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 PRO

APRIL 6, 2022

But if you can find strategic partners that understand philanthropy, your mission and your unique circumstances, leveraging their expertise and folding them into your processes can make even seemingly insurmountable goals achievable. Tackling a large capital campaign initiative is daunting under any circumstances.

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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. Gather resources from other grantmakers, but lean on what you know about your mission, community, and processes to find the right path for you.

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2025

Philanthropy is known for stretched dollars and thin margins so one more meal can be served and one more person can get support. From streamlined applications to implementing trust-based philanthropy principles, your grant management system can support your goals to improve your grantees well-being.

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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 14, 2023

With National Philanthropy Day — a special day to recognize all those who contribute invaluable gifts of time and money to lift the lot of others — on November 15, this is a fitting time to explain what a fundraiser does. If there was ever a process improvement ranking, fundraising would have to be close to the top of the list.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

American Express announced it is piloting Amex Round-Up, a new feature that enables U.S. card members to give back to charities. Pilot participants can choose to round up their purchases to the nearest $1, $5 or $10 and contribute the extra funds to charities of their choice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

DonateStock has ignited a conversation in philanthropy with their innovative approach to stock gifting. The Stock Gifting Donation Process. With Donate Stock, donors can donate stock in just a few clicks; here’s how it works: Step #1: Review the Donation Process Overview. Step #2: Enter Brokerage Information.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 4, 2024

The Giving Block's "2024 Annual Report on Crypto Philanthropy" revealed key insights into the fast-growing crypto donation movement.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

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. So, what does trust-based philanthropy look like in practice? Trust-based philanthropy does not mean sending money and walking away. How long does it take?

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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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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. GrantAssistant’s full team, located in Washington, D.C.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In the world of philanthropy, the intersection of technology and generosity has ushered in a new era of giving. The transformation in how we support causes close to our hearts is not just a fleeting trend but a fundamental shift toward a more inclusive, efficient, and impactful form of philanthropy.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In our years of talking to staff, boards, and communities about participatory philanthropy, people often talk about their worst participatory decision-making experiences. It may instead be that something—or rather, someone—is missing from the process. It often takes clarity of roles and purview and even some structure to do that.

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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

JANUARY 13, 2023

How can you pave the way for responsive philanthropy in your community’s time of need? By leveraging technology and streamlining processes, your organization can adapt to rising demands with the financial flexibility to thrive. Inadequate Processes. Prepare for Changes with Documented Processes.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 8, 2022

In this episode of The NonProfit Voice Tech Series, Mark is joined by Heather Bennett, vice president of partnerships and philanthropy at Direct Relief, and Pat Duffy, co-founder of The Giving Block, to learn how easy it is to start accepting cryptocurrency, how starting small is best, and the difference between accepting and investing in cryptocurrency (..)

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The organizations culture of philanthropy (or lack thereof). The process of donor identification. The process of donor qualification. The process of portfolio development. The process of portfolio management. This process continues for 18 months until, ultimately, the donor pledges a $250,000 gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

However, by understanding the multitude of reasons why a person may donate to a nonprofit organization, you can start connecting with more of your supporters on a deeper level – and transform your fundraising results in the process. On the other end of the spectrum, there are nonprofit leaders who neglect philanthropy psychology.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Here’s the rub: There is nothing more profoundly personal and intimate than philanthropy the voluntary sharing of time, talent, and treasure lived out in a virtually unlimited range of compelling ways to express love of humanity. The process of acquiring friends begins with discovering what is important to them.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

The Role of Trust-Based Philanthropy The growing interest in giving larger, unrestricted—and in many cases multi-year— commitments reflects a widening embrace of “trust-based philanthropy” (TBP) among select funders. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Philanthropy is on the subscription bandwagon, too! It’s just a process most of us aren’t taught. [We’ll look at strategies 4 – 6 in the final installment, Part 3, of this series.] People today are used to a subscription economy. They are charged online on a recurring basis for a myriad of services (e.g.,

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Organization Name] is a global network of philanthropy organizations, changemakers, and critical thinkers committed to ensuring that philanthropy reaches its fullest potential by serving as a catalyst for social change and social progress. Include the option to add credit card processing fees. Plain Language Example #2.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

Transactions on a blockchain are cryptographically secured, unchangeable, and enable the peer-to-peer exchange of information or transaction processing. This exchange does not require a payment processor or other institutional middleman to manage the process. Digital Currencies and Blockchain in the Social Sector.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

According to new data from National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP), in collaboration with and support from Bank of America, the number of funders with annual grantmaking greater than or equal to $1 million has grown from 23% to 36% during the past decade. There has been a decline in impact investing.

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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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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Since the Council on Foundations COVID-19 Pledge to loosen or eliminate grant restrictions was launched, nonprofits have reported more funders are streamlining or revising grant reporting requirements, reducing or eliminating funding restrictions, and streamlining application and proposal processes.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2025

But many traditional approaches to philanthropy can be unnecessarily time-consuming, burdensome, and inflexible. And more human and grantee-centered approaches to the funder-grantee relationshiplike deferential philanthropy and trust-based philanthropy continue to grow in popularity.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 5, 2024

The judges also determined the rules of the granting process in Fearless Foundation’s “Fearless Strivers Grant Contest,” constituted a contract and were therefore subject to anti racial-discrimination statutes found in 42 U.S. The post Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Keeping teams organized and synched can be a convoluted process, but the right calendar option can remedy this problem. Threaded conversations, document management, and simple UI, make it easy for teams to collaborate on a grant proposal, communicate constituent needs, and even organize a lunch meet up. #5 5 Online Calendar.

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sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

This process involves wealth screening for all donors, not just those who make large gifts. AI and Major Gift Fundraising: It’s Just the Beginning As we embrace AI in support of major gift fundraising, we’ll see the potential for growth in philanthropy expand, opening new doors for greater impact in the world.

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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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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Latanya Mapp Frett, president and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, explains that as decision makers within their communities, Black nonprofit leaders are focusing their efforts on addressing the issues most important to those they serve. A substantive reckoning must occur at both the systemic and organizational levels.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

Global Trends in Giving Report ] 50% of online donors will opt-in to pay credit card processing fees. Women’s Philanthropy Institute ] 88% of the Silent Generation gives to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 Classy ] GivingTuesday 2023 raised $3.1 billion—only 0.6% per visitor.[ organizations. organizations.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

So, what can philanthropy leaders do to support your CEO, making them more valuable to fundraising efforts and extending needed tenure. Being bold means you have to “sell” the ROI of the CEO’s time in philanthropy relationship building, the CEO’s critical value with larger donors, and respectfully push for more access to a CEO.

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