Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

In response to the simultaneous global pandemic and racial equity movement, philanthropy committed to act with urgency to better support nonprofit partners, as well as the people and communities hit hardest by the impacts of these dual events. Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2022

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.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. Let your community foundation know you exist and you’d love to work with them to further their DAF donors’ interests.

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

billion in emergency funds. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 Here are a few highlights of what we have learned in the past month: Candid has identified 310 grants worth $143.9 billion ($1.6 billion) to Turkey.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 26, 2023

Funds are an essential part of gift management. Funds are used to track gifts and pledges for financial purposes. No matter what kind of nonprofit you run, the annual fund is always important. An annual fund helps to support a variety of programs and services that benefit your community in some way.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Recently we interviewed Abdul Dosunmu, campaign manager for the Donors of Color Network’s (DOCN) Climate Funders Justice Pledge , one of the intermediaries featured in the guide. In this blog, we will share his insights on how this initiative is growing support for groups that have historically lacked access to funding.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

Six were Asian women: Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Ae Yue, Xiaojie Tan, and Daoyou Feng. In the wake of their deaths, individuals, communities, and organizations have shown solidarity with words, actions, and millions of dollars pledged to end anti-Asian discrimination, violence, and hate.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

One of the most common reasons people analyze Candid’s grant data is to understand year-over-year giving trends in the sector. At Candid, we collect data on millions of grants and other transactions awarded by hundreds of thousands of funders across the globe. private and community foundations. private and community foundations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. Help edit or review grant proposals and grant reports.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

Keeping thorough, accurate records of your organization’s finances allows you to know how much funding you have on hand and effectively allocate it to further your mission. How It Works Accrual accounting systems recognize revenue when it’s pledged and expenses when they’re incurred. future growth.

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Candid

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The investments include a $160 million low-rate loan from Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund to fill finance gaps and preserve more than thirteen hundred affordable units at the Barcroft Apartment community, located near Amazon's new headquarters campus in Arlington. NDN Collective, Nexus Community Partners receive $100 million.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2022

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. We have identified 540 grants worth $667,728,963 and 122 pledges worth $653,512,350 as of April 1. Care and protection of children account for 26% of grant dollars.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

Corporations have the resources to provide significant funding to nonprofits and are becoming a growing part of many organizations’ revenue streams. So how do you tap into these funds? Most people already know that corporations give grants. They often like to support nonprofits that improve their communities. .

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

From the civil rights leaders and Black Panther Party to the Black social change leaders of today , Black communities have wielded social innovation as a tool to design and determine their own futures, build collective power, and achieve liberation. . Black leaders driving social innovation is not a new phenomenon. .

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

For example, about 75% of Candid’s grants data is sourced from Forms 990). Starting in 2020, Candid increased efforts to collect “real-time” data about grants and pledges sourced from the news, press releases, and funder websites. Visit our COVID-19 , racial equity, and Ukraine philanthropic funding pages). foundations.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the hustle of securing funding for your cause. Corporate giving allows nonprofits to maximize community support by leveraging nonprofit-oriented programs that companies have already established. Which Companies Offer Corporate Giving Programs?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Gates Foundation's Strategic Investment Fund will make a $35 million equity investment in Exscientia, which will provide $35 million in matching contributions and could receive additional grant funding to advance development candidates through commercialization. Liberated Capital awards $1.7 million for reparations advocacy.

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Met Museum receives $125 million pledge for Modern Wing renovation. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has announced a $125 million pledge from trustee emeritus Oscar L. Tang and Agnes Hsu-Tang to fund the renovation of the museum’s Modern Wing. million in grants. The grants include more than $6.7

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Candid

JULY 16, 2021

Major League Baseball has pledged up to $150 million over ten years to the Players Alliance in support of programs built around participation in baseball, mentorship, and professional baseball employee development, MLB.com reports.

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Qgiv

JULY 26, 2022

We put together several alternatives to sponsorships that you can use to raise more funds from corporate donations. First, the company can choose to pledge a certain amount to match donations to. The first option opens up matching gifts to your community of donors. Volunteer grants. Corporate grants.

