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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

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million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million and an additional 50 pledges worth $51.1

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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that some 18 million people will ultimately become affected, including 6.7 We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief. This includes 34 pledges worth $241,773,200 and 174 grants worth $343,561,933 as of March 8.

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

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We have identified 540 grants worth $667,728,963 and 122 pledges worth $653,512,350 as of April 1. United States. United Kingdom. Among known recipient countries, the United States accounts for 45% of recipients and 32% of grant dollar value. United States. United States.

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Giving in America: A look at philanthropy’s history and a unique Candid connection

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About a month ago, Candid was tagged in a social media post from someone who had visited the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Rubenstein Curator of Philanthropy at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. We reached out to Amanda Moniz, Ph.D., the David M. Why is it important to this history? .

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Celebrating Equal Pay Day

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It’s been 58 years since Congress passed the Equal Pay Act of 1963—and in the United States, women are still only making 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. When we first started this pledge there was a 4.4% Our internal commitments to gender pay equity focus on two core areas: 1.

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Inside Goodwill’s #LaborofLove Campaign

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There are 164 local and independent Goodwill nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada. Last year, Goodwill placed 312,000 people in employment in the United States and Canada. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate was at 4.9 According to the U.S. percent in July.

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7 Spring Fundraising Ideas to Enhance Your Relationship With Current Donors

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National Volunteer Week runs the 3rd week of April in the United States and is organized by Points of Light. While it’s too late to participate in the official National Volunteer Week this year, you can still plan your own special Volunteer Week or Day this spring. Plan a Volunteer Week or Day to Fundraise this Spring.