help Secure President Biden’s Monumental Public Lands Rule Our seasoned generation holds unparalleled power to ensure a safe and stable planet for generations to come.To solve the climate crisis we need to stop digging up and burning dirty fossil fuels to produce energy, when our needs […]| Third Act
Katherine Alford reflects on Third Act’s second Non-Violent Direct Action (NVDA) training in New York City. All images courtesy of Liz Sanders. I signed on to be part of the Summer of Heat, a campaign against the banks and insurance companies that are supporting and profiting from climate destruction. This meant I was fortunate enough […]| Third Act
We all hold many identities. I’m so proud when I get to introduce myself as a leader within Third Act, and I often share that I am also a mother, an immigrant’s daughter, a queer woman, an activist, and a musician. But one of the things I rarely skip when I get to meet new […]| Third Act
The training focused on skills that are best developed through in-person instruction and practice. It brought together 65 Third Actors, and even a few “first actors,” ranging from age 24-88, to learn how to apply nonviolent direct action principles within the arc of our campaigns, grounded in a shared history of direct action movement building […]| Third Act
I began this training with a sense of anguish and hope. Anguish in the sense of feeling both complicit and clueless as to what to do. Much of this boiled down to a sense of guilt for all the unearned privileges I was given due to my race and gender and all that was (and […]| Third Act
Dear Friends, We’re writing to ask you to do something hard but important: come to Washington DC in the middle of this winter, to join a demonstration and, if you can, risk arrest in a large-scale civil disobedience action. We know it’s a lot: we wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t both important, and potentially effective. […]| Third Act
Decades of discourse led by lawyers, scientists, economists, and we are stuck. They can’t do what must be done: reach the human heart.1 When it comes to addressing the crisis of democracy as well as the climate emergency, what we need to do is reach the human heart. That’s exactly what congregations, clergy and people […]| Third Act
See you on the other side! Bill McKibben, for Third Act| Third Act
I was not new to environmental advocacy, having spent thirty years as a lobbyist for the national Sierra Club in Washington, D.C. Yet from my first All-In call, I knew that Third Act was different from other groups I’d engaged with. There was a relaxed authenticity among the people, and no shortage of smiles and […]| Third Act
That is why I now volunteer with Third Act’s national organizing team to set up new working groups – my new (volunteer) occupation in my Third Act! Third Act co-founder Bill McKibben tells us that the best thing an individual can do to address the climate crisis and attacks on democracy is to stop acting […]| Third Act
There is no doubt that we are living in a time of profound heartache. Our world is suffering so deeply, the amount of harm is incalculable. Our commitment to humanity is the driving force behind our efforts to protect our planet and preserve our democracy. As we watch what is unfolding in Gaza, Israel, in […]| Third Act
I’m Potawatomi. Over 850 of our people, including weak elders and children, were forcibly marched 660 miles from our ancestral home near Twin Lakes in Indiana to a small reservation in Kansas. Over 40 people died on this Trail of Death as it became known. Some of us, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, were later relocated […]| Third Act
That is why I’m grateful for the work of Third Act, and the tens of thousands of Third Actors who are rolling up their sleeves across the country. Nevadans saw first-hand the power of Third Act in the last election—CNN highlighted your powerful work to knock on doors and rally voters to protect Sen. Cortez […]| Third Act
A highlight was an all-day Climate Justice Camp, where acclaimed Christian author and speaker Brian McLaren joined Bill in wide-ranging conversations about environmental justice, what it means to be an activist, where they find hope in these perilous times, and how their faith informs their activism. Michigan Third Actor and eco-theology author Debra Rienstra spoke […]| Third Act
We’re used to battling companies that we don’t like: reckless polluting oil giants, heedless and greedy banks. This fall we’re trying something different: engaging a good business that has an outsized flaw. Costco is among the most admired retailers in the country. A third of Americans shop there, they treat their employees better than other […]| Third Act
Introduction Network automation—the use of software to configure, test, manage, and operate network devices and services—has moved from a niche interest to a core competency in modern engineering and IT. As organizations scale applications across data centers, clouds, and edge …| Industry Connect | McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in...
