Candid

JUNE 12, 2024

Every year, Candid fields the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. private and community foundations to share information about their grant payments and grantmaking practices. Every year, Candid fields the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. The median community foundation awarded 6.6%

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A group of visionary women came together in 1984 to award Boston Women’s Fund’s (BWF) first five grants totaling $20,000. We’ve awarded more than 385 small grants totaling over $7.6 Most traditional, larger foundations offer grants only after applicants have successfully secured funding from another source.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2013

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation announced today that Lucy Bernholz will join the Foundation as a Visiting Scholar effective fall 2013 and through 2014. com. She will be working with the Foundation’s multiple grantmaking programs on myriad projects. Philanthropy'

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The 2nd Annual Anthem Award winners have been announced and we are thrilled to be included among the winners! Presented by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honor the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide by amplifying the voices that spark global change.

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Judi Sohn

MAY 3, 2015

Two weeks ago, I joined the Salesforce Foundation in a new role as Open Source Manager. This is an amazing time of change and growth for the Foundation and I’m excited to be a part of it. Joining the Foundation means saying goodbye to Salesforce MVP. Tagged: Salesforce , Salesforce Foundation. Completely free.

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Forum One

MAY 28, 2024

We’re proud to share that Forum One was recently honored as a 2024 Vega Awards winner of 11 awards in five different categories! The Vega Awards acknowledge those who create and continually expand the digital universe. The post Forum One Honored With 11 Vega Awards appeared first on Forum One.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

private and community foundations to understand recent giving trends and forecast where giving is headed. [ Giving increased in FYE 2021 for most foundations compared to 2020, though payout was not as likely to increase. . The average payout by independent foundations in FYE 2021 was 6.9%, and the median and mode were 5%. .

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2021

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2021 Vega Awards winner of 10 awards in eight different categories! The Vega Awards acknowledge those who create and continually expand the digital universe. The Vilcek Foundation. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. I’m Determined.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Platforms like GrantPuma—which I founded—partner with Candid to scan tens of thousands of federal and foundation grants, funders’ strategic priorities, and funding trends to deliver relevant opportunities. For example, an environmental nonprofit can identify foundation grants that have supported similar local initiatives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

In December, I wrote about Pepsi's bold move of not spending money on Super Bowl ads for Pepsi beverages but using the money for lethal generosity through its Pepsi Refresh Project. For those who don’t know, the Pepsi Refresh Project is a new effort to empower individuals to make a positive impact on the world.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2021

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2021 Communicator Awards winner of 12 awards in six different categories! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications. The Vilcek Foundation. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.

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Charity Village

APRIL 20, 2023

The Peter Gilgan Foundation invites registered Canadian charities and qualified donees to apply for project grants, which fund specific programs or activities. Capacity-building grants are discrete, specific investments to strengthen internal capabilities, knowledge and resources.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2007

Veale Humanitarian Award for service to the blind community. Here's the letter from the editor of Matilda Ziegler Magazine, which explains why Carrie was deserving of this award: A Letter from the Editor New York City Dec. Veale Humanitarian Award. Benetech's origins start with its Arkenstone project.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Davey Awards celebrate agencies that demonstrate exceptional creativity. These awards honor the power of big ideas over substantial budgets and emphasize the importance of storytelling and innovation in digital design. Forum One has been recognized with 10 prestigious Davey Awards for our work with clients this year.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We are excited to share that we have been selected for 12 Davey Awards for our “Creative David” excellence in web design. The Davey Awards competition honors the achievements of the “Creative Davids” internationally who derive their strength from big ideas, not big budgets. The Vilcek Foundation. Gold – Arts for Websites.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Funding an organization’s mission rather than a specific project or purpose, this unrestricted financial support provides vital flexibility for nonprofits to approach their work as they best see fit. In the wake of COVID-19 and movements for racial equity, foundations also committed to making grants as unrestricted and flexible as possible.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

What projects or programs do you want to fund? Look beyond your usual sources and explore new foundations or government agencies that align with your mission. Start thinking now about how you’ll sustain funded projects beyond the grant period. Are there shifts in how grants are being awarded?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

