sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

To meet demand, the foundation launched two rapid response funds for public health and social justice initiatives within a month of each other. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. But that also presented a challenge.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy back to the drawing board: Shaping a Future Agenda , by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea)  In the face of ever evolving and mounting crises, this book by Rien van Gendt urges philanthropy to stop looking to the past for answers. Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023. 

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

The power and influence that flow from money, combined with the near absence of a negative feedback loop in philanthropy, result in potential manipulation of and control over nonprofit organizations,” Janice Pettey of Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy said. Heed legal requirements. The foundation leaders need to set clear grantmaking policies.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

To meet demand, the foundation launched two rapid response funds for public health and social justice initiatives within a month of each other. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. But that also presented a challenge.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Philanthropy loves “new” things. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

With that in mind 35 influential leaders from across the nonprofit industry came together at the Growing Philanthropy Summit to develop an action-oriented agenda on growing philanthropy. 32 Sure Fire Ways to Grow Philanthropy in the U.S. Fund the development of a website to facilitate peer-to-peer evaluations of nonprofits.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Candid’s in-depth guide, Centering equity and justice in climate philanthropy , outlines approaches that have worked for experienced funders, including how intermediaries can help motivate and inspire climate funders to grow their giving. It also seeks to hold philanthropy accountable to their stated goals.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

In digital philanthropy, it has never been more important to seek out and embrace innovations, especially innovations in online donation forms. The Dawn of Digital Philanthropy Online donations emerged as a fundraising force in the mid-1990s, marking a pivotal shift in how nonprofits engage with donors.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It may also not align with the latest trends and best practices in philanthropy. Highlight Trends in Philanthropy Even if your organization isn’t ready to fully embrace trends like trust-based philanthropy , they should be aware of the impact these trends have on your grantees and your sector.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 21, 2019

Thus, corporate philanthropy is on the rise. One incentive for corporations to start their own foundations is that the funding comes entirely from their business revenue. Now, corporations are using philanthropy as a business tactic. Increasingly, philanthropy is being used as a form of public relations or advertising.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. A Shared and Flexible Understanding of Impact As practitioners of and advocates for participatory philanthropy, we believe there’s a better way. We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. But is this the right question?

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Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The nonprofit sector’s recognition and adoption of diverse revenue streams, including cryptocurrency, has increased significantly over the last year, but many still feel hesitant when it comes to crypto fundraising. The most significant hurdle facing “ crypto-philanthropy ” continues to be a gap in education. Wondering where to begin?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

The good news is that global philanthropy is on the rise , but the challenges are great and NGOs will play a critical role in continuing to inspire the global community to give and volunteer. Source: United Nations Population Fund. Source: United Nations Population Fund. will strain our global economy. Source: eMarketer.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

We adopted more automation in the loading, cleaning, and coding of data. Around this time, we also introduced the Philanthropy Classification System —a detailed coding system that provided more nuanced ways to explore this larger data set. funders, and public foundations (aka grantmaking public charities).

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Candid

JUNE 16, 2022

A philanthropy insider once shared during a presentation that foundations develop guidelines so they know to whom to say “no.” I am reminded of that tendency now as we release Candid and Ariadne’s new funder’s guide about the why and how of climate justice, Centering equity and justice in climate philanthropy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The report is chocked full of insights, but was particularly interested in their commentary on artificial intelligence for philanthropy and fundraising as Allison Fine and I have recently published our report, funded by the Gates Foundation, “ Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence.”

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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. Facilitating intelligent funding connections (coming soon.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

A solution many adopted in 2020 is the small dollar donation campaign. Find out how major donors give and how you can engage them so they choose to fund your next big endeavor in this quick and insightful guide, How to Discover and Engage Major Donors. Learn the 5 markers of philanthropy that predict major giving potential.

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sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

As a follow-up to the Women in Philanthropy Institute’s 2023 Symposium, hosted by the Indiana University Lilly Foundation School of Philanthropy, we gathered four dynamic grantmakers to discuss how they are doing the work to amplify female voices, especially women, girls, and femmes of color, in philanthropy.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

I’m quite excited to participate in The Power of Information: New Technologies for Philanthropy and Development Conference in London, UK, put on by Indigo Trust , Institute for Philanthropy and the Omidyar Network. In the innovation marketplace, adoption is the only currency that matters.

