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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States. Little has been known about how philanthropy has—or hasn’t—supported them, until now. Candid and ABFE partnered to create and publish Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities. In fact, large U.S.

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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

Candid

As the largest gathering of Black professionals in philanthropy, there were so many powerful sessions, poignant perspectives, spaces for healing, and moments of Black joy at Harambee. Here are some of my reflections and top takeaways from the conference. From karaoke night and the Sneaker Ball to the James A.

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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity.

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How America gives: Who funds what causes and where?

Candid

Both individual and institutional giving increased between 2015 and 2022, not only in terms of total dollars awarded but also in terms of average donation or grant size. This shift may reflect changing priorities or an increased focus on other pressing issues like public health and social services. Who gives to what causes?

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Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?

Bloomerang

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Because you are the one person, or one department, actually charged with living and breathing philanthropy on a daily basis. You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You’re part of the problem.

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What The Best Girl Scout Fundraisers Do Differently

Bloomerang

Girl Scouts have their cookies, songs, salutes, ceremonies, camps, awards, and celebrations—all translating to tons of treasured memories. Reflecting on any of those positive memories is a powerful way to prime their personal identity as a Girl Scout. What role does your estate plan play? How do you hope to achieve that?

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Investigating and Improving the Questions You Ask Grantees

sgEngage

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. In its blog post “ Practical Tools to Help Grantmakers put Learning First ,” the Johnson Center for Philanthropy reminds us how challenging this can be. Take it out.