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The ongoing revolution in philanthropy: An open-ended reading list

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better. Philanthropy is at a turning point.

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Highlights from Issue Lab’s most popular 2024 resources 

Candid

This review highlights some of the most popular resources published in the past yearon topics ranging from data and AI in philanthropy to building a brighter future for children and youth. Futures Philanthropy: Anticipation for the Common Good by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea) and Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.

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How can nonprofit leaders enact effective practices to achieve the promise of social equity?

ASU Lodestar Center

Capitulation to this style of philanthropy further neglects millennials donors, who lag behind the financial impact of previous generations. The average 2019 online charity donation was $148 , yet online giving represented just 8.7% Leaders should also engage in participatory grantseeking. of total nonprofit fundraising.

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#ThankYouWednesday After A Successful #GivingTuesday

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Yesterday was the fourth Giving Tuesday , a global day of community-driven philanthropy. If you tweeted with the hashtag #IGiveBecause – you received a $20 gift card to donate to the charity of your choice on their site. Today is ThankYouWednesday because it was a huge success, including financial with 52% increase in giving.

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Reflections from Wow2 conversation: Nonprofit Due Dilligence and Micro Blogging in the developing world.

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

How do you know if a charity is legit? Charity Navigator although some have pointed out some flaws in the rankings as noted by Nonprofit Online News. I just discovered a new site called " Great Nonprofits " another participatory philanthropy site. million nonprofits, including their IRS Form 990 information.

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4 Questions to Help You Develop Your Year-End Messaging

Achieve

Philanthropy News Digest. even found that people reacted positively when paying taxes if they believed that a portion of the amount they were paying would be used to help a local charity or cause. Include participatory, “you”-centric language (e.g., “Are This blog originally appeared in. Social Movements for Good. Are you in?”)

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With #IceBucketChallenge in the Rear View, Where Does Fundraising Go from Here?

Connection Cafe

Here are key insights gleaned from the campaign that shed light on what that campaign means for the future of fundraising and philanthropy: Replication is Futile. It is open, participatory, and peer-driven. If you think you can replicate the exact same campaign or tactics, you’ll be your wasting time. Decentralization of Power.