It is not every day you see a grown woman dressed as a cabbage, but at the Alaska State Fair, it has become one of the most beloved sights of late summer - read more about the cabbage fairies and how they build memories with fair goers every year.| Alaska Food Policy Council
In a guest blog post, Laura Suggitt shares her experiences of swimming the Channel to raise vital funds for environment funds including Project Seagrass: Earlier this month, I swam across the English Channel to France with my team, The Matriarsea. We completed the crossing in 12 hours and 49 minutes; swimming 35 miles in total as a result of the tough tides. It has long been a dream for me to cross the Channel and reaching France in the sparkling sunshine with the strong women in my team arou...| Project Seagrass
Chris Corrigan. Photo: Helen Corrigan.Chris Corrigan is CEO of the Sussex Wildlife Trust and has worked in nature conservation for almost 40 years. He spent most of his career with the RSPB, most recently as Director England, but has also worked for BirdWatch Ireland and Butterfly Conservation and is a trustee of the South Georgia Heritage Trust. He is a lifelong birder and naturalist.| Mark Avery
Author: Philipp Oggiano The PATHWAYS Early Career Immersion Programme (ECIP) is designed to give young researchers hands-on experience in new academic settings, offering them the chance to broaden their skills, build international networks, and discover fresh perspectives in their field. Read the Q&A with Philipp below: In June 2025 I undertook a 4-week research exchange […]| PATHWAYS
Elizabeth Dubovsky from Feeding Change Consulting dives into the impact of a key driver of our state’s economy - seafood - and highlights some challenges and opportunities withing USDA funding and seafood policy.| Alaska Food Policy Council
Author: Max Gero The PATHWAYS Early Career Immersion Programme (ECIP) is designed to give young researchers hands-on experience in new academic settings, offering them the chance to broaden their skills, build international networks, and discover fresh perspectives in their field. Read Max’s entry below: When I signed up for the Early Career Immersion Programme, I […] The post From Classroom to Countryside: My Journey Through the Early Career Immersion Programme appeared first on PATHWAYS.| PATHWAYS
Read about the Alaska Manufacturing Association and its mission to connect, support, and celebrate Alaska’s makers and manufacturers| Alaska Food Policy Council
Xavier Ballester, AIN's Director of Brokerage looks at the exciting sectors new angel investors should consider| Angel Investment Network Blog
Adventure + Purpose | Can Adventure Change the World? | Alastair Humphreys| Alastair Humphreys
On 24th June, the government announced its intent to ‘simplify’ governance arrangements for local authorities in England. The proposed legislation would force all councils to transition to the leader and cabinet model, stating that the alternative, the committee system, ‘can be unclear, duplicative, and wasteful, leading to slower, less efficient decision-making’. | Research for Action
If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. Al…| Esther Chilton
Kate Haslegrave. Photo: Kate HaslegraveKate is a photographer and has lived in Haworth for twenty years. Walking on the moors she has come to learn that no two days are ever the same. Her blog about Haworth & Stanbury moors is at www.katietuppence.com. This is her third blog in this series about Walshaw Turbines – see here for the whole series.| Mark Avery
Author: Dr. Selene Righi The PATHWAYS Early Career Immersion Programme (ECIP) is designed to give young researchers hands-on experience in new academic settings, offering them the chance to broaden their skills, build international networks, and discover fresh perspectives in their field. Read Selene’s entry below: Thanks to the PATHWAYS Early Career Immersion Programme, I had […]| PATHWAYS
Jim Eskin, Mary Yearwood on Winning Grants In 2025 is an eye-opening conversation between fundraising veteran Jim Eskin and grants expert Mary Yearwood. This is a must-read for nonprofit leaders navigating a rapidly changing funding landscape. With federal dollars tightening and private grants more competitive than ever, they tackle what’s working now in grantsmanship, how to avoid costly mistakes, and how to pivot with strategy and confidence. Mary—whose firm has secured over $125 millio...| InsideCharity.org
We all know that fruit and veg in the diet is good for our health but its worrying to learn that the fruits and vegetables that we eat today may not deliver as many micronutrients as they once did. Research has shown that the nutrient content of vegetables grown under intensive cultivation may contain far […]| People Need Nature
