Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

This topic was center-stage at this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum. This is where philanthropy comes in. Philanthropy plays a role beyond what governments could do—allowing for the testing of innovative models that are responsive to local cultural contexts—and then looks to government for scaling up successful efforts.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 16, 2024

New Data from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) while it is not record-level funding, it was the third highest amount since the nonprofit started reporting such data in 2014. The new information in the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2024 is based on data from Candids Foundation 1000 data sets. million compared to $111.4

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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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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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NonProfit PRO

MAY 4, 2023

This is an unparalleled opportunity to network, engage, and learn from renowned national and local speakers, educators, and thought leaders, addressing some of the most profound topics and movements in the nonprofit industry today.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

GrantScape is a database of current grant opportunities offered by foundations and federal, state, and local governments. In addition, for those nonprofits located in the United States, you can check with regional philanthropy-serving organizations and your state association of nonprofits. ? GrantScape :: thegrantscape.com.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

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. Discover all the research on philanthropy to HBCUs in the full report.

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Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

People organized across North America, aligning themselves with CCF, writing articles and forming local chapters. Redefining the future of philanthropy The Community-Centric Fundraising model is based on 10 principles designed to co-ground fundraising and philanthropy in racial and economic justice.

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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. Collaborate Locally If you do not launch an emergency funding program, support local organizations that can quickly get funds to the communities you serve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

With these methods, your nonprofit can advocate for general philanthropy and altruism. However, our mobile devices can also be used to plan in advance and block off time to volunteer in the local community. 5) Register to vote or call your local representative. By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity.

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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.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 25, 2021

The Meyer Foundation, one of the Washington area's largest and oldest locally focused philanthropies, announced Stephanie Sneed as director of its recently launched Fund for Black-led Change, effective June 1, as well as the inaugural cohort of organizations awarded resources through the Fund.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But not every nonprofit has a public relations team or a communications or media relations specialist who keeps track of local and national media outlets. But a gala event that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a local nonprofit hospital is not a slam dunk for the editor of a national business publication that covers health care.

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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. What are the barriers standing in their way?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on where to seek endowment funding for their local historic charity. . Not to mention the fact that they may have no demonstrated history of philanthropy ! . If you have a local community foundation , begin there. Closest in are your board and staff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

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 ). 501 USD is raised by return fundraisers ( The State of Modern Philanthropy Report ). Mobile Giving.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

The very nature of philanthropy is based on empathy, compassion, and a strong conviction to improve overall human welfare and quality of life. The existential need for philanthropy indicates that structures exist that fail to meet basic human needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

On the other end of the spectrum, there are nonprofit leaders who neglect philanthropy psychology. The Seven Faces of Philanthropy was a groundbreaking research study published in 1994 that has since been updated and is still relevant today. Prefer to donate to local charities or make a long-lasting impact through their investments.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2024

And we couldn’t think of a better organization to highlight than Spur Local. Spur Local blew it out of the water last year with their Give Local Together Campaign. About Spur Local Spur Local (formerly Catalogue for Philanthropy), is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities in the Greater Washington region.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

This new phase brings thousands of new volunteer opportunities to Philanthropy Cloud , with more being added in real-time as they are created by nonprofits. The post Philanthropy Cloud Adds New Volunteer Management Capabilities for National Volunteer Week appeared first on Salesforce.org.

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DipJar

AUGUST 9, 2022

Curtis was Joyce’s local library when she moved to Maine, and she has been in her position for the past ten years. . The land and funding came from William Curtis, the son of a local ship captain, who turned down money from Carnegie to build his community’s library himself. He decided to create the Hopeful Project.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2021

The Latino Equity Fund (LEF), a unique partnership between local Latino leaders, The Boston Foundation (TBF), and Hispanics in Philanthropy, today announced that Evelyn Barahona will serve as the organization’s first director. Barahona will work alongside the LEF advisory committee to.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2025

Candids Philanthropy News Digest and the Chronicle of Philanthropy covered 24 nine- and 10-figure gifts from U.S.-based What can we learn from last years largest gifts from individuals about the latest giving trends and what to expect in 2025? based donors in 2024, down just one from 2023. billion from $5.4

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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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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

But in Taipei, in heavy storms, the local water supply often quickly becomes polluted. It’s also working on new models that don’t rely on philanthropy, in order to reach more people. Urban Taipei obviously has different water infrastructure than rural Nepal or Vietnam. There’s global interest.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

Candid collects data from publicly available sources, including press releases, websites, membership reports and surveys, and local reporting. This analysis and the giving it’s based on is happening in real time.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Bringing skilled volunteers together in person with passionate and integrated local organisations around the world was how V2I worked towards their mission of helping global communities break the cycle of poverty. Volunteer from Anywhere with Citizen Philanthropy. Further drawing on her Ph.D.

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

And while the presidential election gets the most attention, voters cast their ballots for offices at all levels – congressional, governors, statewide legislators, local, and even ballot referendums – for which the outcomes may make them feel inclined to donate regardless of whether their party won the presidency. They want to feel heard.

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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 1, 2025

Its been a wild few years for the philanthropy sector. Identify sources of information that provide the background and how it affects you, such as the National Council of Nonprofits and regional grantmaking associations to stay in the loop with whats happening locally.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

At the time researchers were concluding their study, 20 state or local governments had passed or were considering programs to fund $13 billion in medical debt relief over and above what charities had provided. The post Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Philanthropy loves “new” things. Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee , a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org. AP is solely responsible for all content.

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Nonprofit AF

MAY 28, 2024

A few weeks ago, I came back from a trip to Kenya to learn about and discuss global aid, specifically.

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