sgEngage

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities. Grantmakers who are addressing these issues see their grantees as more than a means to an end for funder priorities. The McGregor Funds Eugene A.

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

In my more than 20 years as a philanthropy grants manager, nonprofit executive, and consultant, Ive seen how technology decisions can either amplify equity or entrench existing barriers. Philanthropy is uniquely positioned to lead thoughtfully, ensuring an AI-powered future that uplifts everyone. Fund accessible AI initiatives.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the resources and tips included in this article. This flexibility ensures that operations can continue even if your physical office is impacted. This collaboration can make a significant—and immediate—impact.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A key factor in understanding the impact of Black-led nonprofits is the representation of Black leaders across the sector. Transformation, systems change, future focus…all of these are most likely to happen when those most impacted are involved in decisions for their communities.

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DonorDock

JANUARY 7, 2025

They share their journey from university colleagues to founders of a media ecosystem centered around philanthropy and generosity. They also introduce their 'Impact Uprising' initiative, which aims to create local and global conversations about key issues.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The need to center performance over prestige According to Altrata’s Ultra High Net Worth Philanthropy 2024 report, “[a]lmost 20% of UHNW individuals have a private foundation. Strategic, data-driven storytelling can create lasting emotional connections and visibility beyond traditional philanthropy.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 17, 2022

Their voices and connections amplify your work and lead to even greater mission impact during the time of year when most philanthropy occurs. When you equip boards to confidently participate in your year-end efforts, the results can be amazing.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The big question is: How will generational shifts and donors’ evolving values and social interests shape the face of future philanthropy and perceptions of giving? What’s more, an estimated $12 trillion of that will find its way into philanthropy, either through foundations, donor-advised funds, impact investing, or personal direct action.  

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

If your organization was the recipient of rage gifts in the months leading up to the election, you might notice a change in giving levels in the aftermath, depending on your mission and how closely it’s associated with the winning or losing candidates or issues. Did they make their first (only) gift during the election cycle?

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Candid

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They knew those most affected by the problems we face also held the solutions, so they worked to democratize the sector and make philanthropy accessible to everyday people. While written applications and reports are the standard in philanthropy, we heard from our community about how cumbersome the process is.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

As they approach or enjoy their retirement years, many from this generation are actively involved in philanthropy, making valuable contributions to charitable causes. They often prefer to support traditional, well-established organizations with a proven track record of impact. organizations** 11.8% organizations** 23.6%

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Candid

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Technology Association of Grantmakers 2024 State of Philanthropy Tech Survey highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in how funders are supporting nonprofit technology needs. So, when nonprofits are able to make technology investments, it directly impacts their mission.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. Change organizational culture to impact the bottom line Know thyself. Let us know in the comments.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 6, 2025

According to Satonya Fair, the President and CEO of PEAK Grantmaking , leading in philanthropy takes courage and a good pair of track shoes. Put Your Track Shoes On Leading in philanthropy requires you to constantly jump over hurdles and pivot to better support the changes in your community.

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sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

If you work in philanthropy, odds are that you have heard some buzz about trust-based philanthropy. Trust-based philanthropy is so far from the compliance-oriented culture of traditional philanthropy that it can raise a lot of eyebrows. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Candid’s Issue Lab provides access to more than 33,000 philanthropic resources, which include reports, studies, surveys, and toolkits that cover a variety of issue areas and are contributed by social sector organizations from around the world.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

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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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the coming of a new year, a new presidential administration, and new potential impacts on all our communities, many of us are feeling a large range and mixture of emotions from fear to hope. Funding constraints and grant dependency further exacerbate these issues. As grantmakers, we are deep in a new space of uncertainty.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Racial justice philanthropy has historically been most applauded when led by wealthy white individuals who often support organizations that are not led by the communities they serve. Nearly all 113 BIPOC donors interviewed shared experiences of discrimination and bias in their careers and in the philanthropy space.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. More than 40% of millennials report engaging in impact investing, compared with 20% of baby boomers. What is impact investing? So what’s different about impact investing?

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2025

But there are still a lot of opportunities to support grantee well-being to create long-term impact. By doing so, they can help the organizations they support to not only survive but thrive, leading to more effective and sustainable social impact for generations to come.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a reminder of what else happened in 2020, how institutional philanthropy responded, how COVID-19 affected other disaster response efforts, and what this means for the future of disaster philanthropy. . million in aid.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The pandemic’s impact on chronic absence Chronic absence— missing at least 10% of school days in one academic year—is a significant driver of the low literacy and numeracy skills reflected in the KIDS COUNT data. Philanthropy can invest in practical solutions to improve attendance and well-being.

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Candid

APRIL 9, 2024

Part of my work at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) involves monitoring philanthropic giving in response to disasters through our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy: Data to Drive Decisions (SODP) report. However, due to lags in reporting, that data is two years behind.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

From my vantage point at Philanthropy Together , a global initiative to scale and strengthen practices of collective giving, its clear more than ever, that we must unite and evolve our collective giving efforts. Philanthropy Togethers In Abundance: An analysis of the thriving landscape of collective giving in the U.S.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Joanne Pasternack, president & chief impact officer at Oliver+Rose and creator of Athletes’ Voices, about her work with athletes who want to engage in philanthropy. The post The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 188: How Athletes Are Engaging in Philanthropy first appeared on npENGAGE.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

This years theme was accelerating action, and I feel fortunate in my role as chief philanthropy officer at UNICEF USA, that I can support girls around the worldour future leaders, scientists, engineers, mothers, entrepreneurs, and more. A recent report issued by UNICEF, Plan International, and UN Women indicates that FGM is declining.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

Salesforce nonprofit customers around the world are leveraging HandsOn Connect to manage over 42,000 volunteer shifts, both in person and virtual, impacting areas as varied as food insecurity, vaccine distribution, and the environment. . Nonprofits around the world are leveraging HandsOn Connect to manage over 42,000 volunteer shifts.

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Candid

JULY 31, 2024

To help mitigate the pandemic’s impact on students, Congress allocated almost $200 billion in Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. But even though these small investments can have a major impact on students’ success in and out of the classroom, teachers are often left to shoulder the cost.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Family foundation leaders must make countless decisions at many different inflection points during the lifetime of their philanthropy,” National Center for Family Philanthropy President and CEO Nick Tedesco said via a statement. There has been a decline in impact investing. There has been a decline in impact investing.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I’ve witnessed the tangible impact […] The post Crafting change: Tackling nonprofit issues with human-centricity appeared first on CharityVillage. – imagine me as your co-pilot, sharing not just theories but battle-tested tactics that have steered organizations toward success.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

LGBTQIA+ philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating a more inclusive society and supporting the community Inclusive and supportive communities are built upon the principles of equality and respect for all individuals. As Pride Month begins, it is essential to recognize the significance of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy in fostering positive change.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The data showed the world what Black nonprofit leaders have known for decades: Systemic issues in the social sector impact our ability to obtain the necessary resources to do our work. Give multiyear unrestricted support: Engage in trust-based philanthropy and provide organizations with operational support.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

Contributions range from tens of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars—depending on the size of the recipient organization—while spanning a broad range of institutions and issue areas. The momentous impact the gift will have on the trajectory and pace of the organization and its work. The common thread?

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project states: “the work of nonprofits is long-term and unpredictable.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2025

Our colleagues at the Generosity Commission , the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , and others have long documented the phenomena of decreasing volunteerism and giving. Johnson Center for Philanthropys 11 Trends in Philanthropy report, we asked: What about todays volunteering landscape is working?

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