23 Conferences on Our Radar in 2018
It’s that time of year! The beginning of a new rotation around the sun when we all start to prioritize our goals for the next 365 days. One of my resolutions this year is to make meaningful connections...
View ArticleWhat to Look for During the Olympics
Soon, the XXIII Olympic Winter Games will begin in PyeongChang, South Korea. From February 8th through the 25th, we’ll witness athletes come from across the globe to show their skills in 15 different...
View Article33 SXSW Sessions You Shouldn’t Miss in 2018
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of SXSW, the world renowned gathering that unites more than 420,000 people from across the globe. Each year SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people expand...
View ArticleThis Month in Social Good
February may be the shortest month of the year, but this February was packed with news in the world of social innovation. In particular, we saw new data, stories and perspectives brought forward in the...
View Article7 Fearless Founder Podcasts to Listen To
Everyone loves a good success story, and entrepreneurs tend to have especially fascinating ones. The road to success rarely goes in a straight line; rather, most successful people have encountered...
View ArticleDon’t Put Millennials in a Box
For the last 10 years, the Case Foundation has studied, supported and celebrated how the Millennial generation engages with social issues and causes. Much has changed over a decade and we’ve learned a...
View ArticleSocial Good in April: Stories You Don’t Want to Miss
April was full of breaking news in social good, so we’re bringing you another edition of “This Month In Social Good,” rounding up our favorite stories from our Breaking Good newsletter so you don’t...
View ArticleThe Future of Business Will Be More Female
This Spring, the Case Foundation brought together a dynamic slate of female founders at SXSW for a conversation on why we believe the future of business is female. Case Foundation Board Member, Sonal...
View ArticleStories from Finding Fearless: Conchy Bretos
Last year, I announced that I was writing a book about the Be Fearless principles featuring remarkable stories of people and organizations that embodied the principles. Simultaneously, we launched...
View ArticleIt’s Time for Philanthropy to Open the Door to Open Source
Innovation is driving technology and change faster than ever before. Yet, when I am asked about technological innovations that have the best chance to make an impact in the future of philanthropy, I...
View Article35 Impact Investing Conferences to Explore
At the Case Foundation, we hit the road each year to spread the word about Impact Investing movement. We also look to learn about the latest thinking in Impact Investing and work alongside all those...
View ArticleEmpowering Female Founders and Entrepreneurs of Color in Los Angeles and Beyond
This Spring, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti sat down with our Case Foundation VP for Social Innovation, Sarah Koch, at Urban Tech Connect, a conference designed to support and provide networks for...
View ArticleA Clarion Call to #BeFearless
As summer is in full swing, it’s easy to put graduation season behind us. But as students across the nation now prepare for the next step in their life journeys—many of them with a passion to turn...
View Article15 Impact Investing Podcasts To Explore
The past decade of growth in the Impact Investing movement has been impressive. More investors, entrepreneurs, corporations, foundations and nonprofits are investing with the intention of generating...
View ArticleSXSW 2019 PanelPicker—Cast Your Vote by August 30!
Each year, we enjoy getting together with innovators and changemakers at South by Southwest (SXSW) to discuss important and compelling work and share some of our learnings on the SXSW Interactive...
View ArticleFive Open Source Projects We Love
The open source community has no shortage of projects devoted to social change and improving lives. Pick a need, and there is likely an open source solution for it, but it is often difficult for...
View ArticleThe Next Step in Examining What Influences Young Americans to Engage in...
Influence Nation Summit is on September 6th in Washington, DC Where to eat, what movie to see or which insurance plan to select—these are just a fraction of the personal decisions we make every day...
View ArticleMaya Enista Smith of Born This Way Foundation Shares How She’s Helping Spread...
This interview is the first of nine in a series of Q and As with leading changemakers, representing the Millennial generation who are working across sectors to be the force for change on the issues...
View ArticleHighlights from Latest Research on Young Americans and the Inaugural...
For the past ten years, a key pillar of our work at the Case Foundation has been focused on understanding and empowering Millennials to act on causes that matter to them. Since 2009, through the...
View ArticleShane Feldman of Count Me In Shares How He Inspires Youth to Unlock Their...
This interview is the first of nine in a series of Q and As with leading changemakers, representing the Millennial generation who are working across sectors to be the force for change on the issues...
View ArticleThe Next Phase of Be Fearless: The Book
It’s an exciting day at the Case Foundation! Today Simon & Schuster announced the upcoming publication of Be Fearless: Five Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose, a book I’ve written...
View ArticleFagan Harris of Baltimore Corps Shares how He and the Organization are...
This interview is the third of nine in a series of Q and As with leading changemakers, representing the Millennial generation who are working across sectors to be the force for change on the issues...
View ArticleJustin Cunningham of SocialWorks Shares How He’s Empowering Youth in Chicago
This interview is the fourth of nine in a series of Q and As with leading changemakers, representing the Millennial generation who are working across sectors to be the force for change on the issues...
View ArticleStephanie Cordes of the Cordes Foundation Shares How She’s Making Fashion...
This interview is the fifth of nine in a series of Q and A’s with leading changemakers, representing the Millennial generation who are working across sectors to be the force for change on the issues...
View ArticleDaniela Fernandez Shares How She’s Helping Accelerate Solutions to Protect...
This interview is the sixth of nine in a series of Q and A’s with leading changemakers, representing the Millennial generation who are working across sectors to be the force for change on the issues...
