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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, MCON, on Aligning for 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.

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

The M in MCON: Not Just for Millennials 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

"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.

Philanthropic website expands to meet more Chattanooga residents' needs For Amanda Smothers, it was more than just a couple packs of diapers.

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.

Rockefeller Foundation backs nonprofit ETF startup 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.

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 ,

[FLASH SALE] Leading Through Change 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!

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

How to Engage Everyday Instagram Influencers and Reach Millennial Donors | npENGAGE Let’s look at Instagram influencer engagement for nonprofit causes. Start building relationships now that will turn into donations, actions and mentions later!

"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/

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

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.

3 Takeaways From MCON 2017 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

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

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Action, Connection & Impact: Young Leaders at MCON 2017 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…

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

4 Moments to Relive from MCON 2017 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

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

MCON 2017: Changing the Game with Millennials Check out CSR Now!, a weekly blog by American Express' Tim McClimon designed to get at what's happening in corporate social responsibility today.