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Return on Mission: A Framework to Measure Success at Philanthropic Organizations

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Unfortunately, philanthropies are typically (and problematically) judged by the first two criteria. For years, weve used language from for-profit businesses to explain nonprofit organizational activity. However, we shouldnt rely on for-profit output measures to paint a complete picture of nonprofit success.

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Courting Corporate: Utilizing the Opportunities of Company Philanthropy

Byte Technology

Today’s non-profit organizations have lots of avenues to explore when seeking monetary donations, from public and private fundraising events to email, social media and crowdfunding campaigns. So how should a non-profit, no matter its size, leverage corporate philanthropy? Make a Match. Reward Volunteers. Encourage Activity.

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How to Write a Case for Support for Your Non-Profit (Part I)

The Fundraising Authority

Your case for support (sometimes called your “case statement,” a term we will use interchangeably in this article) is one of the most important documents you can write for your non-profit. In a great article in Philanthropy News Digest , Carl Richardson tells us that “effective fundraising is a result of telling your story.”

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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. The sector missed a great opportunity with these listening sessions for Black non-profit leaders to share their hopes and dreams for their communities and the work of their organizations.

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Trends in Grantmaking: Achieving Lasting Impact Through Trust-Based Philanthropy

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While there will always be a baseline of information needed to make sure your grant funds are stewarded well, the best place to start is with trust. Creating stronger relationships with your grantees is at the heart of trust-based philanthropy, and a key part of helping you make a bigger impact on the community you serve.

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The ongoing revolution in philanthropy: An open-ended reading list

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better. Philanthropy is at a turning point.

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Top 3 Trends to Fool Proof your Future Fundraisng

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Will funding come in the form of grants, traditional event revenue, donations, or something more radical? For large nonprofits here is some even scarier news: the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported in October of 2010 that donations to the nation’s largest charities dropped 11% last year. The collective $133.9

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