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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

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Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. In the meantime, individuals, governments, and private philanthropy fund relief on the ground, trying to keep up with displacement and need on a massive scale.

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CDP recommendations for philanthropy and COVID-19

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Writer’s Note: The following recommendations were originally shared in Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving , a report published on May 25, 2022 by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Candid. MacKenzie Scott’s grantmaking is a wonderful example of an important approach in philanthropy: flexibility.

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GivingTuesday 2018 Scales Generosity and Kindness to New Highs

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Eastern time, according to a Facebook spokesperson reported in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Amazon has made it easier for consumers to give presents to children in need by simply saying, “ Alexa, donate to Toys for Tots. There was the predictable backlash from nonprofit industry insiders about too much “noise.”

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Three emerging trends in European philanthropy

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Philea (Philanthropy Europe Association) is the offspring of the recent merger between the European Foundation Center (EFC) and the Donors and Foundations Network in Europe (DAFNE). The opening plenary featuring several representatives from Ukrainian philanthropy was moving and powerful.

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Is A Downer News Cycle A Factor in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Success?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Even my favorite charity and philanthropy cynic, my colleague Tom Watson who writes a regular column for Forbes Magazine, gave the Ice Bucket Challenge a big thumbs up in his recent column , pointing out all the reasons why it was a success beyond the dollars raised. It’s publicity stunt philanthropy.

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