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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

The earthquakes on February 6 that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria have left an estimated 54,000 people dead. million people in Turkey have fled the earthquake zone, creating even greater humanitarian hardships in a region already affected by hyperinflation, civil war, and political tensions. billion) to Turkey.

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Is climate change action the new face of natural disaster relief?

Candid

When a disaster strikes, individuals, communities, philanthropy, and entire nations often rise to the occasion, providing relief and humanitarian aid. Seeing a problem—like the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria —many will act to mitigate it. Meanwhile, European philanthropy is spending just 5% on climate-related funding.

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8 Top Corporate Giving Trends to Watch in 2024 + Examples

Nonprofits Source

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. With these developments come patterns that impact the philanthropic landscape. Employee Giving Is On The Rise.

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The impact of COVID-19 on civil society, part two

Candid

News from Turkey does offer a glimmer of hope. A report from Native Americans in Philanthropy advises philanthropy to maximize general operating support and diversify investment vehicles to meet today’s shifting demands. According to a Center for Effective Philanthropy report, in the U.S.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

Areas served: Canada, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Russia, The South Caucasus, Turkey, United States, and Western Europe. The fund focuses their grantmaking on supporting women and girls on pathways to economic well-being, including career development. Visibility Impact Fund. Areas served: Vermont. Leeway Foundation.

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Where are the twenty-something or GEN-Y Bloggers Who Are Writing About Social Change and Nonprofits?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here's a few good blogs written by GenYs that cover nonprofit technology, philanthropy, social change, and more. His blog covers social technology, social action, philanthropy - with a UK perspective. Philanthropy. GenYGive is written by Miriam Kagan and talks about motivations and trends related to philanthropy and Gen Y.

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[VIDEO] Where to Find Potential Donors to Support Your Cause

Bloomerang

They’re all incredibly philanthropic people that have done so much, created so much good energy, and philanthropy, and encouraged others to do the same in the world. Less than 50% have a strategy or budget for their philanthropy. Well, here’s a few. You know, Beyonce, Oprah, maybe Bill and Melinda, right?

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