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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. In fact, large U.S.

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

Prior to the Civil War, the education of Black Americans was prohibited in most states and discouraged in others, leaving many Black communities without access to the educational resources to build quality lives, much less wealth. Yet, there has been little research conducted into the private philanthropic support of HBCUs.

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Getting from “no” to “yes” for climate justice

Candid

A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” There is much hand-wringing, but little in the way of actual financial support because most foundations do not see themselves as climate or justice funders. . In essence it’s a tiny slice of a tiny slice.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. Volunteerism definition Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service or support a nonprofit organization.

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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

Candid

These included higher education institutions with students from underserved communities, arts organizations, and social sector infrastructure organizations. Scott supported more than just nonprofit institutions. Scott’s grants were again oriented to recipients in the United States, with grantees located across 28 states as well as D.C.

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Donor Spotlight: Lavelle Fund for the Blind

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

At Benetech, we’re fortunate to have had long-time support from funders who have been willing to bet on us. One foundation that has been a committed supporter of our work is the Lavelle Fund for the Blind. The Lavelle Fund exemplifies the tremendous social return that bold philanthropy can create.

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Candid Data for Academics: Go back to school with better data 

Candid

To college students, it might mean the start of a new year of knowledge and self-discovery. This is why, with support from the Alfred P. paper filings, Candid Seal of Transparency status, and the Philanthropy Classification System). Research about the social sector is growing in the United States and around the world.

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