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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States. foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded. Across 18 years, while foundations increased their overall giving by 124%, grant dollars to HBCUs declined by 30%. In fact, large U.S.

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The 990: From Compliance to Communication 

sgEngage

Largely considered a document prepared for tax compliance, its important role as a principal vehicle of communication is overlooked. And now that the 990s are released as open data by the IRS, it’s more important than ever to rethink the role of the 990 as a communication channel instead of just a compliance requirement. and Marion L.

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Strategic Fundraising For Small Arts + Culture Nonprofits

Bloomerang

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. Consider potential funding sources like grants , major donors , sponsorships, and fundraising events. Assess funding sources.

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Grants Management Software: Download Idealware's New Comparison

Tech Soup

Grantmakers of all sizes should check out Idealware's recently updated Consumer’s Guide to Grants Management Systems. Available from Idealware's website as a free download, the updated guide compares 20 grants management systems, including popular offerings from Bromelkamp and MicroEdge. More Customizable Interfaces.

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Alt-labor: What are workers’ rights nonprofits?  

Candid

However, we can revisit the topic of workers’ rights through a new lens by exploring the increasing role that a newer breed of labor organizations plays in the social sector. Foundation Location Funding granted between 2007-2019 Percentage of total funding 1 Ford Foundation NY $92,351,834 24.0% Source: Foundation 1000.

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Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in helping communities prepare for and respond to global disasters and supports the long-term recovery that individuals and communities face after disasters. Cargill Foundation awarded several multi-year disaster grants in 2019. Your grants management system may already offer an easy export.

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We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

Candid

One such data story is this: Though long suspected, we finally have the data to confirm that 39 percent of our grant applications are duplicative across funders. Analysis of grant applications from 130 funders. Requested Grant Funding Related (20 percent). Intern Roles (if any). Miscellaneous (3 percent).