Having just published her e-book of poems, ‘A Natural Selection: 40 illustrated nature poems for a world in transition’, Ana Jenkin discusses protest poetry and how it can be used to help Nature and our immediate environment. Poetry and Protest ‘Fine, forget Instagram, Twitter and branding. At least have a weekly blog,’ urged a particularly […]| People Need Nature
Georgina Colman, the founder of Purpl, a new discount programme for disabled people, tells us her story since being diagnosed with MS over twenty years ago.In 2003, when I was 26 years old, I was diagnosed with MS. It was just a few months after my son was born which seems like a lifetime ago now, but fast forward 13 years and my walking started to deteriorate. By 2018, I was adjusting to the fact that I was now disabled. My life changed, I went from being a very independent person to having...| www.euansguide.com RSS Feed
National Museums Liverpool have developed a number of access guides and visual stories for Disabled communities, sharing information about facilities and access across their seven museums and galleries in and around Liverpool, which are all autism-friendly.The guides and stories have been developed with Autism Together, Autism in Museums, Kids in Museums and EMBED to make their venues more welcoming, and the page gives visitors an idea of what to expect from a visit to one of their seven venu...| www.euansguide.com RSS Feed
John Page. Photo: AuthorJohn Page was born in the West Riding, a proud Yorkshireman and was taught to play cricket left-handed “ ’cos it flummoxes t’ bowler, and buggers up t’ field.” He went to university in London and Leeds, and enjoyed (most of the time) attempting to teach young people that there’s a big wide world beyond the Colne and Worth Valleys. He also taught future captains of industry and government at the United World College of SE Asia in Singapore for four years. Ex...| Mark Avery
6 Steps to Organizing a Successful Charity Walk Fundraiser is Sharon Redd’s step-by-step guide to planning a walk event that leaves participants and volunteers excited for the next one—while strengthening your organization’s financial position to continue making a meaningful impact in the community. Pulling off a charity walk fundraiser might seem daunting, but if you do it right, it’s one of the most rewarding ways to rally a community around a cause. You’re not just […]| InsideCharity.org
Maryam Meddin, founder and CEO of private mental health clinic the Soke on how founders can ride the waves of startup life.| Angel Investment Network Blog
Jenny Shepherd. Photo: Jenny ShepherdBan the Burn rep to the Stronger Together to Stop Calderdale WIndfarm campaign group. On behalf of the group, named creator of the Parliamentary Petition, Ban WIndfarms on Protected Peatland in England – click here . Tend to carry a Grandmothers Against Bullshit placard – covers so much in so few words.| Mark Avery
Do Great Fundraisers Ever Really Retire is a thoughtful article written by nonprofit veteran Jim Eskin. Here’s what he has to share: For the record, I proudly am a contrarian. I fully accept that in many respects I am different from most people. And that’s what makes life interesting and fun. A huge example is retirement. I genuinely respect that most people relish the thought of their so-called senior years giving them freedom over their […]| InsideCharity.org
Sharon Redd’s 8 Ways to Leave a Lasting Mark on Future Generations explores practical strategies to ensure you and your organization create a lasting legacy for years to come. 1. How to Leave a Lasting Mark on Future Generations A true legacy is more than just what you leave behind – it’s the impact you create while you’re here. Whether through generosity, wisdom, or purposeful action, shaping a lasting influence on your loved ones and […]| InsideCharity.org
David Higgins works in conservation. He has lived and worked in the Falkland Islands, St Helena Island, India, The Skerries, the Yorkshire Dales, the North Pennines and now the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. He loves islands especially seabird colonies, where he enjoys his main passion of wildlife photography.| Mark Avery
Enhance customer retention and engagement with bank reward programs by providing various benefits based on the customer's usage of banking products and services.| Giift Blog
Sleep is just as crucial for your dog’s health and happiness as it is for yours. But how much sleep does your dog need? And how can you ensure they’re getting the quality rest they deserve? With a little help from our pals at Ralph & Co—doggy sleep experts extraordinaire—we’re here to help you understand […] The post How Much Sleep Does Your Dog Need? appeared first on Houndy.| Houndy
