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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Philanthropy loves “new” things. But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. We can learn through direct experience. A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past. Learning, we do naturally.

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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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Responsive Philanthropy: How to Address Community Needs in Time of Crisis

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The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. How can you pave the way for responsive philanthropy in your community’s time of need? What happened next is the stuff of nonprofit dreams: These campaigns brought in $4 million.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Start small and work your way out. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?

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In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged.

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Responsive Philanthropy: How to Address Community Needs in Time of Crisis

sgEngage

The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. How can you pave the way for responsive philanthropy in your community’s time of need? What happened next is the stuff of nonprofit dreams: These campaigns brought in $4 million.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Kindful

These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Grant research tip: When searching for grants, using geography is an effective way to target funders. Start small and work your way out. Funding Priority: Arts & Culture. Ford Foundation.

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