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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

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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Pledges vs. Donations: Understanding the Difference

Pamela Grow

Defining Pledges and Donations When it comes to types of donations, there can be some overlap between the various categories. Here are simple definitions of and key differences between pledges and donations: Pledges. A pledge is a promise to pay a certain amount of money to an organization at a later date.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Enter And Credit Donor Advised Fund Gifts In Your Database

Bloomerang

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. So, let’s track what you should do from the moment you receive a recommended distribution from a donor advised fund (DAF). A good way to handle this is simply to say “ Thank you for your $250 gift made from your Jen Generosity Donor Advised Fund.”

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5 Tips To Help Your Nonprofit Receive MacKenzie Scott Funds

Bloomerang

With a net worth of $65.3B, there are a lot of MacKenzie Scott funds available. . Scott is a member of the Giving Pledge. When she signed the pledge she said: “ I have a disproportionate amount of money to share. Despite its name, the pledge is not legally binding. . What’s To Come For Future Funding?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] If Donors Giving From Donor-Advised Funds Want Anonymity, How Do You Cultivate Them?

Bloomerang

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs. of those gifts were given anonymously.

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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

We have identified 208 pledges and grants for Ukraine relief. This includes 34 pledges worth $241,773,200 and 174 grants worth $343,561,933 as of March 8. The United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and Japan account for 91% of total grant funding for Ukraine to date. Pledges by funder type.

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Five myths and misconceptions about Candid’s grant data

Candid

We also link grants from different funders to the same recipient to visualize the broader funding ecosystem. Finally, we add Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System (PCS), a comprehensive coding system that allows people to sort grants by hundreds of categories to better understand where funding is going and what it’s for.

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