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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

In 1837 Richard Humphreys established the African Institute, now Cheyney University, in Pennsylvania making it the oldest historically Black university in the United States. As a proud alum of Howard University and Fisk University, I understand how critical HBCUs are in the professional and personal development of generations.

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Building Bridges Between Volunteers And Donors: Emily’s Story

Bloomerang

Have you ever wondered about the powerful connection between volunteers and donors in the nonprofit world? This is the story of how George Washington University Hospital , a hub of compassionate healthcare and advanced technology, bridged this gap, and the inspiring journey of Emily, a volunteer turned major donor.

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Fewer restrictions, greater impact: How Candid shifted to unrestricted support 

Candid

To do so, we needed to take a fresh look at the undeniable opportunity cost of engaging in donor-driven initiatives. As we streamline Candid’s operations, we continue to think long and hard about our priorities and how to maximize our impact bang for donor buck. Studies show that nonprofits need flexible dollars to succeed.

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A Guide to Donor Retention

Bloomerang

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization.

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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy. Pledgers have convened in past years to informally share perspectives on how best to leverage their philanthropy, but from the outset—and by design—the pledge is only a general affirmation with no rules, no timetables, and no specific expectations.

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An Uncommon Year for Giving: GivingUSA Data [WEBINAR]

Top Nonprofits

Each year, the nonprofit sector receives extensive data describing philanthropy in the United States. Laura will examine the sources of generosity, the causes that donors cared about, and factors that influence both. During her tenure she also served as a senior development officer in the University’s $1.2

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million from 40,000 donors. The disaster also displaced over 1.9

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