Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The big question is: How will generational shifts and donors’ evolving values and social interests shape the face of future philanthropy and perceptions of giving? What’s more, an estimated $12 trillion of that will find its way into philanthropy, either through foundations, donor-advised funds, impact investing, or personal direct action.  

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

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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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. As a result, there has been little to no change to combat the racial inequities caused by institutional and systematic racism; and sometimes philanthropic efforts are more harmful than helpful.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Anyone who has sought a grant has probably heard “no” as often—or more often—than they’ve heard “yes.” Grant writing is challenging. Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Racial justice philanthropy has historically been most applauded when led by wealthy white individuals who often support organizations that are not led by the communities they serve. Nearly all 113 BIPOC donors interviewed shared experiences of discrimination and bias in their careers and in the philanthropy space. of a total of $1.34

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2010

For the companies themselves, this relationship also presents their marketing departments with numerous opportunities to embrace cause marketing and corporate social responsibility. Facebook helped launch the company Causes which has raised more than $20 million for various nonprofits. potential consumers). 1) Facebook. 3) LinkedIn.

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Candid

MAY 12, 2021

At Candid, grants data from 990s flows into tools such as Foundation Directory , public dashboards that provide insights into philanthropy in different regions across the U.S., Sourcing grants data from 990s isn’t ideal to begin with—grant descriptions from filings are often sparse, and sometimes grants lists are missing entirely.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Grant Research Tip : As you search for funding opportunities, keep an eye on the grant application deadlines. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar. Funding Priority: LGBTQ+.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

While there will always be a baseline of information needed to make sure your grant funds are stewarded well, the best place to start is with trust. Creating stronger relationships with your grantees is at the heart of trust-based philanthropy, and a key part of helping you make a bigger impact on the community you serve.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Corporate philanthropy is a key component of corporate social responsibility , which is a category of initiatives held by businesses to improve society in some way. For nonprofits, corporate philanthropy means free corporate support for their missions and programming. Corporate Philanthropy Best Practices. Volunteer grants.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

The very nature of philanthropy is based on empathy, compassion, and a strong conviction to improve overall human welfare and quality of life. The existential need for philanthropy indicates that structures exist that fail to meet basic human needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Philanthropy is at an inflection point and fundraisers are looking opportunistically beyond cash and credit as their sole sources of funding. The average DAF account is almost $200,000 with an average grant of more than $5,000. Here’s a quick overview of each: 1) Donor Advised Funds There are about 1.3

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2011

Yesterday, Vincent Stehle, in his column in the Chronicle of Philanthropy took Apple to task for its poor corporate citizen record, compared to the generosity of its competitors like Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and others. Recently, Google has announced a grant of $1.1-million, From my iPad. Steve Jobs.”.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? Purpose of the grant (e.g.,

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

But too often one major source of potential is overlooked or dismissed by a cause-related board of directors or internal staff: the power of partnering with major corporations and large businesses. So how should a non-profit, no matter its size, leverage corporate philanthropy? Make a Match. Reward Volunteers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 2, 2012

posted by Audra Buras , Grants and Outreach Specialist, Program for Torture Victims. In the world of nonprofit sponsorship, it’s no secret that cause marketing has rapidly become the most popular method for nonprofits and businesses to simultaneously make money. And 83% of these consumers say that they wish brands would support causes.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This typically resulted in about 900-1,300 funders represented and 100-150k grants collected in a given year.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Start small and work your way out. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

The judges also determined the rules of the granting process in Fearless Foundation’s “Fearless Strivers Grant Contest,” constituted a contract and were therefore subject to anti racial-discrimination statutes found in 42 U.S. Our grants are essential for some companies. The ruling from the U.S. Code § 1981.

