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From Data Deluge to Impactful Decisions: Mastering Data in Grantmaking

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Strong data governance and data management can help grantmakers navigate the overwhelming amount of information available. By implementing robust data governance and management practices, grantmakers can transform this sea of information into actionable insights.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

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When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Still, many foundations shy away from working together, assuming it will require considerable time and a loss of independence. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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Unlocking Data for Philanthropy: Notes from Global Philanthropy Forum Session

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. I went to cover one session, “ Building An Information Infrastructure: Unlocking Data for Philanthropy.” gpf13 #philanthropy. A new type of CSR?

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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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A Shared and Flexible Understanding of Impact As practitioners of and advocates for participatory philanthropy, we believe there’s a better way. A way that can be more fair, improve the institution of philanthropy, and deliver a shared and flexible understanding of impact. To look is an act of choice.”

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Building Capacity for Social Change 2.0

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. These new collaborative initiatives pull together various players (often government, private sector and nonprofits) within an ecosystem, defined by issue and/or place, to coordinate and align their action to drive greater impact.

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How to Become a Nonprofit Leader

The Modern Nonprofit

They can also help facilitate connections to others in the industry and help you widen your professional network. in Public Administration (MPA) program for leadership skills that are applicable to public-facing roles within government and NGOs alike. To find a mentor, look within your organization. You might also choose an M.A.

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The 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. Philanthropy Southwest / Austin, TX / $125. 14th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Planned Giving Primer.