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Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy

Candid

Based largely on input we’ve received from individual organizations and partners, we’re proposing 205 changes to the PCS. Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment.

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Essential Grant Writing Tips for Your Nonprofit

The Modern Nonprofit

Grants are a great funding resource— over $50 billion dollars are awarded by foundations to charitable organizations every year. Read on to see how you can maximize the effectiveness of your grant proposal: 1. In your proposal, explain how and why your organization fits those guidelines. Don’t use empty jargon in your proposal.

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AI at Candid: Powering technology to support the sector’s lasting success

Candid

Candid uses machine learning to automatically tag new grants, request for proposals (RFPs), and mission statements to our Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) taxonomy—or our way of organizing and enriching data to make it usable. Generating first drafts of grant proposals. Making searching for funders and grants fast and easy.

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4 practical tips for building relationships with nonprofit funders 

Candid

One of the best ways to get your proposals on top of the pile is familiarizing funders with your nonprofit and mission. Consider leaving positive comments or resharing funders’ content with your social network to increase your visibility—and theirs. Bonus points for continuing to engage with and comment on their recent posts.)

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Oregon Foundation looking for a Million Dollar Idea

Amy Sample Ward

Meyer Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Oregon, USA, that has a pioneering spirit and is always up to something new, different, and meaningful – plus it is quite near to my heart. Meyer Memorial Trust is the largest private foundation in Oregon, established from Fred G. Meyer’s personal estate.

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How to be efficiently trendy  

Candid

As we experience an ongoing shift toward equity-centered grantmaking, some foundations are seeking demographic data on their grantees and nonprofit communities to track, measure, and make informed decisions about the diversity within their grantmaking portfolios. Share them in the comments section below. Did we miss a good resource?

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Staff the organization’s social media accounts by monitoring follower activity (shares, likes, and comments) and ping those individuals with a way to volunteer or donate (or some other call to action). Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports. Staff the organization’s social media account inboxes and repeat the above.