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December 12th, 2011

50 Local Nonprofits Join Forces with Network for Good to Unleash Generosity in Tulsa | PDF

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50 Local Nonprofits Join Forces with Network for Good to Unleash Generosity in Tulsa

TULSA, Okla. – December 13, 2011 – The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation announced today the launch of a new program that will enable 50 local nonprofits to benefit from Tulsa’s spirit of kindness during the giving season. Unleash Generosity Tulsa will empower these organizations to use online technology to cultivate donor relationships, increase donations and receive streamlined financial and sponsorship support.

“We believe this state-of-the-art fundraising tool will help unleash Tulsa’s incredibly generous giving spirit in new ways just in time for the holidays,” said Sanford R. Cardin, President of the Schusterman Family Foundation. “This program empowers nonprofits to use emerging technologies to cultivate donor relationships and increase fundraising potential. In recent years, we have witnessed tremendous growth in the number of charitable contributions being made via computers, tablets and smartphones all across the country. Through our partnership with Network for Good, we are trying to help local nonprofits experience similar growth in online giving.” Read More »

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August 11th, 2011

Priorities for Change in the Oklahoma Child Protection System | PDF

Summary: In Oklahoma, thousands of innocent children and youth face the terror of abuse and neglect. Now is the time for our state to commit to bold changes. Improving the system that protects children and youth will bring a significant return on investment-saving lives and creating a brighter future for Oklahoma.

To this end, the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation convened three summits of over 100 professionals in the broader child protection system. These professionals generated 20 Priorities for Change to help children and youth heal from the trauma of abuse and neglect and reach their potential as self-sustaining adults. This document details those 20 Priorities for Change.

Download: Priorities for Change in the Oklahoma Child Protection System

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December 30th, 2010

Podcast: Jewish Advocate and Philanthropist, Lynn Schusterman

The Voices of Oklahoma project recently posted an incredible interview with Lynn in which she talks about her childhood, how she learned at an early age about the importance of helping others and how the Schusterman family’s spirit of giving evolved from a $500 loan into a global network of philanthropic initiatives.

If you want to learn more about Lynn and the forces that shape her work and worldview today, this podcast is a must-listen!

Voices of Oklahoma: Jewish Advocate and Philanthropist, Lynn Schusterman