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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. As Ceri Hutton wrote for the Baring Foundation, “PGM [participatory grantmaking] funds denote a different paradigm of funding and monitoring and evaluation need to be ‘re-evaluated’ in the light of this.” But is this the right question?

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

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This can lead to funding shortages: A 2021 study by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy found that AANHPI communities receive just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by foundations. In 2022, CASL secured $1 million in federal funding to expand the program to serve more seniors.

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Donation Drives: Catalyzing Change Through Collective Giving

Greater Giving

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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Earth Day ‘22: Salesforce.org Customers Tackle Climate Challenges by Land, Air & Sea

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At Salesforce.org, we are proud to see how much of our community — whether it’s our employees, our partners, or the nonprofits we support — is jumping in through funding, advocacy, or volunteering. Mission: Empowerment of children and youth and mobilize for and enable the restoration of 1 trillion new trees worldwide.

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Celebrating National Nonprofit Day: Honoring Leaders of Change

The Modern Nonprofit

The Uphill Battles: Understanding the Challenges While their impacts are undeniably vast, nonprofits face their fair share of challenges: dwindling funds, donor burnout, volunteer retention, and the ever-pressing need to modernize in a rapidly evolving digital world.

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What A Pandemic Teaches Us About Innovation and Corporate Giving

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Our platform allowed clubs, their members and their community to donate, fully tax deductible, and for the clubs’ employees impacted by COVID to receive funds tax free. It’s impossible to predict when it will be needed, but when technology and tools are ready to be activated, companies can respond to any disaster type at any time.

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Fire Up Your Board to Embrace Digital Fundraising

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For many board members, their failure to engage stems from a lack of confidence in their own ability to raise funds, especially through new avenues like digital fundraising tools. Educating them on the fundraising cycle and proven innovative strategies can mitigate myths, fears, and perceived obstacles for successfully raising funds.

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