Foundation Information Philanthropy Taxonomy 
Candid
JUNE 5, 2023
All this work would be significantly more difficult if it weren’t for Candid’s taxonomy, the Philanthropy Classification System (or PCS). A taxonomy is simply a system of classification, or a way of organizing things. This year, Candid is updating its taxonomy.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Instead, we rely on a data set called the Foundation 1000. What is the Foundation 1000? In comparison, our Foundation 1000 data set is limited to grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a set of 1,000 of the largest U.S. private and community foundations. i Even though the Foundation 1000 makes up only about 1% of U.S.
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Candid
AUGUST 22, 2023
Candid uses machine learning to automatically tag new grants, request for proposals (RFPs), and mission statements to our Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) taxonomy—or our way of organizing and enriching data to make it usable. Helping the sector stay up to date with the latest information. million nonprofits worldwide.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 22, 2016
CAF America launched the IGS last year around the shared belief that international philanthropy can, and should be, a powerful force in our effort to address the world’s most pressing issues. This was a very timely panel as we have all felt the momentum build behind philanthropy for the SDGs. The Key to Cross-Sector Partnerships.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 19, 2012
The geek in me feels what has not gotten sufficient attention in these stories is the underlying technical architecture – some built, some being upgraded – that enables stories and information to circumnavigate the world.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
Moderator Antony Bugg-Levine from the Rockefeller Foundation got a big laugh when he made the usual polite introductions of one panel’s speakers and summarized by saying, “they have an incredible impact on the world… or maybe they don’t”. People are open sourcing their metrics, and building taxonomy.
Connection Cafe
JULY 21, 2016
This session also specifically showed the role that foundations do, and will continue to, play in addressing the SDGs. Heather Grady, Vice President of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, introduced the SDG Philanthropy Platform to the room. The Power of Partnerships. Everyone has a role to play. Looking Forward….
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