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Centering communities: Leaning into participatory grantmaking to increase equity 

Candid

The first 15 grantees supported communities of color, immigrants, seniors, children, and the homeless, among others. Participatory grantmaking as part of trust-based philanthropy Participatory grantmaking is just the beginning. Over 10 weeks, we distributed 181 grants totaling $4.5

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Data as Decision in Grantmaking

sgEngage

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. Datamaking can ground processes of joint learning that energize grantee relationships. Those who find it fun are called nerds.

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From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

Bloomerang

Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors. So, building a thriving, successful board of directors is one of the most challenging things an Executive Director (ED) must do. They’re also your biggest cheerleaders, advocating for your cause and spreading the word within the community.

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How to Make a Donor Profile in 5 Easy Steps

sgEngage

A persona is based on broad attributes or motivations, for instance, The Doubler, a donor who multiplies their philanthropy through matching gifts. A persona is a semi-fictional characterization of an idealized donor type. When finding individuals to solicit, many nonprofits do not have a data-driven strategy.

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. A Food Access Kit to provide food banks and food pantries with a set of out-of-the-box modules and relationships to get them started on Salesforce.

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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!

Get Fully Funded

Or maybe your Executive Director or Board wants you to focus on certain ones? Perhaps it’s a program grant to cover costs of running your homelessness program. The answer to these questions not only give you more clarity about the funder, but also get you started with a relationship. Prioritize your list. Determine costs.

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What happened to the FUN in Fundraising?

ASU Lodestar Center

Executive Director. relationships and promote giving. Philanthropy is impactful and rewarding. Lindsay Walker. Last month, CompassPoint , in conjunction with the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund , released a report revealing some unfortunate statistics which provide real insight into the fundraising industry. Be innovative.

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