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New data for strategic disaster philanthropy 

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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. . 18 at 2 p.m.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

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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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Data as Decision in Grantmaking

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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. However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change.

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Five myths and misconceptions about Candid’s grant data

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institutional grantmaking and provide the starting place and scaffolding for Candid’s grants data. foundations (e.g. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Ford Foundation , and Hewlett Foundation ) share such data with Candid. based foundations. These forms are a primary source of data about U.S.

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What counts as racial equity funding?  

Candid

After the uprisings in response to George Floyd’s murder, Candid relaunched our special issue site on funding for racial equity and added features including a searchable mapping tool. Within the broader concept of racial equity, there is also philanthropy that promotes racial justice: grantmaking to address the?underlying generate and?reinforce

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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

Candid

I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). Our mission is to develop neuro-inclusive communities for adults with autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities to ensure that everybody has a place and a sense of belonging in the world.

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Webinar Recap: Mapping Philanthropy - Use Data Visualization to Do Good

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As you may know, we are collaborating with the Foundation Center on webinars designed to provide you with new ideas and tools to aid your organization's mission. The first webinar in this series, Mapping Philanthropy: How You Can Use Data Visualization to Do Good , was held on March 29. Pacific time.

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