Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” institutional grantmaking and provide the starting place and scaffolding for Candid’s grants data. foundations (e.g. based foundations.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Align yourself with your organization’s highest intentions, and ensure your grant writer knows how to tell a compelling story that connects the dots between your needs and the funder’s interests.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. Education is one of the more popular issues that many foundations focus on. Mellon Foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 22, 2019

One way nonprofits have engaged the cryptocurrency community is through The Giving Block’s Brave Ad Grants Program. Selected crypto-friendly nonprofits, like Code to Inspire and the Human Rights Foundation , receive $10,000+ of free ads every month in the Brave Browser. Brave Ad Grants Program. 3) Millennials. 5) Transparency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. Almost all organizations produce some sort of annual financial reporting, but it’s may not always be public information. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources.

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Candid

MARCH 16, 2022

This piece provides guidance for funders on making grants to support Ukraine. It was original published on the Council on Foundations' website. . For funders who want to support relief efforts, there are three main ways to respond: Making direct grants to organizations in the region.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That said, organic reach has been dropping slightly for LinkedIn Pages over the last year and will likely continue to do so, but the recent growth in its popularity, the demographics of its users, and the ability to connect with donors and engage corporate sponsors and foundations have made LinkedIn a must-use social network for nonprofits.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

One of the most common reasons people analyze Candid’s grant data is to understand year-over-year giving trends in the sector. Instead, we rely on a data set called the Foundation 1000. What is the Foundation 1000? private and community foundations. i Even though the Foundation 1000 makes up only about 1% of U.S.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2021

Every year, Candid conducts the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. foundations to share information about their philanthropic giving over the last two years as well as their plans for the year ahead. This year, we were especially interested in learning how foundation giving and payout might have shifted in 2020. .

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

More than grants, donations, or volunteer hours, public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector. The public’s belief that nonprofits will “do the right thing” is what makes it possible for us to partner with communities, advocate for our missions, and bridge political divides to build a healthy and just nation.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Grant Research Tip: If a deadline has passed for a funder’s grant opportunity, don’t despair. Wait until after their grant consideration window has passed and then reach out to start an introduction. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Anyone who has sought a grant has probably heard “no” as often—or more often—than they’ve heard “yes.” Grant writing is challenging. Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

The judges also determined the rules of the granting process in Fearless Foundation’s “Fearless Strivers Grant Contest,” constituted a contract and were therefore subject to anti racial-discrimination statutes found in 42 U.S. We disagree,” attorney for the Fearless Foundation Jason C. The ruling from the U.S.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Grant Research Tip: When searching for funding, it is important not to overlook potential federal or state resources. Also, learn exactly how I do my own grant research and how your organization can find more appropriate funders and funding opportunities. Sigma Foundation For Nursing. Jean Griswold Foundation.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 10, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? BOTTOM LINE 1.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Grant Research Tip: If a deadline has passed for a funder’s grant opportunity, don’t despair. Wait until after their grant consideration window has passed and then reach out to start an introduction. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation. American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.

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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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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Foundation Source , a cloud-based platform than manages family, corporate and professionally staffed foundations, acquired Vennfi, the financial technology company powering Charityvest, a donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsor. The Vennfi management team, led by Kump, will join Foundation Source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It’s also your chance as a foundation to see if this organization is a good fit for your program. Ensuring that your foundation makes impactful grants to the right nonprofit partners starts with a thorough proposal evaluation. In other words, is the nonprofit already thinking about what happens after this grant?

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Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

It’s been one year since Candid received the email every nonprofit dreams of: confirmation of your $15 million grant. One example is our offer for free access to Foundation Directory Essential to nonprofits with a budget under $1M who earn a Gold Seal of Transparency. .

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2022

Union County Education Foundation is a nonprofit that’s laser focused on “supporting students and encouraging educators” in Union County Public Schools. They primarily fulfill this mission through college scholarship programs for students and grants for classroom teachers. They work hard to: . What they did. Request a Demo.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2021

This year’s publication highlighted how different 2020 was and, in fact, added a special section to call out ‘an unprecedented year’, in which American philanthropy was directly affected by both the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest triggered by issues surrounding race and justice. Giving by foundations reached an all-time high in 2020.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

Public speaking and presentation skills can help you craft better written and verbal communications, whether you’re engaging with your team internally or connecting with an external audience. . Take the time to craft better public speaking skills, so you can connect with each of these internal audiences on a deeper level. According to.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. The public announcement that a nugget has been found and validated, say in a newspaper, creates a transparent record of the occurrence for all to see. Blockchain Simplified.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Over the course of 2020, MacKenzie Scott announced grants totaling almost $6 billion. At the time, we did not know anything about the grants themselves. Because Scott is not using a foundation, she is not required to release grant-specific data. These grants represent about $2.4 Grant size distribution.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief. This includes 34 pledges worth $241,773,200 and 174 grants worth $343,561,933 as of March 8. The United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and Japan account for 91% of total grant funding for Ukraine to date. Giving by funder type.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

How much you can find out about individual donors depends on how much information a nonprofit or donor is willing to make public. While the IRS doesn’t require public disclosure of contributions to most nonprofits, it does require disclosure of contributions to private foundations. 990s can be searched on 990 Finder.

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2021

Communicating accountability, responsibility, and impact with the general public should be a priority for any organization. In 2019, Foundation Center and GuideStar joined forces to become Candid, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Researched by Nicholas Azulay + Isabelle Brauer. We are not certified financial or accounting professionals.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For many nonprofits and academic researchers, finding the right grant to fund their work is critical to their survival. Enter AI-powered smart search tools, which are streamlining how nonprofits and academics discover and apply for grants. No more wasted hours scrolling through irrelevant results to get to grants that are a good fit.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that foundations possess the potential to offer more than just monetary resources.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 22, 2021

For example, one nonprofit could receive forty percent of their funding through donations from individuals, thirty percent from corporate sponsorships, and thirty percent through grants, while another organization could receive all their funding through a major donor program. Government Grants. Foundations. Federated Funds.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. Below, we’ll cover nine best practices and tips on how to write a winning grant proposal. Leverage Language and Formatting From Past Grants.

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Candid

MAY 19, 2022

All tax-exempt organizations, including foundations, must file some version of Form 990 with the IRS each year to comply with federal regulations. Because of that, they’re chock full of vital information about a nonprofits’ and foundations’ finances and operations. . A private foundation's assets . foundations. .

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Successful grant professionals are masters of detail. They can scour several years of a foundation’s 990-PF tax returns and figure out the sweet spot for the budget’s bottom-line and an approach that will lift the request above the competition. In grants work, being detail oriented is an absolute requirement.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Rachel Sacks, MPH will help demystify all five phases of the grants lifecycle: identifying well-aligned prospects, cultivating funder relationships, preparing compelling submissions, maintaining grants through stewarding and reporting, and submitting renewals. We are here to talk about “Demystifying the Grants Lifecycle.”

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