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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

This can lead to funding shortages: A 2021 study by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy found that AANHPI communities receive just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by foundations. In November 2023, we received a grant from the Capital One Foundation to support our housing and financial empowerment programming.

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Gates, Ford, Open Society announce commitments for gender equality

Candid

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership.

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And the 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Go To.

Tech Soup

At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. First up are our awards selected by our panel of judges , hard-working digital storytelling experts who flexed their skills to pick strong stories to receive award donations from our sponsors. Without further ado. First Place Video.

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Award Winning Combinations for Social Change

Care2

The recent award winners of the 2012 Grinnell Prize are a great example. Cristi Hegranes, Global Press Institute – Global Press Institute (GPI) advances both responsible global journalism and community empowerment by offering journalism training to women around the world.

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Quick Guide to Grants for Nonprofits: Tips, Resources & More

Qgiv

Competitive grants Competitive grants are awarded based on your nonprofit’s proposal to the funding source. Your estimated budget also helps provide you with a timeline in which you’ll need the funds by, which lets you know which grants won’t be awarded in time for your needs. The Ford Foundation granted $1.07 Use empirical data.

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Spotlighting the Benefits of the Stakeholder Economy at Davos 2022

Saleforce Nonprofit

An important part of what we do at Salesforce.org is to convene those who can push the needle on improving the state of the world, and Davos was an ideal opportunity for us to engage inspiring speakers on pressing issues such as mental health, climate change, inequality, and global health. Jack Harries understands the power of storytelling.

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Announcing the Launch of Book #3:The Happy Healthy Nonprofit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The royalties that I earn from my books have been donated to nonprofits to support women’s and girl’s empowerment work and given this past week, I am all the more convinced of the need to support such programs. You can order your copy here.