sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

If you work in philanthropy, odds are that you have heard some buzz about trust-based philanthropy. Trust-based philanthropy is so far from the compliance-oriented culture of traditional philanthropy that it can raise a lot of eyebrows. Solicit and Act on Feedback: Philanthropy doesn’t have all the answers.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

At its very root, derived from the Greek word philathropia , philanthropy means “to love people.” We often talk about the role of philanthropy and the ways in which it must grow and innovate, how it has changed and evolved with the times, reacting to crises, wars, economic downturns, and more.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

They sought diverse perspectives in focus groups and made structural changes to address outdated language, power dynamics, and privacy concerns. This partnership meets a community need to apply an intersectional lens to data analysis and enables funders and nonprofits to gain insight into disparities masked by aggregated data.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2024

This is just one example of what happens when philanthropy invests in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) leaders with general operating support that helps address long-term unmet needs. Not having a traditional operating structure: Smaller BIPOC-led organizations are creative by necessity, given resource constraints.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. A More Equitable Perspective : This kind of philanthropy is more just because communities have agency over decisions that affect their lives. Those at the top decide.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 3, 2024

Marginalized and underserved communities have not traditionally had access to data resources that could benefit them. Funders who are willing to take an active role in how their contributions are allocated can influence these communities access to and use of data repositories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2014

Now that we’ve had some time to reflect, I am wondering about how the Sharing Economy will catalyze new forms of philanthropy and CSR? Data Philanthropy. Want to look at structural racism, affordable housing or daycare, or gender and safety issues? I first heard this term about year ago and wrote it about here.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

The practices of this relatively new form of philanthropy are still evolving. While grantmaking is often core to a collaborative’s strategy, collaboratives also operate in a unique context: They serve as intermediaries between philanthropy and nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. said Cory Howat, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. “We Pandemic Impact.

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Candid

JULY 11, 2023

There is promising evidence that philanthropy is changing to be more responsive to the needs and priorities of communities. As funders scrambled to move money to communities in need, the limitations of conventional philanthropy came into sharper focus. Redistribute power.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2024

Among the funders for its first local chapter, Press Forward Chicago , were the Democracy Fund and the Chicago Community Trust, demonstrating the intersectional nature of local news funding. In Sacramento, California, the James B. A 2021 study by the foundation found local outlets struggling to secure new revenue streams.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Johnson, Founder of WOC, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. By: Yolanda F. Workstream priorities should reflect this knowledge.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Along with many funders incorporating trust-based philanthropy practices and principles, this growing trend may affect giving to nonprofits and impact the way nonprofits are asked to share organizational information with funders. For an easy way to stay up-to-date, sign up for Candid’s newsletter.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. For issues with this, check out Vu Le’s 2015 post “ Weaponized data: How the obsession with data has been hurting marginalized communities.” Consider: Who defines objectives and “success”?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

While some may think corporate philanthropy means writing a check and calling it a day, many corporations seek multilayered, strategic partnerships with nonprofits that fall in line with their core business objectives. Employee retention (employee engagement in the wider community has been shown to increase employee job satisfaction).

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. philanthropy,?analyzing?funding But recovery can take years, and strategic disaster philanthropy requires taking the long view. .

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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. .

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve your application questions. Is this question relevant?

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sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

As a follow-up to the Women in Philanthropy Institute’s 2023 Symposium, hosted by the Indiana University Lilly Foundation School of Philanthropy, we gathered four dynamic grantmakers to discuss how they are doing the work to amplify female voices, especially women, girls, and femmes of color, in philanthropy.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

We partnered with the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy to conduct our Fundraising Planning and Climate Report: Outlook for 2023. Experts say a culture of philanthropy from leadership defines behavior. Communication Many acknowledge a need to improve communications with donors in relation to making a case for support.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Organizations identify funding, policy, and communication as the top ways they want funders to support their work. A report from Native Americans in Philanthropy advises philanthropy to maximize general operating support and diversify investment vehicles to meet today’s shifting demands.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

For decades, “infrastructure” referred to the physical and tangible needs of a business or a community. Improved data security: Nonprofit organizations manage sensitive data , from payment information to individual constituent contact information, that they need to protect so they can maintain the trust of their communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Why are Silicon Valley community-based nonprofits struggling to meet demand, and having a hard time maintaining their organizational health? And how might we help bring these two groups together to create healthier nonprofits, healthier networks, and ultimately, healthier communities? Creating Healthy Nonprofits in Silicon Valley.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Working with trusted community partners with deep history and expertise on grantmaking for racial equity, we responded this month by updating our special issue site on funding for racial equity. Within the broader concept of racial equity, there is also philanthropy that promotes racial justice: grantmaking to address the?underlying

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Asha Curran, was recently quoted in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, “Giving begets giving. It is a value, not a commodity.” ( “What Drives Direct Giving and Why it Matters to Nonprofits” Chronicle of Philanthropy. ) . Philanthropy should not be limited to those in a privileged socio-economic class. . .

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Givinga

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In the world of philanthropy, we’re on the brink of a technological revolution and the year 2021 is poised to be pivotal. As companies recover from the pandemic, how will philanthropy be impacted? When philanthropy is made easier, more individuals can contribute and, collectively, our impact on important causes is magnified.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Unions can vary dramatically in size (partially due to the local vs. national structure we explained last week). While this blog is largely focused on new developments in unions’ engagement with philanthropy, it is important to acknowledge that unions have long encouraged their members to be engaged in the community.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

For many nonprofit organizations, the rise of crypto philanthropy has been a shock that seems to have appeared virtually overnight. We try to identify general demographics and insights about how this might relate to a growing crypto philanthropy donor base. Belief in community-run/owned decentralized structures.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Self-examination was the zeitgeist of philanthropy in 2021. Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent). Collaborative Partnerships and Community Support (5 percent). We reflected. We adapted. We listened to the "rising voices of the people we serve" as a foundation staffer framed it recently.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By definition, board members should be counted on to make sacrificial gifts or at least to consider the organization a high priority for their philanthropy. It is my hope that you will be able to implement these lessons to increase the efficacy of your own board, furthering its ability to serve your organization as well as your communities.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

The data is available, and we know dire predictions of the death of philanthropy early in the pandemic have been disproved. And projections from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI in Indianapolis show it’s likely to happen again. You must initiate communications to connect dynamically with likely supporters.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

We saw foundations maximize their giving together and explore how to collectively simplify access to funds by communicating, strategizing with, and treating nonprofit leaders and staff like the experts on community needs that they are. Creating a Connection Through Empathy. We have an empathy deficit as a nation.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

However, research has shown that through the regular implementation of a succession planning cycle, organizations are actually able to more efficiently run day-to-day operations vs. those that do not spend the time assessing their current structure. Everyone will have the same vision and be exposed to the community. Recommendations.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Oregon Community Foundation. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Albuquerque Community Foundation. Oregon Community Foundation. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Kresge Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

My New Year’s Reflection Rituals Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. Board Service : I continue to serve on the advisory boards of Leadership Learning Community and Wake.

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