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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

Bloomerang

National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. 15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. What is philanthropy? In the U.S.,

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms. federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms. The year 2020 began with bushfires in Australia and ended with wildfires throughout North America.

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What does a Purpose-Driven Company Look Like?

Saleforce Nonprofit

When the company found that factory workers lacked access to clean drinking water, it partnered with Planet Water Foundation to install purified water towers in several worker communities. Alaska Airlines has been ranked the most sustainable airline in North America by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

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Even Storms Bear Fruit: Monumental Fundraising Opportunities For Food Banks In The Post-COVID Era

sgEngage

Their donations may seem small, but the steady funding it provides not only gives your organization a stable, reliable base, but lays an important step in moving donors to become middle donors – or even better, major donors years from now! If your organization’s willing, this may be the best time to explore. Going Forward: Step-by-Step.

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Philanthropy 2.0 Study Results Published on Mashable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Source: Philanthropy 2.0 Last week, Geoff Livingston , Qui Diaz and I posted a summary of our findings from our Philanthropy 2.0 The goal of our Community Philanthropy 2.0 Since then the Foundation has ventured out to many of the social sites, spreading awareness about our cause and connecting with supporters.

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A trajectory of trends in Advancing Human Rights  

Candid

Since 2010, Candid and Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) have partnered to produce Advancing Human Rights, an annual report that tracks the evolving state of global human rights philanthropy. Human rights funding is increasing. Yet, we hesitate to paint too rosy a picture: this funding is a drop in the bucket. Key Findings

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Funding & Grant Resources For Women’s Empowerment Organizations

Bloomerang

The following organizations currently offer grant and funding opportunities for women and/or accept letters of inquiry or proposals. Amber Grant Foundation. Foundation for Women. Kellogg Foundation. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. 100 Women Charitable Foundation. Chicago Foundation for Women.