Candid

MARCH 21, 2024

At first glance, it would be easy to put a gloomy headline on the Council on Foundations ’ most recent CF Insights field survey tracking trends in community foundations’ 2022 asset growth, giving, and the activity of donor-advised funds (DAFs). billion in grants, a new high following three consecutive years of increases.

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Candid

JULY 1, 2021

Candid ha s been tracking racial equity funding for a decad e , but this recent philanthropy response was staggering. A s of July 2020, we’d identified racial e quity grants and pledges worth $4.2 In other words, while grants represent guaranteed funding, pledges are promises about future spending.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 24, 2017

Finding grants for your nonprofit organization is a lot like shopping for a pair of jeans. They come in all shapes and sizes, require some self-reflection and can be an incredibly time-consuming process. But here are a few resources to get you on your way to finding the necessary funding for your organization. Award Phase.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2023

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. That data makes its way into various products and services to help: nonprofits find funding; researchers, advocates, and journalists derive insights into what is happening in the sector; and all types of funders to make funding decisions.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back in the mid-2010s, I served as chair of the selection committee for the Washington, DC region’s biggest award recognizing excellence in nonprofit management. Simply put, the people who write grant applications may be surprised to discover how difficult it can be for respondents to understand and answer their questions.”

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

In the meantime, individuals, governments, and private philanthropy fund relief on the ground, trying to keep up with displacement and need on a massive scale. We have identified 540 grants worth $667,728,963 and 122 pledges worth $653,512,350 as of April 1. Care and protection of children account for 26% of grant dollars.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

1 ] This year, we asked funders about their giving in FYE (fiscal year end) 2020 and 2021, including funding designated for COVID-19 [ 2 ] and what trends they are paying attention to this year. Overall giving dollars increased from FYE 2020 to 2021 by 12% among 519 survey respondents who provided funding data for both years.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

With a typical 2x increase in program efficiency and 3x increase in program outcomes, customers have scaled their impact and continued to secure funding with Platinum Support. Scale your impact Platinum Support Simplify complex data management and enhance reporting accuracy and speed. But in order for outcomes to show, I need the data.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

The dashboard’s visualization of the sector reflects these overlapping functions. One in five foundation grant dollars goes toward general operating support. [2]. About 22% of foundations’ grant dollars go to funding general operating support, totaling $12.8 billion in funding. Not all nonprofits are 501(c)(3)s.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity. There is a breadth and depth of the work done by Black-led organizations; however, funders have made decisions about what causes are “important” to fund.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

As birth rates decline and populations age, the effects on enrollment numbers, funding, and institutional sustainability become increasingly pronounced. Declining enrollment leads to not only decreased tuition revenue but also diminished government funding and reduced philanthropic support. What makes you stand out?

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

It requires substantial funding. . I quickly became responsible for identifying potential funding opportunities, grant-writing, stewardship efforts, and reporting to funders. I’d taken it for granted that these resources were just there. I was unaccustomed to having to find all my own resources.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We reflected. 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). We adapted. Miscellaneous (3 percent).

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

Six were Asian women: Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Ae Yue, Xiaojie Tan, and Daoyou Feng. Foundation funding trends for AAPI communities. To interpret the current philanthropic response to anti-Asian hate, it is helpful to first understand philanthropic funding for AAPI communities over time.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Like it or not, grants are a necessity for nearly all nonprofits to stay alive and do good work. One tip I could have used early on was to plan and design the grant project before writing up a query letter or proposal. Once you plan your project, it will be easier to evaluate specific funding sources (our next step!)

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Care2

MARCH 1, 2011

Here’s your chance to use your inspiration and write a poem that reflects your nonprofits mission and work. Winners prizes can also win: The 2011 Bloggers Choice Award, where a blogger writing about the H&S Grant Award Program will choose a nonprofit applicant to receive a $1,000 cash grant.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve got a mix of sessions for grantmaking, fund accounting, marketing & CRM professionals at community, independent, and family foundations of all types and sizes, and many of them will address the thought leadership and Blackbaud solution-specific topics you would expect to see and hear at this annual event.

