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Your Unrestricted Funds Need Stewardship, Too

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All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary. While Scott is far from the first to focus on giving major gifts with no strings attached, the scale of her philanthropy is causing many funders to rethink long-held beliefs about what requirements should be paired with a donation. What Are Restricted Funds?

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The ongoing revolution in philanthropy: An open-ended reading list

Deborah Elizabeth Finn

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better. Philanthropy is at a turning point.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Philanthropy loves “new” things. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

For nonprofits whose target audience is primarily underserved youth, the task of finding funding shouldn’t be difficult. Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. See if any of the funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Funding Priority: Youth Programs.

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

Data to pinpoint needs in specific communities Unfortunately, government survey data does not accurately represent “hard-to-count” at-risk populations who are less likely to speak English or to trust the government—which includes many of the people nonprofits like CASL serve.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

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Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

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It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Also, don’t miss out on my lists for Education and Arts & Culture funders. The Green Climate Fund.