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plywood presents idea competition

Plywood Presents Opens Nominations For Idea Competition

Think TED talks meets Summit Series meets a pitch day. Throw in 1000 entrepreneurs pursuing ideas for social good, and you’ve got Plywood Presents, the annual conference put on by Atlanta-based nonprofit Plywood People. Led by an entrepreneur in his own right, Jeff Shinabarger (in addition to founding

How Goodr App Founder Mobilizes Food Rescue and Serves the Hungry

How Goodr App Founder Mobilizes Food Rescue and Serves the Hungry

As Southerners we like to eat; it’s a cultural prerequisite. But that pile of fried chicken on our stack of waffles (with perfect parts syrup and hot sauce) leaves us with more than enough leftovers. Globally we spend $218 billion dollars on food that goes to waste, and in

These 6 Platforms Make Giving Back As Easy As 1, 2, 3

These 6 Platforms Make Giving Back As Easy As 1, 2, 3

Let’s be honest — you may want to be altruistic, but everyone is busy. That’s why giving back should be a cinch, not a chore. Crowdfunding donations has turned into a multi-billion dollar business, proving that e-donating is preferred among many consumers. Tech-enablement is also a

Planet Fundraiser

Mobile Fundraising Platform Expands to Atlanta With New Partnerships

Birmingham-based Planet Fundraiser is yet another Southeastern startup expanding into new markets. Announced today, the startup has partnered with dining group Southern Proper Hospitality to expand into Atlanta. Planet Fundraiser offers a performance-based platform that makes it easy for merchants to quantify and measure giving to 501(c)