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Data as Decision in Grantmaking

sgEngage

With one shift in our understanding about data, we can reclaim a sense of wonder, creative agency, and value in our data work: Recognizing that information does not equal data and data does not equal knowledge. More specifically, datamaking is an action whereby we transform information into data so that data can contribute to knowledge.

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4 Steps For Funders To Shape Data For Applications, Benefits

The NonProfit Times

The council also considered regulatory and policy concerns, such as the need to advance research that promotes social good weighed against data protection laws such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations or California’s Consumer Privacy Act. Investing in data-focused projects appropriate to granular subsectors.

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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

Blue Avocado

2 Say you’re a nonprofit working in the area of houselessness and want to put together an advisory committee of people with legislative and policy development experience to advance systemic changes in your community. Oversight—Will the organization’s staff facilitate committee meetings, or will the committee elect a chair/co-chairs?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] When Should You Hire A Development Consultant?

Bloomerang

Develop gift acceptance policies and procedures. This is particularly useful for retreat facilitation and department reorganization. And when you can then transmit that knowledge to others. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program. Develop an email and/or phone number acquisition program. Develop a monthly giving program.

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Embracing partnership: A promising paradigm for nonprofit governance 

Candid

I facilitated check-in meetings that fostered active engagement among board members, encouraging them to reflect on how their unique strengths could propel Candid toward its vision. With the board and staff collaborating and bringing their lived experiences and knowledge together, the organization can be more impactful in its work.

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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

Candid

Building grassroots capacity to address underlying causes of injustices We also look for organizations that seek to impact the underlying causes of gender and racial injustices and are working to change policies and conditions in their communities.

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

sgEngage

Networking and Collaboration: Foundations can serve as connectors, facilitating collaborations among their grantees and other community organizations. Advocacy and Policy Support: Foundations possess a unique position of influence and can leverage their voice to advocate for systemic change.

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