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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. million people in Turkey have fled the earthquake zone, creating even greater humanitarian hardships in a region already affected by hyperinflation, civil war, and political tensions. billion) to Turkey.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a reminder of what else happened in 2020, how institutional philanthropy responded, how COVID-19 affected other disaster response efforts, and what this means for the future of disaster philanthropy. . million in aid.

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The impact of COVID-19 on civil society, part two

Candid

News from Turkey does offer a glimmer of hope. A report from Native Americans in Philanthropy advises philanthropy to maximize general operating support and diversify investment vehicles to meet today’s shifting demands. According to a Center for Effective Philanthropy report, in the U.S.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. Let’s take a look at eight top corporate philanthropy trends you’ll want to know. Employee Giving Is On The Rise.

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The Maui wildfires: A record in disaster philanthropy, an opportunity to ‘get it right’ 

Candid

Part of my work at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) involves monitoring philanthropic giving in response to disasters through our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy: Data to Drive Decisions (SODP) report. There were many more, including February’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

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NetSquared's April Nonprofit Technology Meetups

Tech Soup

Chicago, IL: Join Us to discuss The Nature of Measuring Impact in Philanthropy. Istanbul, Turkey: Things Nisan Bulu?mas?: Mukono, Uganda: 2nd Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School&Community. Tuesday, April 22. Wednesday, April 23. Washington, DC: Happy Hour: Celebrate Spring & Tech.

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[VIDEO] Where to Find Potential Donors to Support Your Cause

Bloomerang

They’re all incredibly philanthropic people that have done so much, created so much good energy, and philanthropy, and encouraged others to do the same in the world. Less than 50% have a strategy or budget for their philanthropy. What gets measured gets managed. Well, here’s a few. Only half of them have a plan.

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