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Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy

Candid

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. A taxonomy is simply a system of classification, or a way of organizing things. Based largely on input we’ve received from individual organizations and partners, we’re proposing 205 changes to the PCS.

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Let it Go: When to Move on from a Major Gift Prospect

sgEngage

This marks the end of the qualification road for one nonprofit organization. Exit 1: Disqualification Road Exit 2: Proposal Avenue Exit 3: The Stewardship Fork Once you know what road you’re on with a potential donor, you can decide to press the gas or to let it go and move on to a better-fit major gift prospect.

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AI at Candid: Powering technology to support the sector’s lasting success

Candid

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. Generating first drafts of grant proposals. Here’s a sneak peek into what awaits.

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How to Cultivate Great Sponsorships for Your Nonprofit

The Modern Nonprofit

While the corporate sponsor contributes to an organization to help further its mission (usually monetarily), the nonprofit then promotes the sponsoring corporation’s connection to its cause, offering positive publicity and a boosted reputation. Be creative in your proposal for partnership. Your target audience should be similar.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Can I Apply Simultaneously For A Corporate Grant And Sponsorship?

Bloomerang

Types of organizations to which they’ll give. They may need to whitewash their reputation, especially if they’ve recently received negative press. They may seek volunteer opportunities your organization can offer. Submitting a foundation proposal is straightforward. These change over time, and cover: Grant category (e.g.,

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7 Tips for Securing Sponsors for Your Fundraising Event

The Fundraising Authority

Fundraising events provide a great opportunity to bring in funds for your organization, while raising awareness for your cause. However, organizing an event also costs money to produce, as well as resources to manage all the details. This AI writing assistant will help you write appeals, proposals, thank-you letters and a lot more.

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Net Neutrality Update: The Google/Verizon Proposal

NTEN

On August 4, the New York Times broke the bombshell that Verizon and Google were meeting about net neutrality to broker their own proposal. Then, on August 9, Google and Verizon took a left turn, and announced their own joint proposal for an "open internet." What we DON'T buy is that this proposal is a viable solution.