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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

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Without the voices of the Black community, the sector engages in work that is done for the community instead of with the community. The voices of Black nonprofit leaders and Black philanthropists should be included in the conversations about and be the dominant voice in philanthropic efforts for the Black community.

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Anthem Award Winners Announced

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The Inaugural Anthem Award winners have been announced and we are thrilled to be included amongst the winners! The Anthem Awards were launched last year in response to the prevalence social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist. The post Anthem Award Winners Announced appeared first on Forum One.

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Forum One Wins 11 Communicator Awards

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We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2022 Communicator Awards winner of 11 awards in seven different categories! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications. The post Forum One Wins 11 Communicator Awards appeared first on Forum One.

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Amplifying Female Voices: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Grantmaking

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Like many diversity efforts, including women’s voices in grantmaking decisions—particularly women from historically marginalized groups—doesn’t often happen organically. The first step to creating more inclusive grantmaking is understanding whose voice is being lost. Artwork by Toya Beacham See Women and Girls. Intentionally.

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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

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As part of their democracy portfolios, they’re funding not only newsroom operations and training but also research and collaborations to bring diverse voices to the fore. To close the funding gap for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) newsrooms, Borealis Philanthropy’s Racial Equity in Journalism Fund has awarded over $5.2

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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

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I quickly became responsible for identifying potential funding opportunities, grant-writing, stewardship efforts, and reporting to funders. I’d taken it for granted that these resources were just there. These resources have helped AA21 Utah secure grants from Union Pacific Railroad’s Community Ties Grant program, the Larry H.

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What Are You Really Asking? A Checklist for Grantmakers

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Use standard writing best practices, such as short sentences and active voice. Would this question be better asked in a follow-up interview or post-award communication? Manage your entire grantmaking workflow, from online grant applications through payments Find out how Blackbaud Grantmaking fits your organization.