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Unlocking Data for Philanthropy: Notes from Global Philanthropy Forum Session

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. I went to cover one session, “ Building An Information Infrastructure: Unlocking Data for Philanthropy.” gpf13 #philanthropy. A new type of CSR?

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Pop the champagne: This year Candid’s grants data set turns 21!

Candid

2013-2014 – Tweens A decade in, the importance of consistent year-over-year comparisons grew. funders, and public foundations (aka grantmaking public charities). Around this time, we also introduced the Philanthropy Classification System —a detailed coding system that provided more nuanced ways to explore this larger data set.

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Results Of The Chronicle of Philanthropy 2013 Survey on Corporate Giving

Tech Soup

The latest Chronicle of Philanthropy survey of American corporate giving essentially finds that companies are still giving out cash grants, but are putting more energy into product or in-kind philanthropy. The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been surveying large American companies on their philanthropy annually since 2005.

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What All Nonprofits Should Know About Corporate Philanthropy

Tech Soup

While some may think corporate philanthropy means writing a check and calling it a day, many corporations seek multilayered, strategic partnerships with nonprofits that fall in line with their core business objectives. Understanding corporate motivations behind corporate philanthropy will help you structure a mutually successful partnership.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy 2013 Survey on Corporate Giving and Akhtar Badshah of Microsoft on How To Get Corporate Grants

Tech Soup

The latest Chronicle of Philanthropy survey of American corporate giving essentially finds that companies are still giving out cash grants, but are putting more energy into product or in-kind philanthropy. The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been surveying large American companies on their philanthropy annually since 2005.

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Alt-labor: What are workers’ rights nonprofits?  

Candid

Instead, they rely on the same kinds of funding streams as traditional community-based nonprofits: individual donations, volunteers, and support from institutional philanthropy. 4 Public Welfare Foundation, Inc. Unlike labor unions , alt-labor nonprofits are not financially sustained from membership dues. million to $35.6

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28 Must-Read Fundraising and Social Media Reports for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Published by the Public Interest Registry and Nonprofit Tech for Good. 2013 Online Giving Report :: Download. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download. Published by Philanthropy Age. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S. For Nonprofits Worldwide: 1. 2016 Global NGO Online Technology Report :: Download.