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Tips for Adopting a Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach

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In fact, 800 foundations signed a pledge to adopt more trust-based practices in order to move money more quickly and with fewer restrictions. Do the Homework: Oftentimes, nonprofits have to jump through countless hoops just to be invited to submit a proposal. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers.

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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

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In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? The Funder’s Role in Risk Funders—by which I mean donors, foundations, impact investors, and government agencies that grant financial support—disincentivize risk in a few ways.

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Navigating Nonprofit Data Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

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However, here are some potential use cases to help you visualize the role a data warehouse could play in your organization’s operations: Identify specific audience segments for marketing purposes. Additionally, this makes it a breeze to provide past impact reports and future projections for grant proposals. Set concrete guidelines.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Winning More Grants for Your Nonprofit

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They often resort to either tasking an ill-equipped staff member or intern to submit a grant proposal when that person has limited experience understanding the grantseeking process. Adopt a decision-making framework. Schedule a team meeting with your organization to run through the SOAR Model more in-depth.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Winning More Grants for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit Hub

They often resort to either tasking an ill-equipped staff member or intern to submit a grant proposal when that person has limited experience understanding the grantseeking process. Adopt a decision-making framework. Schedule a team meeting with your organization to run through the SOAR Model more in-depth.

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COVID-19 and the nonprofit response: Social enterprise?

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The disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 health crisis in health access, education equity, underinvested neighborhoods, and lack of or underemployment, all play a role in the disproportionate impact the crisis will continue to have on Latino and underserved communities nationwide. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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When we momentarily set aside the many foundation models or toolkits for addressing a particular task, we start to remember that the essence of knowledge is shared meaning making—how we, together, come to understand and engage in community, in the world around us, and in change itself. Whether knowledge is spoken or not, it is public.