Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Kellogg Foundation This resource helps answer a key question on many leaders’ minds: How can leaders and companies create a culture that embodies a feeling of inclusion and a sense of belonging for all employees? Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the University of New Mexico This report examines how W.K.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each year, the nonprofit sector receives extensive data describing philanthropy in the United States. In this session, Laura MacDonald, Chair of the Giving USA Foundation and Founder of Benefactor Group, will discuss data and trends from 2020, a year in which the environment for giving was certainly uncommon. Laura McDonald.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

Skeptical because Candid is a nonprofit that describes its work ethic and culture as similar to that of the tech sector, which could mean either mission-driven with an innovative mindset, or appropriating the rhetoric of social movements while engaging in extractive practices. They built a public API and released a public data set.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Still, many foundations shy away from working together, assuming it will require considerable time and a loss of independence. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University. Philanthropy News Digest . Foundation Directory . Foundation Directory . Grants to Individuals .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This report explores the question: What are the cultural shifts impacting the future of giving, and what are the critical implications and opportunities for individuals and organization now and in the future? It is a collaboration between sparks & honey , a business strategy firm and the Morgridge Family Foundation.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. If applicable, private foundations are being continually solicited and cultivated. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged. Thankfully the Bloomerang blog does!

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values. Candid helps us to be transparent and accountable to our community,” Dickenson said.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For a dose of thought leadership and to learn about sector trends… . Named one of the most influential women in technology by Fast Company, she has over three decades of experience in designing and delivering training and capacity-building programs for nonprofits and foundations. Highlighted bbcon Sessions for Nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

To do that, we need to contextualize trends in ways that match donors’ values without kowtowing around those values in a way that prevents modernizing our mission. Well, I’d like to start by remembering that giving is grounded in goodness—especially for women and marginalized populations. Pearls are not purse strings.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2017

How are the rules of philanthropy changing, and what does that mean for fundraisers and the supporters they’re accountable to? Here are the four key trends we’ll be following at the fundraising conference, and a few can’t-miss sessions that promise thought-provoking takes on the trends: The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy.

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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. Change Organizational Culture. By: Yolanda F.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Individual donors and foundations increasingly view data “ as the fuel for innovation and social change.” This can lead to funding shortages: A 2021 study by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy found that AANHPI communities receive just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by foundations.

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Candid

MARCH 12, 2024

He then went on to say that he loves “being a beacon and helping out my culture, people of color.” His words also echoed my opening remarks at our 2023 convening: “I’ve been looking for a beacon on the hill to guide philanthropy forward, and I realize that the beacon on the hill is me. We are the beacon on the hill.”

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sgEngage

JUNE 19, 2012

The Giving USA Foundation and its research partner, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University , has released Giving USA 2012: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the year 2011. Giving by foundations increased 1.8% billion in 2011, according to figures provided by the Foundation Center. billion in 2011.

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Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

For eight days, this group of philanthropy professionals dedicated to advancing equitable, effective grantmaking practices came together to connect, learn, and share in critical discussions about the practice of grantmaking. She reminded us that as a field, we must create the future of philanthropy together. So has Candid.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Foundations, nonprofits, businesses and corporations, clubs, and professional and trade associations are all examples of private grant sources. Foundations. Foundations support the specific ideals that inspired the creation of the foundation. Billions of dollars are granted annually by foundations.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

Grant funding and the proper knowledge to conduct program evaluation are common issues: The United Way is one grantmaking organization that promotes an outcome-driven culture in nonprofits. Some other foundations provide resources for nonprofits to develop their evaluation knowledge, such as the W.K. and Herring, A. Concept Note.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes. Simultaneously, it’s important to understand and make use of broad fundraising trends, such as those that come from the longest running, annual report on U.S.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