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sgEngage

MAY 8, 2023

Of the many ways a nonprofit organization can get funding, grants often seem like the holy grail. There is a lot more to grant funding than “free money.” Before you start applying for grants, you need to understand where the funding is coming from and the expectations from that organization. billion in grants in 2021.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

Even some foundations are making grants through cryptocurrency collection, and the cryptocurrency noveau riche are creating their own organizations to financially support social causes through digital currencies and blockchain ecosystems. Digital Currencies and Blockchain in the Social Sector.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

From my vantage point at Philanthropy Together , a global initiative to scale and strengthen practices of collective giving, its clear more than ever, that we must unite and evolve our collective giving efforts. Philanthropy Togethers In Abundance: An analysis of the thriving landscape of collective giving in the U.S.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. AAER claims that the foundation’s grant program—which provides grants, tools, and mentorship to Black women entrepreneurs, who often lack access to mainstream venture capital—is racially discriminatory. philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Following the U.S.

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

Will funding come in the form of grants, traditional event revenue, donations, or something more radical? For large nonprofits here is some even scarier news: the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported in October of 2010 that donations to the nation’s largest charities dropped 11% last year. 3) The Shift in Donor Attitudes.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2022

On Tuesday, June 21, Giving USA released The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021. Giving by foundations includes grants made by independent, community, and operating foundations, which in 2021 totaled $90.88 The post Giving USA 2022: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021 appeared first on Qgiv Blog.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

The Google Ad Grant can help amplify content that advances your mission. To maintain eligibility, Google Ad Grant recipients must follow compliance rules , such as using high-quality keywords and maintaining a 5% click-through rate. This introduces your cause to new donor prospects and leverages the power of word-of-mouth marketing.

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

We are here to talk about where to find potential donors to support your cause. I like to give you those tools to let you work more efficiently because I have this belief that raising funds for causes you care about shouldn’t mean working 60 hours per week forever. Not chasing those sponsors, not writing another grant.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 1, 2024

Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy CSR software that powers corporate philanthropy Amplify business and social impact by building lasting partnerships with the nonprofits most aligned to your corporation and employees.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? Heres how one nonprofit partnership happened because a board member was able to bring two organizations together in support of a cause that she cared greatly about.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 4, 2018

To help you build your CSR strategy, we’ve gathered five corporate philanthropy examples that you can use for inspiration. The campaign donated a meal’s worth of money to food banks every time someone liked their Facebook page, combining philanthropy with social media marketing and brand awareness. Microsoft’s Volunteer Grant Program.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2022

Racial equity is having a moment in philanthropy, but it needs to be a movement. There was much conversation about how 2020 and the murder of George Floyd has shone a spotlight on racial (in)equity within philanthropy, and how many funders previously not involved in racial equity are now proclaiming to focus on it.

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Bonterra

APRIL 12, 2024

Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy Bonterra Strategic Philanthropy Corporate giving software that connects companies Amplify business and social impact by building lasting partnerships with the nonprofits most aligned to your organization and employees.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2024

In a 2024 report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy , 95% of leaders expressed some level of concern over employee burnout and 69% of respondents ranked it as “very much a concern”.** The pace and volume of work has increased leaving 46% reporting that they feel burned out.*

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

Most people already know that corporations give grants. In-kind gifts are contributions by corporations of goods or services, other than cash grants. . Cause-related marketing is a mutually beneficial collaboration designed to promote the corporation’s sales and the nonprofit’s cause. . Locations where they operate.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

As you may recall, last month we held a webinar with the Foundation Center titled Mapping Philanthropy: How You Can Use Data Visualization to Do Good. Pacific time , we are holding our second webinar in collaboration with the Foundation Center, Toolkit Essentials: Finding Funders for Your Cause. On Thursday, April 26 at 11 a.m.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2025

Candid search aims to synthesize answers to your questions about the social sector all in one place, bringing together key features of our flagship products such as Foundation Directory, GuideStar/Charity Check, Seals of Transparency, 990 Finder, Philanthropy News Digest, Candid Learning, Foundation Maps, and more.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Considering the major benefits that corporate partnerships can offer, your nonprofit needs a defined strategy to raise more from corporate philanthropy and build stronger relationships with businesses. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is corporate philanthropy? What is corporate philanthropy? Let’s begin! Enhanced public image.

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