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Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

For eight days, this group of philanthropy professionals dedicated to advancing equitable, effective grantmaking practices came together to connect, learn, and share in critical discussions about the practice of grantmaking. She reminded us that as a field, we must create the future of philanthropy together. So has Candid.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

For decades, philanthropy has been seen largely as black-tie galas paired with pricey auction items ? Today, many brands (like Lyft and Macy’s) have adopted round-up programs that ask their customers if they’d like to round-up on their purchases to support certain causes. What about traditional philanthropy? .

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

In order to make change that is sustainable and scalable, additional funding sources need to be considered to help nonprofits achieve their core missions. However, the traditional reliance of nonprofits on governmental and charitable funding is increasingly unsustainable. What are the downsides and dangers in pursuing new models?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

We hear about Trust-Based Philanthropy and having a more grantee-centered approach to grantmaking. I have felt the frustration of completing horribly constructed online grant applications and experienced the exhilaration of being awarded significant funds.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Then… in July the chairperson of the Endowment Committee asks if you will meet to consider making a gift to the newly established “Fund for the Future.” A culture of philanthropy: In a culture of philanthropy , everyone has everybody’s back. You feel good. . You tell them you recently committed to a large capital gift.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Why is Crypto Philanthropy important to nonprofits? Nearly one-third of hedge funds are moving into crypto, which means crypto may become the most tax-incentivized donation method for many wealthy Americans. They are also keen to demonstrate the positive impact of crypto on society to drive mainstream crypto adoption.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021. Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent). Over the past two years, philanthropy has asked important questions about equitable access—access to adequate funding, access to digital tools, access to power. Research funding. We reflected. We adapted.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here at Candid, we’ve been tracking those statistics for the last 12 years as part of our GlassPockets initiative to champion greater transparency in philanthropy. Who’s Funding What and Where, and Who Benefits? Only 10% of philanthropic foundations have a website to communicate their work. A recent report from the Dorothy A.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become one of the hottest tools in philanthropy over the last few years. While the funds have been around for decades, the 1990s ushered in an increasing interest in DAFs as financial planning and planned giving tools. What makes a donor-advised fund so attractive?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This crisis will only serve to exacerbate the effects of slight growth in traditional funding sources for nonprofits, already trying to do the best with what they have. Traditional funding sources will not be enough to respond to the long term negative economic effects of the health crisis impacting low-income communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Allison Fine and I have been looking at artificial intelligence, nonprofits, and philanthropy. What if it was used to determine who is taking up large amounts of resources and where funding could be slashed? ( link ). Our most recent research, Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving. There are concerns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Our government is discussing providing free wifi throughout in Mexico City which is a very good sign for crowdfunding and even better for NGOs funding. Mexican people are very generous in their private circle, but when it comes to philanthropy, the bad reputations of some of the large NGOs hinders the growth in online giving.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups – whether nonprofit organizations or not – to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW. Social Philanthropy: Raising Money on YouTube and Twitter. At SXSW, there….

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Note From Beth: I am thrilled to host this guest post from Microsoft Philanthropies General Manager that showcases examples of digital transformation and fundraising. How To Use Microsoft Technology To Supercharge Your Fundraising guest post by Justin Spelhaug, General Manager, Microsoft Philanthropies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We are seeing it to help donors make decision about COVID funding and other disaster related donation decisions. Before the pandemic, Rhodri Davies, head of policy at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), authored the 2019 white paper, “ Machine Made Goods: Charities, Philanthropy, and Artificial Intelligence ,” describing the opportunities. “If

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Givinga

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In the world of philanthropy, we’re on the brink of a technological revolution and the year 2021 is poised to be pivotal. As companies recover from the pandemic, how will philanthropy be impacted? When philanthropy is made easier, more individuals can contribute and, collectively, our impact on important causes is magnified.

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