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

Candid

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. Specifically, they saw the exhibition Giving in America , which includes one of the first copies of Foundation Directory. Giving in America opened on Giving Tuesday 2016. .

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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

Candid

This blog provides a brief overview of Juneteenth and the role that HBCUs have played as guardians of Black history and Black futures. . Looking back at the history of Juneteenth and HBCUs. When we talk about history, we always say we teach the past while we teach the future. We have to pour into that next generation.

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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

In 2009, Rue Mapp started a blog to share her experience participating in outdoor recreation activities as a Black woman in America. That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts.

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20 Crowdfunding Services for Nonprofits Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofits in North America, Europe, and Australia have a multitude of online fundraising services to choose from mostly thanks to their government’s efforts to build digital records and databases of legally verified nonprofits. North America. South America. HelloAsso (France). helloasso.com. iDonate (Ireland). idonate.ie.

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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When we look at the giving landscape in North America, the preferences and motivations for giving vary across different generations. They value transparency and are more inclined to research organizations before donating. This generation is characterized by its pragmatism and independence.

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Everything your association needs to know about Generation Z

Nimble AMS

Pew Research defines Gen Z as anyone born after 1996, meaning approximately 68 million Generation Z are living in America. Statista reports that Generation Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation in US history. Is your association looking for tips to stay relevant to your younger members?

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

Over 185 years later, HBCUs continue to be the backbone of Black America. Yet, there has been little research conducted into the private philanthropic support of HBCUs. Not only did I have the good fortune to receive a world-class education, but my learning was steeped in the history and lived experience of Black people.