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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded. The number of large foundations awarding grants to HBCUs also decreased during this time. In fact, large U.S. It should be noted, however, that 2020 data collection is still ongoing.

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5 Tips To Help Your Nonprofit Receive MacKenzie Scott Funds

Bloomerang

Many of the nonprofits that received an award had a strong pre-existing relationship. Yet for many other nonprofits the award came ‘without warning.’ ’ The awards are usually unrestricted, and the nonprofits simply received notice by email. . Bridgespan will not take calls or interviews about their client.

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10 Engaging Content Ideas for your next non-profit Newsletter

The Storytelling Non-profit

Interview a donor Another non-profit newsletter idea if you’re trying to raise money through your newsletters, it is to share a short interview with a donor. Here are 7 questions that will help you for the interview and tell a nice giving story in your next newsletter.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

million in grants to local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Turkey. Recipients of this funding include Çukurova University , which was awarded $500,000 to help fund rehabilitation of children with amputated limbs, and Needs Map , which received $488,340 to help establish a field hospital in the city of Erzin.

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

Candid

I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). For the next phase of the AA21 Utah project, our research will serve as a launchpad for local community work throughout the state.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

Bezos Earth Fund awards $443 million for climate justice, conservation. PCORI announces medical research grants totaling $49.5 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute has announced grants totaling $49.5 The grants will fund nine new CER studies, including three focused on telehealth and mobile health strategies. Grants totaling $23.5

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12 Useful, Well-Designed, Worth-Downloading iPhone Apps Created by Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

You can read music news and reviews while listening to interviews, live concerts or exclusive streams of albums before they’re released. NRDC Eat Local App. The award winning, must-have bird guide. NPR Music App. Engage, explore and discover new music of all genres with the NPR Music app. PETA Action Alerts App.

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