As a Master Trainer, one of my favorite models of training adults is the Peer Learning Exchange where a group of participants who are working on a similar project or domain of practices interact regularly to learn how to do it better. Here’s list of prizes from the Centre Foundation, a Knight Foundation grantee.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That said, organic reach has been dropping slightly for LinkedIn Pages over the last year and will likely continue to do so, but the recent growth in its popularity, the demographics of its users, and the ability to connect with donors and engage corporate sponsors and foundations have made LinkedIn a must-use social network for nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Sigma Foundation For Nursing. Jean Griswold Foundation. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Retirement Research Foundation. Archstone Foundation. Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. The Eisner Foundation. Durham Foundation. Points32Health Foundation. Sigma Foundation For Nursing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Organizations, selected for their entrepreneurial approach to creating social change and the ability to powerfully communicate their vision, will compete for cash awards. Fast Pitch is a fun-filled evening where local nonprofits give three-minute pitches about their nonprofits.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 4, 2023

Don’t stop volunteer appreciation events after April—continue celebrating your member volunteers all year long! Read our blog to d iscover how Nimble AMS and Community Brands ma d e volunteer recognition a central initiative with the 2023 Volunteer IMPACT Awards. You can see all of the winners here.

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NTEN

APRIL 7, 2014

The 2014 Award Winner Whenever we talk about the Lifetime Achievement Award , we always remind people that it is not an award signifying the "end" of a career or the close of a legacy of service to this sector. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation , United Way of America , Planned Parenthood , and others.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Department of State, about empowering the world’s billion people with disabilities ; or to talking with my peer Skoll Award winners about writing software for development, social justice and human rights needs—CGI 2013 was a nonstop flow of sessions and exchanges with partners on ways to leverage resources towards each organization’s mission.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2011

CTK Foundation Grant Award: Social Media, Technology, and Poetry for the Soul | Community Organizer 2.0 – "I was contacted by my colleague John Haydon last week to write about an interesting foundation grant challenge by the CTK Foundation.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 29, 2024

Grant professionals have historically used Form 990 tax information filings as a central resource for cutting a long list of maybe-maybe-not foundations down to a short list of solid prospects. Part XV, Line 3 of that form requires foundations to list the amounts, recipients, and purposes of grants made in the fiscal year.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

The firms Isla Intersections project in South Los Angeles closed a nearby street (a rarity in car-focused L.A.) The projects ground floor retail, reserved for local businesses, is designed to further activate the area. Some of the projects will also add new community buildings, and all are aiming for net zero energy use.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what the average foundation portfolio size is for a full-time grant manager: Dear Charity Clairity, What is the average foundation portfolio size for a full-time grant manager? This requires foundation research. I can’t find an answer anywhere!

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Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2022

We are also honored to have had our projects recognized in international awards throughout the year, which further shines a light on the important work our clients’ do. Let’s take a look back at a few of the amazing client projects that have been recognized over the course of 2021. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Elon Musk is putting up $100 million as part of a new X Prize Foundation competition focused on carbon removal technology. The grand prize winner will be awarded $50 million, second place will receive $20 million, and third place will get $10 million. The $100 million is coming from Musk’s own foundation.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The third Inspire Awards , a capacity-building grant program for nonprofits sponsored by the Truist Foundation, has launched. The first-place nonprofit will receive a $250,000 grant to help actualize their project, while a $150,000 grant goes to second place, a $25,000 grant is given to each of the runner-up teams.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

The collective knowledge of our Leadership Council makes the Classy Awards a distinction unlike any other. Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Lewis Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Note from Beth: Last year John Haydon reached out about a special project he was working on for the CTK Foundation that was providing some resources and financial support for nonprofits. The Heart and Soul grant will provide one eligible nonprofit organization to receive the main award: A $10,000 cash and.

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Care2

MARCH 1, 2011

The song will be written and recorded by songwriter Bill Dillon — who was recently exonerated after 27 years in prison thanks to Innocence Project of Florida — and produced by Jim Tullio of Butcher Boy Studios. Visit communitytech.net/foundation to apply. ? Up to 20 technology grants, valued at $10,000, to nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

DAFs incentivize wealthy donors to give more without creating their own foundations, providing new opportunities for nonprofits to receive large donations. The total combined assets in DAFs and foundations is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2026 and account for half of all individual charitable donations by 2028.

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