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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

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As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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Pop the champagne: This year Candid’s grants data set turns 21!

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Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. In this blog, we also share some insider tips on how to analyze this complex data set to gain accurate insights.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

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The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million and an additional 50 pledges worth $51.1 70% of grants and pledges were made with identifiable announcement dates, with 83.5% billion in emergency funds. billion ($1.6

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Cracking into corporate giving

Candid

One sign that a company might support your organization and mission is whether it has taken a pledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR), meaning it has an active interest in how its company affects the environment and the well-being of society. Keep in mind that most companies tend to favor: .

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Strategies to Build Donor Trust and Retention

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Such a pledge can be your foundation for trust. Develop two-way trust from there: 1. Is the support of a corporation or a government agency going to be lauded and celebrated more than that of an individual? Have you considered creating a Donor Bill of Rights for your donors specifically? Deliver a welcome series for new donors.

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What are Challenge Gifts?

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Nonprofit organizations typically receive challenge gifts from trusts, corporations, or government agencies after the organization fulfills its unique expectations for the reward. Before soliciting a challenge grant, the organization should develop a marketing plan to communicate its goals to potential donors.

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Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

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Since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and began her momentous campaign of organization-changing donations, MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17.3 These grants typically have goals associated with them—the foundation has a specific mission, or the government grant wants to address a specific societal issue.

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