Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Brazil’s culture of giving and philanthropy has been growing since the 1980s. billion by the summer of 2020. .

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. Cultural change is needed to achieve long-term advances in justice and equity, making the role of transformational storytellers all the more important," said Mertes.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities.

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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. Foundation.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

For that reason among others, the role of medical director of development is gaining popularity amongst philanthropy teams. Why Prioritize This Role? Hiring for a medical director of development sends a strong signal internally and externally about the importance of philanthropy. What Value Can They Bring?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As Blackbaud’s second virtual bbcon event approaches, we’re very excited about the fantastic session topics and speakers we’ve lined up within the Foundations track. To-date, close to 14,000 people are registered, and we’re expecting over 1,000 of your foundation and grantmaking peers to attend the event on October 13-15 this year.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Philanthropy loves “new” things. Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past. Formal philanthropy has been aligned with notions of knowledge work since its very early days.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy back to the drawing board: Shaping a Future Agenda , by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea)  In the face of ever evolving and mounting crises, this book by Rien van Gendt urges philanthropy to stop looking to the past for answers. Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023. 

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 9, 2014

This topic was center-stage at this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum. I had the opportunity to speak with both Gallucci and Roy about this unique funder collaborative and more specifically about how the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education would measure the impact of their investments.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. The origins of some foundations’ wealth, which in some cases includes slavery and other forms of exploitation.

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sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

If you work in philanthropy, odds are that you have heard some buzz about trust-based philanthropy. In fact, 800 foundations signed a pledge to adopt more trust-based practices in order to move money more quickly and with fewer restrictions. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Considering the major benefits that corporate partnerships can offer, your nonprofit needs a defined strategy to raise more from corporate philanthropy and build stronger relationships with businesses. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is corporate philanthropy? What is corporate philanthropy? Let’s begin!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2020

All of us have an important role to play even if it is primarily staying at home to flatten the curve. Disruption to the normal business model, for many, impacts cash flow and reduces revenue. The Foundation’s Role in the Crisis . These stories will be proudly added to the narrative of healthcare philanthropy. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

The momentous impact the gift will have on the trajectory and pace of the organization and its work. The Role of Trust-Based Philanthropy The growing interest in giving larger, unrestricted—and in many cases multi-year— commitments reflects a widening embrace of “trust-based philanthropy” (TBP) among select funders.

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Candid

MARCH 13, 2024

Candid’s Insights team seeks to leverage the data we collect to increase knowledge about the scope, equity, economics, and impact of the social sector. Additionally, we formed an external expert advisory group to help guide our efforts—including Black scholars from academia, grassroots nonprofits, philanthropy, and leadership development.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

These surveys—more than 75 to date—all help tell the story of the pandemic’s continued impact on the sector, including how needs and responses have changed and what funders and nonprofits expect moving forward. Organizations across the globe continue to feel negative impacts of COVID-19.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

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. published by the Ford Foundation. Those at the top decide.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the University of New Mexico This report examines how W.K.

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Candid

MAY 18, 2022

Specifically, they saw the exhibition Giving in America , which includes one of the first copies of Foundation Directory. Rubenstein Curator of Philanthropy at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Amanda’s role is to build a collection of objects telling stories about Americans’ giving throughout our history.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

We hear about Trust-Based Philanthropy and having a more grantee-centered approach to grantmaking. If we know that the social impact sector can thrive with flexibility and that trust is ideal, why do we still fall short? When these values are activated to action, both parties thrive.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Years ago, I worked on a project where I was hired to interview about 75 different foundations in one state. These included all types of foundations, large to small, family-run, disease-related, corporate-operated. Do you know the one thing that nearly every foundation representative shared?

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Still, many foundations shy away from working together, assuming it will require considerable time and a loss of independence. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A connected throughline of our shared humanity With that in mind, as I reflect on the influences, changes, and overall trends we have seen in employee engagement, philanthropy, and CSR in 2023, and those that are to come in 2024, I cannot help but be struck by the notion that it is not about specific trends or actions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

By: Bose’ Akadiri , Program Manager, Employee Volunteerism at Salesforce, and Cécile Poyet, Director, Product Marketing, Philanthropy Cloud at Salesforce.org. At Salesforce, we believe a top-down and bottom-up approach in philanthropy and employee engagement works best and ensures alignment.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

By Scot Chisholm , CEO and Co-founder of Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Without further ado, here are the top five trends we see impacting the nonprofit fundraising space in 2020.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. said Cory Howat, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. “We Pandemic Impact.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Only 10% of philanthropic foundations have a website to communicate their work. Here at Candid, we’ve been tracking those statistics for the last 12 years as part of our GlassPockets initiative to champion greater transparency in philanthropy. Information about the people leading the foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2017

One of them was Vincent Law who is doing interesting work with teaching young children about giving and philanthropy. Empower Young Children through Philanthropy – guest blog post by Vincent Law, CEO and Founder at PhilanthroKids Academy. As you might know, the English word ‘Philanthropy’ has a Greek origin.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. The good news?

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

When a disaster strikes, individuals, communities, philanthropy, and entire nations often rise to the occasion, providing relief and humanitarian aid. Foundation funding for climate-related grantmaking increased 25% between 2020 and 2021. Meanwhile, European philanthropy is spending just 5% on climate-related funding.

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Last month, at the TAG2022 conference for global philanthropy tech in San Antonio, we featured a panel on the future of social sector data that only scratched the surface of core issues such as: . What is an appropriate role for private enterprise in this infrastructure? Is social sector data a type of public good?

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

From increasing donors’ impact to forming valuable corporate partnerships, you can open up the door for greater community outcomes just by promoting matching donations. So long as you effectively manage your donor data , you can easily tap into these corporate philanthropy opportunities. Let’s dive in! What Is Donation Matching?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Our intention is to understand whether grants have had the impact we envisioned. A way that can be more fair, improve the institution of philanthropy, and deliver a shared and flexible understanding of impact.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

As the largest gathering of Black professionals in philanthropy, there were so many powerful sessions, poignant perspectives, spaces for healing, and moments of Black joy at Harambee. While the research revealed a disappointing reality, it also highlighted opportunities for foundations and HBCUs to work together to make a greater impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Note from Beth: Yesterday, I was the honored guest at a Google Hangout hosted by the Packard Foundation to celebrate the work that I have done over the last five years as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation. It was wonderful to see colleagues in the room and online, reflect on the work, and talk about next steps.

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