Candid

MARCH 16, 2022

It was original published on the Council on Foundations' website. . Over the last two weeks, the Council on Foundations has received scores of questions from the field about how to help the Ukrainian people during the ongoing Russian invasion, including during our recent webinar with the State Department.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

Private philanthropy in India stems from four sources: foreign contributions, corporate funding, individual donors (also called retail donors), and high-net-worth individuals or families residing in and outside of India. For example, donors became more aware of the gaps in access to technology and transportation for nonprofit staff. “In

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

Philanthropic responses to the Turkey and Syria earthquakes Candid has been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake and reporting on major giving by public corporations and foundations. The IKEA Foundation , a Dutch foundation established by IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad, has committed $21.4

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Still, many foundations shy away from working together, assuming it will require considerable time and a loss of independence. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity. However, their philanthropic gestures are executed with millions, if not billions, of dollars that move global markets and spur governments to action.

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Candid

JUNE 11, 2021

Many nonprofit leaders say that increased financial support from funders and the government helped their organizations fare better through 2020 than originally anticipated, a report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 25, 2019

The government printed money like never before to pay for quantitative easing in an attempt to save the economy, devaluing everyone’s savings in the process. Bitcoin is a digital cash with no middle-men, no central authority, and truly peer-to-peer in a way that couldn’t be censored or controlled.

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sgEngage

JUNE 16, 2022

With the right tools, 501(c)(3) arms of larger organizations can manage their restricted funds, create a clear roadmap for their programs, and roll up the impact numbers their donors and parent organizations care about. The Problem with Managing Donor Restricted Funds. Financial Stewardship Through Restricted Fund Accounting Software.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

Governments have also directed hundreds of millions of dollars in assistance for Ukraine. Corporations account for 55% of the total dollar value of grants awarded; foundations and public charities 40%; and high-net-worth individuals for 5%. Foundations and charities account for 35% of pledges and 38% of total dollar value.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

Real-Life Uses of AI for Nonprofits Donor Engagement : AI can personalize communications and predict future donations by analyzing donor data. Fundraising : AI can optimize a nonprofit’s fundraising strategies by predicting donor behavior and identifying potential high-value donors.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

For example, a growth or decrease in individual giving might be vitally important to your nonprofit but totally irrelevant to others (like those primarily funded by government sources.) Retention among the newest generation of donors One startling finding in studies on individual giving post-COVID-19 is the drop in individual giving.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable – the USA’s biggest grantmaking public charity – reported that two out of three volunteers had reduced or halted their participation at a nonprofit which before COVID-19 , they’d previously offered their time to. The Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative. based nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Plain Language Movement started in the 1970s based on the idea to make it easier for the public to read, understand, and use government communications. According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report , 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations.

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

Cooperative governance model The cooperative governance model emphasizes shared decision-making and collective responsibility. In this model, your board members would work collaboratively with your staff, blurring the lines between governance and management.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Kellogg Foundation.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Find the first installment of this series, Developing a Grant Project here , and the second installment, Researching Funders Part One – Government here. Foundations, nonprofits, businesses and corporations, clubs, and professional and trade associations are all examples of private grant sources. Foundations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2022

New apps and online services have made working with cryptocurrency easier than ever, allowing nonprofits to avoid turning away donors who wish to donate digital currency. Cryptocurrency is created by code, not issued by a government like dollars or pesos. What are the advantages to accepting cryptocurrency from donors?

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to build a nonprofit mailing list: Dear Charity Clairity, We’ve relied in the past on government and foundation grants, but since many of these sources are drying up we need to develop an individual fundraising program. Scour lists of donors to similar causes.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

A strong and effective board can help provide strategic direction, keep your finances in check, and uphold a high standard of governance. Your donor pool. Your donors are already invested in your success and may want to be more involved as board members. Appreciate them and make sure they know they’re making an impact.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’ve got to use funds wisely, aligning with your mission and honoring donor intentions. The laws—and the trust of your donors and funders—say so. They help your organization measure impact, follow regulations, and show donors you’re on top of the needs of your community. Smart money moves are vital for nonprofits.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The origins of some foundations’ wealth, which in some cases includes slavery and other forms of exploitation. The tendency of philanthropic professionals, big donors, and other relatively privileged people to assume that they know what is best for the people who are directly affected by the problems that need to be addressed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Those initial fundings rarely come from online donations, most are community-based initiatives, companies, and local government incentives. According to the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report , the percent of donors that are women in Brazil was very high at 72%. Doare was founded in 2012 with a focus on recurring donations.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. . We’ve included their recommendations below, along with examples from the 2019 analysis of donors who use these tactics. . philanthropy,?analyzing?funding

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2016

TechSoup has a lot to offer foundations, but the majority of foundations don't know it! See what we can do for your foundation! Most TechSoup Products Are Now Open to Nonprofit Foundations. In 2012 , IT product donations started to open up to nonprofit foundations. Grantmaking outside of the U.S.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. the IRS defines nonprofits as “Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes.” There are over 1.8 In the U.S.,

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . The unique opportunities offered working in faith-based organizations is that we intentionally entertain the donors’ answer to the question of ‘why’ should a donor give?”

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Examples of Revenue line-items within a nonprofit Statement of Activities: Donations and/or Contributions: These include money, goods, or services received from donors. Grants Received: Funds provided by government agencies, corporate sponsors, or other foundations. Nonprofits may choose to specify the source (e.g.,

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Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In our eighth annual research report, Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2021: Data to Drive Decisions , developed in partnership with Candid , we dive into how philanthropy and other donors supported natural hazards, severe weather events and complex humanitarian emergencies in 2019. . Some of our key findings include: .

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sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2023

Beyond the fact that it’s a requirement, however, there are a number of other benefits to filing as well—such as increased credibility in the eyes of donors and volunteers. Form 990-PF: Filed by private foundations to determine tax based on investment income and to report charitable distributions/activities.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

It’s what foundations were created to do. But all too often, foundations, corporate grantmakers, and donors end up unintentionally causing problems instead of helping to solve them. Even with the best intentions, foundations often take actions that oppose the outcomes that both they and their grantees hope to achieve.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 30, 2021

Numerous IRS administrative rulings have been issued to foundations that were established to provide disaster and hardship grants to employees in need, and some of these foundations have had their tax-exempt status revoked. and/or non-U.S. based employees, some combination of these, or some other employment-related criteria.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Even if some donors harbor certain biases, let’s not assume that those feelings will prevent them from supporting institutions and causes that they care about, regardless of who makes the appeal. . While I’d had little direct experience with individual donors, I had many valuable transferable skills to bring to the table.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 16, 2019

Private foundations, public charities and other social good organizations have an IRS Form 990 online, open to the public eye at any time. This is where the idea of donor statements comes in. Something to be included to help personalize the impact of your donors, but not the focus of the story itself.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2017

To provide some relief for these steep rates, the federal government provided ways for households to reduce their taxable income. The charitable deduction is a vital nexus between the general public, the nonprofit organizations they support, and government policy. So, Happy Birthday to the Charitable Deduction!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2018

Like many years in the past, 2017 continued to bring significant change to the way foundations approach their grantmaking, collaborate with each other, collaborate with their grant partners, collaborate with the public and private sectors and how they are utilizing technology and data to drive their strategy forward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The last chapter of the Networked Nonprofit is on networked governance. There were no examples – so the last chapter of the book is speculative, based on the best thinking of the people who have looked at networked governance. Could this be done on Facebook or other public social media channels? Board source.

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