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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

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HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States. The new report, based on both quantitative and qualitative research, is the most comprehensive analysis of institutional philanthropy to HBCUs. foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded.

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Nonprofit Accountant vs. Fractional CFO: The Key Differences

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While large nonprofits often have full-time staff members filling both of these positions, small to mid-sized organizations often outsource their accountant’s role and hire their CFO on a part-time, or fractional , basis. Focus Area Your accountant’s primary focus is on financial analysis. Preparing for audits.

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We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

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One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent). Intern Roles (if any). Miscellaneous (3 percent).

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The 990: From Compliance to Communication 

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Largely considered a document prepared for tax compliance, its important role as a principal vehicle of communication is overlooked. And now that the 990s are released as open data by the IRS, it’s more important than ever to rethink the role of the 990 as a communication channel instead of just a compliance requirement. and Marion L.

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Alt-labor: What are workers’ rights nonprofits?  

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However, we can revisit the topic of workers’ rights through a new lens by exploring the increasing role that a newer breed of labor organizations plays in the social sector. Foundation Location Funding granted between 2007-2019 Percentage of total funding 1 Ford Foundation NY $92,351,834 24.0% Source: Foundation 1000.

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

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Philanthropy plays a crucial role in helping communities prepare for and respond to global disasters and supports the long-term recovery that individuals and communities face after disasters. We’ve included their recommendations below, along with examples from the 2019 analysis of donors who use these tactics. .

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Who is sharing nonprofit demographic data with Candid? 

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Here we share four key insights from our recent analysis of Candid’s nonprofit demographic data and what they mean for the nonprofit sector today. Turns out that nonprofits’ subject areas play a role in which organizations share demographic data. iv In comparison, the sharing rate for all other staffing levels is below 60%.