sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Philanthropy loves “new” things. Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

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. The origins of some foundations’ wealth, which in some cases includes slavery and other forms of exploitation.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Considering the major benefits that corporate partnerships can offer, your nonprofit needs a defined strategy to raise more from corporate philanthropy and build stronger relationships with businesses. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is corporate philanthropy? What is corporate philanthropy? Let’s begin!

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Candid

MAY 20, 2024

Foundation for Women’s report, Pocket Change: How Women and Girls of Color Do More with Less , as of 2017, the median foundation grant awarded to “organizations by and for women and girls of color” was $15,000. Women of color comprised 20.3% of the United States population in 2021, an increase from 18.4% According to the Ms.

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sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

While this allows for a richer understanding of grant performance, it also creates complexity. This empowers them to shift from reactive decision-making to a proactive, data-driven approach, maximizing the impact of their resources and championing causes with demonstrably positive change.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project states: “the work of nonprofits is long-term and unpredictable.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. published by the Ford Foundation. Those at the top decide.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. PADI AWARE Foundation.

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Candid

MAY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. We also saw significant philosophical changes in how foundations operate. in the DRC and 1.4%

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Last month, at the TAG2022 conference for global philanthropy tech in San Antonio, we featured a panel on the future of social sector data that only scratched the surface of core issues such as: . million nonprofit and philanthropic foundation profiles on our platform. Is social sector data a type of public good?

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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

MARCH 26, 2024

Individual donors and foundations increasingly view data “ as the fuel for innovation and social change.” Data is critical in evaluating programs, demonstrating the need for new services, and helping nonprofits build an airtight case for support. For example, aggregated data from the U.S.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2022

Not to mention the fact that they may have no demonstrated history of philanthropy ! . Generally, this will be foundations, whether community, private, or corporate. If you have a local community foundation , begin there. If in doubt, reach out to the foundation staff and set up a virtual or in-person exploratory meeting.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. .

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this month, Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released the eighth edition of our annual Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. philanthropy,?analyzing?funding funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. In it, we examined?available?2019?data

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

When a disaster strikes, individuals, communities, philanthropy, and entire nations often rise to the occasion, providing relief and humanitarian aid. They also demonstrate how much progress is left to be made. Foundation funding for climate-related grantmaking increased 25% between 2020 and 2021.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

Six were Asian women: Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Ae Yue, Xiaojie Tan, and Daoyou Feng. Foundation funding trends for AAPI communities. A recent analysis of Candid’s Foundation Maps data by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy ( AAPIP ) found that between 2014 and 2018, approximately 0.2

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sgEngage

MAY 13, 2022

Philanthropy has had a history of being notoriously opaque and inaccessible to organizations seeking funding. In my years as a grantseeker and nonprofit consultant, I’ve waded through dozens of ambiguous foundation websites that make it impossible to know how to get even a foot in the door to be considered for funding. Be accessible.

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Candid

AUGUST 20, 2021

Bloomberg Philanthropies commits $31 million to healthy cities program. Independence Public Media Foundation awards grants totaling $4 million. A weekly update with the latest news from PND. August 19, 2021.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

The data is available, and we know dire predictions of the death of philanthropy early in the pandemic have been disproved. Appeals that make a strong case for why support is needed now – during a crisis and any other time — and how that support will be used to make a demonstrable impact. Wonder no more. and +11.9%).

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2021

Like so many in the small world of philanthropy I was saddened to learn of Vartan Gregorian’s passing today, April 16, 2021. In all my years in philanthropy I have never met another foundation president who could manage that! He was so many things to so many people. As a philanthropist, Vartan was both classic and modern.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

The latest Charities Aid Foundation COVID-19 report found that at the end of 2020, 93 percent of charitable organizations reported being adversely affected by the pandemic. Nonprofits surveyed by the Toronto Foundation widely believe (65 percent) that the pandemic will significantly threaten their finances for the next five years.

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Rhode Island Impact Turkey Survey 75

DipJar

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Tragically, just a few days after his wish was granted, the boy died. The wishes of other children and families in need were heard and granted. ” – Linda, mother of Chris, the boy whose wish inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish In 1982, a national magazine picked up the fact that wishes were being granted.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

The art aspect refers to how well an inspired writer describes a project and the grant-seeking organization. Grant funding can be a great way for a nonprofit to boost its revenue, with giving by corporations and foundations in the United States in 2013 amounting to $67 billion. Unclear and unconvincing project descriptions.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Philanthropy is often an important part of any company’s structure. Whether it’s providing employees with volunteer time off or starting a company foundation, there are plenty of ways for your company to get involved with giving back. You can name it something simple like The GE Foundation from General Electric.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. Let’s take a look at eight top corporate philanthropy trends you’ll want to know. Employee Giving Is On The Rise.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether you’re a nonprofit trying to raise funds or a business looking to expand its corporate philanthropy programs, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about corporate giving. Certain corporate giving programs like volunteer grants encourage employees to volunteer with nonprofits. What Is Corporate Giving?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

What is it like for a nonprofit to have a successful, lasting partnership with a private philanthropic foundation? One foundation that has been a committed supporter of our work is the Lavelle Fund for the Blind. The Lavelle Fund exemplifies the tremendous social return that bold philanthropy can create.

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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. Grants often have a multiplier effect. Expand the pie.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

in 2022, making its growth faster than individual, foundation, and bequest giving. Let’s break down two of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy: sponsorships and donations. This form of corporate philanthropy combines the benefits of sponsorships and donations. billion in just one year.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

How can your organization demonstrate the requisite effectiveness – and thrive as a result? ClickTime’s timesheet software allows employees to track the amount of time they spend on projects, grants, or tasks. Demonstrating this in a quantitative way is easy with ClickTime. Image 1: Foundation Center.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

I could request books not already in the collection, and sometimes my wish would be granted. It also demonstrates how each ebook that is added to the Bookshare collection is a brick in our members’ foundation of independence and inclusion. I began a reading binge. Thanks so much for your help!

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Life Gift eBook France 147

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Foundation Center's new Foundation Funding for U.S. This new free online data visualization and mapping tool demonstrates the value of applying technology to philanthropy, in this case, creating a place to find out how and where foundations are supporting U.S. According to the new Foundation Funding for U.S.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Through this program, qualifying nonprofit organizations can receive initial grants of two professional software suites—valued at up to $15,000 worth of software - for $30 per license. Find the eligibility criteria for applying for the software grants here. Autodesk’s Philanthropy Plans. Available Software Suites.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

If you were one of the foundation professionals who joined us this year in Nashville, you are hopefully well into your planning for how to put some of what you learned to use; I’m also hoping you enjoy this little refresher on what I consider to be some of the finer takeaways from our foundations track. l everage the results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Two reports have been released on the topic of capacity building: “ Supporting Grantee Capacity: Strengthening Effectiveness Together ,” from GrantCraft, a service of the Foundation Center and “ Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity ” from GEOfunders. This post summarizes gems from both reports.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 22, 2016

While these are the primary benefits of outcomes for foundations and nonprofits, there are other benefits that can help organizations become more effective. In our ongoing dialogue with thousands of members of the giving community, we’ve heard from hundreds of foundations that are either measuring outcomes or want to measure outcomes.

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