sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2025

Its been a wild few years for the philanthropy sector. Let Your Grantees Know You Are There According to the Center for Effective Philanthropy , most nonprofit leaders (more than 75%) want to hear from their funders about whats happening and the implications of the political climate.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Common Impact , a Brooklyn, N.Y. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Newsweek , for leadership in philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. “I’m My experience in strategic communications, nonprofit governance, and community engagement will help scale the organization’s impact and position it for continued success.”

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” ” This individual guides people along the pathway to passionate philanthropy. Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey.

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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. Hurricanes. Prolonged droughts. Here are some essential steps.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Just as the roots of a tree nourish its branches, providing essential sustenance that allows it to grow and flourish, funders play a pivotal role in supporting nonprofit organizations. Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. During the pandemic, family philanthropy grew significantly , tripling in FY2020 compared to FY2019.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2025

It is up to all of us involved in philanthropy to tell their story and explain the indispensable role of unrestricted giving in advancing the missions, objectives, and dreams of our causes. Donors have every right to expect benchmarks and reports on the impact of their gifts. Want to achieve stronger impact?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

This post on adopting a culture of philanthropy is part six in a six-part series. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Organization-wide internalizing and externalizing an attitude of adopting a culture of philanthropy.

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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. The underrepresentation of Black professionals in leadership roles affects all organizations, not just those serving communities of color.”

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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. Show Your Team Their Roles on the Other Side of Innovation Technology, like generative AI, can be disruptivein good ways and bad. Innovation is exciting. Its easy to lead with the big idea.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Because you are the one person, or one department, actually charged with living and breathing philanthropy on a daily basis. You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You’re part of the problem.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

By Scot Chisholm , CEO and Co-founder of Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Without further ado, here are the top five trends we see impacting the nonprofit fundraising space in 2020.

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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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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States. Little has been known about how philanthropy has—or hasn’t—supported them, until now. Candid and ABFE partnered to create and publish Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities. HBCU staff insight 5.

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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. of a total of $1.34

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sgEngage

MARCH 24, 2025

And with the potential for reduced government funding, CHWs play a critical role in advancing health equity. A CHW is a newer role in healthcare and community outreach. By addressing these determinants, they play a direct role in reducing health disparities. Learn how Blackbaud Grantmaking can help you multiply your impact.

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sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2022

Chantal Forster, executive director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), discusses the top 3 areas where grantmakers can make the most impact in 2022 and how technology can help them achieve that impact. Topics discussed in this episode: Who are the members of TAG and how do they impact philanthropy?

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. 15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. What is philanthropy? In the U.S.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

By Korrin Bishop , writer at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Help your teammates understand the tools available to them so they can maximize their roles within your organization.

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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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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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Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Brazil’s culture of giving and philanthropy has been growing since the 1980s. billion by the summer of 2020. .

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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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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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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. Philanthropy exists to advance pathways to opportunity.

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Grateful, multi-channel impact reporting It’s time to tweak the “ ask, thank, report, repeat ” formula to add in a lot more reporting across the myriad media channels your constituents use. Even adding impact stories to your newsletter is not enough. One thank you and a single annual report is not enough. Humans are wired for stories.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2025

This review highlights some of the most popular resources published in the past yearon topics ranging from data and AI in philanthropy to building a brighter future for children and youth. Futures Philanthropy: Anticipation for the Common Good by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea) and Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. The role of AI in democratizing skills-based hiring AI will play a crucial role in helping organizations make this transition to a skills-driven workforce.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Maximizing Nonprofit Impact: A Roadmap to Sustainable Fundraising In an era where resources are stretched thin and the need for positive change is greater than ever, nonprofits face the critical challenge of not just making an impact, but ensuring their efforts are sustainable in the long run.

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Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2025

Volunteers, funders, board members, staff, and other community members dedicate their hard-earned funds, time, and energy to your organization, so you must be transparent with them about your operations and impact. Jennifer brings over three decades of expertise in accounting and leadership to her role as CEO of YPTC.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And things go wrong: roles aren’t clear, timelines extend, or people disagree. It often takes clarity of roles and purview and even some structure to do that. In our years of talking to staff, boards, and communities about participatory philanthropy, people often talk about their worst participatory decision-making experiences.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2025

Doing so requires recognizing and addressing the essential role of organizational and individual well-being in advancing the mission of nonprofits. But there are still a lot of opportunities to support grantee well-being to create long-term impact. We are flexible enough to do that because we’re private philanthropy.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2024

On top of these key qualities, the Executive Director needs something else—and that is to embrace the role fundraising plays in fulfilling the mission. An Executive Director needs to shine in these roles if they want a board that doesn’t just function but flourishes. Is there anything in this recipe for board leadership we left out?

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