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3 Ways to Drive a Culture of Philanthropy Instead of a Culture of Charity

NonProfit PRO

There is a lot of talk in our industry about developing a culture of philanthropy. But what does developing a culture of philanthropy really mean in the day-to-day life of a nonprofit professional? It’s the hot buzzword these days at strategic planning sessions and board retreats.

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The ongoing revolution in philanthropy: An open-ended reading list

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better. Philanthropy is at a turning point.

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Citizen Philanthropy: Delivering Impactful Pro Bono Support From Anywhere

Saleforce Nonprofit

Through in-depth interviews with V2I volunteers, charity partners, and corporate partners, we developed a deeper understanding of the problem and what was at stake. In the next step, we tested and validated these potential business models through user-shaping labs, including volunteers, charity partners, and corporate pro bono managers.

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Understanding the Psychology of Why Donors Give to Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

On the other end of the spectrum, there are nonprofit leaders who neglect philanthropy psychology. The Seven Faces of Philanthropy was a groundbreaking research study published in 1994 that has since been updated and is still relevant today. Prefer to donate to local charities or make a long-lasting impact through their investments.

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Impact investing: Catalyzing systemic change 

Candid

Of course, whether we’re writing checks to local charities, endowing a scholarship at our alma mater, or establishing a family foundation, we’re investing for impact. Before impact investing became a buzzword for innovation in philanthropy, foundations were looking for ways to use assets to do more than generate profit for grantmaking.

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Six things you may not know about the U.S. social sector

Candid

trillion industry operates. . Religious and human services organizations are the most common types of 501(c)(3) public charities. When most people think of charities, they think of organizations run on charitable donations. Subject categories are based on Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System.

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Post-Pandemic: Rebuilding Your Volunteer and Financial Base

Bloomerang

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable – the USA’s biggest grantmaking public charity – reported that two out of three volunteers had reduced or halted their participation at a nonprofit which before COVID-19 , they’d previously offered their time to. The Chronicle Of Philanthropy. National Center For Family Philanthropy.

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