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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

Qgiv

It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. CA: One of the best things that happened to me while volunteering for the local art museum is they funded my travel to Los Angeles and my tuition to take the week-long grant writing training bootcamp hosted by The Grantsmanship Center.

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COVID-19 case study: Changing funding practices in Europe

Candid

Based on Philea’s recent analysis of surveys, in-depth interviews, and meetings with European foundations, we’ve seen how the pandemic has had significant implications for the way philanthropy operates in Europe. First, we learned that during the pandemic, European foundations engaged in both local and cross-border giving in new ways.

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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

For a more “apples to apples” funding comparison, we also examined foundation funding to higher education institutions with similar attributes to HBCUs along five key dimensions: size, geographic region, institution type, locale, and specialization. It should be noted, however, that 2020 data collection is still ongoing.

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Creating the Foundation for a Best-In-Class Nonprofit Finance Team

sgEngage

To avoid hiring unqualified staff, incorporate accounting and technical skill assessments as part of the interview process or seek assistance from qualified accounting professionals in vetting potential candidates. When filling finance department roles, contract or hire staff with appropriate education and experience.

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A Culture of Wellbeing as a New Nonprofit Strength: Building Capacity During a Time of Disruption

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Congress are undermining decades of the sector’s work on immigration; women, minority and LGBTQ rights; the environment; and the social contract with government—among other issues. Many nonprofit leaders and organizations are literally under attack in this political environment. Social change leaders need more-flexible ?strategies,

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How to Tell Non-Profit Stories With Emotions and Details

The Storytelling Non-profit

One of the best things we can do when we are listening to a story is to help create a safe and comfortable environment for the person to share. Sometimes it’s something as simple as a cup of tea, or a home environment. Most often we take an interview-style approach to collecting stories. How are you reacting to the story?

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others. This could involve setting specific goals or quotas for the number of diverse candidates that are interviewed, as well as making sure that the pool of candidates that are considered for board positions is diverse.