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Heroes Define Philanthropy

Bloomerang

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. billion hours to nonprofits and good causes. million non-profit organizations.

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Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt

The NonProfit Times

The Effects of Medical Debt Relief: Evidence from Two Randomized Experiments is the title of their new 126-page report. The post Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt appeared first on The NonProfit Times. An estimated 40% of Americans have medical debt with nearly half of those owing at least $2,500.

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Prioritizing authentic connections through trust-based philanthropy 

Candid

At the Honnold Foundation, we had been working in partnership with grassroots organizations for some time before we learned that there was a term for the kind of grantmaking we do: trust-based philanthropy (TBP). That means we can fully embrace the impacts that result from their innovative efforts, even when they aren’t what we anticipated.

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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

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LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy: Giving with Pride and Purpose

Greater Giving

LGBTQIA+ philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating a more inclusive society and supporting the community Inclusive and supportive communities are built upon the principles of equality and respect for all individuals. As Pride Month begins, it is essential to recognize the significance of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy in fostering positive change.

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CDP recommendations for philanthropy and COVID-19

Candid

Writer’s Note: The following recommendations were originally shared in Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving , a report published on May 25, 2022 by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Candid. MacKenzie Scott’s grantmaking is a wonderful example of an important approach in philanthropy: flexibility.

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Giving USA 2022: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021

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Karen brings over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit community and has provided counsel to more than 70 organizations, offering her expertise in major gifts fundraising, feasibility studies, and capital campaigns. On Tuesday, June 21, Giving USA released The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021. billion in 2021.