Have you ever watched your dog twitch, whimper, or even let out a little bark while they’re fast asleep? These adorable moments give us a sneak peek into the fascinating world of canine dreams. But have you ever wondered if dogs have nightmares? To help us delve deeper into the science of canine dreams, we’ve […] The post The Science of Canine Dreams: Do Dogs Have Nightmares? appeared first on Houndy.| Houndy
This week’s guest blog comes from our Explorer Laura and her lovable pooch Arlo. Laura shares her experience on volunteering Arlo to become a PAT (Pets As Therapy) dog. The post How to Become a Therapy Dog UK: Arlo’s Inspiring Journey appeared first on Houndy.| Houndy
The problem in Chester is not trying to find somewhere to walk your pooch but having to choose from one of the amazing dog walks in Chester that the area has to offer. Chester isn’t just a treasure trove of history and culture; it’s a paradise for us pooches and our humans, brimming with walks […] The post Dog Walks in Chester – Wilma’s Tail-Wagging Picks appeared first on Houndy.| Houndy
This week’s guest blog comes from our Explorer Amy and her lovable pooch Piper. Piper has been busy welcoming a new puppy to her pack, Ramsey! Piper shares her experiences of having a new baby pupper. The post Introducing A New Puppy To Your Dog – Dog’s Point of View appeared first on Houndy.| Houndy
Growing a Healthy House of Worship w Linda Lysakowski is America’s Fundraiser take on how to build financial capacity at local church ministries. Here’s what she has to share: I know it might be difficult for you, as clergy to think about the practical side of your ministries; after all, you have a calling to bring people to a relationship with God, Allah, or a higher power of some kind. However, every calling requires some […]| InsideCharity.org
Using InteractAI, you can easily turn your book into an interactive quiz to build your email list, engage readers, and personalize marketing efforts.| Lulu Blog
We are delighted to welcome a guest blog from poet Peter Thabit Jones talking about his new book, Under The Raging Moon (One Night with Dylan Thomas in Greenwich Village, New York) W. B. Yeats, of course, said “the poet never speaks directly as to someone at the breakfast table, there is always a [...] The post Guest Blog: Under The Raging Moon (One Night with Dylan Thomas in Greenwich Village) by Peter Thabit Jones appeared first on Discover Dylan Thomas.| Discover Dylan Thomas
Dylan's Sketch of Llareggub © Dylan Thomas Estate and the National Library of Wales. The sketch can be viewed interactively online at the National Library at https://www.library.wales/discover/digital-gallery/manuscripts/modern-period/dylan-thomas-and-the-map-of-llareggub#?c=&m=&s=&cv=&xywh=-126%2C-9%2C5675%2C4819 Some twenty years ago, the Dylan scholar, James Davies, wrote that “Thomas’s drawing of Llareggub is...based on New Quay.” There’s been very little dissent, if any, from [....| Discover Dylan Thomas
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Thursday 8th August 2024 My recent post about The way ahead for buses and trains attracted a large response of more than 80 comments. I’m sure not every reader reads through every comment, pa…| BusAndTrainUser
Law enforcement agencies worldwide have taken down one of the largest hacker forums, BreachForums, in a major cybercrime bust.| www.tripwire.com
We often hear of bloggers rebranding, people reinventing themselves and businesses rejuvenating with a complete change of priorities and/or focus. So it makes sense that an entire town can also rejuvenate itself by changing direction and coming alive again. On a recent trip to Tasmania, we experienced a town that did just that. Derby, (pronounced … Continue reading Derby, Tasmania- Rejuvenating a town| the wandering darlings
GPU Reshape brings powerful features typical of CPU tooling to the GPU, providing validation of dynamic behaviour. Read on for all of the details.| AMD GPUOpen
I have always had a great interest in folklore and folk customs, so I was delighted to get a copy of the newly published Irish Customs and Rituals published by Orpen Press for my Christmas reading.…| Pilgrimage In Medieval Ireland
South Africa is a country rich in history, culture and wildlife. No matter what your interests, you and your family will find a life changing adventure to embark upon here. Whether it be spotting the Big 5 in the Kruger National Park or hiking up Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain, there are so many things to| We Go With Kids!
