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Giving in America: A look at philanthropy’s history and a unique Candid connection

Candid

About a month ago, Candid was tagged in a social media post from someone who had visited the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Rubenstein Curator of Philanthropy at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. We reached out to Amanda Moniz, Ph.D., the David M. Why is it important to this history? .

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $675. The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. Fundraising & Grants.

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The 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

Everyaction

Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. National LGBTQ Task Force / Washington, DC / 475. The National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2018 Creating Change Conference convenes in Washington, DC, January 24-28, 2018. We are excited to host our national movement gathering in the Capital. Fundraising & Grants.

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Post-Pandemic: Rebuilding Your Volunteer and Financial Base

Bloomerang

A pre-pandemic study by the Urban Institute – a research center based in Washington DC – also found eighty percent of nonprofits relied on volunteers, but did not have the knowledge to engage and adequately manage them effectively. The Chronicle Of Philanthropy. National Center For Family Philanthropy. Grantstation.

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The R in M+R

M+R

Donald went on to lead New York’s PIRG (NYPIRG) into a powerhouse of an advocacy organization and organized one of the largest protests of the 1970s with 100,000 people on the mall in DC. When we say that M+R has its roots in organizing, we mean it. He led the effort to restore public broadcasting funding from Newt Gingrich.

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Alt-labor: What are workers’ rights nonprofits?  

Candid

For example, the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) undertook a six-year lobbying campaign in New York to pass better protections for domestic workers. Instead, they rely on the same kinds of funding streams as traditional community-based nonprofits: individual donations, volunteers, and support from institutional philanthropy.

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The 5 Hottest Nonprofit Conferences of Summer '16

EveryAction

First up, the 2016 Nonprofit Marketing Conference kicks off today in Washington, DC. Netroots Nation 2016. The highly-anticipated, always exceptional Netroots Nation annual gathering is taking over downtown St. YNPN National Conference + Leaders Institute. 2016 Nonprofit Marketing Conference. Our favorite part?