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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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Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

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What does this mean for grantmakers and philanthropy as a whole? Exploring the Growing Power of Women in Philanthropy The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) aims to increase understanding of women’s philanthropy through rigorous research and education, interpreting and sharing our insights broadly to improve philanthropy.

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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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[ASK AN EXPERT] When to Start a New Nonprofit vs. Work within an Existing One

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The upside is this will not require separate books, government reporting, and boards and committees. Take some time to consider the best way to turn your passions into productive philanthropy, not grinding paperwork. Being able to guide donors on their journeys is the real job of a philanthropy facilitator.

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What You Should Know if You’re Thinking of Starting a Nonprofit Organization

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Establish initial governing documents and policies. . Retain or consult with an accountant for annual audit and government filings, including the form 990. Not understanding philanthropy or the fundraising process . Philanthropy, not fundraising, will shift you and your board from feeling negative to feeling positive.

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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. Compensate them for their contributions generously.