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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

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. The number of large foundations awarding grants to HBCUs also decreased during this time.

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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

Bloomerang

National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. 15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. What is philanthropy? In the U.S.,

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Heroes Define Philanthropy

Bloomerang

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. Let’s not leave the beneficiaries of philanthropy out of the loop.

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Forum One Wins 3 Anthem Awards

Forum One

The 2nd Annual Anthem Award winners have been announced and we are thrilled to be included among the winners! Presented by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honor the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide by amplifying the voices that spark global change.

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Healthcare Ad Awards Winners Announced

Forum One

We are excited to share that Forum One received 8 awards in 3 different categories from the Healthcare Ad Awards! The Healthcare Ad Awards began forty years ago as a national competition to recognize the field of healthcare marketing and advertising. Read below to learn more about each of the Healthcare Ad awards projects.

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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a reminder of what else happened in 2020, how institutional philanthropy responded, how COVID-19 affected other disaster response efforts, and what this means for the future of disaster philanthropy. . million in aid.