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Women’s Philanthropy Institute to Convene Its 6th National Symposium

NonProfit PRO

All In, All Rise, a symposium organized by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, will examine how women’s involvement in philanthropy strengthens communities, encourages greater strategic giving, and builds a more diverse network of engaged citizens.

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

Prior to the Civil War, the education of Black Americans was prohibited in most states and discouraged in others, leaving many Black communities without access to the educational resources to build quality lives, much less wealth. One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.”

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Why A Women’s Philanthropy Strategy Is Important For Your Annual Fundraising Plan

Bloomerang

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. When teams are encouraged and reminded to look beyond their usual circles, new fundraising opportunities emerge.

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Philanthropy during COVID-19 in India

Candid

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. During the pandemic, family philanthropy grew significantly , tripling in FY2020 compared to FY2019.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

Kate Behncken is corporate vice president, global head of Microsoft Philanthropies, a global, multi-disciplinary team that brings together corporate social responsibility, sales and engineering functions. A good portion of her working life is traveling to see the implementation of Microsoft Philanthropies’ work. It’s mind-blowing.

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Building Bridges Between Volunteers And Donors: Emily’s Story

Bloomerang

This is the story of how George Washington University Hospital , a hub of compassionate healthcare and advanced technology, bridged this gap, and the inspiring journey of Emily, a volunteer turned major donor. What’s your experience with building bridges between volunteers and donors? It’s a dynamic yet often overlooked relationship.

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What is Corporate Philanthropy? What Nonprofits Need to Know

Nonprofits Source

Considering the major benefits that corporate partnerships can offer, your nonprofit needs a defined strategy to raise more from corporate philanthropy and build stronger relationships with businesses. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is corporate philanthropy? What is corporate philanthropy? Let’s begin!