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sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

In the last five years, nonprofits have witnessed a significant upswing in the availability of federal funding. Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

They are also pivoting their mission, and driving systems change through new programs that fund climate action , and by integrating sustainability principles horizontally across all other existing programs. . Funding Community-Led Climate Action. And how can we accurately measure the carbon reduction that results from these projects?”.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

For organizations that received government funds through grants or contracts, these government agencies require detailed and highly specific reporting and accountability structures to ensure the monies were used appropriately and to avoid fraud, waste and abuse. Cost Accounting. Payroll Timekeeping.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2011

So, when I heard about this grant program, I just couldn’t resist having a guest post about it. This year’s Heart & Soul grant program , put on by the CTK Foundation Fund, is designed to do just that. There is a quick turnaround on these grants. Panelists told their case studies as poems.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

For example, the International Fund for Animal Welfare shared the good news that zero rhinos were poached in 2020. The reach, impression, and even engagement metrics provided by the top social networks on organic posts are often inflated and not a true reflection of the power (or lack of power) of your pages and profiles.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The events can also effectively raise funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations for organizations that provide services and advocacy to advance AAPIs. The theme should clearly reflect the purpose of honoring and highlighting AAPI cultures. Recognize prominent AAPI individuals with heritage awards.

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sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

Monique Couvson, President and CEO for Grantmakers for Girls of Color , Natanja Craig-Oquendo, Executive Director of the Boston Women’s Fund , and Marsha Morgan, Board Advisory Member of the Community Investment Network and Black Women Give Back honoree. Artwork by Toya Beacham See Women and Girls. million to date.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Fund development is, first, organizational development…. You can be a grant writer or direct mail specialist or fundraising events specialist. They’re put over in a corner and told to “go raise funds.” Culture tends to reflect who’s in charge. It’s a fitting tribute to quote her here, and carry on her legacy. You choose.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you are new to grants, and re-evaluating how your organization seeks out grant funding, Rachel Werner will go through what you need to know to become more grant ready. We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Competition for limited awards. Researching and finding mission-specific grants. Based on this, one could paraphrase nonprofits' grantseeking experience as too much time spent searching for too few awards — ouch! Competition for Limited Awards: Tap into a Database of More than 8,000 Funders. Register now.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you’re a nonprofit or local government agency or work alongside them, there is a good chance you have seen an uptick in funding possibilities within your field. COVID-19 took the world by surprise, and along with it came a government response with unprecedented spending and a massive increase in grant funding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2012

This periodic review pushes us to candidly reflect on what works and what we can do better with our grantmaking. A few weeks ago, we featured the following question on the site: Do you think that OE funders should require grantees to undertake an organizational assessment before awarding an OE grant? Why/why not? Why or why not?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

Also, you should create a branded donation page that reflects the same message featured in your appeal. Do these things: Ask a current donor or group of donors if they’ll front a challenge grant up to a certain amount. That’s a mistake because you may be missing out on some potentially significant grants.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Charitable Giving Stipends: Companies can award employees with gift cards or add funds designated for donating to their accounts within their employee giving portal. That’s why more companies are turning to year-round strategies like corporate volunteer grants, matching gifts, fundraising matches, and corporate volunteering.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2011

Most nonprofits implore: “Just fund a development director position for us, and it will pay for itself in a year, enabling us not just to survive but to thrive.” Although fund development assistance can be beneficial in certain circumstances, it is not a panacea. Fundraising advisors encourage this support too.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

For nonprofits, there is a gap between an action (for example, raising funds) and seeing the impact of that action (families fed in the community). Your actions should reflect your nonprofit’s brand. When a donor or a volunteer decides to give their funds or time, they have a plethora of organizations through which to do so.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 23, 2012

For example, 71% of total survey respondents feel that they will receive the same number or more awards in the coming year, whereas 77% of arts, culture, and humanities-focused organizations believe that they will receive the same or increased numbers of awards. (On State Grants Still Go to Arts and Humanities.

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Qgiv

MAY 16, 2022

From contributions from individual donors to sponsorships, nonprofits have a variety of funding sources. It’s important for every nonprofit to have multiple revenue streams to build a healthy, sustainable organization, and a common source of funding for nonprofits is through grants. What is a grant? Types of grants.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

In my last blog I talked a bit about transparency and how it will apply to organizations seeking grant awards in 2017. Both our boards and our staff, not to mention our membership, need to reflect the cultures of the communities where we work and live. Demonstrating Inclusion. So what does it mean to be inclusive? Register now.

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sgEngage

JULY 22, 2024

Don’t tie your income to a single economic driver, such as government grants or major donors. For example, you may have several different grants, but if some of them are backed by federal funds, either directly or as pass-throughs, you could be vulnerable to federal budget cuts that affect your sector.

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