Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

Women have a unique opportunity to use their position to advance philanthropy and impact to tackle the pressing problems affecting human and planetary health. Why focus on young women in philanthropy? When should we start educating young women in philanthropy? Significant giving by women is already under way.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2022

Proponents of the business of philanthropy should heed this simple wisdom and cultivate relationships with the wealthiest prospects — those with the most capacity to give. Back in the 1950s, when a reporter asked the notorious Willie Sutton why he robbed banks, he supposedly responded, “That’s where the money is.”

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 16, 2025

Drawing from lessons learned in the for-profit world in 2024, here are five questions for your nonprofit to ask to help improve philanthropy.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

When you don’t make it easy for donors to choose to support your charity, they'll choose not to. Here's how to encourage their support.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 10, 2023

What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits,” a new study from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, polled about 1,300 Americans over the summer of 2022 to learn more about how the American public perceives philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2024

Independent Sector's "Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy" report found trust in nonprofits has rebounded after four years of decline.

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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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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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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 22, 2023

Kevin Scally, chief relationship officer at Charity Navigator shared that with a shrinking donor population, recurring gifts can both democratize philanthropy and lower the barriers for giving.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2023

President & CEO, Community Foundation of Broward: Build relationships with funders. Senior Vice President, DonorSearch AI, Co-Author, The Generosity Crisis Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida: How to identify and build relationships with major funders.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 15, 2023

. • President & CEO, Community Foundation of Broward: Build relationships with funders. Senior Vice President, DonorSearch AI, Co-Author, The Generosity Crisis • Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida: How to identify and build relationships with major funders.

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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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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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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

That’s why Independent Sector has been measuring public trust in nonprofits and philanthropy for the last five years. Trust in philanthropy remained steady at 33%. The foundation for this confidence comes down to relationships. Stronger relationships lead to greater trust in nonprofits Trust is a verb.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Donors are fascinating, unique individuals who consider multiple motivations when deciding how, when and why to be charitable. It is no longer enough to say, “Our donors give because they care about our mission.” It's important to uncover donors’ motivations.

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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. If possible, establish these relationships beforehand so you can make an immediate impact. Hurricanes. Prolonged droughts. Here are some essential steps.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. Build Meaningful Relationships with Your Volunteers Get the eBook 8.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 31, 2023

As the demographics shift, younger generations require more personal and causal connections for their philanthropy. For this reason, Giving Tuesday has become ineffective. Here is how organizations can position themselves to encourage donors to give year-round.

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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. Smith University, with whom The Duke Endowment had a longstanding relationship.

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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. Likely, theyve done research and have confidence in the organization to reach the stage of having a relationship with them.

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Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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. As practitioners, we make concrete changes to the way we engage in fundraising and share our learnings (i.e.,

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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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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. I once heard relationships described as something you have until something better comes along.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

Are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? On the other end of the spectrum, there are nonprofit leaders who neglect philanthropy psychology. When you think of why your nonprofit’s donors support your organizations, do you expect each of their motivations to be the same?

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 10, 2022

Millennials are changing the face of business and they will change the face of philanthropy — eventually.

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Charity Village

MARCH 13, 2025

Industry experts have reported that in an era of digital connectivity, donors have come to […] The post Donor Engagement Models: Your blueprint for building strong, sustainable nonprofit relationships appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

On the final day of Nonprofit POWER in Baltimore, Maryland, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, led the keynote session, “Fundraising in Turbulent Times” to help the nonprofit professionals in the room make sense of data and the wealth effects of charitable giving (..)

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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.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Empowering The Next Generation of Givers and Volunteers I’m especially passionate about engaging young people in philanthropy. Leveraging All of Philanthropy’s Resources Philanthropy offers more than just financial support. It’s about relationships, expertise and shared goals.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Schools provide many children with access to food, tutoring, technology, mental health services, and nurturing relationships with adults. Yet, it’s clear that school districts don’t have enough resources to overcome the multiple challenges they and their students face.

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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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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Center relationships: Support relationship building that leverages networks, connects leaders to peers and allies as well as relationships with funders and other individuals and organizations within the nonprofit power structure.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2024

At Philanthropy News Digest , for example, we publish summaries of philanthropic news: announcements of new initiatives, grants, and major gifts, as well as job opportunities and requests for proposals (RFPs). Even topics that appear relevant may not be of use for that publication. But it doesn’t mean your next pitch won’t work.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more.

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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. When teams are encouraged and reminded to look beyond their usual circles, new fundraising opportunities emerge.

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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 When it comes to mega gifts, its clear they mostly go to large, established institutions with longtime relationships with billionaire and multimillionaire supporters. billion from $5.4

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