Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. I went to cover one session, “ Building An Information Infrastructure: Unlocking Data for Philanthropy.” gpf13 #philanthropy.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. It can perhaps best be described by the slogan of the global disability rights movement: “nothing about us without us.”. published by the Ford Foundation. Those at the top decide.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the University of New Mexico This report examines how W.K.

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Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” There is much hand-wringing, but little in the way of actual financial support because most foundations do not see themselves as climate or justice funders. .

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Candid

MAY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. Here we share some top-level takeaways from our research. . in the DRC and 1.4%

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy. Pledgers have convened in past years to informally share perspectives on how best to leverage their philanthropy, but from the outset—and by design—the pledge is only a general affirmation with no rules, no timetables, and no specific expectations.

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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

AUGUST 9, 2022

Years ago, I worked on a project where I was hired to interview about 75 different foundations in one state. These included all types of foundations, large to small, family-run, disease-related, corporate-operated. Do you know the one thing that nearly every foundation representative shared? Collaboration in a Crisis.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When there is need, philanthropy steps up. According to the latest report by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy , i n the first half of 2020 more than $11.9 Billion was awarded globally for COVID-19 related needs. Gifts by independent foundations accounted for at least $1. 7 billion . Cameras on.

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Candid

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Knight Foundation ’s progress and commitment to identify diverse-owned asset managers when investing our endowment. So, in 2020, provided with a list of the top 50 foundations in the field from our partners at Candid, Knight Foundation asked Global Economics Group (GEG) to assess the representation of diverse asset managers among foundations.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. We are witnessing positive momentum since we embarked on this initiative last summer.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each year, the nonprofit sector receives extensive data describing philanthropy in the United States. In this session, Laura MacDonald, Chair of the Giving USA Foundation and Founder of Benefactor Group, will discuss data and trends from 2020, a year in which the environment for giving was certainly uncommon. Share This Post!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. global disaster-related?philanthropy,?analyzing?funding philanthropy,?analyzing?funding In it, we examined?available?2019?data

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

foundations’ giving. Here we share Candid’s processes, the data’s uses and limitations, and a call to action. . Candid also alerts the cohort of nearly 900 funders who share their grants data with us. This data is then made available in Candid’s Foundation Directory and Foundation Maps , as well as for use in research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

A Call for Greater Financial Transparency and Global Effectiveness. In fact, a recent survey for the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Association of Fundraising Professionals revealed some similarly concerning findings, such as: 51% of fundraisers said they will leave their current nonprofit within the next two years. Their common thread?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Kick off Dreamforce with the Salesforce.org community: thousands of global nonprofits, educators, and philanthropists dedicated to driving change around the world. Plus, see how our latest innovations set the foundation for holistic learner support and lifelong relationships. Our movement begins now. Customer Stories in the Spotlight.

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Last month, at the TAG2022 conference for global philanthropy tech in San Antonio, we featured a panel on the future of social sector data that only scratched the surface of core issues such as: . Post-panel, participants are sharing their reflections below regarding where we might go next. We’ve already unlocked all 2.8

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

In 2005, we got a chance to meet face-to-face in London at the Global Voices Blogging Summit after I transitioned from being the Cambodia bridge blogger. One of the speakers, Professor Jen Shang, who later did a deeper dive into her research report ” “ Tomorrow’s Philanthropy: Insights into the Future of Philanthropic Innovation.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Organization Name] is a global network of philanthropy organizations, changemakers, and critical thinkers committed to ensuring that philanthropy reaches its fullest potential by serving as a catalyst for social change and social progress. Global Trends in Giving Report. Plain Language Example #2. Cryptocurrency.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2010

Meyer Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Oregon, USA, that has a pioneering spirit and is always up to something new, different, and meaningful – plus it is quite near to my heart. Meyer Memorial Trust is the largest private foundation in Oregon, established from Fred G. Meyer’s personal estate.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

So when I learned about Candid’s Demographics via Candid —an initiative that allows nonprofit organizations to share demographic information on their Candid nonprofit profile , where funders, donors, and researchers could easily access it—I was both intrigued and skeptical. They built a public API and released a public data set.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2013

The Basic Registry of Identified Global Entities (BRIDGE) is a new collaborative project that aims to revolutionize information sharing, in order to better understand the flows of philanthropic dollars and enhance transparency and effectiveness in the global social sector.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

Encourage the development of small organizations by sharing lessons learned. The Nonprofit Ready Podcast The Nonprofit Ready Podcast by The Nonprofit Ready Podcast by Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation on iTunes Through the Noise Through the Noise by TTN on iTunes Tiny Spark We investigate philanthropy, nonprofits and international aid.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The Foundation Center and TechSoup Global have announced a new strategic alliance ! As our newest collaboration takes shape, we’re exploring new opportunities to co-host events and share our content with the aim of expanding knowledge and insights with wider audiences in the social-benefit sector. About Our Alliance.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

We have some really incredible nonprofit customers, and we’re excited to hand the virtual stage over for some of them to share valuable insights into their work and how they use Nonprofit Cloud to do it. Mary Nemerov, Chief Philanthropy Officer, California Academy of Arts and Sciences. and Amal Clooney.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. We define success, we decide what to measure, we collect the information, we own the data, and we don’t share the learning from the process. To look is an act of choice.”

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

In a recent webinar, Blackbaud’s VP of Global Social Responsibility Rachel Hutchisson talked with Chantal Forster, the executive director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), about how the role of technology in today’s charitable organizations no longer hides behind a door marked “IT.” Using Infrastructure to Drive Change.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2014

The Basic Registry of Identified Global Entities (BRIDGE) is a new collaborative project that aims to revolutionize information sharing, in order to better understand the flows of philanthropic dollars and enhance transparency and effectiveness in the global social sector. First Globally Unique IDs Are Issued.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Kick off Dreamforce with the Salesforce.org community: thousands of global nonprofits, educators, and philanthropists dedicated to driving change around the world. Plus, see how our latest innovations set the foundation for holistic learner support and lifelong relationships. Our movement begins now. Customer Stories in the Spotlight.

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Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

We have also elected to share it publicly in the spirit of transparency and mutual learning, as well as to illustrate the transformative potential of general operating support. . We applaud the example you have set in demonstrating the power of what has been called trust-based philanthropy. .

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Launched in 2019 as a joint project of the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy and the Sergey Brin Family Foundation , ASAP supports collaboration, open science, and early data sharing at scale, with a focus on three areas: PD functional genomics , neuro-immune interactions , and circuitry and brain-body interactions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

We promise that this year’s Summit will help you craft better relationships with the people who care about your cause and build a stronger foundation to thrive, no matter what’s next. The Future of Funding: Expanding Partnerships with Foundations. Join us on May 17 and 18 for the second annual Nonprofit Summit. Don’t believe me?

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. In the meantime, individuals, governments, and private philanthropy fund relief on the ground, trying to keep up with displacement and need on a massive scale.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

While some may think corporate philanthropy means writing a check and calling it a day, many corporations seek multilayered, strategic partnerships with nonprofits that fall in line with their core business objectives. Understanding corporate motivations behind corporate philanthropy will help you structure a mutually successful partnership.

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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. Good Sports.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Support and Donate Statewide & General Relief American Red Cross - Hurricane Ian Relief | redcross.org Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s 2022 Hurricane Season Fund | disasterphilanthropy.org Good360 - Short and Long-Term Relief | good360.org We’ve also included some resources to help those affected stay connected and updated.

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