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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Philanthropy loves “new” things. Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning.

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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

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At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more. Lastly, keep going.

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How to be efficiently trendy  

Candid

Along with many funders incorporating trust-based philanthropy practices and principles, this growing trend may affect giving to nonprofits and impact the way nonprofits are asked to share organizational information with funders. Or will the biased side of generative AI become more dominant?

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Fundraiser Burnout? Try Automation to Boost Both Efficiency and Employee Morale

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A recent study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy found that long hours and limited staff support has almost half of fundraisers eyeing the door, with 28% planning to leave the profession altogether. Operate More Efficiently Gartner projects that 70% of organizations will implement structured automation by 2025.

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Nonprofit Consulting Firms: 26 Leaders in Their Spaces

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Create a request for proposal (RFP). Review their proposals. Develop a basic scoring system for each key stakeholder to use when reviewing and ranking each proposal. Speak candidly with any prospective consultant partners to develop a clear understanding of their fee structure. Review your candidates. Why They Stand Out.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

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The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. The Oregon Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. The Ahmanson Foundation.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector.

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