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Community foundations: Donor-advised fund grants outpaced contributions in 2022 

Candid

When we dig a bit deeper into the data, it becomes clear that a significant portion of that activity was driven by donor-advised funds (DAFs) hosted by community foundations. In 2022, when both contributions to the funds and their investment returns declined, DAF account holders continued to recommend grants.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. Grant Research Tip : As you search for funding opportunities, keep an eye on the grant application deadlines. Funding Priority: LGBTQ+. Urgent Action Fund. Visibility Impact Fund.

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

Kindful

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. Funding Priority: The Environment and Conservation Efforts. The Green Climate Fund.

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Community foundations: Resilience in tough economic times 

Candid

At first glance, it would be easy to put a gloomy headline on the Council on Foundations ’ most recent CF Insights field survey tracking trends in community foundations’ 2022 asset growth, giving, and the activity of donor-advised funds (DAFs). Still, at $112.7 billion, total assets in 2022 were well above 2020 totals.

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Year-end donation processing

Robert Weiner

As the calendar year draws to an end, charities (and ideally, donors) are focused on year-end donations and tax deductions. Paul, Executive Director of the Montana Legal Services Association, from the book Advancement Services: A Foundation for Fund Raising , 2nd ed., Here are a few scenarios for U.S. charities to keep in mind.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Financial Reporting

Greater Giving

Your organization’s ability to further its mission depends not only on successful fundraising , but also on allocating your funds so you can cover all of your expenses while setting your nonprofit up for long-term sustainability and growth. Effective financial management is critical for operating a nonprofit. Transparency.

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AFP ICON 2023 Recap

Qgiv

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. When you use a donor’s love language the first thing you see is verbal feedback, not dollars.