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sgEngage

JULY 28, 2023

Challenge gifts are commonly financially based, relying on donors to raise funds to accomplish the challenge’s goal. Money-based challenge gifts will typically indicate an amount that is pledged, an amount that must be raised to complete the challenge, and a time allotment in which the nonprofit is expected to complete the challenge.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Donors are more likely to give when they feel a sense of connection to their impact, so rather than all donations falling into one general pot, people may feel more inclined to donate when they see a particular person’s name, organizational goal, or support fund that jumps out at them. . Host a Contest With Multiple Ways to Participate.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

in 2017, Ryan raised funds for the United Way of the Midlands (Omaha, NE), and Omaha Home for Boys. He has worked in capital campaigns, major and planned giving (including charitable gift annuities) grant writing and donor research. But aren’t mid-level donors who we take for granted the most? Strawhecker, Inc., About Paul J.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you’ve recognized that you’re not quite on track (or if you’re out of ideas for what to do next) you might be spiraling into a bit of a panic and wondering what you can do to bring in the needed funds for your organization. I’m referring to individual donations , corporate partnerships , events , grants , and online campaigns.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Gates Foundation pledged $315 million over three years to CGIAR , a global research partnership focused on the needs of smallholder farmers, in support of efforts to help them adapt to a surge of climate threats that, in turn, are exacerbating global hunger and poverty. Read more. . November 4, 2021.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Funds raised from a capital campaign are in addition to your regular annual fundraising efforts. Funds typically come from three main sources: major gifts , corporations, and grants — with the bulk of the money coming from major gifts. Typically, these prospects include individual donors, corporations, and grant funders.

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sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

While the approach isn’t necessarily new, it was catapulted into the national spotlight early last year, when the onset of a global pandemic pushed many in philanthropy to recognize the importance of trusting the leadership of nonprofits and communities. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Candid responded by publishing a website that provided information on funding for coronavirus relief, resources for nonprofits and individuals, news on the pandemic, and more. We had to identify the data we had on COVID-19 funding and where we had it. Our communications lead was developing messaging.

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sgEngage

APRIL 4, 2022

Rather than audits ensuring you pay taxes, they’re used to ensure your organization is using your funding responsibly to advance your mission. . This financial transparency is highly valuable for supporters who entrust their funds to your nonprofit. . Ensuring accountability in finances. The federal government. Cast a wide net.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Focus Your Capital Campaign Focusing your capital campaign on one issue area or specific endeavor (such as building new construction, completing an ongoing project, or funding a popular program) is a great way to draw attention to your nonprofit’s work, and illustrates the steps needed to further the cause.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

First use this year’s revenue to establish a baseline for all your expected revenue, including but not limited to individual giving, major gifts, events income, expected pledges, and grants. Finance Director Government Grants INCREASE IMPACT Optimize grant management to ensure alignment with mission and efficient use of funds.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

In this article, we’ll provide some guidance to those who are ready to move beyond the board statement or public equity pledge to actively and intentionally implement Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices and strategies into their consultant search process. . Broaden your reach. . Go where the candidates you want are.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2009

Through blog posts, photos and web video, Morgan Sully , will document the stories of creative, innovative communities found in European galleries, international events , meetups , barcamps , fabrication labs , and innovation competitions. Other key questions include: How is community-based innovation related to economic development?

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you are new to grants, and re-evaluating how your organization seeks out grant funding, Rachel Werner will go through what you need to know to become more grant ready. We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Corporate giving isn’t just about writing checks; it’s a strategic partnership between businesses and nonprofits to transform communities. Charitable Giving Stipends: Companies can award employees with gift cards or add funds designated for donating to their accounts within their employee giving portal.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2021

The key to connecting with prospects who will stick with your organization over the long term is finding those who have the funds to support your organization for years to come. The history of your organization/cause: Prospective donors will be interested in knowing more about your organization before committing their funds.

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