Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

If we don’t center historically marginalized communities in the way we collect, use, and share information, we risk worsening inequalities across all sectors. But without additional funding sources, we’re overly dependent on corporate priorities that often shift with political agendas. At the heart of the struggle is data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

1% via text message ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). However, 19% of donors return within the first 90 days ( The State of Modern Philanthropy Report ). 29% of annual donation volume occurs from #GivingTuesday through the end of the year ( The State of Modern Philanthropy Report ). The average online gift in 2018 was $96.40

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Grant Research Tip : As you search for funding opportunities, keep an eye on the grant application deadlines. Funding Priority: LGBTQ+. Urgent Action Fund. Visibility Impact Fund.

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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. People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2024

In his session, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring What You Ask Your Grantees and How, Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy will show you how to find a balance between knowing enough about an organization and reducing the burden on potential grantees. AI continues to be a hot topic across philanthropy.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For nonprofits whose target audience is primarily underserved youth, the task of finding funding shouldn’t be difficult. Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. See if any of the funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Funding Priority: Youth Programs.

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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. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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Arts Culture Grant Fund 108

Candid

JULY 2, 2024

Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. Participatory grantmaking as part of trust-based philanthropy Participatory grantmaking is just the beginning.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

One foundation that has been a committed supporter of our work is the Lavelle Fund for the Blind. I’d like to share our experience with Lavelle, where they took a series of calculated risks in grantmaking. The Lavelle Fund exemplifies the tremendous social return that bold philanthropy can create.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving , by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) As a follow up to their 2020 and 2021 studies, this report delves into data to explore philanthropic giving from the first two years of the pandemic.

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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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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. Donor-Advised Funds.

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Trend Fundraising San Diego Philanthropy 270

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Bonterra’s leadership’s plan is to double the size of philanthropy during the next decade by enabling trust-based relationships between funders, volunteers and the nonprofits they support. In August, social impact platform provider Submittable acquired grants platform WizeHive, which had scooped up platforms Bright Funds and WeHero.

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy. Whether these megadonors are on your radar, their voices are shaping broader conversations in the philanthropic sector about what and who gets funded, as well as how that funding materializes. They are not the only pledgers with the capacity to set public priorities.

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Pledge Money Giving Philanthropy 92

Candid

JULY 27, 2022

Who is funding them, and what activities do donors support? To help the sector understand the emerging funding picture, Candid prioritizes collecting current, “real-time” data. Here we share Candid’s processes, the data’s uses and limitations, and a call to action. . foundations’ giving. What to know about real-time data .

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Kindful

AUGUST 12, 2021

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. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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Arts Grant Culture Fund 73

Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

billion in emergency funds. Disaster relief giving by individuals and family foundations Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest (PND) has been tracking news about support efforts. Candid will keep sharing news and data on philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake. An estimated 2.2 billion ($1.6 million ($1.6

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Syria Turkey Disaster Pledge 99

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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. But is this the right question? To look is an act of choice.”

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 93

Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” I am reminded of that tendency now as we release Candid and Ariadne’s new funder’s guide about the why and how of climate justice, Centering equity and justice in climate philanthropy.

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Guidelines Participatory Case Study Philanthropy 101

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

Over the next decade, women are projected to inherit an even greater share of wealth–possibly a majority of the $30 trillion in financial assets Baby Boomers will transfer to younger generations. In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., In 2020, women in the U.S.

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Honduras Iran Philanthropy Michigan 86

Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. That’s why Candid’s invitation to share data in one place is compelling.

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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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Problem Participatory Community Philanthropy 119

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.”

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Candid

JUNE 15, 2022

As requested, we are submitting this brief annual letter on our use of these funds. 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. . Establish an innovation fund to seed next generation ideas .

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Do you know the one thing that nearly every foundation representative shared? By infusing our social impact work with empathy and experimentation, grantmakers can create a stronger shared value in our collaborative work. These included all types of foundations, large to small, family-run, disease-related, corporate-operated.

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Collaboration Foundation Test Interview 88

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each year, the nonprofit sector receives extensive data describing philanthropy in the United States. Laura MacDonald, President of Benefactor Group , is a certified fundraising executive with three decades experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and philanthropy. Share This Post! laura@benefactorgroup.com.

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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: . How does the social sector fund (or charge for) data infrastructure as a public good? Is social sector data a type of public good?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Allison Fine and I have been looking at artificial intelligence, nonprofits, and philanthropy. It is convening groups to work on a comprehensive global standard-setting process to provide AI with a strong ethical basis that protects human rights and dignity. with support from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Homeless Research Global System 167

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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Philanthropy New York Indiana Nonprofit 68

CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Start by regularly updating your supporters with clear and honest information about how funds are used and the impact they’re making. Sharing detailed reports (adding graphics is a plus), success stories, and even challenges you face make your organization relatable and real.

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Donor Social Media Demonstration Poll 91

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The growing number of refugees worldwide are part of a global crisis. We also work to uplift and empower the refugee population around the world through workforce development and mentorship programs like Buddyforce and partnerships with Upwardly Global, Mercy Corps, UNHCR, and others. million at the end of 2020.

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Education Change Philanthropy Global 69

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday has emerged as a beacon of hope and an opportunity for nonprofits to create positive change. Founded in 2012, this global movement celebrates the spirit of giving and encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to come together and support meaningful causes.

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Giving Calendar Culture Philanthropy 52

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 Johns | co.st-johns.fl.us

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Hurricane Florida Resource Jacksonville 117

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

I spent today at day 1 of the TechSoup Global Summit in Mountain View with two hundred and forty people who work in the TechSoup Global Network around the world, plus other stakeholders. I’ve been involved with TechSoup/Netsquared Network since its inception back six years ago and so it is nice to be part of the narrative arc.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve got a mix of sessions for grantmaking, fund accounting, marketing & CRM professionals at community, independent, and family foundations of all types and sizes, and many of them will address the thought leadership and Blackbaud solution-specific topics you would expect to see and hear at this annual event.

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Foundation Virtual Professional Blackbaud 82

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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