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Billions In Change: Reciprocating Wealth In Community Revitalization

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
Billions in dollars equal trillions in chan... [Read More]

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4 Clever Gifts of Crowdfunded Compassion

The Do good-feel good strategy of gift giving is where many of us are focused. As we ponder that age-old question of "What do you give the person who has everything," we'll realize that the answer ... [Read More]

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Black Friday to Cyber Monday: The Holidays of Shopping are Here!

Have you heard enough about Black Friday? Small Business Saturday, Something-Important-Sunday and Cyber Monday are on progressive minds. Cyber Monday, in particular, is expected to reach record sal... [Read More]

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Why We're Using Crowdfunding to Restore Blighted Communities

Community development has always been a game of critical mass. Get enough people who care enough about revitalizing their community, and you can move mountains. So, it’s only natural that crowdfund... [Read More]

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Crowdfunding Technology From Nostalgic to New

What separates technological advancements of bygone eras from today? The potential for them to progress from vision to reality. This week I thought back over the time that I have experienced and th... [Read More]

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Imagine Boston 2030 Revitalization Now

2015 has become the year for encouraging widespread involvement in community revitalization. Will Boston be the first city to enlist the their communities to form a future of prosperity, sound publ... [Read More]

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The Boston Housing Market: A Look at the Modern Day "Athens of America"

Boston is known as “the Athens of America,” in part because of its wealth of modern day academies from Harvard and Tufts, to Boston College and Emerson, to nearby MIT and many many more. The phras... [Read More]

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Start-up Helps Raise Over $130 Million For Non-Profits

“We are entering the second golden age of American philanthropy, but it’s not just wealth from the Baby Boomers. Millennials are the most socially-minded generation ever, with 87% of Millennials ra... [Read More]

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One Cyclist Crowdfunds a Rehab Project That Save Lives

Cycling is growing in popularity among commuters in a city where cars are plenty and space is few. What if the only efficient means of transportation available to you could likely cost you your lif... [Read More]

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Chicago's Most Anticipated 17,000 Square Foot Renovation Project Is Complete

Chicago's Stony Island Bank, turned cultural incubator, opened last week. Theaster Gates' personal drive, the non-profit Rebuild Foundation efforts, persuasion, and one dollar, lead to last week’s ... [Read More]

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