We can look at Google Trends to see the difference between searches for mission v.s. GlobalGiving : To transform aid and philanthropy to accelerate community-led change. National Public Radio: Our vision is to serve the public as the leading provider of high-quality news, information and cultural programming worldwide.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

to report on Tech for Good trends and also to find out how things are going in one of the most challenging areas of philanthropy: providing much needed help and support to people in the Muslim world. The Challenge of Philanthropy to the Muslim World. Dara Westling. Dara has possibly the longest title at TechSoup.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

The event's impressive keynote speaker lineup is also worth noting: the Chief Marketing Officer from the Human Rights Campaign, the one-and-only Beth Kanter, the Senior VP of Brand at the National Geographic Society, and the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer from the UN Foundation. Bridge to Integrated Marketing + Fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 24, 2020

For decades, storied independent organizations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation have worked alongside newer philanthropies like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve health through strategic grantmaking. However, this belies a growing and significant trend.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

Scrolling on phones, reading the news, referencing the latest trends— social media is ingrained in popular culture across the generations. He has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2006 with a focus on educational philanthropy for both public charter and independent private schools. About the Author. Josh Hirsch. Recent Posts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2012

Note from Beth : In March, I had the pleasure of co-presenting at the GEO Conference (Grantmakers for Effective Organizations) with Kathy Reich, Director, Organizational Effectiveness Program at the Packard Foundation and Jared Raynor, Director of Evaluation at TCC Group, that helped OE analyze its “goldmine” of grantee data.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership. Jan 16 - 19.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The gap is especially clear in private foundation giving. However, Cynthia Adams presented some interesting numbers showing that private foundation grants are not the entire picture. While private foundations are clearly more urban-oriented, state and corporate foundation grantmaking now favors rural organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Collective impact, funder-supported grantee networks, and cross-sector collaborations are all part of this trend. Our own experiences—in philanthropy, consulting, and academia—lead us to applaud the network “crescendo” and join the chorus. And fourth and finally, relationships take time, yet our culture focuses on the short term.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

This is one of my absolute favorite topics in philanthropy, this idea of engaging board members as fundraising ambassadors. We’ll start with a few key trends in philanthropy that will ground our conversation. So A, corporations, B foundations, or C individuals. So for those of you who guessed B, you are correct.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

Over the course of 3 days, we shared experiences, findings, challenges, and trends. Data Culture: Cultivate A Data-Driven Staff. You need to slowly build one layer at a time to ensure the most secure foundation to build your fundraising machine. And what we discovered was a plethora of prospects in the post-COVID landscape.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

As the sector pushes more and more for higher fundraising return on investment (ROI), these trends of exclusivity according to wealth and background are reinforced. The best way to start prioritizing DEI initiatives is by taking steps to ingrain these concepts into your organization’s culture. Watch the Culture Start Shifting.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 12, 2012

What was once a matter of checkbook philanthropy is now decidedly strategic, and the driving forces of CSR revolve around the convergence or fit between the company’s business interests (its customers, product line, and brand) and the offerings of potential nonprofit beneficiaries. However, it may not be enough.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! This week, Ill discuss the second trend, entitled "Technological Advances Abound."

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

A Philanthropist’s Guide to the Future : Philanthropy is changing. This report, presented by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, offers insight into why social impact professionals work, how they work, and what will enhance their work, along with information and data about what it means to be an active donor. Include a shareable.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Each June, nonprofit and philanthropy leaders gather for the unveiling of what’s become an annual report card for charitable giving in America and, by extension, for fundraisers. This is a window of opportunity for you, especially if you end up bucking a trend (for example, achieving growth well in excess of how overall giving is increasing).

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 17, 2019

These two adages were both in my mind last week when I asked people for the worst museum trends. I wasn't surprised that the worst trends had much more pick up than best. In this decade museums worst trends were in labor and tech: 1. Technology was the number one worst trend in museums in people's comments.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 16, 2016

Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest running annual report on U.S. The report was established in 1956 by the American Association of Fundraising Counsel, now The Giving Institute, and is made possible by contributions from The Giving Institute member firms, foundations, and other donors. Macroeconomic Trends.

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