View ArticleGenevieve Ryan Shares How She’s Helping Young Adults Get Real World Ready
This interview is the seventh of nine in a series of Q and A’s with leading changemakers, representing the Millennial generation who are working across sectors to be the force for change on the issues...
View ArticleMichael Smith of My Brother’s Keeper Shares How He’s Helping Build a National...
This interview is the eighth of nine in a series of Q and A’s with leading changemakers, representing the Millennial generation who are working across sectors to be the force for change on the issues...
View ArticleNational Authors Day: Inspirational Authors To Follow On Twitter
As I complete the final draft of Be Fearless in advance of its early January launch, I am getting more and more excited about being able to share the book and its stories of fearless innovators and...
View ArticleDavid Litt of Funny or Die Shares How He Uses Humor to Encourage Civic...
This interview is the ninth of nine in a series of Q and A’s with leading changemakers, representing the Millennial generation who are working across sectors to be the force for change on the issues...
View Article#FacesofFounders is Changing the Face of Entrepreneurship One Story at a Time
At the Case Foundation, we’ve set out on a mission to create an inclusive entrepreneurial space in which any entrepreneur, regardless of their gender, race or geographic location, has the opportunity...
View Article19 Fearless Books to Give the Gift of Inspiration
Perhaps like many of you, books have always played a powerful role in my life. Some books comfort, others inspire and others can at times feel like they are speaking directly to me. Great books can...
View ArticleFive Be Fearless Principles for Entrepreneurs
Six years ago, when we started studying the “secret sauce” of those who have created transformational, breakthrough advances in society, we found five surprising common traits. They weren’t wealth,...
View Article2019 Inclusive Entrepreneurship Conferences on Our Radar
Jet across any part of the country and you’ll come across a host of conferences designed to ignite the inclusive entrepreneurship movement. At the Case Foundation, we’ve crisscrossed the nation to...
View ArticleA Fearless Beginning
Exactly one month ago, my first book, Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose, was published, and what a month it’s been. Thanks to ALL of the support the book has received,...
View ArticleMadam CJ Walker, Inspiring All to Be Fearless
In America, we often think of an innovator as that lone genius tinkering in a garage who has an “Aha!” moment. And while that might make for good storytelling, the truth is that it’s very seldom how...
View ArticleSXSW 2019: The Must Attend Sessions and Events
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, it’s SXSW season. The annual pilgrimage to Austin starts soon with more than 430,000 people from across the globe coming for content, concerts,...
View Article41 Reporters Covering Women in Entrepreneurship You Should Follow on Twitter
At the Case Foundation, we work hard to level the playing field for all entrepreneurs—particularly women and people of color. While the gaps in funding are stark and the movement has a long way to go,...
View ArticleSee the #FacesofFounders Open Source Platform In Action
As part of the Case Foundation’s commitment to Open Source, we continue to share the code that powers the technology side of our efforts. Last year, we shared the code for our #FacesofFounders website...
View ArticleCelebrating Because of Her Story: Smithsonian’s Groundbreaking American...
I remember the day my daughters discovered I had a profile on Wikipedia. It was as though I had somehow risen to a whole new level of relevance in their eyes. Even at their young age then, they had...
View ArticleKey Takeaways from a Decade of Millennial Research
The release of the Millennial Impact Report: 10 Years Looking Back celebrates over a decade of research the Case Foundation led focused on increasing our understanding of how millennials connect, give...
View ArticleSXSW 2020 PanelPicker – Cast Your Vote by August 23!
Each year, the Case Foundation looks forward to discussing exciting ideas from changemakers across the country at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive stage. This past March, we joined in the...
View Article4 Free Open Source Projects to Help You Run Your Nonprofit
Finding the right software for a nonprofit organization can take up valuable time and resources, but open source can often provide cost-effective solutions. We are thrilled to see the number of open...
View ArticleNational Literacy Month: A few books to inspire us all to read more
Reading plays a special part in my life. So, in celebration of National Literacy Month, I wanted to share some of the books that the team at the Case Foundation and I have had the opportunity to read...
View ArticleSeven Podcasts for Entrepreneurs to Explore
Sometimes hearing—not just reading—stories can be uniquely powerful. Here are some of the Case Foundation team's favorite stories of entrepreneurship, as told by podcasts. The post Seven Podcasts for...
View ArticleRemembering Carol Case
Our hearts are with the Case family as they mourn the passing of Steve Case’s fearless mom, Carol Case. Please join us in sending love and condolences to the Cases as they celebrate and remember her...
View ArticleWe All Have a Role to Play
As another week comes to a close since the tragic killing of George Floyd, our communities and our nation are still in a world of hurt, anger and maddening frustration over the scourge of hate and...
View ArticleUplifting Fearless Hispanic and Latin American Changemakers
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve been reflecting on the great achievements and contributions of fearless Hispanic and Latinx changemakers that have transformed our communities and the...
View ArticleThe Best Newsletters for Philanthropy News
The world of philanthropy is always evolving, and our team is inspired each day by the tremendous giving that is taking place across the globe. From families and entrepreneurs lining up to give a...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolution: Invest With An Eye On Impact
The past decade of growth in Impact Investing movement has been impressive. More investors, entrepreneurs, corporations, foundations and non-profits are investing with the intention of generating both...
View ArticleFinding Light in the Darkness
Devastating hurricanes that have taken lives and left untold numbers without power, food and water. A catastrophic earthquake in Mexico that left hundreds dead and thousands more homeless. Deadly fires...
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