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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States. Little has been known about how philanthropy has—or hasn’t—supported them, until now. Candid and ABFE partnered to create and publish Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities.

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Philanthropy during COVID-19 in India

Candid

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. During the pandemic, family philanthropy grew significantly , tripling in FY2020 compared to FY2019.

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5 Corporate Philanthropy Roadblocks—and How to Solve Them

EveryAction

Corporate philanthropy encompasses mutually beneficial relationships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses. However, most nonprofits continue to drastically underutilize available philanthropy opportunities, resulting in billions of corporate dollars being left on the table each year. The Roadblock. The Roadblock.

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Investing in capacity building: The vital role of general operating support for BIPOC-led nonprofits

Candid

Like 20% of the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium ’s (Southern Black Girls) grantee partners, the group had not received foundation funding before. While project grants offer specific funding for programmatic initiatives, by definition, they often exclude critical operational expenses such as staff salaries and other overhead costs.

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 228: Technology’s Role in Advancing Philanthropy’s Mission

sgEngage

Topics discussed in this episode: Who are the members of TAG and how do they impact philanthropy? Webinar: The Rising Role of Technology—and the People Behind It—in Advancing Philanthropy’s Mission. How to Fund Nonprofit Tech: A Guide for Funders and Nonprofits. TAG’s customer experience model. Grant Advisor.

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Climate justice in the field: An interview with the Hive Fund 

Candid

But for many in philanthropy, finding solutions to its complexity and enormity can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Candid’s comprehensive guide, Centering equity and justice in climate philanthropy , details approaches that have worked for experienced funders, including how intermediaries can help funders get started and make progress.

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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

Candid

As part of their democracy portfolios, they’re funding not only newsroom operations and training but also research and collaborations to bring diverse voices to the fore. Other funding initiatives to combat misinformation include the Global Fact Check Fund at the Poynter Institute. Knight, John D. and Catherine T.

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