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Classy Welcomes Ford Foundation COO Depelsha McGruder to Its Board of Directors

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As Classy steps into our next chapter with our recent Series D funding and new CEO Christopher Himes , we are also thrilled to announce the appointment of Depelsha McGruder to Classy’s Board of Directors. I view it as an extension of my work at the Ford Foundation. With M.O.B.B.

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

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Philanthropy is an effort an individual or organization undertakes based on an altruistic desire to improve human welfare, and wealthy individuals sometimes establish private foundations to facilitate their philanthropic efforts. Last year, more than 130 AFP chapters held NPD events and activities across North America. In the U.S.,

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How Make-A-Wish is Telling New Stories with Audience Personas

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Many nonprofits fall into the trap of believing that their audience is the general public, when the truth is that your supporters are much more nuanced than that. We know that their insights will provide valuable nuance to these target audiences and help to make them more accurate on a chapter level. Get your team on board.

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

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Grants from public charities increased 580%. While almost a third of grants went to organizations in Ukraine, recipient countries reflect giving to local chapters of the Red Cross and other international relief organizations, or to their Geneva-based headquarters. Company-sponsored foundation. Public charity. Population.

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Guidance for making grants to support Ukraine

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It was original published on the Council on Foundations' website. . Over the last two weeks, the Council on Foundations has received scores of questions from the field about how to help the Ukrainian people during the ongoing Russian invasion, including during our recent webinar with the State Department. Another option for U.S.

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The Power Of Storytelling: Transform Your Fundraising Events

Bloomerang

This synchronization isn’t just fascinating; it’s the foundation of community-building. This story consists of five chapters. Chapter One: Welcome It’s important to set the right tone from the moment people arrive. This chapter is about illustrating your work’s impact vividly and informatively.

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Funding Faith: Raising Money For Religion-Based Organizations

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said Cory Howat, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. “We For example, some foundations or organizations don’t support faith or religion-based organizations, said Gillian Doucet Campbell, Director of Stewardship and Development for the Anglican Diocese of Niagara in Ontario, Canada.

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