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. To do so, it’s easy to assume that the best place to start is with as much data as possible. Instead, we rely on a data set called the Foundation 1000. What is the Foundation 1000?

Analysis 105

Analysis Foundation Trend Course 105

Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2016

As a corporate funder turned consultant, I've spent the last decade helping funders make the shift from philanthropy to social, or impact, investing. You no longer have to rely on — and get headaches from — spreadsheets of data with pivot tables galore. What Is Impact Investing? I had to become a part of this!

Measure 36

Measure Taxonomy Blackbaud Language 36

Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2016

CAF America launched the IGS last year around the shared belief that international philanthropy can, and should be, a powerful force in our effort to address the world’s most pressing issues. This was a very timely panel as we have all felt the momentum build behind philanthropy for the SDGs. Measuring and Reporting on Outcomes.

Taxonomy 20

Taxonomy Lesson Ghana Philanthropy 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The first SoCap conference in 2008 coincided with the launch of this paper, Investing for Social & Environmental Impact: A Design for Catalyzing an Emerging Industry A Monitor Institute Report [link] EnvImpact_ExecSum_000.pdf People are open sourcing their metrics, and building taxonomy.

Taxonomy 61

Taxonomy Metrics San Francisco Ghana 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

KONY2012 has prompted countless reporters, bloggers, and talking heads to comment on the changing ways in which we are becoming aware of social problems and the organizations that are tackling them. Fulton’s talk was timely.

Internet 102

Internet API Taxonomy Conference 102

Connection Cafe

JULY 21, 2016

Heather Grady, Vice President of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, introduced the SDG Philanthropy Platform to the room. The SDG Philanthropy Platform informs and catalyzes collaboration through building awareness and connections between those working in the philanthropic space. The Power of Using Data in the Media.

Global 20

Global Goal Develop Taxonomy 20

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 26, 2016

As a corporate funder turned consultant, I’ve spent the last decade helping funders make the shift from philanthropy to social, or impact investing. You no longer have to rely on – and get headaches from – spreadsheets of data with pivot tables galore. What is impact investing? Impact investing means more than simply “doing good.”

Measure 20

Measure Taxonomy Impact Language 20