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Darren Walker To Leave Ford Foundation

The NonProfit Times

Ford Foundation President Darren Walker announced he will step down from the position by the end of 2025, ending a 12-year run at the helm of the $16.8 billion foundation. Walker’s innovations include a first-ever $1 billion social bond by a foundation to bolster and strengthen nonprofits during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Guidance for making grants to support Ukraine

Candid

This piece provides guidance for funders on making grants to support Ukraine. It was original published on the Council on Foundations' website. . For funders who want to support relief efforts, there are three main ways to respond: Making direct grants to organizations in the region.

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What we know about MacKenzie Scott’s 2020 grants

Candid

Over the course of 2020, MacKenzie Scott announced grants totaling almost $6 billion. At the time, we did not know anything about the grants themselves. Because Scott is not using a foundation, she is not required to release grant-specific data. These grants represent about $2.4 Grant size distribution.

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

Candid

We have identified 540 grants worth $667,728,963 and 122 pledges worth $653,512,350 as of April 1. Where population served is specified, half of grant dollars have been directed to the relief and resettlement of refugees. Care and protection of children account for 26% of grant dollars. Grants. % Grants. $ Amount. % $.

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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

Qgiv

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer? Q: What kind of folks have asked about becoming a grant writer?

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“A Wish Begins With Hope.”

DipJar

While a global nonprofit today, the founding chapter was in Arizona. . The family worked with the local department of public safety to make him a police officer for a day. Tragically, just a few days after his wish was granted, the boy died. The wishes of other children and families in need were heard and granted.

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How Make-A-Wish is Telling New Stories with Audience Personas

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Many nonprofits fall into the trap of believing that their audience is the general public, when the truth is that your supporters are much more nuanced than that. We know that their insights will provide valuable nuance to these target audiences and help to make them more accurate on a chapter level. Get your team on board.